James Cook University
Australian Public University Focused on Tropical Research
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Maílis Carrilho
on
October 19th, 2026
Summary
James Cook University is a public university based in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, with campuses including Cairns and Singapore. Established as an independent university in 1970, it provides higher education and conducts research addressing environmental, health and community challenges, particularly in tropical regions. Its research spans science, engineering, marine ecosystems and other disciplines. A researcher from its College of Science and Engineering co-authored the study investigating anaerobic co-digestion of textile and food waste for methane production.
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Company name
James Cook University
Headquarters
Townsville, 🇦🇺 Australia
Date of establishment
1970
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