Upcoming Events
PUB CRAWL
PUB CRAWL TIME
Join us for a night out experiencing all that Townsville has to offer.
Theme: Shark Tank/Corporate Jaws
(Business Casual - But the “casual” is shark themed)
Locations:
5:30-6pm - Meet at UNI BAR
7pm - BUS LEAVES campus to the city
7:30-9pm - EMPIRE ARCADE
9-10:30pm - RAMBUTAN
10:30-12pm - MAD COW (FREE ENTRY TO MAD COW + DRINK DEALS!!!!!)
Tickets:
$5 each
Throw back to last year!!!
Fins On Wheels Fundraiser
What are we fundraising for?
We aim to raise enough funds to transport up to 40 epaulette sharks (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) from the Heron Island Research Station to the National Sea Simulator a the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS).
We will hear from PhD candidate Sophia Emmons as she shares her research and how epaulette sharks cope under changing environmental conditions. She will explain why studying these particular sharks in the National Sea Simulator is so important to better understand the physiology of these unique and fascinating creatures.
Featured Speaker!
Next, hear from JCU Master’s Student Miriam Zanforlin about the work that goes into raising baby sharks and how neonate epaulette sharks are impacted under increased temperatures.
Afterwards, partake in a hands-on egg taking workshop.
Raffle & Prizes!
100% of proceeds go towards our goal of raising $1,000 to transport the epaulette sharks.
$5 per ticket, $20 for 5 tickets.
Prizes range from winning Sophias very own art print, reef-themed merch, and more for as little as $5… and don’t forget a chance to name a new born epaulette shark at the Rummer Lab.
Unlimited entries welcome and the form is live now, hop on it and may the odds be ever in your favour!
*winner must be present at the event to claim their prize!
*Note: Profits will go solely to the costs of transporting the sharks. The AIMS research project itself has been fully funded.
Location: Building 506, Room 117 (JCU TVS)
Educational Outreach Info Session
The FINstitute is beyond excited to bring to a new opportunity to be apart of our new outreach team.
Make sure to come and join us at this info session to hear about what we have lined up, and find out more.
See you there!
Location: TBD
First Meeting of the Year
Join us for our first meeting of 2025!
Firstly we will be introducing the club and welcoming all new members, as well as our expectations for the trimester/year.
Secondly Caitlin Dudzik will be giving a talk on Tiger sharks and Albatross interactions.
We are so excited for what this year has to bring, and can’t wait for all of you to experience it with us!
Location: BLD 506, room 117
Shark Trivia
FINstitute shark trivia is back!
We are so excited to bring back trivia night this year, and can’t wait for all of you to bring your shark brains to put your knowledge to the test!
See you there!
Location: Canto Kitchen Bar
International Sawfish Day
The FINstitute is celebrating International Sawfish Day! Come down to Ed Central to join us for interactive games with and anything sawfish themed to increase the awareness and appreciation for this highly threatened family of rays.
Kalabia Monitoring Experience
Apply here to be selected for a one week Kalabia Monitoring Experience in Raja Ampat in collaboration Elasmobranch Project Indonesia.
Embark on this once-in-a-lifetime shark science expedition where 6 FINstitute members will gain hands-on skills while monitoring Epaulette sharks and its local ecosystem as part of their Kalabia Monitoring Experience!!!
Ray catching & Jourama Falls camping trip!
Join the FINstitute exec team for a 2-night camping trip at Jourama Falls! Each day, you will either go on a scenic hike around some of northern Queensland’s stunning nature or go out to the Lucinda sandflats with Ph.D. student Jaelen Myers and master's student Aliah Banchik to catch rays for their respective research projects!
Science Fair
In partnership with the JCU Marine Society, we will be hosting a cocktail hour Science Fair at Central Plaza to celebrate the epic research and opportunities here at JCU