JCU Townsville The Science Place at JCU Townsville, a four-level, 12,000 square-meter hub for teaching and research with ultramodern laboratories and technology-enabled active learning spaces. At the heart of a tropical health and knowledge precinct, JCU Townsville offers a Darwin unique study experience. Cairns TOWNSVILLE Brisbane A thriving coastal port city, Townsville is the Outdoor adventures Places of worship Perth Sydney largest city in northern Australia and one of There’s so much to explore in Townsville. JCU’s Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre. Adelaide Canberra Australia’s fastest growing regional centres. Grab a snorkel and explore the kaleidoscopic The region has a strong and diverse economic colours of the Great Barrier Reef, jump on a Medical Melbourne base including mining, mineral processing, ferry and visit nearby Magnetic Island or walk JCU students have access to a range of up Castle Hill - a giant pink granite monolith on-campus services including dental, medical, Hobart Enjoy the 360-degree views of Townsville from the top of Castle Hill. agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, standing proud in the centre of the city. psychological, physiotherapy, occupational healthcare, government and defence. therapy, speech pathology and exercise Leading hub for marine research Campus physiology clinics. Students can also access Townsville is renowned for marine research JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus, nearby healthcare services including the and is home of the headquarters of major Douglas, is approximately a 20-minute drive Townsville University Hospital which is marine research and management authorities from the city centre. Study facilities can also located adjacent to the JCU campus and including The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park be accessed at the Townsville City Campus. provides 24 hour acute care. Authority and The Australian Institute of Climate On-campus sport Marine Science. Take advantage of JCU’s Summer (December–February) Gymnasium, basketball courts, tennis courts, research sites on Orpheus Island and the 24°–32°C/75°–90°F squash courts, netball courts, rugby and Daintree Rainforest as part of your studies. Hot and humid soccer fields, hockey fields and cricket pitches. Vibrant lifestyle Winter (June–August) Visit ‘The Strand’, a 2.2km beachfront 13°–26°C/56°–79°F promenade in the heart of Townsville. Along Mild and dry this palm tree lined stretch are bike and Population walkway paths, safe swimming beaches, City: 229,031 picturesque picnic spots, playgrounds, JCU Campus: 11,637 students exercise stations, and restaurants and bars with water views. Townsville offers an eclectic Transport mix of cafes, restaurants, boutiques and bars, Bus, car, cycle or walk between campus and as well as fresh food markets. home. Be part of Townsville’s dynamic marine research community. Photo credit: Harriet Spark, Grumpy Turtle Creative. The Strand offers a range of fun outdoor activities. 10 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 11