Aug
13
2026
13
2026
2026 Aquaculture Immersion Day - Townsville
All day
townsville
coummunity
Free
JCU is excited to host the Aquaculture Immersion Day in Townsville, Far North Queensland.
Upcoming Events
Feb - Aug
16 - 10
2026
16 - 10
2026
Commissioning Essentials
National Commissioning Training Program
All day
online
development
To obtain certificate of completion only: $1885 (excl GST) To obtain certificate of completion and recognition of prior learning: $2124 (excl GST)
16-week online program to build health professionals’ commissioning capability in health & social care.
Apr - Dec
29 - 16
2026
29 - 16
2026
Wednesday Connection Bites!
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
brisbane
networking
Free
Free Snack Tables at JCU Brisbane: connect, recharge, and enjoy a welcoming space during peak study periods as we celebrate 20 years together.
Jul
20
2026
20
2026
Semester 2 - Welcome Breakfast (Mackay)
9:00 am - 10:00 am
mackay
campustours
Free
It’s a time to celebrate the next exciting chapter of your life and prepare for your academic success.
Jul
20
2026
20
2026
Semester 2 Official Welcome - JCU Jumpstart (Townsville)
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
townsville
campustours
Free
It’s a time to celebrate the next exciting chapter of your life and prepare for your academic success.
Jul
20
2026
20
2026
Semester 2 Official Welcome - JCU Jumpstart (Mackay)
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
mackay
campustours
Free
It’s a time to celebrate the next exciting chapter of your life and prepare for your academic success.
Jul
20
2026
20
2026
TESS Seminar: New perspectives on fire, logging and management in tall, wet temperate forests
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
cairns
information
Free
Distinguished Professor David Lindenmayer
Jul
21
2026
21
2026
Semester 2 - Welcome Breakfast (Cairns)
9:00 am - 10:00 am
cairns
campustours
Free
It’s a time to celebrate the next exciting chapter of your life and prepare for your academic success.
Jul
21
2026
21
2026
Semester 2 Official Welcome - JCU Jumpstart (Cairns)
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
cairns
campustours
Free
It’s a time to celebrate the next exciting chapter of your life and prepare for your academic success.
Jul
21
2026
21
2026
JCU Emerald Open Day
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
other
openday
Free
Ready to Unlock your Future? Education opens doors. Discover how at JCU Open Day.
Jul
22
2026
22
2026
Models of national park creation: an evolving paradigm
TESS Seminar Series
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
cairns
information
Free
The road to 30x30: challenges, partnerships, and political realities in creating protected areas.
Jul
23
2026
23
2026
Semester 2 Compulsory International Orientation (Townsville)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
townsville
courseinformation
Free
Welcome to James Cook University, Australia! International Orientation offers key info, support, and connection to help you start your studies with confidence.
Jul
23
2026
23
2026
Let's Lunch
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
cairns
networking
Free
Come to connect while enjoying a delicious free lunch.
Jul
23
2026
23
2026
Industry Talk: How Machine Learning is Transforming Industries
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
brisbane
information
Free
Join an industry expert in machine learning to learn real-world applications, explore current trends, and discover career opportunities in the field.
Jul
24
2026
24
2026
2026 Australian Festival of Chamber Music
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
cairns
community
Free
Join us for a very special Australian Festival of Chamber Music concert at the JCU Cairns Nguma-bada campus on Friday 24 July 2026.
Jul
24
2026
24
2026
JCU Cairns Open Day
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
cairns
openday
Free
Ready to Unlock your Future? Education opens doors. Discover how at JCU Open Day.
Jul
25
2026
25
2026
2026 MRCMHR Research Symposium
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
townsville
information
Free
The Margaret Roderick Centre for Mental Health Research is pleased to announce the 2026 MRCMHR Research Symposium.
Jul
29
2026
29
2026
2026 Colin Roderick Memorial Lecture Townsville
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
townsville
information
$15-25
Ivor Indyk presents: Publishing at the Frontier
Jul
30 - 31
2026
30 - 31
2026
Outback Allied Health Forum
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
mountisa
coummunity
Early Bird $40, General Admission $50
Outback Allied Health Forum 2026. Connecting Across Wide Horizons: Innovate, Adapt & Thrive.
Jul
30
2026
30
2026
Let's Lunch
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
townsville
networking
Free
Come grab free pantry items, enjoy delicious food, and connect with others.
Jul
30
2026
30
2026
Let's Lunch (Cairns)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
cairns
networking
Free
Enjoy delicious free food and connect with others.
Jul
30
2026
30
2026
Colin Roderick Memorial Lecture
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
cairns
coummunity
Free
Join us for the Colin Roderick Memorial Lecture presented by Ivor Indyk.
Jul
30
2026
30
2026
QTAC Information Webinar
JCU Webinar Series
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
online
webinar
Free
If you or someone you know is in Year 12 and planning to go to university, this webinar is essential viewing.
