Acoris Regrow

AND JUST LIKE THAT… 2027 LOADING. 👀✨

From reflecting on where we’ve been to welcoming the people who’ll take ACORIS forward, AGM was one for the books. 🫶

To our outgoing Exec: thank you for building the dream. 🤍
To our incoming Exec: the stage is yours. 🔥

Different ideas. Different visions.
One ACORIS.

Here’s to the next chapter. 🥂✨

🌞 Picnic & Volleyball 🏐

Join us for our last event of the trimester — and your first chance to meet the 2027 Executive Members!

📅 August 14 | 4PM~
📍 George Roberts Hall

Come enjoy good food, volleyball, and good company before the trimester wraps up.

🪸 JCU Coral Community Annual General Meeting 2026 🪸

It's time for ACORIS' Annual General Meeting! Come hear about what we've achieved this past year, catch up on our finances, and help vote in the next Executive Committee 🌊

📅 3rd August (Mon)
🕔 5PM ~
📍 027-005, Enterprise Exchange

What to expect:
✅ President's Report & Treasurer's Financial Report
A look back at ACORIS' achievements and finances this year.
✅ Candidate Speeches
Meet the candidates and hear their vision for ACORIS.
✅ Member Voting
Cast your vote for the next Executive Committee.
✅ Snacks & Networking
Stick around after for food and good company.

And if you're still interested in joining the exec team, applications are open until 2nd August.
Don't miss your chance!

See you there 🐟

🪸 REEF Talk — Professor David Bourne 🪸

-The Future of the Great Barrier Reef-

Join us for a Reef Talk with Professor David Bourne, a marine microbiologist holding a joint position at JCU and AIMS! 🌊

Despite repeated mass bleaching events, parts of the Great Barrier Reef show surprising signs of recovery — revealing a complex balance between disturbance and resilience.
In this talk, Prof Bourne will explore the future of the Great Barrier Reef, from the drivers behind reef decline to emerging interventions such as coral aquaculture, assisted evolution, and large-scale restoration needed to help reefs endure a warming climate.

📅 30th July
⏰ 5:00–6:00 pm
📍 Engineering Building, 506-102
Snacks & drinks provided! 🍪🥤

🪸 ACORIS | Annual General Meeting 2026 🪸

We are looking for new executive members! 🌊
If you're passionate about coral reefs and want to help lead the club, this is for you.

📌 Open Positions
President / Vice President / Secretary
Event Planner / Social Media Creator
Field Trip Coordinator / Marketing Coordinator
Education Outreach Coordinator

📝 One position per applicant
📍 Must be based in Townsville (TSV)
🗓 Applications due: 2 August
🗓 AGM: Monday, 3 August, 5:15pm (location TBC)
🎤 Candidates get 1–2 mins to introduce themselves & campaign — voting open to current ACORIS members only

New execs officially start in 2027, but you'll get to learn alongside the current team until then 🐟

Application:
Application form in our bio

more info:
DM us
✉️ [email protected]