JCU College of Healthcare Sciences

JCU College of Healthcare Sciences: Nursing & Midwifery; Occupational Therapy; Physiotherapy; Psychology; Speech Pathology; Sport & Exercise Science

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Olivia Parenti talks about studying #nursing at JCU and the JCU Bridging Excellence Scholarship.
Full story: https://t.co/afow48un1F

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Congratulations to Catherine de Hollander on her first PhD publication to support female athletes. Great support from @helen_anscomb @jono_connor @QLDmaroons @JCUMedDent @JCUCHS

Incidence of and return to play from head injury assessments in female... https://t.co/fwc5JoIWJk

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Musical taste is often treated as a question of what people enjoy, but new research suggests the music people hate can be just as revealing.
Full story: https://t.co/gSfe5RA3wo

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Strong leadership, supportive colleagues and clear work-life boundaries are the most effective ways to protect #nurses' mental health during prolonged public health emergencies, according to a new study.
Full story: https://t.co/ZTWWHP2uBU

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New collaborative work between @JCU and @CQU for elite basketball referees @NathanElza @JGuyPhD @AaronTScanlan @AlejandrVaquera
https://t.co/TJ3V555WTx

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James Cook University is opening up two keynote lectures at its mental health symposium to the public this weekend, with leading experts set to explore two important topics. 🗣🧠

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JCU's Yeinie Building in Cairns has been officially opened marking an important milestone in the University's commitment to improving health outcomes across northern Queensland and the tropics.

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[Anthony Leicht @ASLeicht23]

Congrats to #jasonlaffer for 1st @jcu PhD paper with @SamLeahey @DCGreyMattersUK #carlachen Refining the Psychological Characteristics of Developing Excellence Questionnaire Version 2 (PCDEQ2) for use with competitive American youth athletes https://t.co/hjA0HpOj1q

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JCU is inviting future students and the local community to discover its facilities, course offerings at their Mount Isa Open Day on Thursday, July 16. 🏫👨‍🏫👨🏾‍🎓👩🏻‍🎓

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[Anthony Leicht @ASLeicht23]

@JCU & @RacingQueensland seek a PhD candidate to improve jockey 🏇 health, fatigue & performance. Fully funded @AusGovEducation National Industry scholarship. Apply by 23 Jul 2026 = CV + short cover letter to [email protected] (closing date is July 23 2026).

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Health researchers are calling for urgent action to improve support for nurses working in Australia’s health system, with emotional burnout in #nurses' first year identified as a key driver of early attrition.
Full story: https://t.co/d2rS2WpY3i

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A new study shows how social media can be an important weapon in combatting perinatal depression and anxiety in rural areas, if it is carefully designed and misinformation rooted out. 📲👩‍🍼🥰

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Explore your study options, meet the people who’ll support your journey, and experience life at James Cook University firsthand at the Mackay Open Day this Sunday, June 7.

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North Queensland para-athlete Ainsley Hooker will realise a long-held dream when she represents Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland this July.

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More than 120 First Nations nurses, midwives and students from across Queensland gathered JCU’s Yeinie Building this week for a major forum celebrating leadership, culture and connection to Country. 👩🏾‍⚕️🏫

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An innovative JCU experiment has found rap-related cues shape how people judge a hypothetical fan accused of violent crime, raising questions about the use of lyrics as evidence in court. 🎧🎵🎶

Read the full story here 👉📰 https://t.co/ontZHvKAZf

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Researchers are looking for people living with diabetes to take part in a study on whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program can improve their mental wellbeing and physical health.
Full story - https://t.co/Zpcvjk2cxa

[Anthony Leicht @ASLeicht23]

Congrats to @adon_alves for new PhD with @SarBrice @kenji_doma @Singhutkarsh307 #GlenDeakin from @JCU #JCUCSE @JCUCHS Joint-Level Analysis of the Barbell Back Squat During Chain @JSCRonline https://t.co/RHJuzvfgzC

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A program designed to strengthen support for first-time mums by pairing them with mentors has expanded nationwide.
Full story: https://t.co/jYs7O7IXob

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New work from #liambartlett @kenji_doma @jono_connor @WadeHSinclair @JCUCHS @jcu Acute Effect of Increasing Resistance Training Workload Volume on Muscle Damage Markers and Performance in Heavy Resistance-Trained Youth Athletes https://t.co/XBAzqFOIl6 via @Sports_MDPI