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JCU Conversations

JCU Conversations

Written by: James Cook University Singapore
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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?© 2022 James Cook University, Singapore Economics
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  • Environmental Psychology: How Spaces Shape Us | Associate Professor Denise Dillon, Acting Dean Research Associate Dean of Research Education Associate Professor, Psychology | JCU Singapore
    Apr 9 2026

    What happens when psychology meets nature? Associate Professor Denise Dillon, Acting Dean of Research and Associate Dean of Research Education at James Cook University (Singapore Campus), shares about environmental psychology – the study of how our surroundings influence our thoughts, behaviours and wellbeing.


    This episode’s host: Dr Samuel Chng, Research Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design.

    Connect with Associate Professor Denise Dillon.

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    23 mins
  • Ep46: Hiring in 2026: What Really Differentiates You | Joyce Bijl | Business Development Director Asia Pacific & Middle East | ManpowerGroup
    Mar 16 2026

    What does it really take to build a career across six countries? What are employers really looking for, beyond CVs? In this episode of JCU Conversations, we speak to Joyce Bijl, Business Development Director Asia Pacific & Middle East at ManpowerGroup. Based in Singapore today, Joyce has lived and worked in Luxembourg, the Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Dubai, the UAE, and Singapore. She shares advice to students who are looking to work abroad, her thoughts on the future of work and more.


    This episode’s host: Dr Tan Kim Lim, Senior Lecturer at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


    Connect with Joyce Bijl.

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    23 mins
  • Ep45: Open Source, AI and the Skills That Still Matter | Christopher Warren | Head of Business Strategy and Chief of Staff (Asia Pacific) | Red Hat
    Feb 12 2026

    Is AI wiping out entry-level jobs? How is it changing businesses? How can we stay relevant? Join Christopher Warren, Head of Business Strategy and Chief of Staff for the Asia Pacific region at Red Hat as he shares about the impact of AI on careers, academia, why AI probably won’t replace us, and more.


    This episode’s host: Lance DuBos, Lecturer at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).


    Connect with Christoper Warren.

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    26 mins
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