Events at JCU

James Cook University hosts a wide variety of events and activities on and off campus throughout the year including free community lectures, exhibitions, performances, open days and ceremonies. Members of the community are welcome at many of these events.

 

 

Coming up

Wed, 22 May 2013

  • 'Do the Math' movie screening

    Do the Math is a fast-paced and inspiring film about the rising movement to solve the climate crisis.

    Location: Building 1, Room 31, James Cook University, Cairns
    Event starts: Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00 - Ends: Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00

Thu, 23 May 2013

  • Seminar: Current Issues in Child Protection by Emeritus Professor Freda Briggs, 23 May 2013, Cairns

    Location:
    Event starts: Thu, 23 May 2013 0:00 - Ends:

  • Prof. Joseph Holtum lecture

    The School of Marine and Tropical Biology Invites you to attend a Professorial Inaugural Lecture by Professor Joseph Holtum at Southbank Hotel and Convention Centre Palmer Street, South Townsville.

    Location: The Raffles Room, Southbank Hotel and Convention Centre, Palmer Street, Townsville
    Event starts: Thu, 23 May 2013 17:30 - Ends: Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00

Fri, 24 May 2013

  • Cultural Awareness Program

    The School of Indigenous Australian Studies would like to invite all JCU staff members, postgraduate students, tutors and visitors to attend an introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness Program.

    Location: SIAS Media Building Conference Room, Townsville (Building DE033 Room 003), James Cook University, Townsville
    Event starts: Fri, 24 May 2013 8:30 - Ends: Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30

  • Brisbane Careers Expo Brisbane Careers Expo

    JCU representatives will be attending this 2 day event, which is the largest Careers, Employment, Education and Training event in Queensland.

    Location: Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane
    Event starts: Fri, 24 May 2013 9:00 - Ends: Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00

  • Infectious Diseases Symposium Infectious Diseases Symposium

    You are invited to join our QTHA Electronic Seminar Series presented by JCU Centre for Biosecurity and Tropical Infectious Disease & The Centre for Biodiscovery and Molecular Development of Therapeutics

    Location: James Cook University, Townsville, Cairns
    Event starts: Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00 - Ends: Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00

Mon, 27 May 2013

  • Reconciliation Event Cairns

    Professor Sandra Harding, Vice-Chancellor and President invites you to join her on the first day of National Reconciliation Week at the signing of James Cook University's Statement of Commitment to Develop a Reconciliation Action Plan.

    Location: Founders Green, James Cook University, Cairns
    Event starts: Mon, 27 May 2013 11:00 - Ends: Mon, 27 May 2013 11:45

Tue, 28 May 2013

  • iPad Update - TSV iPad Update - TSV

    An interactive workshop on the iPad and content available. Presented by Stephen Atherton (National Development Executive (Higher Education) Apple Australia) and team.

    Location: 25.001, James Cook University, Townsville
    Event starts: Tue, 28 May 2013 9:30 - Ends: Tue, 28 May 2013 11:00

  • BEST event - Tom Potter BEST event - Tom Potter

    The next in the Business Excellence Series in the Tropics lectures, by Eagle Boys founder, Tom Potter.

    Location: Grand Ballroom, Jupiters Townsville, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville
    Event starts: Tue, 28 May 2013 11:45 - Ends: Tue, 28 May 2013 14:00

  • iBooks Author Workshop TSV iBooks Author Workshop TSV

    An interactive workshop on the iBook Author application presented by Stephen Atherton (National Development Executive (Higher Education) Apple Australia) and team.

    Location: DB040.103, James Cook University, Townsville
    Event starts: Tue, 28 May 2013 13:00 - Ends: Tue, 28 May 2013 14:30

Wed, 29 May 2013

  • iPad Update - CNS iPad Update - CNS

    An interactive workshop on the iPad and content available. Presented by Stephen Atherton (National Development Executive (Higher Education) Apple Australia) and team.

    Location: A1.016, James Cook University, Cairns
    Event starts: Wed, 29 May 2013 9:30 - Ends: Wed, 29 May 2013 11:00

  • iBooks Author Workshop CNS iBooks Author Workshop CNS

    An interactive workshop on the iBook Author application presented by Stephen Atherton (National Development Executive (Higher Education) Apple Australia) and team.

    Location: A1.017, James Cook University, Cairns
    Event starts: Wed, 29 May 2013 13:30 - Ends: Wed, 29 May 2013 15:00

  • The Not-So-Rare Earths The Not-So-Rare Earths

    This Inaugural Professorial Lecture presentation by Professor Peter Junk will highlight applications of the rare earth elements, some of the fundamental chemistry of these metals, and some applied research being performed at JCU in the Discipline of Chemistry.

    Location: Jupiters Townsville Ballroom 2 and 3 Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville
    Event starts: Wed, 29 May 2013 17:30 - Ends: Wed, 29 May 2013 19:00

Thu, 30 May 2013

  • SASS Confirmation Seminar

    John Livingston presents a Confirmation Seminar about "The Application and Efficacy of Very Brief Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) for Disability Support Staff and University Students"

    Location: Building 4, Room 253B, James Cook University, Townsville
    Event starts: Thu, 30 May 2013 9:00 - Ends: Thu, 30 May 2013 10:00

  • Prof Jon Nott Public Lecture Prof Jon Nott Public Lecture

    The world record storm surge and the most intense southern hemisphere tropical cyclone – Cape York, 1899. Could it occur in Cairns? Professor Jon Nott discusses this in this free public lecture, presented by the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

    Location: Crowther Lecture Theatre, James Cook University, Cairns
    Event starts: Thu, 30 May 2013 17:30 - Ends: Thu, 30 May 2013 19:00

Fri, 31 May 2013

  • Research Protocols Workshop

    This is a workshop for those who are involved in conducting research with and/or for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and/or those who have a role in signing off on research proposals and ethics applications: Researchers; Research Monitors, Supervisors and Post Graduate Students.

    Location: SIAS Media Building Conference Room, Townsville (Building DE033 Room 003), James Cook University, Townsville
    Event starts: Fri, 31 May 2013 8:30 - Ends: Fri, 31 May 2013 13:00