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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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    May 18

    🎉CONGRATULATIONS to for receiving the emerging leader in award & for receiving their Jubilee award! Dr Donelson will give a featured talk at the on 1 July! (To register: )

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    Dr Anna Hayes explains the human rights crisis in Xinjiang and the crimes committed against the Uyghurs, a persecuted minority, in this latest article.

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    While most people think of a community pharmacist when they think of the profession, Dr Perks’ career has taken him in quite a different direction, working at the Townsville University Hospital for the past 15 years. Read his story here >

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  4. May 20
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    May 17

    Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was in the midst of an escalating global brain health crisis with severe physical, social, and economic ramifications. Leading experts including discuss what is needed to move forward

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    For JCU Medicine student Joanne Kaczmarek, growing up in Badu Island and experiencing the challenges that face Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people first hand, inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. Read Joanne's story here >

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    May 19
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  8. May 19

    Did you know that there's about 2000 species of native bees around Australia but around 11 of them are entirely stingless?

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    May 19

    Check out this feature article about my bee research for World Bee Day by ! Big shout out to my supervisor for all of her support

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    May 18

    Some fish do well after cyclones! An international team demonstrates that changes in habitats drive connectivity. Neon damselfish flourish on rubble slopes and export babies to other reefs until live coral recovers. ⁩ ⁦

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  11. May 19

    Records from archaeological sites show an increase in people’s focus on the marine environment and a wider range of species being caught in the last 1000 years, but why? Dr Ariana Lambrides chats to

    illustration showing fish bones and reference cards
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    May 19

    Hear immunologist Dr Andreas Kupz and other experts in this recorded public lecture on the science behind - now available online to watch.

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    May 18

    Although more commonly grey or silver, barramundi (Lates calcarifer) are sometimes born gold in colour. Researchers at are trying to identify the genes responsible for golden barramundi, in the hopes of creating a pure breeding line.

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    Students in Year 6-12 have an opportunity to learn a language for FREE these school holidays thanks to and 's Academy of Modern Languages. Hurry! Applications close Monday 14 June.

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  16. May 18

    In 1906, when forced repatriation of Melanesian labourers began, only 14 Melanesian women and 500 men remained on the Herbert. One of these women was Annie Etinside.

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  17. May 18

    "Trying to eradicate something that you can't see and balancing that with waiting until you can see it and treating it optimally at the right time, that's a real challenge."

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    May 18

    In our latest episode, we talk to Dr Ariana Lambrides from about her hunt for fish bones along the QLD coast and what they can tell us about Indigenous peoples fishing habits thousands of years ago.

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  20. May 18

    What is woman-centred care? “Woman-centred care prioritises producing the best health outcomes for the woman, while working to ensure that the woman and her needs and wants are being heard,” Dr Marie McAuliffe.

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