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, Lecturer, Psychology at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

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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, Associate Professor & Principal Research Fellow, Aquatic Animal Health, at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).

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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, Associate Dean Learning and Teaching, and Associate Professor in Business, at James Cook University (Singapore Campus)

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