JCU Conversations

About JCU Conversations

JCU Conversations is James Cook University, Singapore’s premier podcast series — bringing to you discussions with successful leaders in the industry (across fields such as business, education, urban design, and more) while offering a deeper understanding of their personal lives, careers, inspirations, and approaches to success. Join our rotating chair of distinguished hosts as we find out: What makes these bright minds tick?

Publisher

James Cook University, Singapore

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Apr 2022

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Ep53: Let’s Talk Psychology: Human Behaviour, Social Withdrawal and More | Associate Professor Patrick Lin | Associate Professor, Psychology | JCU Singapore

   What if psychology research is about more than statistics? In this episode, our psychology lecturer Dr Patrick Lin, Associate Professor in Psychology, shares how his journey from interior design to psychology shaped his research into human behaviour, interpersonal attraction and hikikomori. He explores why people are more unpredictable than we think, how childhood experiences and technology can influence social withdrawal, and why asking the right research question matters more than mastering statistics. This episode’s host: Dr Jonathan Chia (https://www.jcu.edu.sg/about-us/staff-profiles/jcu-singapore-school-of-social-and-health-sciences/personality-and-social-psychology/jonathan-chia/), Lecturer, Psychology at James Cook University (Singapore Campus). Connect with Dr Patrick Lin (https://www.jcu.edu.sg/about-us/staff-profiles/patrick-lin)

2. 

   9 Sept 2026

   Ep52: Can Each Generation Travel More Sustainably? | Ho Shyn Yee | Partner, Director, Technology Practice Lead at Horwath HTL and Board Member at Smiling Gecko

   What if tourism could give back? In this episode, tourism and sustainability expert Ho Shyn Yee, Partner, Director and Technology Practice Lead at Horwath HTL, and Board Member at Smiling Gecko, explains how regenerative tourism can support local communities while creating more meaningful experiences for travellers. This episode’s host: Dr Susan Gibson-Kueh (https://www.jcu.edu.sg/about-us/staff-profiles/dr-susan-kueh), Associate Professor & Principal Research Fellow, Aquatic Animal Health, at James Cook University (Singapore Campus). Connect with Ho Shyn Yee. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shynyeeho/)

3. 

   13 Aug 2026

   Ep51: Sustainability Is Not Just About Profit | Robin Pho | Managing Director of Energy Transition at Tsao Pao Chee Group and Board Member at Smiling Gecko

   In this episode, sustainable development advocate Robin Pho shares why he believes sustainability is about far more than environmental responsibility. From renewable energy to community development, he discusses how businesses can create value by investing in people, protecting the planet and building stronger communities. This episode’s host: Dr Caroline Wong (https://www.jcu.edu.sg/about-us/staff-profiles/caroline-wong), Associate Dean Learning and Teaching, and Associate Professor in Business, at James Cook University (Singapore Campus) Connect with Mr Robin Pho (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinpho/).

Who has been a guest on JCU Conversations

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Chris Coburn
• Scott Speedie
• Koh Yan Ping
• Kau Yi Ming
• Andrea Della Mattea

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

9,462,094

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

46

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

60

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Guest appearances

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Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.