JCU Cairns houses state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities in an attractive setting, with the JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada campus, Smithfield surrounded on three sides by rainforest-covered mountains. Facilities include an impressive library and information technology building, health science and science laboratories, student refectory, café, licensed bar, gym, sporting oval and basketball court.
The Nguma-bada campus also boasts the JCU Ideas Lab and Cairns Institute, with both facilities fostering advanced learning. The JCU Ideas Lab operates as a research and learning hub, with laboratories and available space for innovative community projects to use while bringing their ideas to life. The Cairns Institute is a home for teaching and sharing knowledge, often hosting conferences and presentations as well as students’ lectures.
The JCU Cairns, Bada-jali campus, City offers a range of flexible study, teaching and meeting areas. It features North Queensland’s first ‘moot court’ with e-court facilities providing practical training for law students.
With over two million visitors annually, Cairns is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia. Attractions include two World Heritage natural environments — the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the Wet Tropics ancient rainforests; nearby resort regions include Port Douglas and Mission Beach; the picturesque Atherton Tablelands and outback Queensland are within easy reach.
At JCU Cairns you have the option of living on-campus at the John Grey Hall, off-campus at Cairns Student Lodge or using JCU’s Accommodation service to find residencies off campus.
To find out more about JCU Cairns accommodation, visit jcu.edu.au/accommodation/student-accommodation-cairns
The John Grey Hall is purpose-built student accommodation located directly across from the main hub of JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada campus, Smithfield. Living options include studios or six-bedroom multi-share student apartments. All rooms are equipped with cooktop, oven microwave and refrigerator. You’ll have access to the internal grass courtyard with shared BBQ facilities as well as the media room, games room, lounges and gym.
Cairns Student Lodge works closely with JCU to offer the full university study/accommodation experience. With up to 225 students living on site, Lodge residents have an opportunity to create lifelong friendships with people from all over the globe. Residents share meals in the Dining Hall, enjoy games in the communal lounge area, simply watch TV or have a quiet relax by the pool.
Located 400m from the JCU Cairns Campus, the Student Lodge is connected via a pathway from the Lodge direct through an underpass to the Campus grounds. It takes approx 10 min to walk from the Lodge to the Uni.
Apart from a private fully furnished bedroom, rent includes all meals (3 times a day, 7 days a week) FREE unlimited WIFI access, all electricity and gas, a weekly cleaning of bathroom and living room, car parking, swimming pool, volleyball court, community TV/Lounge/Game area and much more.
Student Clubs:
The Association has a number of recognised Clubs & Societies that include sporting, recreational and faculty groups. Clubs and Societies play an active role in the University community by providing students the opportunity to meet people with common interests and to pursue those interests.
The Association offers financial and administrative support to these organisations and students are encouraged to join existing clubs or start their own. If you require more information on the operation of a club please contact the Sport & Recreation Office on 4781 5932.
Getting a Club Started:
You are required to have 20 or more Student Association members interested in forming a club.
A draft Constitution must be submitted to the Sport & Recreation Committee for consideration (draft copies are available from the Sport & Recreation Office).
If the draft Constitution is deemed to be consistent with the Constitution and Regulations of the Student Association the group shall have an inaugural meeting (attended by a Sport & Recreation Committee Representative) to elect office bearers and accept the constitution.
Having done this, the club may apply to the Student Association for recognition as a club or society.
All Clubs affiliated with the JCU Student Association:
Brothers Hockey Club
JCU Rugby League
JCU Rugby Union JCU Soccer
JCU Tennis
CU Ultimate Frisbee
JCU Water polo
Saints Cricket Club
University Hawks AFL
Vixens Netball
JCU Rowing NQ Kayakers
Society and Recreational clubs
Amnesty International
Society of Atheist Philosophy
Christian Union
EUS
JCU Indian SA
JCU Indonesian SA
JCU Adventure Club
JCU Anime Club
JCU Dive Club
JCU Kiteboarding
JCU Rock Climbing Club
JCU St Johns
JCUSA Law Society
RHINO
RESSA
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