2022 News

Two men shaking hands in front of a container of recycled glass
02/02/2023
Glass sand trial lays foundation for ReCirculator
Read more Southern Cross University’s ReCirculator is walking the talk of the reduce, reuse and recycle principle, with the concrete floor of its new facility made partly of old glass.
Cinematic picture of a girl lying on her side
02/02/2023
Creative collaboration brings awards for flood film
Read more Southern Cross University alumni Dr Yantra de Vilder and Dr Leigh Carriage are earning international acclaim for a stunning film and musical tribute to the resilience of the Northern Rivers.
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24/01/2023
Coffs Nursing student selected for 2023 Regional Youth Taskforce
Read more Southern Cross University nursing student John Palencia has been selected for the highly regarded 2023 Regional Youth Taskforce, representing the North Coast Region. Composed of 18 young leaders from regional areas, the taskforce provides policy and operational advice to the NSW Government and advocates for the needs of young people in regional areas.
A river and mountain landscape at dawn
20/01/2023
Why rivers matter for the global carbon cycle
Read more Southern Cross University has joined with a group of international scientists to argue for the establishment of a worldwide river observing system to support better predictions of global-change impacts.
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20/01/2023
Australian-Canadian partnership to advance naturopathic research and education internationally
Read more The National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine have signed a memorandum of understanding, formalising a collaborative relationship that will work to advance naturopathic medicine globally.
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19/01/2023
University mourns passing of Helen ‘Jill’ Dowd
Read more It is with deep sadness that the University announces the passing of Helen ‘Jill’ Dowd on January 11th 2023, aged 82 years.
Students at Lismore campus outside Learning Centre
11/01/2023
NSW and ACT universities take sector-leading steps to strengthen early offer admissions
Read more The New South Wales Vice-Chancellors’ Committee (NSWVCC), the peak body for universities in NSW and the ACT, has initiated a sector-leading approach to introduce a new set of underlying principles for early offer admissions in 2024.
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10/01/2023
Time is now for the next rights of nature phase
Read more Half a century since it was conceived, rights of nature is a movement with momentum. The next test? Making its impact felt the world over.
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05/01/2023
High, Supreme, Federal, Family, County - what do all our different courts actually do?
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21/12/2022
Driving ambition for occupational therapy grad Skye 
Read more Before Skye Rymill was born, a devastating event changed her family’s life. Decades later, it would inform the work she is doing today as an occupational therapist for people in need. 
Southern Cross undergraduates Pearl Andrews and Yasmeen Daniels at the NCP Awards Ceremony in Canberra
19/12/2022
Two 2023 New Colombo Plan scholarships for Southern Cross students
Read more Pearl Andrews and Yasmeen Daniels, both Southern Cross undergraduates, have been awarded a New Colombo Plan (NCP) scholarship for 2023. This prestigious grant, initiative of the Australian Government, will allow Yasmeen and Pearl to study and undertake internships in the Indo-Pacific region for up to one year.
Ben Roche and Shane Ramsey sign partnership agreement between SCU and CRDC
15/12/2022
New partnership set to ReCirculate plastic waste into construction material
Read more Turning the Northern Rivers' unwanted plastics into a reusable commodity is one step closer, with Southern Cross University and CRDC Global signing a new partnership agreement.
Justin Harrison in academic dress
15/12/2022
International rugby union star inspires Gold Coast graduates
Read more Former Wallabies player and Chief Executive Officer of the Rugby Union Players’ Association Justin Harrison gave a moving occasional address to graduates at the final Southern Cross University graduation event for 2022.
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13/12/2022
Researcher Spotlight: Dr Alana Gall
Read more Dr Alana Gall is a Pakana woman from Lutruwita (Tasmanian Aboriginal), early career health researcher, and advocate for the protection, preservation and accessibility of Australian First Nations traditional medicines and healing practices for all First Nations communities in Australia.
Student standing at Gold Coast campus holding laptop
12/12/2022
Inspiring stories emerge at Gold Coast graduation
Read more More than 800 students are set to graduate at Southern Cross University’s Gold Coast graduation event on Tuesday 13 December 2022, marking the final graduation ceremonies of the year.
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10/12/2022
We asked five experts: should I lie to my children about Santa?
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09/12/2022
‘Seasons for Life’: Supporting young people to recover from the devastating impact of suicide
Read more Suicide is the leading cause of death for young people under 25 years in Australia, representing 31 per cent of all deaths for those aged 15‐17 years. More than 10 million Australians of all ages know someone who has been impacted by suicide. Yet it remains a loss that many find difficult to talk about and can be complex to grieve.
