International SOS

Following a security incident in the United Kingdom city of Nottingham, we wanted to offer insight into how International SOS's security experts monitor developing incidents and how we check and verif...

21 Jun 20238min

What are the long-term security implications of natural disasters in Vanuatu given climate change? And how do residents prepare for the frequent cyclones, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that hit t...

20 Jun 20239min

In a world of time space compression, our reliance on digital devices can bring about certain risks. For young students travelling abroad, personal security requires mindfulness in online and offline ...

19 Jun 202333min

The journey of venturing abroad as a student and immersing oneself in a new environment is undeniably exhilarating. However, amidst all the excitement, there exists a lesser-discussed reality—the vast...

12 Jun 202323min

People in North America are being warned to anticipate further travel disruption in the coming days due to smoke from ongoing wildfires in Canada. The incident is also leading to poor air quality and ...

9 Jun 20236min

The capital Kyiv continues to be frequently targeted by Russian drone and missile strikes, and a dam in a Russian-controlled area in southern Ukraine was recently destroyed. Here, we consider what is ...

8 Jun 202312min

As a follow up to the previous episode on Caught up in Crowds, students may find themselves exposed to alcohol ingestion while attending parties and festivals. With the varying levels of restrictions ...

5 Jun 202316min

Crowd safety measures have typically been born out of tragic events, like the incident that occurred in Itaewon, South Korea, in 2022 which resulted in numerous young casualties and deaths. With conce...

29 Mai 202318min