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James Cook University is Australia's leading tropical research university, with campuses in Townsville, Cairns and Singapore. CRICOS Provider Code: 00117J.

Tropical North Queensland
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RT @sbtg_podcast: 1/ 🕷️ An AI-Assisted Educational Spider Experience 🕷️ Dr. Linda Hernández Duran @LINDAHE1988 & filmmaker Raffaele Giordan…
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🦘ICYMI: A new study led by JCU Conservation Biology PhD candidate Emmeline Norris has achieved a breakthrough - using thermal drones to detect rare Bennett’s tree kangaroos with unprecedented efficiency - with the help of the @jcu_dro. Learn more📽️👇
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A four year-long research study from @AITropHealthMed has found that particles secreted by an intestinal worm may assist in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an ailment suffered by millions of people globally. 🧪🪱🧑‍🔬 Full story here 👉📰
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RT @AusSMC: 🦴 A fossilised skull discovered in Antarctica has been revealed to belong to one of the oldest known modern birds, an ancient…
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RT @ConversationEDU: Having extra fingers or toes is just one example of the rich diversity of variation in our anatomy. @amandameyerphd @j
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RT @agtaGenomics: �� Congratulations to Eva Paulus of @jcu on being awarded the 2024 AGTA PhD Scholarship! 🌊 Her project, “Population Genomi…
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A new study has found that nearly half the coral trout caught on the #greatbarrierreef come from marine reserves – where protected fish grow larger and produce far more offspring. Full story 👉
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🦘New @ConversationEDU article by JCU Conservation Biology PhD candidate Emmeline Norris about a breakthrough study using thermal drones to detect rare Bennett’s tree kangaroos with unprecedented efficiency. Read more 📑👉
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RT @jcu_singapore: Come visit James Cook University for our highly anticipated annual Open House and explore the perks of becoming a #JCUSi
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RT @JCULibrary: Where Art and Archives Collide – a new suite of displays on Level 1 of JCU Library currently features a diverse range of it…
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JCU's Bebegu Yumba Campus in Townsville will reopen on Tuesday 4th February but there may be some disruptions to teaching and services. Additional information for students and staff here 👉
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RT @4zzznews: #Pacific paradise images were first created in the 18th century by #explorers and adventurers. It's now possible to read the…
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JCU's Bebegu Yumba campus in Townsville will remain closed on Monday 3rd February due to the severe weather event affecting northern Queensland. More information for students and staff 👉
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JCU's Bebegu Yumba Campus in Townsville will remain closed to all but essential staff on Sunday, 2nd February due to the severe weather event in northern QLD. Further updates will be provided through the JCU Safe App and via email, Facebook and X.
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💡🧪How do you stop a multi-trillion dollar worldwide problem? @peterjunk2 might just have the answer. In the next episode of our Meet a JCU Expert series, the JCU Distinguished Prof of Chemistry sits down with us to discuss his research and more. 📽️👉
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Occupational therapy students have been visiting the homes of elderly people to determine their risk of having a fall - in an attempt to lessen the impact of the $2.3 billion problem. Full story 👉
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🌳🌊A new @TropWATER led study from an international team of researchers has found more than half of land use carbon emissions in SE Asia can be mitigated through conservation and restoration of peatlands and mangroves. @sdsasmito Paper📄👉
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First Nations patients in regional Queensland have seen significant improvement in their management of Type 2 diabetes under a new programme backed by JCU researchers, leading to calls to expand it state-wide. 👩‍🔬👨‍⚕️🏥🩸💉 Read the full story here 👉📰
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JCU researchers will trial a new way of caring for Torres Strait Islanders in an attempt to bring down high rates of dementia in the community. Full story 👉
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👏Congratulations to JCU Adjunct Research Associate and @aust_trop_herb's Tropical Indigenous Ethnobotany Centre Ethnobotanist Gerry Turpin, who has received a Public Service Medal for outstanding public service to ethnobotany and championing Indigenous science and research.
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