A man with a football stands in from of a soccer net
08/12/2022
From PSP to PhD, Scott is in the zone
Read more Sometimes the nearest things can seem so far away. Just ask Southern Cross University PhD graduand and soon-to-be Dr Scott Goddard.
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08/12/2022
Regions in focus for $3.66m mental health initiative
Read more Southern Cross University is part of a ground-breaking virtual research and training institute committed to better mental health in rural, regional and remote communities.
Artwork made of driftwood and feathers depicting a black duck
05/12/2022
Chancellor’s Art Prize winner draws on the Spirit of Country
Read more Bachelor of Art and Design student Jennifer Rowe has won the Southern Cross University Chancellor’s Art Prize with her works that embody and represent the Spirit of Country.
Madeline Bell and friend Lucas at the 2022 Education awards
02/12/2022
2022 Faculty of Education Awards for Excellence and Recognition
Read more It was time to roll out the red carpet and celebrate last week at the annual Faculty of Education Awards for Excellence and Recognition.
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01/12/2022
2022 Alumni Impact Awards celebrate extraordinary graduates
Read more Five outstanding graduates of Southern Cross University have been honoured in this year’s Alumni Impact Awards. Their achievements reflect the diverse talents and passions of Southern Cross graduates. 
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01/12/2022
Lockheed Martin Australia employee honoured with Alumni Impact Award
Read more Lockheed Martin Australia and Southern Cross University are proud to congratulate Elizabeth (Lizz) Wells as the recipient of the Early Career Alumnus of the Year 2022 at the Southern Cross University’s Alumni Impact Awards.
A small brown frog surrounded by green vegetation
29/11/2022
Frogs in hot water: habitat shrinking for Gondwana rainforest mountain frogs
Read more Urban myth has it that a frog placed in cold water that’s brought to the boil will not react, dying a horrible death. Clearly this is a fallacy, yet climate change is forcing a similar predicament for mountain frog species stranded on ‘islands in the sky’, according to a new Southern Cross University study.
Student from The Living School with occupational therapy student in classroom looking at book
29/11/2022
Occupational therapy students show learning can be fun and games
Read more Southern Cross University occupational therapy students are highlighting the power of play for children’s skills development through a placement opportunity at The Living School.
25/11/2022
Transforming ideas into impact through Live Ideas
Read more Southern Cross University's new business activator, Live Ideas, will launch with a free workshop for local business on Thursday 1 December 2022 at the Lismore campus.
A man and a woman standing with a trophy in front of a colourful background
25/11/2022
Celebrating community spirit in the Student Excellence Awards
Read more Back in February, as the water kept coming, Marian Bailey didn’t hesitate, volunteering to help at the on-campus evacuation centre from that very first day, when almost 1,000 people took shelter in the campus buildings. She returned time and time again in the weeks and months following the floods, to help those who had been displaced or who needed basic necessities like food, blankets and clothing, often putting in exhausting, 12-hour days.
Group of students pose in front of Tokyo skyscrapers
24/11/2022
Japan: a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Southern Cross students
Read more Led by Senior Lecturer Dr Lachlan Yee, a group of Southern Cross students recently travelled to Japan to experience the country’s cutting-edge science and technology thanks to the Sakura Science Program (SSP).
23/11/2022
Fantastic plastic? It’s all in the chemistry
Read more Senior Lecturer Lachlan Yee is renowned for his work in polymer science – the science of plastics. This includes current research on designing and implementing new polymers and biopolymers for industry and society, but which also benefit the natural environment.
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22/11/2022
Vision for flood-proof future at heart of Living Lab collaboration
Read more The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC) and Southern Cross University, in partnership with University of Technology Sydney (UTS), are collaborating on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to inform and shape the future of Northern Rivers communities following the February and March 2022 floods.
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20/11/2022
Local fitness trainer weighs in on $15,000 Open Day scholarship
Read more Jasmine Bleakley has been awarded a $15,000 Open Day scholarship to pursue a new direction in March 2023, starting with a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science at Lismore campus.
A woman wearing a SCU shirt in front of an underwater mural
18/11/2022
Kirsten Benkendorff shines as Superstar of STEM for next generation
Read more A seafood sentinel marine scientist from Southern Cross University has been announced as one of Australia’s newest Superstars of STEM, a program that tackles the gender inequity of visible diverse role models in the media.
