JCU Conversations

Ep48: Why Every Generation Thinks The Other is The Problem | Professor Eddy Ng | The Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Business at Queen's University and Visiting Professor at JCU

The future of work is here. From AI and hybrid work to shifting workforce expectations and generational change, today’s workplace is being reshaped by powerful global megatrends. Join organisational behaviour expert Professor Eddy Ng as he shares about the six big megatrends, why they matter, and how these forces are transforming careers, organisations, and the skills needed to stay adaptable in a fast-evolving future.  Professor Ng is the Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Business at Queen's University and Visiting Professor at James Cook University. This episode’s host: Dr Ratna Devi Pillai [https://www.jcu.edu.sg/about-us/staff-profiles/jcu-singapore-business-school/management-and-human-resources/dr-ratna-devi-pillai], Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour and Management at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).   Connect with Professor Eddy Ng [https://www.jcu.edu.sg/about-us/staff-profiles/professor-eddy-ng].

Ep 47: Environmental Psychology: How Spaces Shape Us | Associate Professor Denise Dillon, Acting Dean Research Associate Dean of Research Education Associate Professor, Psychology | JCU Singapore

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 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-chng-041b2864/], Research Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design.    Connect with Associate Professor Denise Dillon [https://www.jcu.edu.sg/about-us/staff-profiles/denise-dillon].

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

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 [https://www.jcu.edu.sg/about-us/staff-profiles/jcu-singapore-business-school/management-and-human-resources/dr.-tan-kim-lim], Senior Lecturer at James Cook University (Singapore Campus). Connect with Joyce Bijl [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyce-bijl-98933910/].

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

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 [https://www.jcu.edu.sg/about-us/staff-profiles/jcu-singapore-business-school/management-and-human-resources/lance-dubos], Lecturer at James Cook University (Singapore Campus). Connect with Christoper Warren [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophercwarren/].

Ep44: Data Science is Not Just Numbers | Dr Lijuan Shen | Senior Lecturer, Data Science | JCU Singapore

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 [https://www.jcu.edu.sg/about-us/staff-profiles/dr.-randy-zhu], Lecturer in Information Technology at James Cook University (Singapore Campus). Connect with Dr Lijuan Shen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lijuan-shen-785328108].