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?
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Welcome to the official free Podcast site from SAGE for Sociology. SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets with principal offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, and Singapore.
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SSEAC Stories is a podcast series produced by the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre at the University of Sydney. Experts join us in every episode to explore the latest research and share their insights on a wide range of topics pertaining to Southeast Asia.Visit our website for more information or to browse additional resources: sydney.edu.au/sseac.
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A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its world class research and distinguished teaching. With an emphasis on generating rigorous, high impact cross-disciplinary research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance, SMU’s faculty from its six schools – School of Accountancy, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Economics, School of Information Systems, School of Law and School of Social Sciences – collaborate cl ...
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This was a weekly tip from Dr. Ethan Becker. Dr. Becker is a second generation executive communication coach with the 56 year old company, THE SPEECH IMPROVEMENT COMPANY INC., in Boston Ma., USA. TSIC studies, develops, coaches, and trains best practices in human communication. Since 1964 TSIC has been helping people in business, politics, and entertainment to become more comfortable and more effective as they communicate. While speech coaching is a personal experience, these tips cover comm ...
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Sociology of Education - Translating Authentic Selves into Authentic Applications: Private College Consulting and Selective College Admissions
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Author Tiffany J. Huang discusses the article, "Translating Authentic Selves into Authentic Applications: Private College Consulting and Selective College Admissions," published in the April 2024 issue of Sociology of Education.
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Sociology of Race and Ethnicity - Slavery’s Legacy of White Carceral Advantage in the South
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Author Matthew Ward discusses the article, "Slavery’s Legacy of White Carceral Advantage in the South" published in the April 2024 issue of Sociology of Race and Ethnicity.
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Women’s Experiences of Workplace Gender-based Violence and Harassment in Cambodia’s Construction Industry
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In Cambodia, the government and civil society organisations have paid significant attention to Gender-based Violence and Harassment, within both the domestic sphere and, increasingly, in the workplace context. A major driver behind this increased scrutiny of GBVH issues is the presence of international donors in Cambodia, and an expectation that in…
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American Sociological Review - Safe as Houses: Financialization, Foreclosure, and Precarious Homeownership in the United States
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Author Walker Nelson Kahn discusses the article, "Safe as Houses: Financialization, Foreclosure, and Precarious Homeownership in the United States," published in the April 2024 issue of American Sociological Review.
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Ep24: Australian Ambassador H.E. Allaster Cox Reveals His Most Memorable Experiences | His Excellency Allaster Cox | Australian High Commission, Singapore
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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. More info: https…
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Society and Mental Health - Impostorization in Academia, Psychological Distress, and Class Reproduction
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Author Jo Phelan discusses the article, "Impostorization in Academia, Psychological Distress, and Class Reproduction," published in the March 2024 issue of Society and Mental Health.
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Sociological Theory - Performing Social Control: Poverty Governance, Public Finance, and the Politics of Visibility
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Authors John N. Robinson, III, and Shai Karp discuss the article, "Performing Social Control: Poverty Governance, Public Finance, and the Politics of Visibility," published in the March 2024 issue of Sociological Theory.
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Financial Access and Socio-Economic Development in Indonesia
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Globally, 1.4 billion people are considered to be “financially excluded,” meaning they cannot safely access appropriate and affordable financial services. Muslim communities have particularly high levels of financial exclusion – for example, Muslim-majority countries have 24% lower participation rates in active borrowing from banks, and 29% lower r…
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Contemporary Sociology - What Does Good Qualitative Research Look Like? How to Do It?
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Author Bin Xu discusses the books, The Science and Art of Interviewing by Kathleen Gerson and Sarah Damaske, Qualitative Literacy: A Guide to Evaluating Ethnographic and Interview Research by Mario Luis Small and Jessica McCrory Calarco, and Data Analysis in Qualitative Research: Theorizing with Abductive Analysis by Stefan Timmermans and Iddo Tavo…
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The For-Profit Side of Public U: University Contracts with Online Program Managers
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Authors Laura Hamilton and Heather Daniels discuss the article, "The For-Profit Side of Public U: University Contracts with Online Program Managers" published in Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World.
