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Indigenous student success celebrated at annual awards night
Fri, 20 Sep 2019
Categories: Events.
Twenty-eight students were honoured with awards at the annual IERC Indigenous Student Awards night that acknowledge their efforts and successes at James Cook University.
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JCU's record number of Indigenous completions
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
Categories: Students.
Nearly 1200 James Cook University students will graduate from their studies in tropical health and medicine this week, with a record number of indigenous students completing their studies this year. The number of Indigenous students completing their studies at JCU has more than doubled in
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Passion to profession for JCU Law graduate
Wed, 8 May 2019
Categories: Alumni.
As one of only two Aboriginal women barristers in Queensland practising at the Private Bar, Melia has experienced exciting career opportunities after graduating from JCU’s Bachelor of Laws in Cairns in 2013.
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Building aspirations
Thu, 8 Aug 2019
Categories: Staff.
Dr Vincent Backhaus was the first Indigenous Australian to graduate with a PhD in Education and Psychology from the University of Cambridge. A JCU alumni himself, he is now focused on supporting the next generation.
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Inspiring the next generation
Mon, 5 Aug 2019
Categories: Students.
For JCU Dentistry student Kaylarni Close, being the first in her family to go to university has taken drive, determination and a willingness to get the job done.
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First Torres Strait PhD
Wed, 2 May 2018
Categories: Staff, Media Releases.
May 2, 2018 marks twenty years since Martin Nakata received his PhD at James Cook University's graduation ceremony in Cairns, the first Torres Strait Islander to be awarded a PhD in Australia.
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Official Centre Opening
Wed, 2 May 2018
Categories: Events.
More than 100 guests came to witness the official opening of the Indigenous Education and Research Centre on 2nd May 2018 in the staged area within the precinct.
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Top Indigenous scholar joins JCU
Tue, 15 Mar 2016
Categories: Staff.
Professor Martin Nakata has been appointed Pro Vice Chancellor of James Cook University’s new Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Centre, and will take up the position in early May. Prof Nakata was one of JCU’s inaugural Outstanding Alumni. He was also the first Torres
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