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24.01.2022 Hear from JCU Pharmacy alumni Dr Stevie Perks as he shares what it’s like to be a hospital pharmacist at Townsville Hospital and Health Service. #WorldPharmacistsDay

22.01.2022 To celebrate NAIDOC Week, we are featuring five outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander JCU students and graduates. Click through the photos to hear their stories. Learn more about the JCU Indigenous Education and Research Centre: https://www.jcu.edu.au/ierc... #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek

22.01.2022 What does it take to build a resilient economy? Find out at our upcoming webinar this Thursday night at 7pm. Register for this free webinar here: https://jcu.zoom.us/web/register/WN_uKL1O9MaSZy62G-YOObFpA

21.01.2022 Join JCU: Alumni next Wednesday as they explore how societies and individuals can adapt to a rapidly-changing human experience increasingly living alongside and amongst forms of artificial intelligence. Register: https://www.jcu.edu.au/webinars/inspiration-online

21.01.2022 It was wonderful to host over 120 Year 10 students from across the North Queensland region at JCU Cairns and Townsville this week! Students had the opportunity to take part in hands-on sessions showcasing the range of study areas available at JCU.

21.01.2022 Join us for our next Conversations with Alumni webinar on Wednesday 18 November from 7pm as we explore the year of 2020 - an extraordinary and unparalleled year in global history. In this session, Jack Growden (JCU: Alumni Relations) is joined by Natasha Smith (DFAT, High Commissioner to Canada), Dr Alex Robson (DFAT, Ambassador to OECD), and Associate Professor Erin Bromage (University of Massachusetts) to explore the economic, socio-political and health impacts of the difficult times we have recently endured. Register here: https://www.jcu.edu.au/webinars/inspiration-online

20.01.2022 Meet JCU Zoology Alumni and conservation advocate Shakira Todd! Since graduating from JCU, Shakira has been heavily involved in animal conservation across Australia and has founded Townsville based business Wildlife Surrounds Conservation Centre. We look forward to hearing presentations from Wildlife Surrounds Conservation Centre's team of experts and collaborating with them in the near future through field trips and their student volunteer program.

20.01.2022 How many species live on the Great Barrier Reef? Where are certain species found? JCU scientists have developed a new genetic tool which will assist in filling this knowledge gap and ultimately help to save coral reefs. Find out more: https://www.jcu.edu.au//project-phoenix-dna-unlocks-a-new-

20.01.2022 Check out this spectacular bird's-eye view of JCU Cairns! We are so lucky to be located in such a beautiful part of the world and be surrounded on three sides by rainforest-covered mountains.

20.01.2022 Congratulations Lauren, Tarryn, Simona and Garrett for being the 2021 New Colombo Plan scholarship recipients. The scholarship will allow the students to immerse themselves in Indo-Pacific cultures while furthering their studies and gaining experience in their chosen fields. #newcolomboplan

19.01.2022 Congratulations to all the Year 12 students who have received an early offer to study with us in 2021! We can't wait to welcome you to JCU. We are taking the stress out of getting into uni by offering early offers to Year 12 students so they can finish school with confidence and have one less thing to worry about during these uncertain times. Find out more: https://www.jcu.edu.au/year-12

18.01.2022 Is your home prepared for cyclone season? There is more you can do to prepare for a cyclone than putting away the patio furniture and stocking up on canned food. Hear from JCU Cyclone Testing Station experts tomorrow night on building resilience, as well as advice on how you can prepare your own cyclone check list. Register now: https://jcu.zoom.us/webi/register/WN_5vE4VKU4SFuiLJ-Cqe4m_w

18.01.2022 Did you know we have community gardens at both JCU Cairns and Townsville? The gardens provide an excellent opportunity for students, staff and the local community to learn about sustainable food production. Become a garden member: https://www.jcu.edu.au/tropeco-sustaina//community-gardens... : JCU Sunshine Edible Community Garden Club

18.01.2022 Meet third year Bachelor of Science student Holly Rose. Holly is majoring in Zoology & Ecology and Earth Science and has just completed her placement at the Insect Ecology Lab assisting two masters students with their projects. "I am passionate about working in nature and creating a more sustainable balance between humans and the environment." - Holly Rose

18.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME As we are proud sponsors of JCU Townsville Fire, we are giving away 5 double passes to the JCU Townsville Fire Vs Bendigo Spirit game on Sat 21 November at the Townsville RSL Stadium. To enter, simply:... 1. Like this page 2. Like this post 3. Tell us who you would take with you. Winner will be drawn Thursday19 November. Good luck! T&Cs: https://bit.ly/2IxNW9j

17.01.2022 Did you spot the visitor at JCU Cairns yesterday? Staff and students were lucky enough to spot this Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo on-campus. Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo's are classified as near threatened by the IUCN, and authorities consider them as rare.... : Teresa Stephens

15.01.2022 Placement in Roma! Third year JCU Occupational Therapy students Kate Ross and Amy Saward had an amazing placement experience at the South West Hospital and Health Service, Roma Hospital. Our placement in Roma provided us with incredibly valuable and broad practical experience while also giving us the opportunity to work on a telehealth quality improvement project. We are both more inclined to work in a rural area after finishing placement due to the broad practice scope, the continuous learning and the friendly community culture we have experienced in Roma and surrounding South West Queensland communities. Kate and Amy