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Ep23: This Might Be The Best Advice for Fresh Graduates? | Eleanor Seet | Nikko Asset Management Asia
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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 the…
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City & Community - The Echo of Neighborhood Disadvantage: Multigenerational Contextual Hardship and Adult Income for Whites, Blacks, and Latinos
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Authors Steven Elias Alvarado and Alexandra Cooperstock discuss the article, "The Echo of Neighborhood Disadvantage: Multigenerational Contextual Hardship and Adult Income for Whites, Blacks, and Latinos," published in City & Community in June 2023.
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Contexts - How LGBTQ+ People are Creating Change in Their Faith Communities
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Authors Orit Avishai, Jonathan S. Coley, Golshan Golriz, and Dawne Moon discuss the article, "How LGBTQ+ People are Creating Change in Their Faith Communities" published in the Winter 2024 issue of Contexts.
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Sociological Methodology - Networked Participants, Networked Meanings: Using Networks to Visualize Ethnographic Data
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Authors Kenneth Hanso and Nicholas Theis discuss their article, "Networked Participants, Networked Meanings: Using Networks to Visualize Ethnographic Data," published in the February 2024 issue of Sociological Methodology.
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Journal of Health and Social Behavior - Structural Sexism and Preventive Health Care Use in the United States
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Authors Emily Dore and Surbhi Shrivastava discuss the article, "Structural Sexism and Preventive Health Care Use in the United States" published in the March 2024 issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.
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Use of Bacteriophages as Natural Antimicrobials to Manage Bacterial Pathogens in Aquaculture in Vietnam and Australia
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Aquaculture is the fastest-growing protein production industry globally, with Vietnam one of the top producers and exporters of seafood products. In Vietnam, aquaculture is seen as a means of protecting rural livelihoods threatened by the consequences of climate change on agriculture. But climate change also drives the emergence of marine bacterial…
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Ep22: Will You Take A Flying Taxi? | Yun Yuan Tay | Skyports
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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…
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American Sociological Review - The Social Foundations of Academic Freedom: Heterogeneous Institutions in World Society, 1960 to 2022
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Authors Julia C. Lerch, David John Frank, and Evan Schofer discuss the article, "The Social Foundations of Academic Freedom: Heterogeneous Institutions in World Society, 1960 to 2022," published in the February 2024 issue of American Sociological Review.
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Socius - Enduring Relationships: Social Aspects of Perceived Interactions with the Dead
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Author Karen A. Cerulo discusses the article, "Enduring Relationships: Social Aspects of Perceived Interactions with the Dead" published in Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World.
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Sociology of Education - The Anti-Affirmative Action Avalanche: The Rise of Underrepresented Minority Enrollment at For-Profit Institutions
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Author David Mickey-Pabello discusses the article, "The Anti-Affirmative Action Avalanche: The Rise of Underrepresented Minority Enrollment at For-Profit Institutions," published in the January 2024 issue of Sociology of Education.
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Ep21: What REALLY Makes A Good University? | Professor Andrew Rose | NUS Business School
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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 Engag…
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Sociology of Race and Ethnicity - Ethno-Racial Stratification in the Refinanced Mortgage Market
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Author Jose Loya discusses the article, "Ethno-Racial Stratification in the Refinanced Mortgage Market" published in the January 2024 issue of Sociology of Race and Ethnicity.
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Contemporary Sociology - Unfree: Migrant Domestic Work in Arab States
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Author Rhacel Salazar Parreñas discusses the book, "Unfree: Migrant Domestic Work in Arab States" reviewed by Marnia Lazreg in the January 2024 issue of Contemporary Sociology.
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Kawi Culture: Exploring Indonesia’s Classical Civilisation
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Have you ever heard of Kawi? Much of what is considered “classical” in Indonesian history, such as the Borobudur temple complex or the kingdom of Majapahit, is a product of Kawi Culture. In fact, Indonesian society emerged from the ancient traditions of Kawi Culture, which stretch back over a thousand years. The symbols and ideas of Kawi Culture co…
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Social Psychology Quarterly - The Multiple Meanings of Discrimination
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Author Catherine Harnois discusses the article, "The Multiple Meanings of Discrimination" published in the December 2023 issue of Social Psychology Quarterly.
