Many of us live in smart cities where the conveniences of life come so naturally – such as smooth traffic flow, knowing exactly when the next bus will arrive, receiving rain alerts before a downpour and more. But what exactly goes into making cities smart? In this episode of JCU Conversations, our Senior Lecturer in Data Science Dr Lijuan Shen shares how data science and AI shape the world around us. She chats about 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, Lecturer in Information Technology at James Cook University (Singapore Campus).🎧 Listen Now: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-44-lijuan-shen   🔗 Explore More Episodes: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations Subscribe for more engaging conversations with industry leaders and experts! 🌟 Spotify - jcu.sg/spotify Apple Podcasts - jcu.sg/apple YouTube Playlist - jcu.sg/youtube #JCUConversations #Podcast #University

Hear from Benjamin Low, our Master of Psychology (Clinical) graduate, as he shares what inspired him to pursue psychology and how JCU helped him succeed in his career.Learn more about Master of Psychology (Clinical): https://www.jcu.edu.sg/courses-and-study/courses/course/master-of-psychology-clinicalConnect with James Cook University, Singapore: Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jcu.singapore.fanpage/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jcu_singapore Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcusingapore Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jcusingapore And for more news and information, visit https://www.jcu.edu.sg/

"The MBA experience offered much more than technical knowledge. It fundamentally reshaped my perspective on sustainability, social equity and corporate accountability."Learn more about Tarquin's career journey, his rationale for pursuing an MBA, and how he translates MBA knowledge into real-world impact.Connect with James Cook University, Singapore: Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jcu.singapore.fanpage/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jcu_singapore Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcusingapore Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jcusingapore And for more news and information, visit https://www.jcu.edu.sg/

On 25 November, together with Kolam Ayer Sims Vista Residents' Network, our staff and students came together to bring early Christmas joy to 77 households in the Kolam Ayer Community - marking the 6th year of our Christmas Community Project! 🎄✨ Heartfelt appreciation goes to our dedicated student volunteers and staff who made it possible. It was wonderful to see how much our residents enjoyed the celebration, reminding us of the impact initiatives like this can have. ❤️ Merry Christmas in advance to all! 🎅

Aquaculture is central to Singapore’s food security, yet disease outbreaks remain a major constraint. My research focuses on harnessing genomics and molecular tools to tackle disease challenges in sustainable aquaculture in Singapore, with particular emphasis on Barramundi (Lates calcarifer), Asian Seabass. By integrating pathogen environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring with quantitative PCR (qPCR) and digital PCR, we aim to establish sensitive early-warning surveil-lance systems for pathogen detection. These approaches reduce outbreak risks, strengthen farm resilience, and support sustainable production. This lecture will highlight how molecular diagnostics and genomics can advance fish health management while contributing to Singapore’s long-term food security strategy.

The returns of firms’ corporate bonds predict their future stock returns, especially for firms with low credit ratings and distressed fundamentals. Predictability is amplified when bond volume is high relative to stock volume, and when bond traders are larger, and is stronger for firms with lottery-like stock characteristics that attract retail traders. These findings suggest that informed bond trading transmits valuable information that equity markets incorporate with a delay due to noise. Stronger predictability around earnings announcements supports the view that bond markets reflect firm-specific cash flow information rather than changes in risk premia.