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Sharing knowledge for the future

The Indigenous Australian Datathon tackles challenges that people living in regional and remote communities face by bringing together Indigenous knowledge and cutting-edge technology. Hear from JCU Innovation Facilitator Dr Samantha Horseman and JCU PhD Candidate Steve Schwartz who share their experiences mentoring three of the teams at the 2023 event.

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Supercharging sustainability

Each year, more than 90% of Australia’s lithium-ion batteries end up in landfill. But JCU’s Emenike Okonkwo says he is developing a more eco-friendly method that may help turn this waste into wealth.

Putting seafood sustainability on a platter

JCU PhD Candidate Phoebe Arbon says it is important for us to understand threats to the sustainability of our seafood, like the pathogens that might threaten production in the prawn industry.

Home grown innovation

JCU Alumni Jennifer McKee is helping farmers of the Far North manage their reporting and recordkeeping with Grower Support, an innovative digital platform that manages compliance with confidence.

Diving into new discoveries

Diving into coastal ecology

As part of her degree, JCU Marine Science student Tia Ngo Nguyen travelled to Thailand and got hands-on experience exploring coastal habitats and coral reefs.

How reliable is your RAT?

While we have come to rely on RATs during the pandemic, JCU researcher Casey Toft has developed a scientific tool that is key to ensuring the performance of virus detection devices in the future.

Going the distance with drones and data

What stories can drones tell us about our most valuable ecosystems? Dr Karen Joyce realised drones capture a treasure trove of data; so, she co-founded GeoNadir, an online drone data sharing platform.

Veterinary and Animal Science

Future vet enjoying the mane event

So far, JCU veterinary science student Julia Kaminakamura has worked with cows, crocodiles and tropical fish, but her favourite placement was at a thoroughbred breeding facility near the Gold Coast.

A life of animals and adventure

After working with animals all across the globe, JCU Alumni Dr Campbell Costello is back on Australian soil running his own veterinary business.

Treating paw mental health

JCU Veterinary Emergency Centre and Hospital’s Dr Cat Neve, a fear-free certified vet, shares her top five tips for easing pet anxiety for those returning to the office after working from home for longer periods.

Where JCU can take you

Tracking tiny turtles

PhD Student Rebecca Diggins knows what makes tiny turtles happy, and what they do once they have been set free on the Great Barrier Reef.

The future of farming

The Australian agricultural industry faces intensifying challenges. JCU researcher Dr Rachel Hay says the adoption of new tools and new technologies is critical to securing the future of farming.

Computer science with Snoopy in the 1980s

What do clunky computers and Snoopy, the cheeky dog from the Peanuts cartoon, have in common? JCU Computer Science alumni Ken Jones lets us in on the connection.

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