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Discover the IERC’s latest news including scholarships / awards, ceremonies, programs, and workshops. You can read about what our students set out to achieve and how they succeeded, and stay informed through the development of our research and innovations.

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Latest stories

AI set to reshape Indigenous Ranger education

Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Categories: Research.
James Cook University senior leadership are ready to revolutionise the delivery of degree programs in remote communities, using AI to accelerate the integration of western and traditional knowledge systems.
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Defiant Resistance shines light on violence against Indigenous women

Fri, 29 May 2026
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Yuin scholar and advocate Dr Marlene Longbottom has launched her new book centring the voices of Indigenous women survivors and families who have lost loved ones to violence.
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JCU’s Indigenous Education and Research Centre celebrates a decade of impact

Tue, 19 May 2026
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James Cook University’s Indigenous Education and Research Centre (IERC) has celebrated 10 years of supporting Indigenous student success, reshaping curriculum, and building nationally recognised Indigenous-led research.
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