JCU RESEARCH FESTIVAL
The JCU Research Festival brings together researchers, students, industry and community to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and spark new collaborations.
From 10–28 August 2026, events across Townsville, Cairns and online will showcase how JCU research is contributing locally and beyond.
Townsville-based events of interest to the public, industry, and local government include:
- Research Festival Launch | Monday 10 August
- Research Exhibition & showcase | Monday 10 August
- Resource Technology & Critical Minerals Trailblazer Program | Wednesday 12 August
- Innovation Showcase (Commercialisation pathways) | Monday 17 August
- Partnering with Industry (Researchers and Businesses) | Tuesday 18 August
- The Rick Speare Oration | Thursday 20 August
- Research Infrastructure Showcase | Wednesday 26 August
- JCU Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Final | Wednesday 26 August
- Behind the Scenes: Townsville Chamber of Commerce and Coffee at JCU | Thursday 27 August
- Students, Professionals & Alumni aligning, relating & knowledge-sharing | Friday 28 August
Join the 2026 JCU Research Festival – three weeks of events connecting researchers, industry and community to explore ideas, build partnerships, and see research in action.
