Tropical Futures Institute (TFI)

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It is also the only University with a complete teaching and research portfolio, including approval to deliver higher-degree by research training (i.e. PhD, MPhil).<br /><br />Given that research is a core component of the University, JCU has established the Tropical Futures Institute <font color="red"> as a not-for-profit </font> institute to leverage off our research capability and strength and that creates substantive value-add to the research ecosystems of Singapore and the ASEAN region. Accordingly, the Tropical Futures Institute is the first research institute established by an Australian university in Singapore and the opening was graced by the Chancellor Mr. Bill Tweddell, Vice-Chancellor of James Cook University Professor Sandra Harding and The Honourable Karen Andrews MP Australian Minister for Industry, Science and Technology on the 26th September, 2018.<br /><br /> The Tropical Futures Institute will deliver world class research in science, health and social sciences. Three pillars have been established to address local and regionally identified needs:</p><p>Pillar 1: Sustainable production of aquaculture species in the tropics through innovative genetic, nutritional and aquatic animal health research and training</p><p>Pillar 2: Health Sciences & Wellbeing brings established excellence in biomedical sciences, public and mental health and consolidates an active interdisciplinary research community to foster research on the multiple aspects of health in the tropics.</p></div></div></div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 container"> <center> <iframe width="100%" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jJFyqzRBWMA" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <h9>Footage from SFA</h9> </center> </div> </div> <div id="tfi_about_1001499">  </div> <div id="content_container_1973714"> </div> </div> <div class="footer"> <div class="row"> <div class="large-12 columns"> <div class="footer__singapore-tagline-wrapper clearfix" style="padding-top:3em"> <a href="http://www.jcu.edu.au" target="_blank" title="Visit James Cook University's Website"><img src="https://www.jcu.edu.sg/__data/assets/image/0010/2189944/jcu-singapore-footer-logo-2.png" class="footer__singapore-logo" alt="Singapore logo"></a> <div class="footer__singapore-tagline">1 university • 2 countries • 4 distinct locations</div> <div class="footer__singapore-tagline-sub">Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally.</div> </div> <div class="footer__smalltext" style="font-size:0.84em; letter-spacing:0; color:grey;"> <p>James Cook University Australia offers pathway, undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.</p> <p>James Cook University | 149 Sims Drive, S(387380) | PEI Registration No. 200100786K | Period of Registration: 13 July 2022 to 12 July 2026</p> </div> <div class="footer__social"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jcu.singapore.fanpage" target="_blank" title="Like us on Facebook and get updates"><i class="icon-circlefacebook"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jcu_singapore" target="_blank" title="Follow our tweets"><i class="icon-circletwitter"></i></a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/james-cook-university-australia-singapore-campus/" target="_blank" title="Follow us on LinkedIn"><i class="icon-linkedin"></i></a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/jcusingaporevideo" target="_blank" title="Subscribe to our videos"><i class="icon-youtube"></i></a> <a href="https://instagram.com/jcusingapore/" target="_blank" title="Follow our pics."><i class="icon-instagram"></i></a> <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.sg/" target="_blank" title="Visit our website" style="float:right; font-style:italic; color:#222">www.jcu.edu.sg</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <script src="https://www.jcu.edu.sg/__data/assets/js_file_folder/0004/419476/JS.min.js"></script> <script> var $slideshow = $('#carousel'); if ($slideshow.length > 0) { function initialSlide(){ if(randomiseFirstSlide){ var slidesNumber = $('#carousel').find('div').length; var initSlide = Math.round(Math.random()*(slidesNumber-1)); return initSlide; } else { return 0; } } var randomiseFirstSlide = false; $slideshow.slick({ dots: true, arrows: true, autoplay: false, autoplaySpeed: 2000, slidesToScroll: 1, slidesToShow: 1, initialSlide: initialSlide() }); } </script> </body> </html>

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