Future Students Schools John Mainstone Lecture Tour

John Mainstone Lecture Tour

Discover how unexpected breakthroughs and "glorious accidents" have shaped physics through live demonstrations, experiments and stories from JCU physicists. Ideal for Year 11 and 12 Physics students, this engaging event offers the chance to experience university life, meet practising physicists and explore real-world physics research at JCU.

Please register your school's interest and we will follow up with futher details and to help get all students individually registered.

TOWNSVILLE
DATE: Friday 16 October 2026 | TIME: 1:00pm - 2:45pm
LOCATION: JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas

CAIRNS
DATE: Wednesday 4 November 2026 | TIME: 1:00pm - 2:45pm
LOCATION: JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada campus, Smithfield

MACKAY
DATE: Friday 6 November 2026 | TIME: 1:00pm - 2:45pm
LOCATION: Mater JCU Clinical Training Centre

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Townsville: Friday 16 October
Cairns: Wednesday 4 November
Mackay: Friday 6 November

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Please note that as part of JCU’s commitment to support and build the aspirations and confidence of our region’s young people, school groups are encouraged to apply for travel subsidies through JCU Outreach: https://www.jcu.edu.au/school-outreach-and-widening-participation/support-and-access-programs/travel-subsidy

Once JCU has confirmed your booking, we will ask you to direct students to register their details.