Aug
4
2026
4
2026
Exploring the World of Veterinary Science Webinar
JCU Webinar Series
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
online
webinar
Free
Thinking about a future in Veterinary Science? Discover how you can transform your love for animals into a rewarding and impactful career.
Aug
6
2026
6
2026
From Classroom to Publication: Transforming Student Research into Global Impact
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
brisbane
development
Free
Learn how to turn student research into publications and conference presentations with insights from Dr Uttam Gaulee, President of STAR Scholars Network.
Aug
11
2026
11
2026
Aviation at the AI Crossroads: Lead, Follow or Fall Behind?
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
brisbane
information
Free
Explore how AI is shaping aviation while keeping human expertise central. Join industry leaders to discuss safety, innovation, and future skills.
Aug
13
2026
13
2026
Clinical Skills Consolidation Practice Session
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
brisbane
development
Paid
Structured sessions to refine clinical skills through case-based practice, building confidence in reasoning, examination, and communication.
Aug
17 - 20
2026
17 - 20
2026
World Ecoacoustics Congress
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
cairns
information
Paid
Meeting of various scientists and practitioners using ecoacoustics to monitor animal populations.
Aug
18
2026
18
2026
Clinical Skills Consolidation Session
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
brisbane
development
Paid
Structured sessions to refine clinical skills through case-based practice, building confidence in reasoning, examination, and communication.
Aug
20
2026
20
2026
Rick Speare Oration
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
online
webinar
Free
Established in 2022, the James Cook University (JCU) Rick Speare Oration honours the late Professor Rick Speare.
Aug
21
2026
21
2026
Supervising for Competence in Health Equity and Human Rights, and Safe and Effective Psychology Practice
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
online
development
Paid
This Masterclass draws on ethical frameworks to advance supervisors skills in this area and will include considerations for rural and remote practice.
Aug
27
2026
27
2026
JCU Book Week (Townsville)
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
townsville
coummunity
Free
Join us for a fun day of book-inspired activities, including an interactive workshop with acclaimed Australian author Kate Mildenhall.
Aug
28
2026
28
2026
JCU Book Week (Cairns)
10:00 am - 12:40 pm
cairns
coummunity
Free
Join us for an exciting morning filled with activities designed to ignite your love for books. Sample some mini lectures and hear from author Isobelle Carmody.
Aug
28
2026
28
2026
SPARK: Students and Professionals Aligning, Relating, and Knowledge-sharing
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
townsville
graduation
Free
Each year, James Cook University recognises the exceptional achievements of our graduates through the JCU Outstanding Alumni Awards.
Sep
7
2026
7
2026
Social Justice Lecture 2026 (Cairns)
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
cairns
webinar
Free
Join us in Cairns for the Social Justice Lecture 2026 and dive into real talk on equality and change!
Sep
8
2026
8
2026
JCU Solomons Alumni Networking Event
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
other
networking
Free
James Cook University Alumni staff Alex Salvador and Airlie Johnson are heading around the Pacific to reconnect with our alumni community.
Sep
9
2026
9
2026
Social Justice Lecture 2026 (Townsville)
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
townsville
information
Free
Join us in Townsville for the Social Justice Lecture 2026 — discussions that inspire change!
Sep
9
2026
9
2026
JCU Fiji Alumni Networking Event
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
international
networking
Free
James Cook University Alumni staff Alex Salvador and Airlie Johnson are heading around the Pacific to reconnect with our alumni community.
Sep
10
2026
10
2026
Pathways Webinar
JCU Webinar Series
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
online
webinar
Free
Join our Pathways Webinar and discover how you can still pursue your dream career.
Oct
8
2026
8
2026
Year 12 Webinar
JCU Webinar Series
7:00 pm
online
webinar
Free
By joining our Year 12 Webinar you will gain first-hand advice from current JCU as they share real stories about making the leap from high school to uni.
Oct
15
2026
15
2026
2026 Dental Impact Symposium
1:00 pm - 7:30 pm
cairns
networking
250
Bringing dental professionals, researchers and students together to share knowledge, showcase research and advance oral health.
Oct
15
2026
15
2026
JCU Pharmacy Awards &
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
townsville
graduation
Free
Join JCU Pharmacy for the Welcome to Profession Ceremony
Oct
19
2026
19
2026
Supervising Underperformance and Addressing Conduct/Professional Concerns
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
online
development
Paid
This is a one-session online Masterclass delivered on Monday 19th October 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM AEST (GMT/UTC+10).
Nov
10
2026
10
2026
Mature Student Webinar
JCU Webinar Series
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
online
webinar
Free
If you’re a mature student looking to upskill, re-skill or simply learn something new, join the upcoming live Mature Students Webinar
Dec
3 - 6
2026
3 - 6
2026
Rainforest Plant Identification Workshop - Cape Tribulation 2026
4:00 pm
other
information
Paid
Learn to identify Australian tropical rainforest plants.