TropEco

The TropEco program aims to actively involve staff and students in sustainability related activities at JCU.

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This looks awesome! Great work TCC for putting this on. https://t.co/mXjk7TjXrW

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Did you know that in 2016, JCU became the first Australian university signatory to the SDGs? Find out more at: Public Seminar - 'JCU & the Sustainable Development Goals'. 4 - 5.30pm, Thurs 2 May. RSVP at https://t.co/koQ6njoyna https://t.co/yN4DikiUfi

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How can Townsville's economy become more sustainable and resilient in the face of a rapidly changing economic landscape? This public forum aims to discuss the economic future... https://t.co/xQcv0zluAZ

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Join us for this Public Seminar, 4 - 5.30pm 2 May: 'JCU and the Sustainable Development Goals'. Speakers include: Prof Sandra Harding, AO, Vice Chancellor and President; Prof Maxine Whittaker, Dean, Public Health,... https://t.co/euJzSoYU8V

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INVITATION - Public Seminar. All welcome.
'JCU and the Sustainable Development Goals'
When: 2 May 2019, 4 - 5.30pm.
Where: Videolinked between Cairns Institute Lecture Theatre and Townsville Science Place Lecture Theatre
RSVP:... https://t.co/koQ6njoyna

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Do you want to learn how to influence people and change behaviours in sustainability or environmental activities?
Our friends at Townsville City Council are running a FREE two day workshop with world-renowned... https://t.co/3wxepQKr1w

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Call out for volunteers to assist for a couple of hours with maintenance works at the Cacao plantation on the Cairns campus. Involves weeding, possibly topping up soil and mulching. When: ideally Wed 10 April but anytime... https://t.co/APsgiXaQDC

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It’s great to see JCU recognised for its efforts toward addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Rated first in the world for SDG #4 - Reduced Inequalities and #39 in the world... https://t.co/Nrtk4YY82q

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Day 1 of our Townsville comprehensive waste audit done ✅
Today TropEco staff and Interns teamed up with JCU’s waste and recycling provider Cleanaway to audit the commingled recycle stream. Early analysis found... https://t.co/NxsJNWv6Ic

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Position Available: JCU Cairns Bicycle Mechanic (Casual). Up to 6 hours per week at the Smithfield Campus. Send a brief Expression of Interest to [email protected]. Applications close 5pm, 12/04/19. See Position Description for details. JCU students encouraged to apply.

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Check out the native tree planting that happened today around our Cairns Community Garden! This amazing transformation from grass into a miniature native forest is due to our TropEco intern Laura and her plan to... https://t.co/66ZPx5tIhS

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Come on up to the Cairns Community Garden for a study break on Thursday at 3pm to help us plant some native trees, a free BBQ is also provided! https://t.co/kjxMV6lJzH

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Check out what our wildlife cameras spotted this month!

Very proud parents - Magpie Goose (Anserana semipalmata) and Plumed Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna eytoni) with their respective chicks. 💗

TropEco interns are... https://t.co/ai4KjHbW1P

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Thanks to all the students, TropEco Interns, staff and our amazing Kindy EcoWarriors from Unicare for helping out at our tree planting event today in Townsville. We planted over 500 local native species along... https://t.co/tekVc1Hs9U

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Did you know JCU's The Science Place building received Queensland's first LEED Gold rating for its sustainability? If you want to know more about what makes this building special, check out this awesome video. https://t.co/lUD67X1lna

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This looks like a fun event from our friends at the JCU Doctors for the Environment. Be sure to get involved! https://t.co/L3229LazYc

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Do you have any spare coffee mugs lying around at home that never get used?!

Donate your mug and TropEco will give it another life! That way, you’ll be stopping disposable cups from ending up in landfill! How... https://t.co/YMY5ycjtuO

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The Townsville campus bike workshop is now open!

Semester 1 opening times are:
Monday - 8 - 12
Tuesday - 8 - 10
Wednesday - 8 - 12
Thursday - 9 - 12... https://t.co/98I3Cv2KBQ

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Great News! The JCU Townsville campus walking track is back open and ready for action. Thanks for your patience while we made repairs along the track after the extreme weather. For your safety please ensure you stick to... https://t.co/NzmD96udkY

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Are you a JCU student aged under 23 and looking for a challenge? Then apply now for the Cowan Grant - Young Endeavour Leadership Scholarship. Don’t miss the adventure of a lifetime sailing the Young Endeavour. Closing date for applications is 12... https://t.co/kizizSwyCI