JCU Presentations
Careers in Health at JCU
8.30 am – 9.15 am
Discover how diverse a career in health can be. Studying and working in rural, regional and remote areas brings you into the heart of what a health career is all about: making a meaningful difference to those who need it most.
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Professor Richard Murray - Dean, Medicine and Dentistry
Professor Sabina Knight - Director, Central Queensland Centre for Rural & Remote HealthJoin Professor Richard Murray and Professor Sabina Knight to learn the ins and outs of JCU Health and Medicine. From insights into our many health courses to tips on our application process, this presentation will show you that when it comes to pursuing a dynamic health career, there’s a place for you at JCU.
TNQ Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub
12 pm – 12.45 pm
Join the TNQ Drought Hub Director and Queensland agricultural advocate David Phelps as he talks about the work of the eight Adoption and Innovation Hub’s across Australia in building resilience to drought and climate variability.
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Professor David Phelps - Director, Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub
Vaccines against Tick Fever
1.30 pm – 2 pm
Babesia bovis, a major causative agent of tick fever, is a widespread blood parasite that causes a severe, often fatal disease in cattle. Carried by the cattle tick (Boophilus microplus), these parasites continue to breed economic losses in beef and dairy industries around the world. But did you know this could all be avoided?
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Vignesh Rathinasamy - Research Fellow, Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Cairns
Studying Biomedical Science at JCU
8.30 am – 9.15 am
Biomedicine often flies under the radar of many high school leavers who want to pursue a health career. But in a number of ways, it is the perfect study area for those with a passion for medicine and a skill for research. In this presentation, learn more about the many exciting pathways into medical and healthcare careers that JCU’s Bachelor of Biomedical Science can give you.
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Associate Professor Jeffrey Warner - Head, Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Biology
Challenging Government Decisions
1 pm – 1.45 pm
Australia’s agricultural and pastoral industries are subject to extensive levels of government regulations, from environmental management, taxation and transport, to drought recovery and more. Decisions made at a government level can impact many operators involved in these industries.
When governance and legislative changes affect you or your business, what are your rights? What rules do government departments need to follow? What options do you have to challenge decisions that impact you, your work, your communities, and your family?
SPEAKER:
Dr Anthony Marinac - Lecturer and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
Farm and Succession Planning
3.30 pm – 4.15 pm
As the adage goes, succession starts at birth. But when it comes to agricultural succession, there are many steps along the way, and a multitude of options relevant to each unique business.
Hear from a panel of experts in agricultural succession as they discuss the considerations, complexities, available assistance, and real stories of transitioning viable farms to the next generation. Join them as they share stories of succession wins and lessons, and the importance of starting with a conversation.
SPEAKERS:
Dr Rachel Hay, Knowledge Broker, Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, James Cook University
Natalie Hughes MEc(AgResEc). BEd(Sec). TAE.DipFinCons(Rural), Rural Financial Counsellor, Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland
Studying Veterinary Science at JCU
8.30 am – 9.15 am
Dreaming of entering the world of veterinary science? There’s no better place to start than at JCU.
Hear from Professor John Cavalieri about the many benefits of JCU’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours). Find out how you can hone your skills in unique locations like JCU’s very own Fletcherview cattle station, or with JCU’s partners throughout Australia. Discover how this five-year program is designed to equip you with a diverse skillset for whichever field you want to pursue.
SPEAKER:
Professor John Cavalieri BVSc MEd PhD DACT
Australian Rural Leadership Foundation Forum
9.30 am – 10.30 am
How to meet unique challenges with leadership as a tool – Raising leadership steaks in rural, regional and remote communities.
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Fleur Anderson, Completed Australian Rural Leadership Program, Course 25
Robert Hardie, Completed the Australian Rural Leaderships Foundation’s AgriBusiness Program, 2023
Aaron Kiely, Completed Australian Rural Leadership Program, Course 29
Jessica Loughland, Completed Australian Rural Leadership’s AgriBusiness Program, 2023
The journey of a JCU Student in the agriculture industry
4 pm – 4.45 pm
Meet Lucy Gardner and William Harrington, both JCU students but at very different stages of their careers.
In this presentation, Lucy and William share their journeys of navigating study, research, and innovation within agricultural industries. Hear about their individual projects in soil restoration and technological innovation, as well as the lessons they’ve learned through both trials and triumphs, with the ultimate goal of contributing to an enduring and sustainable sector.
SPEAKERS:
Lucy Gardner, Bachelor of Environmental Science, Zoology and Ecology, Project Officer, Southern Gulf NRM
William Harrington, PhD Student and Director, Wi-Sky QLD
Studying Allied Health and Nursing at JCU
8.30 am – 9.15 am
Wondering where a career in Healthcare can take you? Join Daniel Lowrie and Sabina Knight as they explore the many healthcare pathways you can undertake at JCU. Whether you’re curious about what it takes to be a Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech Pathologist or even a Sports and Exercise Scientist, there is always a place for you and your passion in the world of healthcare.
Reserve your free spotSPEAKERS:
Dr Daniel Lowrie, Head, Occupational Therapy JCUProfessor Sabina Knight - Director, Central Queensland Centre for Rural & Remote Health