Our Events

IERC Welcome Day

Welcome Day at the IERC is your official introduction to university, designed to help you feel confident, connected, and prepared. You'll meet staff, students, and support networks, while learning how to navigate university systems and access resources. It's a great opportunity to explore the IERC and connect with peers before starting your studies.

Student Lunches

Join us for IERC Student Lunches! It's the perfect chance to relax, meet fellow students, and connect with staff over some great food. Don’t miss out, poster will be printed throughout the IERC with more information. Click the link to learn more and follow us on social media for updates on all our upcoming events!

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Indigenous Winter School - Grade 10, 11 and 12

The program takes place over five days during the June/July school holidays, with students living on campus and engaging in academic lectures and team-building exercises. It offers a valuable opportunity to connect with university staff and students while forming friendships with other participants.

Indigenous Summer School - Grade 12

The Summer School is a five-day program for Indigenous school leavers aiming to enter JCU the following year. Hosted by the IERC, it focuses on building skills in Math, English, Chemistry, and tertiary study skills. Students live on campus, attend lectures, and join team-building activities, with support from IERC staff and Indigenous Student Ambassadors.

The IRSN’s 2024 Seminar Series: “Determining Futures at the Interface”

The Indigenous Research Support Network holds a series of lectures each year. The focus this year is on Cultural Interface Scholarship and Self-Determination Agendas. This is a free event for those interested in joining a community of leading and emerging research scholars working with Indigenous topics.

Indigenous Students’ Awards Night

The annual Indigenous Students’ Awards Night recognises and celebrates the academic and personal achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at James Cook University.

Eddie Koiki Mabo Lecture Series

Eddie Mabo was a staff member at JCU from 1967 to 1971. From 1973-1983 he established and became director of the Black Community School in Townsville and enrolled as a student studying teaching. It was through his association with JCU humanities and education staff, Professor Henry Reynolds and Associate Professor Noel Loos, that Eddie became interested in who owned the land on which his people lived, and in Native Title. Find out more about the pursuit of this prominent person who has made a significant contribution to contemporary Australian society through the Mabo Lecture series.

Indigenous Student Graduations

Each year, we see many of our graduating students from the Cairns and Townsville campuses attend the Sashing Ceremony prior to their official graduation. The cultural sash identifies the students' cultural heritage as being Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or both.  This intimate ceremony welcomes family and friends to attend.

National Indigenous Learning Support Conference

The inaugural National Conference on Indigenous Learning Support held recently at James Cook University in Townsville drew over 100 professional support staff from 27 Australian universities.