Southern Cross University (SCU) aims to be a dynamic learning community recognised for distinctive achievements in teaching and research and for playing a leading role in supporting regional development with an international presence.

It is our mission to provide opportunities for high quality university education with a strong student focus. Our programs are innovative, linked to targeted research and the needs of our partners in industry and the professions. Our research is regionally valued and internationally significant. Southern Cross University enhances the cultural, social, economic and intellectual development of its region.

Find out more about our:

• History
• Student and Staff Profile
• Organisational Structure
• Campuses
• Principal Teaching Areas
• Research Profile
• Community Engagement
• Publications and Planning @ SCU

History

After commencing operation first as the Lismore Teachers' College, then as the Northern Rivers College of Advanced Education, Southern Cross operated as a campus of the University of New England between July 1989 and December 1993 before being constituted under the 'Southern Cross University Act 1993' [more]

Principal Teaching Areas

We deliver courses in the principal teaching areas of Arts, Science, Business and Law through:

• School of Arts and Social Sciences
• School of Education
• School of Environmental Science and Management
• Environmental Analysis Laboratory
• National Marine Science Centre
• School of Health and Human Sciences
  • ASLaRC Aged Services Unit
• University Centre for Rural Health - North Coast
• Southern Cross GeoScience
• Southern Cross Plant Science
• Gnibi - School of Indigenous Australian Peoples
• Southern Cross Business School
• School of Law and Justice
• School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
• The Hotel School (Sydney)

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Research Profile

Drawing on issues of relevance to the region to develop internationally significant research capabilities, SCU has organised its research efforts around two Special Research Centres, six Research Centres and several Research Clusters. [more]

Community Engagement

The University has strong links with its regional community. It nurtures a deliberate culture of mutually active collaboration. Our Community Engagement Office coordinates a diverse range of activity designed to enhance the cultural, social, economic and intellectual development of our region. [more]

Updated: 18 January 2012