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James Cook University
James Cook University (JCU) is Australia’s only university established to focus on the issues of the Tropics and is internationally recognised for research that improves the health and wellbeing of people living in tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous communities. As a leading research-intensive university serving northern Australia, JCU combines world-class research with a strong commitment to equity, access and community impact.
JCU’s footprint spans tropical North Queensland from the Torres Strait to Mackay and Mount Isa, with additional campuses in Brisbane and Singapore. This position enables the University to address health challenges that are both locally significant and globally relevant, while contributing to health outcomes across northern Australia, the Indo-Pacific and the wider tropical world.
JCU is at the forefront of improving health in rural, remote, Indigenous and tropical communities through education, research and partnership. Its graduates form a vital part of the region’s health workforce, with many choosing to build careers in regional and remote communities where they are most needed.
The University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in tropical health and medicine, public health, health systems, infectious diseases and research translation. Home to the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM), the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Vector-Borne Disease, the Centre for Rural, Remote and Tropical Health Systems, and a founding partner of the Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC), JCU works with health services, governments, communities and industry to translate research into better healthcare, stronger health systems and improved health outcomes.
Through research, education and collaborative partnerships, JCU contributes to a brighter future for the Tropics by developing evidence-based solutions that improve the health of people and communities while addressing the complex challenges facing tropical regions worldwide.
For more information visit the James Cook University website.