James Cook University

James Cook University (JCU) is a public university based in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The university has two Australian campuses, located in Townsville and Cairns respectively, and an international campus in Singapore. JCU is the second oldest university in Queensland—proclaimed in 1970—and the first tertiary education institution in North Queensland.

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Townsville, Queensland, Australia 4811
Website
http://www.jcu.edu.au/
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Monkeypox's worldwide spread is a warning, researchers say

James Cook University researchers examining the spread of the monkeypox virus say its rapid global spread in 2022, after years of being confined to Central and West Africa, shows the need to remain vigilant against virus ...

Health

The heat is on for future Olympic Games, say researchers

James Cook University researchers say increasing heat is putting competitors, staff and the public at risk at big sporting events such as the Brisbane Olympic Games, and could see health systems being overwhelmed.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Study finds animal empathy differs among men

James Cook University researchers investigating men's empathy towards animals have found higher levels in men who own pets versus farmers and non-pet owners. The study is published in Animal Welfare.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Setting sights on universal protection for flu

Immunology and Infectious Disease Researcher and Senior Lecturer Dr. Hillary Vanderven is working against the clock with World Health Organization (WHO) experts reporting the next flu pandemic is a matter of when, not if.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Social media leaves clues to mental health

Researchers are working on a way to better support people living with mental health concerns by analyzing their social media posts.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Focused listening study explores the healing charms of music

New research published in Musicae Scientiae reveals people who focus deeply on music can have strong emotional reactions—across the full range of emotions—that can have significant therapeutic benefits.

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