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It's 2050
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Caring for individuals and communities
At Southern Cross University, we align our research and teaching strengths with the needs and opportunities of our regions. With a collective ambition for success, our collaborations are rooted in our deep care for our people and our communities, as we aim to deliver sustainable, positive change for our regions and beyond.
Working as one
Southern Cross Advance
School programs and academic support that inspire and create opportunities for a better tomorrow.
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ReCirculator Research Hub
Connecting Northern Rivers businesses in a circular economy ecosystem of cutting-edge technology.
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Environmental Analysis Laboratory (EAL)
NATA accredited lab, specialising in soil, compost, potting mix, contaminant, water, acid sulfate soil and acid sulfate rock testing.
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Analytical Research Laboratory (ARL)
Accredited Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) lab, providing specialist capabilities in applied phytochemistry and herbal medicine quality control.
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Regenerative Agriculture Alliance
Leading collaboration in regenerative agricultural research, education & practice.
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Partnerships and community
From high schools to our alumni; from business and industry to community groups, we strive to meaningfully contribute to the future impact and success of others in our regions. Likewise, we use the support of our community to help propel our students and researchers to achieve our collective ambitions and transform tomorrow.
Your Alumni community
When you graduate at Southern Cross University you join a community of over 75,000 people who live and work in more than 100 countries around the world.
Learn moreThe impact of giving
No matter how you give, you can be confident that 100% of your support will go to your chosen cause. While charitable donations are the most common form of giving, you can care and contribute in different ways.
Learn moreResearch impact clusters
Harvest to Health
We conduct fundamental and applied research to enhance the sustainable production of functional foods and natural products to assess their potential to optimise human health and reduce the risk of disease.
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ZeroWaste
Bringing together research expertise in geochemistry, environmental science, engineering, business and education to develop solutions for our global waste problem.
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Reefs and Oceans
Working with industry, government and communities, our Reefs and Oceans research is helping to leverage the ecological, environmental, economic, and cultural value of our precious marine environments.
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Catchments, Coasts and Communities
With deeper understanding of catchment processes and their response to environmental changes, we are driving new and critical strategies around land and water management.
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Other ways to engage
Kickstart a career
We offer a range of short courses to help you upskill or start a new career journey.
Learn moreDiscover the talent of tomorrow
We offer a range of short courses to help you upskill or start a new career journey.
Get in touchFind an expert
Our team can connect you with expert researchers across a diverse range of fields.
Get in touchLive Ideas
Inspiring thinkers, problem-solvers and change-makers.
Live Idea’s programs, events and services are designed to inspire and support students, staff, communities and alumni to build entrepreneurial skills that can transform ideas to impact.
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