Episodes

  • Ep25: Hear from a Healthcare CEO: Balancing Profits and Patient Needs | Dr Melvin Heng | Thomson Medical
    May 2 2024

    Dr Melvin Heng, Executive Director & Group CEO at Thomson Medical, shares about his career journey from medicine to corporate leadership. In this podcast, he talks about balancing business and commercial priorities with healthcare needs and ethical standards, what he loves about what he’s doing today, what he misses most about his time as a medical practitioner and more.

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

    Connect with Dr Melvin Heng on LinkedIn.

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    20 mins
  • Ep24: Australian Ambassador H.E. Allaster Cox Reveals His Most Memorable Experiences | His Excellency Allaster Cox | Australian High Commission, Singapore
    Apr 5 2024

    In this episode of JCU Conversations, we speak to His Excellency Allaster Cox, High Commissioner at the Australian High Commission Singapore. H.E. Cox shares interesting insights into life as an ambassador – from a typical day at work to memorable cultural experiences and what it takes to pursue a career in international diplomacy.

    This episode’s host: Andrew Chew, Chief Commercial Officer of James Cook University in Singapore, and Chairman of James Cook Institute

    More info: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-24-allaster-cox/


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    25 mins
  • Ep23: This Might Be The Best Advice for Fresh Graduates? | Eleanor Seet | Nikko Asset Management Asia
    Mar 8 2024

    This might be the best advice for fresh graduates? 🤔


    In celebration of International Women's Day, we are thrilled to feature Eleanor Seet, President and Head of Asia ex-Japan at Nikko Asset Management Asia, as a guest on the #JCUConversations podcast!


    Dr K Thirumaran, Academic Head of the #JCUSingapore School of Business, interviews Eleanor and they discuss her accomplished career, finance industry and more.


    More info: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-23-eleanor-seet

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    25 mins
  • Ep22: Will You Take A Flying Taxi? | Yun Yuan Tay | Skyports
    Feb 1 2024

    Yun Yuan Tay, Head of Asia Pacific at Skyports shares how automated vehicles have the potential to revolutionise public transportation with a faster, smoother, and safer journey through the skies.

    This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studios and Pomeroy Academy

    Connect with Yun Yuan Tay on LinkedIn

    🔊 Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-22-yun-yuan-tay


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    24 mins
  • Ep21: What REALLY Makes A Good University? | Professor Andrew Rose | NUS Business School
    Jan 4 2024

    Discover our latest podcast episode, featuring a captivating conversation with Professor Andrew Rose, Dean of NUS Business School. Delve into valuable insights on academia and education as he shares his perspective in this engaging interview!

    This episode’s host: Professor Abhishek Bhati, Campus Dean and Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement at James Cook University, Singapore

    Connect with Andrew Rose on LinkedIn

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    24 mins
  • Ep20: From High School Drop Out to Singtel Vice President | Andrew Buay | Singtel
    Dec 7 2023

    Listen in as Andrew Buay, Singtel's Vice President of Group Sustainability, reflects on his incredible journey from a school drop out in the Singaporean education system to a successful and diverse career.

    This episode’s host: Professor May Tan-Mullins, Dean International and Chief Sustainability Officer of James Cook University, Singapore

    Connect with Andrew Buay on LinkedIn

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    25 mins
  • Ep19: Can We Turn Singapore Islands Into A Tourist Destination? | Professor Abhishek Bhati | JCU, Singapore
    Nov 16 2023

    Professor Abhishek Bhati, Campus Dean and Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement, at the Singapore campus of James Cook University, as well as being the Regional Vice President of International Tourism Studies Association shares his insights and journey on tourism research, teaching and learning, and more!

    This episode’s host: Dr. Manisha Agarwal, Lecturer of Business at James Cook University in Singapore.

    Connect with Professor Abhishek Bhati on LinkedIn.

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    25 mins
  • JCU Conversations 18: Chris Rudd
    Oct 6 2023

    Professor Chris Rudd, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Head of Campus at James Cook University in Singapore, shares his insights and journey on his cross-cultural experiences, academic leadership, and the evolving role of universities.

    This episode’s host: Vania Halim, President of the Student Council at James Cook University in Singapore.

    Connect with Professor Chris Rudd on LinkedIn.

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    22 mins