14.01.2022 A conversation could change a life Thank you to all the staff and students who joined us to support people who may be struggling with life's ups and downs. To celebrate R U OK? Day we also invite our JCU community to add their wellbeing strategies and tips on our virtual wall: https://padlet.com/jculife/RUOK_Day... #RUOK? #jcuruokday2020

14.01.2022 Our future Nurses and Midwives. We wish you all the very best with your rewarding careers ahead.

12.01.2022 As humans we are wired to want to help others, but in some cases that help comes at a personal cost. This R U OK Day, JCU’s Dr Jane Harte and Dr Anna Kokavec stress the importance of self-care to ensure ‘U R OK’. Read more: https://www.jcu.edu.au//heal/articles/the-art-of-self-care

11.01.2022 How is COVID-19 impacting our economy? JCU Associate Professor Taha Chaiechi is back six months later, with an update on how half a year of uncertainty has changed our economy. Read more: https://www.jcu.edu.au//covid-19s-continuing-impact-on-our

11.01.2022 Reaching for your goals JCU Vet alumni Dr Brooke Schampers shares her secrets to a successful week: Start your week with a plan... Establish what you want to achieve. Block out time for exercise, study and other activities Set realistic goals Give yourself room to spend time on each project Be kind to yourself Find out more about Dr Brooke: https://drbrookeschampers.com

09.01.2022 We are excited to have a leading role in safeguarding the reef as we being a new $5 million, five-year partnership with North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation The environmental monitoring agreement expands the current three-year partnership JCU has to track the health of the marine environment around NQBP’s ports at Mackay, Hay Point, Abbot Point and Weipa and will enable new PhD and BSc scholarships based on the work. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3kMxDmJ

09.01.2022 Congratulations to all the JCU Physiotherapy students who are graduating this year! We wish you all the very best in the future and look forward to having you part of our JCU: Alumni community.

09.01.2022 Communication is a key part of life. Teaching kids how to communicate effectively can support them to not only express themselves but to positively impact the world. JCU Speech Pathology Lecturer, Jacqueline Lim, explains how to give kids the confidence to communicate: https://www.jcu.edu.au//giving-kids-communication-confiden

07.01.2022 Have you visited the new JCU Ideas Lab in Cairns yet? The JCU Ideas Lab will transform the innovation ecosystem in Far North Queensland by enabling regional digital transformation. It is a hub for industry collaboration, with an aim to create products and processes with real commercial application that can drive economic growth and diversity for northern Australia. Find out more: https://www.jcu.edu.au/jcu-ideas-lab

07.01.2022 Congratulations to all Year 12 students on finishing today! If you have any questions about studying at JCU we are here to chat. Jump online between 2.30pm - 4.30pm (AEST) each weekday to speak to a friendly Future Student Advisor and have all your questions answered. ... Chat now: https://www.jcu.edu.au/future-st//school-student-live-chat

07.01.2022 Happy World Tourism Day! The cancellation of travel plans and the introduction of restrictions due to COVID-19 has left the tourism industry grappling with rapidly changing circumstances. JCU’s Dr Janice Scarinci, Dr Denis Tolkach, and JCU Tourism student and owner of Bad Fishy Jet Boating - Cairns Nikki Guimelli, share their thoughts on how COVID-19 will alter the needs of the tourism industry: https://www.jcu.edu.au//ar/adaptability-is-just-the-ticket... #WorldTourismDay

05.01.2022 Meet the Whiley family where dad, daughter, and son have all been studying the same degree! Shaun Whiley is currently in his final year of a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology at JCU, his son Conor is in his third year, and his daughter Alyssa graduated last year.

04.01.2022 It was wonderful to celebrate the achievements of our international students at the JCU International Completion Ceremony!

04.01.2022 Dr Tejas Singh is on a quest to prevent thousands of deaths world-wide by investigating techniques to better predict the rupture risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Find out how a technique used by engineers could be the key to early intervention: https://www.jcu.edu.au//he/articles/a-quest-for-prevention #WorldHeartDay

04.01.2022 Stephanie O’Brien’s father suffered a stroke that hindered his mobility but with the help of his dedicated physiotherapists he was walking in just a few weeks. After being inspired by her father's journey, Stephanie is ready to pursue her passion for physiotherapy with the help of the JCU Rising Star Scholarship. Find out more about Stephanie's journey: https://www.jcu.edu.au//re/articles/a-health-heros-journey

03.01.2022 The ultimate medicine experience! For final-year medicine student Homya Bolla, a rural placement in Weipa was the perfect way to cap off her degree. Now preparing for her intern year at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, Homya has reflected on what has been her ultimate medicine experience: https://www.jcu.edu.au//a/the-ultimate-medicine-experience

02.01.2022 As National NAIDOC Week begins, Elders Gracie Smallwood, Dorothy Savage, and Leo Akee share their insights into the importance of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture not just during one week, but every day. Find out more: https://www.jcu.edu.au//articles/always-was,-always-will-be #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020

01.01.2022 The countdown is on! Congratulations to this group of JCU Pharmacy studentson finishing their last ever exams and only having 6 weeks of placement left.