College of Arts, Society & Education
Karen Cavu
- Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
- karen.cavu@jcu.edu.au
Pascal Agbadi
- Lecturer, Social Work
- pascal.agbadi@jcu.edu.au
Leonard Freeman
- Senior Lecturer, English Education (Primary Education)
- leonard.freeman@jcu.edu.au
Kate Manlik
- Lecturer
- kate.manlik@jcu.edu.au
Subhashni Taylor
- Adjunct Senior Lecturer
- subhashni.taylor@jcu.edu.au
Peta Salter
- Associate Professor, Curriculum and Pedagogy
- peta.salter@jcu.edu.au
Ines Zuchowski
- Associate Dean, Research
- ines.zuchowski@jcu.edu.au
Jemma Hamley
- Lecturer, Social Work
- jemma.hamley@jcu.edu.au
Rosita Henry
- Adjunct Professor
- rosita.henry@jcu.edu.au
Michael Ackland
- Adjunct Professor
- michael.ackland@jcu.edu.au
Evaluating the impacts of improving postharvest processing of sea cucumbers in the western Pacific region (Old ID 21051)
Sea cucumbers are significant to Pacific Island communities as a high value export commodity - in dried form as 'beche-de-mer'. A major issue facing sea cucumber fishers is the poor quality of processing by them which reduces the value of their product and their resulting income. Support to fishers in processing sea cucumbers to a high export quality, using the best methods, will likely improve their incomes and their concept is the basis for this project. This project partners JCU with Southern Cross University and fisheries departments in Kiribati, Tonga and Fiji. The JCU component of the project will focus particularly on the potential to develop novel (non-dried) methods for sea cucumber processing which may broaden the range of products produced from sea-cucumbers, open up new markets for these products, and increase the overall value of this industry and potential benefits to Pacific Island communities.
IUCN MACBIO Project 00801: Arnavon Islands Marine Reserve Review (Old ID 23042)
The consultant will conduct a review of lessons learned from the establishment of the Arnavon Islands Community Marine Reserve Solomon Islands. The review will entail al literature review as well as interviews with key stakeholders and participants in the establishment and management of the reserve. The outputs from the review will include a technical report, one or more video products and one or more information posters. The project will involve travel to the Solomon Islands, including to the reserve and the adjacent communities.
2014 Archaeological Excavation & Training Project, MMG-LXML, Lao PDR (Old ID 21821)
This project is a continuation of an ongoing collaboration, under the terms of an MOU (that is in its 3rd iteration) between JCU, the Lao Dept, of National Heritage and MMG-LXML to conduct archaeological excavations on archaeological sites threatened by modern mining practices. These projects also include an element of training and capacity building with Government staff (at National, Provincial and District levels) and students from the National University of Laos. Finally, the offer an important opportunity for JCU students to gain experience in the industry environment.
Swords to Ploughshares : the lives of Townsville's returned servicemen (Old ID 25054)
The project will examine the lives of Townsville's returned service men and women and the contribution they have made to building a just society. While focussed on WW1 veterans the project will also include examination of the lives of service personnel returning from other wars. The project will result in glass case displays in the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library, at City Libraries and in the Museum of Tropical Queensland. It will be accompanied by a blog, and have a lasting digital component administered through Research Online.
Exploring social work organisations’ research needs and capacities: Building capacity for engagement and impact (Old ID 25105)
I will conduct a survey with child protection organisations exploring their research needs, capacities and interests to engage with academics through research partnerships. Utilising the survey results and other data, I will receive mentorship by a senior research academic to plan and jointly deliver a workshop with potential industry partners on research engagement partnerships and undertaking industry informed impactful research. The outcomes of the survey and workshop will strengthen the foundation for my DECRA application. I will develop a manuscript for peer-review. The knowledge and contacts gained through the research and workshop will strengthen my research capacity.
