North Queensland Festival of Life Sciences

Join us to explore a range of research interests and technologies.
 
North Queensland’s diverse and cutting edge scientific research in the life sciences will be on show at JCU Townsville. The North Queensland Festival of Life Sciences includes a broad range of disciplines, from biochemistry to aquaculture, from biomedical sciences to clinical medicine and allied health.[Read More]

Posted at 11:53AM Jun 27, 2011 in News  | 

Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy Launch - Wednesday, 27 July 2011

The Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy has been approved by Academic Board and has been published in the Policy Library. Staff from across the University were asked to provide input to the group drafting the policy and all feedback received was carefully considered. 

Pleae click on 'Read More' to see the invitation from JCU's Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Vann to the official launch of the new Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy on Wednesday, July 27.

Posted at 03:02PM Jun 24, 2011 in News  | 

JCU WEB STAFF VACANCIES

The following vacancies were posted to the Web on Friday, 24 June 2011.
 
1. POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: School of Medicine & Dentistry (Townsville). More
2. RESEARCH WORKER – VASCULAR BIOLOGY UNIT: School of Medicine & Dentistry (Townsville). More[Read More]

Posted at 11:50AM Jun 24, 2011 in News  | 

Senior DVC moving on

Professor Andrew Vann (pictured) has been appointed Vice Chancellor and President of Charles Sturt University, effective from January 2012.

Please click on 'Read More' to see the advice from JCU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sandra Harding.

Posted at 10:37AM Jun 24, 2011 in News  | 

Critical Criminology Conference

You are invited to the 5th annual Australian and New Zealand Critical Criminology Conference, being held in Cairns from July 7 to 8.

The event, which is sponsored and supported by the Cairns Institute and JCU's School of Arts and Social Sciences, includes speakers on topics such as "It's About Time: Unlocking America" and "Dead Borders" as well as 30 papers on a broad range of criminology topics.

Posted at 10:12AM Jun 24, 2011 in News  | 

Cardiac Challenge - JCU team

Are you interested in joining the JCU team to raise money for the Cairns Hospital cardiac unit?

Last year JCU had a team of riders who rode from Cairns to Cooktown to raise money for charity and this year some individuals have expressed interest in once again participating.

Posted at 09:55AM Jun 24, 2011 in News  | 

Tax return special for Cairns students

H&R Block would like to offer all university students of JCU Cairns tax preparation at our Smithfield Office at Campus Shopping Village for $69.00.[Read More]

Posted at 09:50AM Jun 24, 2011 in News  | 

Attention all Cairns jazz lovers

Want a fabulous night of jazz with two of Australia's Jazz icons & Cairns' very own After Hours Big Band? Includes songs you know + Songs you love = Perfect Night Out!

Posted at 04:12PM Jun 23, 2011 in News  | 

Volcanic Ash Airline Update

Please find below the latest information from Qantas, Virgin and Jetstar in relation to flight schedules affected by the volcanic ash situation in Australia. World Travel Professionals'  Account Managers have contacted affected passengers and are making alternative arrangements.[Read More]

Posted at 03:58PM Jun 23, 2011 in News  | 

Explore life through art from the Torres Strait

Billy Missi’s artwork is an expression of importance of time and commemoration of his cultural heritage, survival, kinships and everyday life. Billy explores the complexities of the people of the Torres Strait, and how they have survived for many, many generations in their tropical paradise.

Image:  Garth Nurika – A Falling Tide by Billy Missi

Posted at 03:49PM Jun 23, 2011 in News  |