University Denies It Planned to Change James Cook Name
Captain James Cook, the first European to map the eastern coastline of Australia in 1770. Public DomainThe Queensland Government will overhaul the governance of James Cook University (JCU) following reports the institution had considered a potential name change.The university, however, denies a name change was ever under consideration, blaming “continued media mischaracterisation” for what it says are incorrect claims.
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