JCU: Current Students

Join us next Thursday for Let’s Lunch and celebrate Wear it Purple Day this Multicultural Queensland Month with us!🎉🥗

Take a moment to connect with the amazing diversity of identities and cultures on campus, try out delicious free food, and meet new friends.

📅 Date: Thursday, 27 August
🕛 Time: 12.00 – 1.00 PM
📍 Townsville: Central Plaza, Building 143, JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus
📍 Cairns: Student Centre Lawns, Building A1, JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada Campus, Smithfield

Bring your appetite and your positive energy—see you there!

📢 Attention families and loved ones of new JCU students! 🎓

James Cook University invites you to an informal information session designed to connect you with academic and support staff, helpful educational resources, and practical tips to help your loved one succeed!

📅 Date: Wednesday, 2 September
🕛 Time: 5.30 - 6.30 PM
📍 Townsville: Building 134, Room 010, Education Central, JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas.
📍 Cairns: Building A1, Room 017, Chancellery, JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada Campus, Smithfield.

Register today -
🎫Townsville: https://shorturl.at/9kaDT
🎫Cairns: https://shorturl.at/sZROg

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

✨ Looking for career inspiration?

Join us at SPARK 2026 and hear from seven outstanding JCU alumni who have made their mark across Australia and beyond.

🎤Enjoy a free lunch, hear real stories, learn practical advice, and make meaningful connections.

📅 Date: Friday, 28 August
Time: 11.30 AM - 1.00 PM
Location: Building 143, JCU Central Plaza, JCU Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas

🔗 Register now: https://www.jcu.edu.au/events/2026/august/spark-students-and-professionals-aligning,-relating,-and-knowledge-sharing

🎓 Explore Scholarships at JCU 🎓

A scholarship is a great way to make the most of your student experience, meet people to build your professional network, and enjoy greater financial freedom. If you've got the passion and drive, or are just looking for a bit of help, we've got the scholarship to match your circumstances. 🌟

With over fifty scholarships available, some up to the value of $40,000, covering everything from study area scholarships to financial help for students who live in regional, rural, or remote areas, have a disability, or identify as Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, find a scholarship applicable to you.

Discover more: https://shorturl.at/WFUQa

Attention Nursing Students 🎉🩺 Come hang out at the JCU Student Village!

Join our JCU Mentors for Micro Mentoring — a relaxed drop-in session with quick chats, fun prompts, Tim Tams , snacks, and prizes 🎁.

No pressure, no schedule — just good vibes. Everyone’s welcome!

📅 When: Thursday, 13 August
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Building 134, Education Central Amphitheatre, JCU Bebegu Yumba Campus, Douglas

Can’t wait to see you there! 😊🎉

🌟 A big thank you to all the students who joined us today in Townsville for Live@Lunch and Cairns for Mid-Week Mingle! It was wonderful to see so many students coming together to celebrate diversity, share a meal, and discover fascinating new facts about different cultures.

📅 Next Event: Let's Lunch - Thursday, 27 August.
Join us for more multicultural fun, free food, music, and connect with others.

We can't wait to see you there.

Get ready for Live@Lunch today as we celebrate Multicultural Awareness Month! 🎉🥗

Take a well-earned break and join us for a fun and flavorful midday gathering. Meet new friends, share stories, and celebrate the rich diversity that makes our community special.

📅 When: Wednesday, 12 August
🕛 Time: 12.00 – 1.00 PM
📍 Townsville: Building 143, Central Plaza, JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba Campus, Douglas

Bring your appetite and positive vibe!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Attention Students 🚨Important information regarding Census night.

Census night is Tuesday 11 August 2026.

The Australian Census occurs every five years and plays a crucial role in understanding the nation's population and housing 🏡. Participation is compulsory by law, and all responses are kept strictly confidential and used only for statistical analysis 🔒.

The Census collects detailed information on topics such as age, employment, education, and household composition. If you’ve subscribed to get Census updates through myGov, you’ll get a message sent to your myGov Inbox when it’s time to complete the Census. Use the link in that message to access and complete the Census online form for your household.

This data helps government agencies, local communities, and businesses make informed decisions about services, infrastructure, and policies that affect our daily lives.

Completing the census provides valuable insights that help shape the future of Australia! 📝✨

Don’t forget to complete the census tonight!

Find our more about the Census: https://info.census.abs.gov.au/about/doing-census

Get ready for the Mid-Week Mingle tomorrow as we celebrate Multicultural Awareness Month! 🎉🥗

Enjoy a well-deserved break and join us for a fun, flavorful lunchtime event. Meet new friends, exchange stories, and honor the diverse backgrounds that make our community special!

📅 Date: Wednesday, 12 August
🕛 Time: 12.00 – 1.00 PM
📍 Location: Building A22, The Boathouse, JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada Campus, Smithfield

Bring your appetite and positive energy!

We look forward to seeing you there!

✨ Looking for support and connection? Join the ADHD 101 online group program. This free 9-week course is specially designed for students with ADHD, offering peer support and strategies to boost wellbeing and academic success.

The upcoming session begins on Monday, 21 September