Economics & Marketing

Carrie Wilson

Carrie Wilson

Diana Castorina

Diana Castorina

Rachel Hay

Rachel Hay

Diane Jarvis

Diane Jarvis

Sizhong Sun

Sizhong Sun

Taha Chaiechi

Taha Chaiechi

Breda McCarthy

Breda McCarthy

Riccardo Welters

Riccardo Welters

Tracey Mahony

Tracey Mahony

The Connectivity Code: Unlocking Digital Access Through Community Innovation
Rachel Hay
20 Jan 2026 - 20 Dec 2026
The project is a community-led education initiative designed to address digital exclusion in rural, regional, and remote (RRR) Australia. The program trains natural helper networks (extension networks, librarians, digital champions) - trusted community members who informally support others – to navigate complex and misunderstood connectivity options, a persistent barrier to innovation, productivity and inclusion in RRR areas. Developed with both online and face to face teaching resources, the program uses innovative pedagogy, authentic learning, and co-design with existing communities of practice, collective impact members and First Nations communities to ensure cultural relevance and accessibility. It directly supports auDA’s funding objectives by improving digital inclusion, building trust in internet use, and enabling underserved groups to establish an online presence. Outputs will be shared under a Creative Commons licence to ensure public benefit. The program creates long-term social and economic value, supports sustainability, and builds digital capability across diverse communities. It is supported by experienced educators, digital learning experts, and national connectivity advocates, ensuring high-impact delivery and measurable outcomes.
The Connectivity Code: Unlocking Digital Access Through Community Innovation
Rachel Hay
20 Jan 2026 - 20 Dec 2026
The project is a community-led education initiative designed to address digital exclusion in rural, regional, and remote (RRR) Australia. The program trains natural helper networks (extension networks, librarians, digital champions) - trusted community members who informally support others – to navigate complex and misunderstood connectivity options, a persistent barrier to innovation, productivity and inclusion in RRR areas. Developed with both online and face to face teaching resources, the program uses innovative pedagogy, authentic learning, and co-design with existing communities of practice, collective impact members and First Nations communities to ensure cultural relevance and accessibility. It directly supports auDA’s funding objectives by improving digital inclusion, building trust in internet use, and enabling underserved groups to establish an online presence. Outputs will be shared under a Creative Commons licence to ensure public benefit. The program creates long-term social and economic value, supports sustainability, and builds digital capability across diverse communities. It is supported by experienced educators, digital learning experts, and national connectivity advocates, ensuring high-impact delivery and measurable outcomes.
Landholder Stewardship Research to understand the human dimensions influencing land management practice change in Great Barrier Reef catchments
Rachel Hay
01 Feb 2020 - 01 Jun 2021
grant
Influencing agriculture practice behaviour change and trust frameworks.
Rachel Hay
01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jan 2020
grant
Digital Extension Toolbox
Rachel Hay
01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jan 2020
contract
Better Connected Workshop
Rachel Hay
01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jan 2019
contract
Wild Slaughter Feasibility Study
Rachel Hay
01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jan 2019
contract
AgriNET
Rachel Hay
01 Jul 2017 - 01 Dec 2017
contract
e-beef Evaluation Project
Rachel Hay
01 Aug 2022 - 01 Oct 2022
contract
Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub
Rachel Hay
01 Apr 2021 - 01 Nov 2024
grant

The Sustainable usE And Benefits fOR MariNE (SEABORNE) project: An overarching report of objectives, methods, key findings and reflections. Integrated Monitoring and Reporting Project, for the Great Barrier Reef. CSIRO, Australia

Hear Our Voice: Scientific disputes… Farmer protests

Understanding the human dimensions to land management practice change

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) in agriculture: trends and gaps on research

Advisors as key partners for achieving adoption at scale: embedding “My Climate View” into agricultural advisory networks

Indigenous Protected Areas (IPA) Program Evaluation Final Evaluation Report

Does generative artificial intelligence help or hinder sustainable marketing?

Community-based approaches to biodiversity finance

Book Review of "Biodiversity and climate: tackling global footprints" edited by Édouard Civel, Christian de Perthuis, Université Paris Dauphine-PSL, France, Janet E. Milne, Vermont Law School, US, Mikael Skou Andersen, Aarhus University, Denmark and Hope Ashiabor, University of New South Wales Business School, Australia. Edward Elgar Publishing.

Does experience drive potential buyers away? The influence of consumption values, emotions and experience on the purchase of battery electric vehicles

Title: Doing credible qualitative research, masterclass by Professor David Silverman
Reseracher: Breda McCarthy (Senior Lecturer)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2023
End Date: 01 Jan 2023
Title: Editor of the Irish Journal of Management - Special Conference Edition, 2007, Vol. 28, Issue 1, 2007.
Reseracher: Breda McCarthy (Senior Lecturer)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2007
End Date: 01 Jan 2007
Title: PhD Studentship, Dublin City University.
Reseracher: Breda McCarthy (Senior Lecturer)
Start Date: 01 Jan 1994
Title: Inclusive Practice Acknowledgement Award, James Cook University
Reseracher: Taha Chaiechi (Adjunct Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2011
Title: Inclusive Practice Acknowledgement Award, James Cook University
Reseracher: Taha Chaiechi (Adjunct Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2010
Title: Master's degree stipend, University of Limerick.
Reseracher: Breda McCarthy (Senior Lecturer)
Start Date: 01 Jan 1990
End Date: 01 Jan 1992
Title: Peer Reviewer- ARC Future Fellowships 2022
Reseracher: Taha Chaiechi (Adjunct Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2022
Title: Winner Early Career Researcher category, 3MT competition
Reseracher: Diane Jarvis (Associate Professor, Economics)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2018
Title: Research Lead/Consultant, AgriNet Project, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Project Value $10,000, James Cook University
Reseracher: Rachel Hay (Head, Economics and Marketing)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2017
End Date: 01 Jan 2018
Title: Co-investigator, NESP Project 2.1.3, Project Value $1.1million, James Cook University/National Environmental Science Program
Reseracher: Rachel Hay (Head, Economics and Marketing)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2016
End Date: 01 Jan 2018