JCU students travel to PNG on New Colombo Plan Four Australian students from James Cook University (JCU) in Cairns have travelled to Papua New Guinea to study as part of the Australian Government’s prestigious New Colombo Plan (NCP). Aidan Wright, Chelsea O’Brien,...
Bill Liddle awarded the DEi Influencer Award Bill Liddle (Head of Science) from Trinity Bay SSHS was recently awarded the Department of Education (DEi) Influencer Award in recognition of his contribution to Daintree Rainforest Observatory: Our Classroom in the...
Digital Education Influencers visit Queensland Study Queensland has embraced the power of social media influencers in its latest campaign to attract students to Queensland. Six international digital influencers, with a combined reach of around 2 million overseas fans,...
Update from the Commonwealth Ombudsman - Overseas Students The Commonwealth Ombudsman deals with complaints about Commonwealth Government departments and agencies as well as being the Ombudsman for Overseas Students. The Ombudsman's services are free. The aim of...
Cairns Student Hub shortlisted for major award The Cairns Student Hub, along with Brisbane and Gold coast Student Hubs has been shortlisted for PIEoneer Awards 2018 under Study Queensland - Student Hubs Network. Study Queensland – Student Hubs Network is vying for the...
Volunteers needed for Cairns IRONMAN event The Cairns Airport Adventure Festival, including the signature event the Cairns IRONMAN, is a major annual sporting festival in Cairns. Athletes from all over the world travel to Cairns to compete in the Cairns IRONMAN, which...
Queensland has two of the Best Student Cities The Best Student Cities index was recently released with Queensland well represented as Brisbane and the Gold Coast ranked in the Top 100 cities worldwide for the third consecutive year. Australia performed exceptionally...
Reserve your place at Cairns International Education & Training Summit The International Education and Training (IET) Summit is one of the key projects under the International Education and Training Strategy to Advance Queensland 2016-2026. It is an annual event...
Cairns a draw card for foreign students A senior CQUniversity academic predicts that international tertiary students in Cairns will outnumber their domestic counterparts in five years. Senior international and services deputy vice-chancellor Alastair Dawson said the...
TIQ holds workshop with Gus Balbontin for Study Cairns members Trade and Investment Qld recently held a workshop for Study Cairns members and invited Gus Balbontin, who is TIQ's official 'Innovator in Residence', as the keynote speaker. Gus’s passionate presentation...
22 Free things to do in Cairns 1. Active Living Program Are you up for some Zumba Fitness or Qigong Yoga? How about rock climbing or beach volleyball? Pilates or meditation? Cairns Regional Council provides free exercise and wellbeing group classes on the Cairns...
Cairns announced as CISA 2018 Conference venue The Council of International Students Australia (CISA) Executive Committee recently selected Cairns as the host destination for the 2018 Conference, to be held at the Cairns Convention Centre from Monday 25th to Thursday...
Student Stories: Helene from France What made you decide to study in Cairns? Because it is a beautiful region with the Great Barrier Reef. How long have you been in Cairns? I have been living in Cairns for eight months. Which institution/college are you currently...
Free tools for graduating students With summer holidays in full swing, it’s a time of the year when graduates begin their job-seeking journey. Successful Graduate provides free material to help students with career preparation. Providing employability training...
Student Stories: Marina from Japan What made you decide to study in Cairns? My mother went on a working holiday to Cairns when she was 22 years old. I’ve heard her talk about Cairns a lot and so decided to come to Cairns when I was 22. How long have you been in...