James Cook University

James Cook University
Former names
  • University College of Townsville[1]
    (1961–1970)
  • James Cook University of North Queensland[2]
    (1970–1998)
Motto
Crescente Luce (Latin)[3]
Motto in English
Light ever increasing[4]
TypePublic research university
Established1961 (university college)[5]
1970 (university status)[6]
AccreditationTEQSA
AffiliationInnovative Research Universities (IRU)
Academic affiliation
BudgetA$513.82 million (2022)[7]
ChancellorNgiare Brown[8]
Vice-ChancellorSimon Biggs[9]
Total staff
2,430 regular (2022)[10]
1,998 casual (2022)[11]
Students21,207 (2023)[12]
Undergraduates13,098 (2021)[needs update]
Postgraduates5,193 (2021)[needs update]
Address
1 James Cook Drive
, , ,
4814
,
19°19′40″S 146°45′30″E / 19.32778°S 146.75833°E / -19.32778; 146.75833
CampusUrban, parkland and regional with multiple sites
Named afterCaptain James Cook FRS
ColoursBlue Gold
Sporting affiliations
MascotJames
Koalion[14]
Websitejcu.edu.au

James Cook University (JCU) is a public university in North Queensland, Australia. The second oldest university in Queensland, JCU is a teaching and research institution. The university's main campuses are located in the tropical cities of Cairns and Townsville, and one in the city state of Singapore. JCU also has study centres in Mount Isa, Mackay, Thursday Island[15] and Rockhampton.[16] A Brisbane campus, operated by Russo Higher Education, delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to international students. The university's main fields of research include environmental sciences, biological sciences, mathematical sciences, earth sciences, agricultural and veterinary sciences, technology and medical and health sciences.[17]

  1. ^ "Timeline - Celebrating 50 Years". 4 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Timeline - Celebrating 50 Years". 4 July 2023.
  3. ^ "James Cook University's Motto and Coat of Arms - About JCU". 8 July 2020.
  4. ^ "James Cook University's Motto and Coat of Arms - About JCU". 8 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Brief history of JCU - JCU". Archived from the original on 4 May 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Timeline - Celebrating 50 Years". 4 July 2023.
  7. ^ https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/4bfacf7b-3aaf-e811-a963-000d3ad24077/documents/aba72c0a-9410-ee11-8f6d-002248933c76 [bare URL]
  8. ^ "The Chancellor - Governance". 10 May 2023.
  9. ^ "Biography - Office of the Vice Chancellor and President". 13 June 2022.
  10. ^ https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/4bfacf7b-3aaf-e811-a963-000d3ad24077/documents/aba72c0a-9410-ee11-8f6d-002248933c76 [bare URL]
  11. ^ https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/4bfacf7b-3aaf-e811-a963-000d3ad24077/documents/aba72c0a-9410-ee11-8f6d-002248933c76 [bare URL]
  12. ^ https://www.jcu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/2041191/2022-JCU-Annual-Report-Final.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  13. ^ "Campus Contact Information". 29 January 2024.
  14. ^ https://www.jcu.edu.sg/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/2065447/JCUS-Annual-Report-2022-final.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  15. ^ "Tropical research centre opens on Thursday Island". James Cook University. 8 November 2018. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  16. ^ "JCU expands to Rockhampton". James Cook University. 23 August 2016. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  17. ^ "Study Areas". James Cook University. 8 February 2021. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.

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