JCU Events
Chancellor Investiture Ceremony
Where: JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas
Building 18 - Eddie Koiki Mabo Library
Don’t miss the chance to be part of history as James Cook University welcomes its sixth Chancellor, Professor Ngiare Brown, in an Investiture Ceremony. Professor Brown is the first female and first Indigenous Chancellor of the University.
Join Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Simon Biggs, members of the University Council and Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland for this significant event.
The Investiture will be held at JCU’s Bebegu Yumba Campus in Townsville, on the lawns in front of the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library from 3pm on Thursday, 1 June 2023.
An afternoon tea on the lawns will follow the ceremony. Tours of the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library showcasing significant works of art, building architecture, history, and special collection displays are available throughout the day.
Register your attendance below:
| Location | Registration Link |
|---|---|
| Townsville | Register here |
| Townsville (JCU staff only) | Register here |
| Cairns (livestream) | Register here |
| Mackay Base Hospital (livestream) | Register here |
| Mackay Mater Hospital (livestream) | Register here |
| Mount Isa (livestream) | Register here |
| Singapore (livestream , 1pm - 2pm SGT) | Register here |
| Thursday Island (livestream) | Register here |
| JCU Brisbane | Level 2 Resource Centre, 349 Queen Street Level 6 Boardroom, 349 Queen Street Level 6 Boardroom, 100 Eagle Street |