James Cook University
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About James Cook University
According to Wikipedia, James Cook University is a public university in North Queensland, Australia. The second oldest university in Queensland, JCU is a teaching and research institution. The university's main campuses are located in the tropical cities of Cairns and Townsville, and one in the city state of Singapore. JCU also has study centres in Mount Isa, Mackay, Thursday Island and Rockhampton. A Brisbane campus, operated by Russo Higher Education, delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to international students. The university's main fields of research include environmental sciences, biological sciences, mathematical sciences, earth sciences, agricultural and veterinary sciences, technology and medical and health sciences.
What Is James Cook University Known For?
James Cook University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Biology
- Education
- Medical
- Political Science
- Communications
- Business
- Philosophy
- Law
- Earth Sciences
- Engineering
- History
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Literature
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Psychology
- Mathematics
- Religious Studies
- Nursing
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
- Anthropology
James Cook University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much James Cook University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
James Cook University ranks #504 worldwide for influence in Biology.
James Cook University ranks #843 worldwide for influence in Education.
James Cook University ranks #705 worldwide for influence in Medical.
James Cook University ranks #824 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
James Cook University ranks #1046 worldwide for influence in Communications.
James Cook University ranks #1805 worldwide for influence in Business.
James Cook University ranks #736 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
James Cook University ranks #1040 worldwide for influence in Law.
James Cook University ranks #373 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
James Cook University ranks #2347 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
James Cook University ranks #1233 worldwide for influence in History.
James Cook University ranks #1093 worldwide for influence in Economics.
James Cook University ranks #1690 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
James Cook University ranks #1686 worldwide for influence in Literature.
James Cook University ranks #912 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
James Cook University ranks #984 worldwide for influence in Physics.
James Cook University ranks #913 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
James Cook University ranks #1896 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
James Cook University ranks #3047 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
James Cook University ranks #1146 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
James Cook University ranks #1467 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
James Cook University ranks #1155 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
James Cook University ranks #2517 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
James Cook University ranks #2268 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Who Are James Cook University's Most Influential Alumni?
James Cook University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Biology, and Medical. Here are some of James Cook University's most famous alumni:
- Brian D. Warner
- An American astronomer .
- Peter Ridd
- An Ocean researcher.
- Henry Reynolds
- An Australian historian.
- Robert Bartholomew
- A Sociologist and mass psychogenic illness expert.
- Jamie Seymour
- An Australian biologist.
- David Hulme
- A British economist.
- Maria Dornelas
- A Biodiversity researcher.
- Patricia J. Kailola
- An Australian ichthyologist.
- Paul Amato
- An American sociologist.
- Nicole Webster
- An Australian marine scientist.
- Jane Mills
- A Health researcher.
- Helen McGregor
- An Australian scientist.
Who Are James Cook University's Most Influential Faculty?
James Cook University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Earth Sciences, Biology, and Medical. Here are some of James Cook University's most famous faculty:
- Nicole Webster
- An Australian marine scientist.
- Stephan Dahl
- A British academic.
- Jason Pomeroy
- A British architect.
- Jan Strugnell
- An Australian molecular biologist.
- Jiannong Cao
- A Researcher.
- Christina Hicks
- An Environmental social scientist.
- Lee Berger
- An Australian biologist.
- Tim Naish
- A New Zealand glaciologist and climate scientist.
- Brian R. Silliman
- A Conservation Biology researcher.
- Richard Fitzpatrick
- An Australian cinematographer.
