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JCU Cairns
Nestled between rainforest-covered mountains near the northern beaches, JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada campus features cutting-edge facilities such as The Ideas Lab and The Cairns Institute.
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JCU Townsville
JCU’s Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus is a centre of leading research and award-winning facilities, including The Engineering and Innovation Place and The Science Place.
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Orpheus Island Research Station
Situated within a green zone on the Great Barrier Reef, JCU’s Orpheus Island Research Station provides students and researchers with instant access to reefs and marine ecosystems.
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Fletcherview Research Station
The station is located two hours west of Townsville and supports 600 head of cattle that are used for research into beef cattle production.
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Daintree Rainforest Observatory
This unique facility is located within the world’s oldest rainforest and features the only canopy crane in Australia, giving researchers unique insights into one of the world’s richest ecosystems.
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JCU Mt Isa
JCU Mount Isa is home to the Centre for Rural and Remote Health, which offers placement opportunities for students studying Medicine, Dentistry and Allied Health.
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JCU Emerald
JCU Emerald is located in the heart of Central Queensland and provides real-world placements for nursing, medicine, dentistry and allied health students through its Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health.
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JCU Brisbane
JCU Brisbane campus features interactive learning spaces, student lounges and a resource centre, all within a three-storey building situated in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD.
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JCU Thursday Island
Thursday Island is home to the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM). The centre supports healthcare students through immersive learning and meaningful research.
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JCU Mackay
JCU Mackay provides hands-on training for future Pharmacy, Nursing and Medical professionals at two study centres: the JCU Clinical Training Centre and the JCU Mackay Clinical School.
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