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=== Honorary degrees ===

Recipients of honorary degrees include:
* [[Tommy George]] (1928–2016), awarded an honorary Doctorate of Letters for his work in ecology
* [[David Hudson (musician)|David Hudson]] (1962–), Aboriginal musician
* [[Silma Ihram]] (1954–), pioneer of Muslim education in Australia
* [[Betsy Rivers Jackes|Betsy Jackes]] (1935–), sixth JCU Doctor of Science ''honoris causa'' (2022) for enduring contributions to scholarship, community engagement, culture, achievements to the university and relating to tropical flora in northern Queensland
* [[Eddie Mabo]] (1936–1992), awarded an honorary Doctorate of the university for his efforts in improving the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
* [[George Musgrave (bush tracker)|George Musgrave]] (1921–2006), awarded an honorary Doctorate of Letters for his work in traditional law
* [[Percy Trezise]] (1923–2005), awarded an honorary Doctorate of Letters in recognition of outstanding service to the community of Far North Queensland