Back جامعة جيمس كوك Arabic جیمز کوک بیلیمیوردو AZB Універсітэт імя Джэймса Кука BE James Cook University German Universitato James Cook EO Universidad James Cook Spanish دانشگاه جیمز کوک FA Université James-Cook French Universitas James Cook ID Università James Cook Italian
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| Motto | |
Motto in English | "Light ever increasing"[1] |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | 1961 (university college)[3] 1970 (university status)[2] |
| Accreditation | TEQSA[4] |
Academic affiliation | Innovative Research Universities (IRU) |
| Budget | A$648 million (2023)[5] |
| Chancellor | Ngiare Brown[6] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Simon Biggs[7] |
| Students | 21,207 (2023)[5] |
| Undergraduates | 13,098 (2021)[citation needed] |
| Postgraduates | 5,193 (2021)[citation needed] |
| Address | 1 James Cook Drive , , , 4814 , 19°19′40″S 146°45′30″E / 19.32778°S 146.75833°E |
| Campus | Urban, parkland and regional with multiple sites |
| Named after | James Cook[1] |
| Colours | Blue Gold[1] |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | James[9] Koalion[10] |
| Website | jcu.edu.au |
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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[11] and Rockhampton.[12] 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.[13]
- ^ a b c d e "James Cook University's Motto and Coat of Arms". James Cook University. Townsville, Queensland. 8 July 2020. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "Timeline - Celebrating 50 Years". James Cook University. Townsville, Queensland. 4 July 2024. Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Brief history of JCU (1957-2008)". James Cook University. Townsville, Queensland. Archived from the original on 4 May 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "James Cook University". Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. Melbourne, Victoria. Archived from the original on 10 April 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ a b "2023 Annual Report" (PDF). James Cook University. Townsville, Queensland. February 2024. p. 40. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 August 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "The Chancellor". James Cook University. Townsville, Queensland. 7 August 2024. Archived from the original on 18 May 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Biography". James Cook University. Townsville, Queensland. 13 June 2022. Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Campus Contact Information". James Cook University. Townsville, Queensland. 19 August 2024. Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "JCU: James Cook University, Australia". Facebook. Townsville, Queensland: James Cook University. 15 September 2016. Archived from the original on 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Annual Report 2022" (PDF). James Cook University Singapore. Singapore. 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 May 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "JCU expands to Rockhampton". James Cook University. 23 August 2016. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Study Areas". James Cook University. 8 February 2021. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.