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JCU Conversations

JCU Conversations

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
Episodes
  • Ep43: Aquaculture – More Than Just Fish | Distinguished Professor in Aquaculture and Director of the Tropical Futures Institute at JCU in Singapore
    Dec 10 2025

    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.

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    19 mins
  • Ep42: Men Cry Too — And Other Mental Health Truths | Dr Victor Wong | Lecturer in Clinical Psychology and Manager of the Psychology Clinic | JCU Singapore
    Nov 27 2025

    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.

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    24 mins
  • Ep41: What Counsellors See That Parents Often Miss | Dr Frederick Low | Associate Professor, Counselling | JCU Singapore
    Oct 30 2025

    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.

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    27 mins
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