JCU Conversations

How do smart cities use data science to improve daily lives? Our Senior Lecturer in Data Science, Dr Lijuan Shen, shares how data science and AI shape the world around us – from the smart infrastructure systems around us, to technologies behind the scenes that keep cities running safely and efficiently.

This episode’s host: Dr Randy Zhu, Lecturer in Information Technology at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

Connect with Dr Lijuan Shen.

In this episode, our resident aquaculture expert comes on board to take us beneath the surface of one of the world’s youngest yet fastest-growing food sectors. Listen as Distinguished Professor Dean Jerry – Distinguished Professor in Aquaculture and Director of the Tropical Futures Institute at James Cook University (Singapore Campus) – shares how his passion for aquaculture has grown alongside the sector’s rapid expansion over the past two decades.

This episode’s host: Dr Fanny Yasumaru, Senior Lecturer in Aquaculture at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

Connect with Distinguished Professor Dean Jerry.

How has the perception of mental health changed over the years? Are we more ready to speak up about mental health today? What’s stopping men from asking for help? In this episode, Dr Victor Wong, Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Manager of the Psychology Clinic at James Cook University (Singapore Campus), shares his observations. 

This episode’s host: Dr Lucy Tan, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

Connect with Dr Victor Wong.

In this episode, Dr Frederick Low, Associate Professor in Counselling at James Cook University (Singapore Campus), speaks about parenting and mental health. He shares about how parents can better understand and support their children’s emotional well-being, manage academic stress, and create safe spaces for resilience to grow – while also taking care of themselves along the way.

This episode’s host: Dr Ng Da Xuan, Lecturer in Counselling at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

Connect with Dr Frederick Low.

Our guest for this episode is Fazal Bahardeen, Founder and CEO of CrescentRating, a global authority on halal-friendly travel; and CEO of HalalTrip, a platform and app that seeks to inspire and enable Muslim travel planning and on-trip support. Mr Bahardeen shares about his career journey, the evolution of halal tourism, and what lies ahead for this growing sector.

This episode’s host: Dr Nurhafihz Noor, Lecturer in Marketing at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

Connect with Fazal Bahardeen.

In this episode of JCU Conversations, Ms Quah Ley Hoon – Group Chief Corporate Officer at CapitaLand Investment – shares her views on adapting to change, staying curious, and leading through uncertainty. From her transition out of public service to embracing innovation in the private sector, she talks about learning new ways of working, building and sustaining a strong organisational culture, and what AI means for the future of the workforce.

This episode’s host: Cindy Tan, Chief People Officer at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

Connect with Quah Ley Hoon.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce, Singapore has stood the test of time, even in the face of global disruptions. How did the organisation adapt during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what lessons has it carried into a new business era? In this episode, we speak with Scott Speedie and Chris Coburn, two of AustCham’s longest-serving Board members who recently concluded their leadership tenures. They reflect on the Chamber’s evolution, the importance of cross-border cooperation, what it takes to stay relevant in a rapidly changing region and more. 

This episode’s host: Wang Pengji, Acting Academic Head, JCU Business School

Connect with Scott Speedie and Chris Coburn.

Gender equality. How is Singapore doing? What’s enough, and when is it too much? Can the gender pay gap be closed? And how can we shift society’s mindset in terms of gender norms? Ms Koh Yan Ping, CEO at the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations, sits down with us to chat about pressing topics surrounding gender equality, workplace equity, ageism and the road ahead for a more inclusive Singapore.

This episode’s host: Sherry Aw, Lecturer in Psychology at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

Connect with Koh Yan Ping. 

(Note: I will be using “James Cook University (Singapore Campus)” for all podcast web copies moving forward. Reason:  we are using this term in the main podcast intro).

Business transformation, digitalisation, change management and more. In this episode of JCU Conversations, we sit down with Mr Lee Tze Shiong, Director at CLA Global TS, one of the top ten largest public accounting and audit firms in Singapore. With over 30 years of experience spanning audit, advisory, business transformation, and regulatory leadership, he brings a wealth of insights on navigating change, embracing digital transformation, and preparing for the future of work.

This episode’s host: Associate Professor Caroline Wong, Associate Dean Learning and Teaching and Associate Professor in Business at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

Connect with Mr Lee Tze Shiong.

CEO, board director, advisor to fellow CEOs, professional speaker, avid sportswoman and more – Su-Yen Wong is a force to be reckoned with. Su-Yen is also Chair of the Board at James Cook University in Singapore, and in this episode, she sits down with our Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Carole-Anne Upton for a candid chat about her career and how she makes it all work – with both her professional and personal pursuits.  

Listen here: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-su-yen-wong