James Cook University
@jcuofficial.bsky.social
James Cook University is Australia's leading tropical research university, with campuses in Townsville, Cairns and Singapore.
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After a life of captivity @jcuofficial.bsky.social's turtle researchers are releasing baby loggerhead turtles back into the wild, tracking them as they begin their journey home. 🐢🐢🏡
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November 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
After a life of captivity @jcuofficial.bsky.social's turtle researchers are releasing baby loggerhead turtles back into the wild, tracking them as they begin their journey home. 🐢🐢🏡
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James Cook University researchers say the endangered southern black‑throated finch has suffered a dramatic population drop after an extreme wet season was followed by a large wildfire near Ross River Dam in Townsville.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:43 AM
James Cook University researchers say the endangered southern black‑throated finch has suffered a dramatic population drop after an extreme wet season was followed by a large wildfire near Ross River Dam in Townsville.
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📸: Parvaiz Yousuf
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☀️🎓📚 @jcuofficial.bsky.social's Indigenous Summer School is empowering school leavers to prepare for academic success this week at the Bebegu Yumba campus in Townsville.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
☀️🎓📚 @jcuofficial.bsky.social's Indigenous Summer School is empowering school leavers to prepare for academic success this week at the Bebegu Yumba campus in Townsville.
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💨🍃💨JCU's Dr David Henderson from the @jcuofficial.bsky.social Cyclone Structural Testing Station gives the lowdown on wind speeds for Darwin's cyclone Sheena. Was it a Category 3 or Category 1? 🤔
It's all down to windspeeds, as David discusses on ABC Darwin. tinyurl.com/36zrxwt4
It's all down to windspeeds, as David discusses on ABC Darwin. tinyurl.com/36zrxwt4
Darwin wind speed during TC Fina close to Category One level: expert
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November 24, 2025 at 12:09 AM
💨🍃💨JCU's Dr David Henderson from the @jcuofficial.bsky.social Cyclone Structural Testing Station gives the lowdown on wind speeds for Darwin's cyclone Sheena. Was it a Category 3 or Category 1? 🤔
It's all down to windspeeds, as David discusses on ABC Darwin. tinyurl.com/36zrxwt4
It's all down to windspeeds, as David discusses on ABC Darwin. tinyurl.com/36zrxwt4
New JCU backed research has highlighted the potential of AI-powered nets, real-time monitoring and other technologies to help net-based fisheries tackle the growing crisis of jellyfish by-catch. ⛴🎣
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Technology to help fisheries fight jellyfish blooms
New research has highlighted the potential of AI-powered nets, real-time monitoring and other technologies to help net-based fisheries tackle the growing crisis of jellyfish by-catch.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
New JCU backed research has highlighted the potential of AI-powered nets, real-time monitoring and other technologies to help net-based fisheries tackle the growing crisis of jellyfish by-catch. ⛴🎣
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New research suggests stress‑related physiological changes in adolescence may lay the groundwork for serious mental health problems in adulthood - and opens the door for nipping them in the bud.
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Early stress linked to adult mental health disorders
New research suggests stress‑related physiological changes in adolescence may lay the groundwork for serious mental health problems in adulthood and opens the door for nipping them in the bud.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:56 PM
New research suggests stress‑related physiological changes in adolescence may lay the groundwork for serious mental health problems in adulthood - and opens the door for nipping them in the bud.
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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
🌱💧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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🐨🦘🔉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
🐨🦘🔉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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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🌿🌱🧪 @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
🌿🌱🧪 @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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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🏝️🐟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
🏝️🐟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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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
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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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
Researchers are examining how people who use non-prescribed psychedelics manage risk, as the practice rises sharply worldwide.
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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
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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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
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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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
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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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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📸: Vincent Kneefel
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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
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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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
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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