Fishboneviz: Developing a best-practice methodology for fish CT scan segmentation and an associated open access 3D virtual bone database to support ichthyoarchaeological research and teaching efforts globally (Old ID 27831)
Fish remains are ubiquitous in the coastal and inland Australian and Pacific archaeological record. This project aims to (1) develop a best-practice methodology for fish CT scan segmentation to support taxonomic identifications of archaeological bone, (2) publish these outcomes open access to facilitate equitable reuse of the methodology and retention of these expertise into the future, and (3) establish an open access virtual fish bone reference collection, using the MorphoSource platform. The outcomes of this project with directly support ongoing archaeological and paleontological research and teaching efforts through the establishment of an open access virtual fish bone reference collection.
Coastal Communities Adapting to Change in the Asia-Pacific (Old ID 31090)
This project aims to better understand equitable pathways to supporting adaptation to environmental change in coastal communities the Asia-Pacific. It seeks to identify the limits and opportunities for people to cope with and adapting to cases of environmental change, and explore how to better account for people’s moral values. This particular part of the project focuses on human-wildlife conflict at sea—increasing rates of shark depredation—in Niue. Outcomes include increased understanding of local perspectives on the issue of shark depredation and recommendations to equitably govern this growing conservation issue.
How midwifery students at a university in PNG understand, experience and manage the provision of care to women following stillbirth (Old ID 23186)
This study will describe and theorise the understanding of stillbirth and experiences of providing care to women following stillbirth with a cohort of midwifery students at a university in Papua New Guinea. The study will document social, cultural, spiritual and professional factors that inform the provision of care fro the perspective of midwifery students who have been maternal healthcare providers prior to enrolment. The study will contribute to the body of knowledge on stillbirth experiences in resources limited and complex social and cultural settings, and enhance collaboration between JCU and Pacific Adventist University.
Beyond Food and Money: Uncovering the hidden values of gleaning in the Asia-Pacific (Old ID 27631)
Gleaning, the activity of collecting of marine organisms from inter-tidal habitats, is a common fishing strategy and provider of food and income. Yet, it remains poorly understood, and is persistently underrepresented in statistics and narratives about small-scale fisheries. Despite some emerging research on the importance of gleaning for household food security in vulnerable coastal areas in developing countries, the voices and values of gleaners often remain unheard in coastal management and development decision-making. To address this, we propose a collaborative project to investigate and begin to address the invisibility of gleaning in the Asia- Pacific through a capacity building workshop.
How midwifery students at a university in PNG understand, experience and manage the provision of care to women following stillbirth. (Old ID 22522)
This study will describe and theorise the understanding of stillbirth and experiences of providing care to women following stillbirth with a cohort of midwifery students at a univeristy in Papua New Guinea. The study will document social, cultural, spiritual and professional factors that inform the provision of care from the perspective of midwifery students who have been maternal healthcare providers prior to enrolment. The study will contribute to the body of knowledge on stillbirth experiences in resource limited and complex social and cultural settings, and enhance collaboration between JCU and Pacific Adventist University.
Non-verbal predication in the world’s languages: An analytical framework
- 2026
- De Gruyter Mouton
- Researchers:Luca Ciucci
Crucial issues in non-verbal predication: A questionnaire
- 2026
- De Gruyter Mouton
- Researchers:Luca Ciucci
Non-verbal predication in Old Zamuco
- 2026
- De Gruyter Mouton
- Researchers:Luca Ciucci
Non-verbal predication: Results and perspectives
- 2026
- De Gruyter Mouton
- Researchers:Luca Ciucci
Reseracher:
Wili Suluma
(Lecturer, Education (Indigenous [Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander] Education))
Start Date:
01 Jan 2024
Title:
PhD, University of Ottawa
Start Date:
01 Jan 2010
End Date:
01 Jan 2015
Title:
PhD, James Cook University
Start Date:
01 Jan 2007
End Date:
01 Jan 2011
Start Date:
01 Jan 2002
End Date:
01 Jan 2006
Reseracher:
Wili Suluma
(Lecturer, Education (Indigenous [Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander] Education))
Start Date:
01 Jan 2025
Reseracher:
Wili Suluma
(Lecturer, Education (Indigenous [Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander] Education))
Start Date:
01 Jan 2025
Start Date:
01 Jan 1998
Start Date:
01 Jan 2020
Start Date:
01 Jan 2012
Start Date:
01 Jan 2012