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Breaking barriers in rural pharmacy care
Thu, 29 Jun 2023
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Jai-ann Eastaughffe was first introduced to health care through the first aid and emergency care training she received as a volunteer surf lifesaver. The experience sparked an interest in health, which led Jai-ann to study pharmacy.
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Empowering communities through education
Fri, 30 Jun 2023
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Education lays the foundation for success and a higher quality of life. JCU Bachelor of Social Work Student Stanley Lenoy knows this well. As he completes an Honours thesis that considers the impact of local men’s groups on Indigenous communities, Stanley is using his own
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School success off the beaten track
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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High school teacher Tammy Sam knows first-hand how brightly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are capable of shining. However, with much of the research in this area focused on identifying gaps and challenges, she was determined to take a different approach.
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Students thrive at Winter School
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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Students strengthen connections with marine world
Mon, 19 Jun 2023
Categories: Students, Events.
Almost 90 local First Nations’ high school students have been given a taste of the wonderful world of marine science after graduating from a James Cook University program on Monday afternoon.
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History made as JCU honours first Indigenous Chancellor
Wed, 31 May 2023
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James Cook University’s first female and Indigenous Chancellor will be celebrated in a historic ceremony on Thursday afternoon.
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Panel to shed light on Voice to Parliament
Thu, 1 Jun 2023
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An engaging, in-depth discussion on what the Indigenous Voice to Parliament will mean from a social, political and community perspective will take place at James Cook University this Friday.
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Students soar with airport scholarship
Fri, 21 Apr 2023
Categories: Students, Media Releases.
Two James Cook University students are set to power ahead with their studies thanks to a new scholarship offered by Townsville Airport.
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