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James Cook University is Australia's leading tropical research university, with campuses in Townsville, Cairns and Singapore.
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🪾🌱💧JCU: James Cook University, Australia researchers say it’s time to look deeper – literally – as groundwater may determine whether coastal wetlands lock away carbon or leak it back into the atmosphere.

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November 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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🐨🦘🔉New research from @jcuofficial.bsky.social combining artificial intelligence (AI) with acoustic monitoring to track mammal populations across eastern Australia is a game-changing step for animal conservation.

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November 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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The Australian Tropical Herbarium at JCU in Cairns will remain a cornerstone of tropical biodiversity research and education for another decade after the renewal of its Joint Venture Agreement. 🌿☘🍄🌱

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Herbarium’s high hopes for next decade after renewed support
The Australian Tropical Herbarium (ATH) Joint Venture at James Cook University in Cairns will remain a cornerstone of tropical biodiversity research and education for another decade after the renewal ...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Seven JCU researchers have been named in the @clarivateag.bsky.social annual list of Highly Cited Researchers. Demonstrating significant and broad influence in their fields of research.
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Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025
The Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list identifies and celebrates individuals who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their fields of research. Through rigorous selection criteria and ...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Australia is leading the way in sustainable agriculture with a new research initiative exploring the use of crushed basalt rock to improve soil health and sequester carbon as trials begin on rice and cotton farms.
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Using basalt to boost soil health and capture carbon
Australia is leading the way in sustainable agriculture with a new research initiative exploring the use of crushed basalt rock to improve soil health and sequester carbon as trials begin on rice and ...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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This week JCU have joined forces with Pacific health representatives from 16 countries in Honiara, Solomon Islands, for the 2025 Pacific Mosquito Surveillance Strengthening for Impact (Pacmossi) practical workshop. 🦟🇸🇧🇦🇺

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November 11, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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🌿🌱🧪 @jcuofficial.bsky.social researchers have discovered that the same chemical compounds produced by mountain-top plants to help them survive climate change in North Queensland may also hold promise for treating inflammatory bowel disease.

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FNQ plants adapting to climate change may help IBD treatment
James Cook University (JCU) researchers have discovered that the same chemical compounds produced by mountain-top plants to help them survive climate change in North Queensland may also hold promise f...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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JCU's commitment to increasing the First Nations nurse and midwifery workforce has received a huge boost after welcoming home a trailblazing leader in this area. 👩‍⚕️🎓🏫

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Professor returns home to strengthen First Nations nursing
James Cook University’s commitment to increasing the First Nations nurse and midwifery workforce has received a huge boost after welcoming home a trailblazing leader in this area.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Townsville’s 3rd Brigade have regained bragging rights over JCU after edging their rivals five wins to three in the annual “Battle of the Icons” sporting challenge last Friday. 🏆🥇 🏀🏉⚽

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November 6, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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JCU is partnering with McDonald’s Australia for ‘Archways to Opportunity’, an innovative new program offering Macca’s employees nationwide the opportunity to transform workplace skills into university credits. 📚📖🍔

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November 5, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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A $7.5 million partnership between North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation and JCU will deliver a five-year program to advance marine science across four ports.

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NQBP and JCU launch $7.5 million reef partnership
A $7.5 million partnership between North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) and James Cook University (JCU) will deliver a five-year program to advance marine science across four ports.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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🏝️🐟A groundbreaking $3.8 million research project is putting local voices at the centre of decision-making for the future of the Solomon Islands.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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A team of JCU marine researchers are currently aboard CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator, looking to discover new species and unlock the secrets of Australia’s deep ocean. 🛳🔎🦑🐡🦐

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JCU researchers on deep sea CSIRO discovery mission
A team of James Cook University (JCU) marine researchers are currently aboard CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator, looking to discover new species and unlock the secrets of Australia’s deep ocean.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Researchers are examining how people who use non-prescribed psychedelics manage risk, as the practice rises sharply worldwide.
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Making psychedelic use safer as usage soars
Researchers are examining how people who use non-prescribed psychedelics manage risk, as the practice rises sharply worldwide.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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JCU will take on the might of Townsville’s 3rd Brigade this Friday, October 31, with the University looking to defend its overall crown in the annual “Battle of the Icons” Uni vs Army Games. 🏅🏉⚽️🏀🏐

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October 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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As dengue cases in the Pacific reach their highest levels in a decade, new JCU and AITHM research highlights how human movement and weather patterns contribute to outbreaks in the region. 🦟💉🌫

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Dengue drivers in Pacific uncovered
As dengue cases in the Pacific reach their highest levels in a decade, new James Cook University (JCU) research highlights how human movement and weather patterns contribute to outbreaks in the region...
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October 29, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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JCU has continued its incredible streak of being rated 5 out of 5 stars for undergraduate full-time employment in the latest edition of The Good Universities Guide. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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JCU continues to shine in Good Unis Guide
James Cook University has continued its incredible streak of being rated 5 out of 5 stars for undergraduate full-time employment in the latest edition of The Good Universities Guide.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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Australia has been identified as a global sanctuary for dugongs, following a major international report warning species are nearing extinction across much of their natural range.
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Australia emerges as a refuge for dugongs
Australia has been identified as a global sanctuary for dugongs, following a major international report warning species are nearing extinction across much of their natural range.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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Marine scientist and JCU climate change researcher Joshua Lesicar will continue his studies at the prestigious University of Oxford after being named a 2026 Australia-at-Large Rhodes Scholar. 🔬🌊🏅

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JCU marine scientist named 2026 Rhodes Scholar
Marine scientist and James Cook University (JCU) climate change researcher Joshua Lesicar will continue his studies at the prestigious University of Oxford after being named a 2026 Australia-at-Large ...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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A new JCU-led study found face and jaw injuries increased in Queensland, prompting a call for more focus on reducing violence in rural and remote parts of the state. 🤕🥼👨‍⚕️

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Sharp rise in facial injuries in rural and remote Queensland
A new study has found face and jaw (oral and maxillofacial, OMF) injuries increased in Queensland, prompting a call for more focus on reducing violence in rural and remote parts of the state.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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🛢️🌊 🧐 @jcuofficial.bsky.social researchers have invented an AI algorithm that fuses different satellite imagery for high-precision oil spill spotting from space, and it could be crucial to future environmental monitoring.

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AI breakthrough transforms oil spill detection
James Cook University researchers have invented an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that fuses different satellite imagery for high-precision oil spill spotting from space, and it could be cruci...
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October 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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JCU and PNG UoT have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding, paving the way for academic and research collaboration with enormous potential for both nations. 🇵🇬🇦🇺🎓

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Landmark MOU opens opportunities for JCU and PNG UoT
James Cook University and Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNG UoT) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), paving the way for academic and research collaboration with enor...
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October 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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🏝️🐸🦎A remote island at the very northern tip of Australia has been revealed as a tropical refuge for three species new-to-science — a gecko and two frogs — found nowhere else on Earth. @jcuofficial.bsky.social

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October 17, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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💡 Prof Lucas Cernusak, Prof Will Edwards, Dr Yoko Ishida and A/Prof Nick Friedman met with TERN's Director, Dr Beryl Morris, at the balmy FNQ Cairns campus of @jcuofficial.bsky.social, to discuss ideas for the future of TERN's SuperSite #ecosystemmonitoring across Australia.
October 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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JCU and the Townsville Fire will continue their longstanding partnership, with JCU set to continue as foundation partner of the four-time Women’s National Basketball League champions. 🏀🔥🤝🖋

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October 15, 2025 at 10:26 PM