Peter Harrison with his Coral IVF team in the Whitsundays
17/11/2022
Whitsundays booming with new life after best coral spawning event in years
Read more Science and tourism are proving the Great Barrier Reef’s perfect match, with Southern Cross University combining with tourism operators and US philanthropists to make the most of the Whitsundays’ bumper coral spawning.
Dr Liz Rix in front of Indigenous artwork
16/11/2022
Southern Cross lecturer co-authors new national guidelines for First Nations Peoples with kidney disease
Read more New national guidelines for treatment and care of First Nations Australians with kidney disease will improve how the disease is diagnosed and managed for First Nations Peoples across Australia.
Film on display at COP27
16/11/2022
Film makes space for satellites in global climate conversations at COP27
Read more The importance of satellite technology in tracing environmental change is being highlighted through a short film on feature at the 2022 United Nations COP27 Climate Change Conference in Egypt.
Coffs Harbour campus Health Sciences Building and lake
15/11/2022
Forum to tackle trauma impact on mental health 
Read more The impact of psychological trauma on children and young people will be a key theme when Southern Cross University hosts a regional mental health forum later this month. 
Students at Suntec in Singapore
10/11/2022
Study tour success for students in Singapore
Read more Students from Southern Cross University and The Hotel School have returned from a study tour in Singapore where they learnt intercultural business communication skills, met with industry leaders from flagship tourism organisations and explored the sights and culture.
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09/11/2022
Early data shows success of Southern Cross Model
Read more Southern Cross University’s new education model is already delivering improved student performance, retention and satisfaction, according to early data.
A student in a lab in white lab coat doing experiment
07/11/2022
Chancellor’s Medal recipients recognised for innovative environmental research
Read more A Chancellor’s Medal has been presented to Southern Cross University Research Fellow Dr Luke Jeffrey and OceanWatch Australia Program Manager for Aquaculture Dr Laura Stoltenberg for outstanding PhD theses at Southern Cross University’s Lismore graduation ceremony on 5 November 2022.
Students sitting at graduation ceremony in robes and mortarboards
02/11/2022
First Lismore graduation following COVID, floods
Read more Success and resilience will be celebrated at Southern Cross University’s Lismore graduation ceremonies on Saturday 5 November 2022.
Girl standing in ocean looking out to sea
01/11/2022
Not a moment to waste for marine science graduate Zoe
Read more For many, Byron Bay is a magical place of incredible natural beauty. But Byron's marine habitats face increasing threats and need scientists and managers ready to tackle them head-on with solutions. One of these is Southern Cross graduate Zoe White. She worked as a scuba diving instructor for several years in the Byron Shire, developing a strong connection to the land and sea.  
Peter Harrison inspecting coral reef at North Point off Lizard Island
26/10/2022
Global reputation confirmed with subject world rankings for Southern Cross
Read more Southern Cross University continues to consolidate its global reputation, with impressive results in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.
Flooded street with street sign indicating refuge island
26/10/2022
Floods and other emergencies can be extra tough for people with dementia and their carers. Here's how to help
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24/10/2022
Dissecting Stevie Wonder’s Superstition, 50 years after we first heard its infectious grooves
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20/10/2022
Adult incontinence pads emerging as worse waste problem than baby nappies
Read more Adult incontinence products are a far bigger waste problem than baby nappies, with the situation expected to get worse due to an ageing population according to a new Southern Cross University study.
Professor Pasi Sahlberg and education student Blake standing in front of tree
20/10/2022
Pasi Sahlberg on transforming education: SCU Buzz podcast
Read more Finnish educator, author and thought leader Professor Pasi Sahlberg is looking to shake up the Australian education system, including the way teachers are prepared for future schools.
Heavy machinery moving rubbish at a garbage tip
20/10/2022
Right now, more adult incontinence products than baby nappies go to landfill. By 2030, it could be ten times higher
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18/10/2022
Professor Mary Spongberg appointed to ARC expert group
Read more Southern Cross University has a seat on the Australian Research Council’s working group for a new Excellence in Research for Australia metric.
A group of students walking through Lismore campus
17/10/2022
Backing Northern Rivers’ entrepreneurs with generous scholarship opportunity
Read more Southern Cross University is supporting Northern Rivers business owners and entrepreneurs to foster and enrich their innovation credentials with a $15,000 study scholarship.
