Research
JCU is a leader in research addressing the critical challenges facing the tropics, world-wide.
A defining feature of JCU is its tropical location and its research excellence in disciplines of particular relevance to the tropics.
As a comprehensive university in the tropics, JCU is well placed to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations to meet these challenges.
JCU Research News
How to minimise agricultural vehicle road accidents?
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
James Cook University researchers want the public to help them find ways to improve road safety by minimising accidents involving large agricultural vehicles.
Scientists want you to have your say on the GBR
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
James Cook University social science researchers will be asking Australians what they think are the best options for restoring the health of the Great Barrier Reef.
Hunting squid slowed by rising carbon levels
Wed, 21 Mar 2018
James Cook University (JCU) scientists have found high carbon dioxide levels cause squid to bungle attacks on their prey.
Win-win for graziers and greens
Wed, 14 Mar 2018
James Cook University scientists have found there doesn’t have to be a trade-off between profits and the environment, with a ground-breaking experimental study showing environmentally-friendly cattle farms also make more money.
Taking the jab (and the chill) out of vaccination
Tue, 13 Mar 2018
Scientists in Australia and Wales have taken an important first step towards solving two problems that hinder access to vaccines: they need to be kept cool, and no one likes needles.