News and events

News and events

Stay in the loop with what's happening at JCU Brisbane, with stories covering the latest news and events.

You can also catch up on our webinar series with expert advice from our academic team.1

The Student Association hosts various events and activities for careers, culture, and community. Check the Digital Screen for updates.

Upcoming events

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29 Apr 2026 - 16 Dec 2026 |
Wednesday Connection Bites!

Free Snack Tables at JCU Brisbane: connect, recharge, and enjoy a welcoming space during peak study periods as we celebrate 20 years together.

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23 Jul 2026 |
Industry Talk: How Machine Learning is Transforming Industries

Join an industry expert in machine learning to learn real-world applications, explore current trends, and discover career opportunities in the field.

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5 Aug 2026 |
Friendship Day

Celebrate Friendship Day! Meet students from around the world, make new friends, enjoy fun activities and refreshments, and celebrate cultural diversity.

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6 Aug 2026 |
From Classroom to Publication: Transforming Student Research into Global Impact

Learn how to turn student research into publications and conference presentations with insights from Dr Uttam Gaulee, President of STAR Scholars Network.

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11 Aug 2026 |
Aviation at the AI Crossroads: Lead, Follow or Fall Behind?

Explore how AI is shaping aviation while keeping human expertise central. Join industry leaders to discuss safety, innovation, and future skills.

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13 Aug 2026 |
Clinical Skills Consolidation Practice Session

Structured sessions to refine clinical skills through case-based practice, building confidence in reasoning, examination, and communication.

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18 Aug 2026 |
Clinical Skills Consolidation Session

Structured sessions to refine clinical skills through case-based practice, building confidence in reasoning, examination, and communication.

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Latest news

News Item: New partnership between JCU Brisbane and Wonkwang University.

New partnership between JCU Brisbane and Wonkwang University

Published: 14 Jul 2026
James Cook University (JCU) Brisbane recently welcomed 30 students from Wonkwang University, South Korea, as part of the Jeonbuk Youth Global Leadership RISE Program.
News Item: Celebrating Academic Excellence – Term 3.

Celebrating Academic Excellence – Term 3

Published: 26 Mar 2026
JCU Brisbane proudly recognised 41 high achieving students at the Academic Excellence Awards for Term 3 (2025), celebrating outstanding academic performance across undergraduate and postgraduate progr…
News Item: JCU Brisbane students achieve third journal publication.

JCU Brisbane students achieve third journal publication

Published: 17 Mar 2026
James Cook University Brisbane is proud to celebrate an outstanding academic milestone, with students from the LB5235 Applied Research Project class achieving their third peer reviewed journal publica…
News Item: Collaboration for purpose and impact: SOS and JCU Brisbane.

Collaboration for purpose and impact: SOS and JCU Brisbane

Published: 16 Mar 2026
As part of our partnership with Save Our Supplies, James Cook University Brisbane is pleased to share this article by Rebecca Hamilton, Partnerships Manager at Save Our Supplies. It highlights how col…

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