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Teaching Sociology - Preparing for Medical School: How Sociology Helps Premedical Students Prepare for the MCAT and beyond
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Authors Elizabeth Culatta and Melissa Powell-Williams discuss the article, "Preparing for Medical School: How Sociology Helps Premedical Students Prepare for the MCAT and beyond," published in the January 2024 issue of Teaching Sociology.
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City & Community - Environmentalizing Urban Sociology
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Authors Hillary Angelo and Miriam Greenberg discuss the article, "Environmentalizing Urban Sociology", published in the December 2023 issue of City & Community.
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Sociological Theory - The Moral Career of the Genocide Perpetrator: Cognition, Emotions, and Dehumanization as a Consequence, Not a Cause, of Violence
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Author Aliza Luft discusses the article, "The Moral Career of the Genocide Perpetrator: Cognition, Emotions, and Dehumanization as a Consequence, Not a Cause, of Violence," published in the December 2023 issue of Sociological Theory.
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Ep20: From High School Drop Out to Singtel Vice President | Andrew Buay | Singtel
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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 …
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SSEAC Cambodia Field School: Anti-Microbial Resistance in Cambodia
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In the last of our five special podcasts about from the recent SSEAC field schools to Southeast Asia, we will be hearing from students and staff from the field school to Cambodia, which looked anti-microbial resistance (AMR). This field school was offered to students from medical sciences, pharmacy, arts, international relations, media and communic…
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Journal of Health and Social Behavior - Immigration-Related Discrimination and Mental Health among Latino Undocumented Students and U.S. Citizen Students with Undocumented Parents: A Mixed-Methods Investigation ...
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Authors Victoria E. Rodriguez and Laura E. Enriquez discuss the article, "Immigration-Related Discrimination and Mental Health among Latino Undocumented Students and U.S. Citizen Students with Undocumented Parents: A Mixed-Methods Investigation" published in the December 2023 issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.…
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SSEAC Timor Leste Field School: Disability and Work
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In the fourth of five special podcasts about from the recent SSEAC field schools to Southeast Asia, we will be hearing from students and staff from the field school to Timor Leste, which looked at disability and work. This field school was offered to students from health sciences, psychology, and social work. Leader Natali Pearson is joined by co-l…
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Socius - The Myth of Men’s Stable, Continuous Labor Force Attachment: Multitrajectories of U.S. Baby Boomer Men’s Employment
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Authors Adrianne Frech and Sarah Damaske discuss the article, "The Myth of Men’s Stable, Continuous Labor Force Attachment: Multitrajectories of U.S. Baby Boomer Men’s Employment" published in Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World.
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Contexts - Machine Learning and the Reproduction of Inequality
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Authors Sharla Alegria and Catherine Yeh discuss the article, "Machine Learning and the Reproduction of Inequality" published in the Fall 2023 issue of Contexts.
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Ep19: Can We Turn Singapore Islands Into A Tourist Destination? | Professor Abhishek Bhati | JCU, Singapore
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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. Manish…
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SSEAC Philippines Field School: Disaster Risk and Resilience
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In the third of five special podcasts about from the recent SSEAC field schools to Southeast Asia, we will be hearing from students and staff from the field school to the Philippines, which looked at disaster risk and resilience. This field school was offered to students from Engineering, Architecture and Anthropology. Leader Aaron Opdyke is joined…
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SSEAC Indonesia Field School: Social Justice
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In the second of five special podcasts about from the recent SSEAC field schools to Southeast Asia, we will be hearing from students and staff from the field school to Indonesia, which looked at social justice. This field school was offered to students from law, political economy, geography, gender and cultural studies, Indonesian studies, and Asia…
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SSEAC Singapore Field School: COVID Vaccination Rollout
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In the first of five special podcasts hearing from the recent SSEAC field schools to Southeast Asia, we will be talking with students and staff from the field school to Singapore, which was looking at the COVID Vaccination Rollout in Singapore. This field school was offered to students from Pharmacy, Geography, International Relations and Health an…
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Working Children: The Luxury and Complexity of Childhood in Lombok, Indonesia
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The International Labour Organization estimates that in Southeast Asia there are 30 million children engaged in paid work, 17 million in engaged in unpaid work and 50 million who don’t attend school. These figures can be a shock to people living in countries like Australia where childhood is typically a non-productive stage of life more readily ass…
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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 P…
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