A woman running a long a street in Iran
14/10/2022
Not ‘powerless victims’: how young Iranian women have long led a quiet revolution
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13/10/2022
If Australia wants to improve school outcomes, we need to define what ‘equity’ really means
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12/10/2022
Southern Cross consolidates Top 800 place in THE World University Rankings
Read more For the third consecutive year Times Higher Education has named Southern Cross University in its Top 800 world universities.
Southern Cross student Dayna Scapin takes a selfie with a drone
12/10/2022
Boosted by a Southern Cross University scholarship, Dayna Scapin is helping farmers better understand crop health
Read more Southern Cross University student Dayna Scapin is off to a flying start, combining her two passions – drones and agriculture – in a new business venture, thanks to the Student Opportunities Fund.
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11/10/2022
DECRA funds investigation into racial dignity for Africans in Australia
Read more A Southern Cross University academic has received an Australian Research Council grant worth more than $450,000 to examine the challenges Black Africans face integrating to Australian society.
Tom Kershaw _Alumni Law Student_
10/10/2022
How the Law can empower you to help those most in need
Read more A career in law isn’t for the faint-hearted, but if you’re someone who wants to help others during difficult times, it could be the industry for you. Southern Cross University Bachelor of Law graduate Tom Kershaw is one of those people. As a solicitor in the family law and care and protection division of Legal Aid NSW, he handles the legal matters of some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in his community.
A room filled with computers
07/10/2022
With seemingly endless data storage at our fingertips, ‘digital hoarding’ could be an increasing problem
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Flood waters in Lismore streets
06/10/2022
Southern Cross University flood recovery projects announced
Read more Southern Cross University will fund seven research and community engagement projects to aid ongoing flood recovery in the NSW Northern Rivers.
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05/10/2022
Bright, inquisitive, and full of wonder – Teaching in early childhood
Read more For early childhood education graduate Kelly Simpson, every day is an opportunity to capture her students’ interest and teach them something new.
04/10/2022
Commonwealth Games boss inspires the largest cohort of graduates ever at a Melbourne ceremony
Read more It was a remarkable milestone for Southern Cross University, graduates, families and friends who celebrated the event in the Victorian capital.
A frog sitting on the forest floor.
04/10/2022
A deadly disease has driven 7 Australian frogs to extinction – but this endangered frog is fighting back
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Graduate Rashini at the Northern Territory
30/09/2022
Students to graduate at first Melbourne ceremony in three years
Read more Southern Cross University’s Melbourne graduation will be a global event when it returns for the first time in thee years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A man in audience on SBS Insight program
29/09/2022
Can natural and mainstream medicines coexist?
Read more Earlier this month, Foundation Director and Professor of Public Health from Southern Cross University’s National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Professor Jon Wardle was invited to be part of a discussion on SBS Australia’s Insight program on the integration of traditional medicine.
A woman sitting in front of her computer and textbooks
28/09/2022
Gold Coast psychology students showcase their research projects
Read more Burnout in e-sports; acceptance of visible tattoos on doctors and nurses; and the transgender experience of online dating platforms are some of the leading-edge research theses Southern Cross University psychology students are exploring.
A man standing next to SCU health signage
28/09/2022
Psychology student develops CSI for analysing our savoured communication styles
Read more Humans delight in different kinds of interactions, from deep and meaningful conversations to light-hearted banter. Now a Southern Cross University student has found the communication style we cherish changes throughout our lives.
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27/09/2022
Southern Cross Uni off to a striking start at UniSport Nationals
Read more Seventy-four Southern Cross University students have switched from kicking study goals to kicking sporting goals this week at the 2022 UniSport Nationals in Perth, Western Australia.
Nurse standing in front of Feros Village sign
27/09/2022
Nursing alumna forging rewarding career in aged care
Read more A nurse who hates the sight of blood might seem like a contradiction, but Shupikai Maduveko has made it work. She had never considered working in the aged care sector either, but now Shupikai says it’s the best thing she’s ever done.
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26/09/2022
Early Offer entry to Southern Cross University closes soon
Read more With final exams and assignments on the horizon, Southern Cross University is reminding Year 12 students of a pathway to a guaranteed place in a degree of their choice.
Two people snow skiing
26/09/2022
Backcountry visitors are leaving poo piles in the Australian Alps – and it’s a problem
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People in boats helping in flood streets
21/09/2022
Flood survey to assess how a community builds resilience in the face of natural disasters
Read more A new survey, led by Southern Cross University, wants to garner the views of flood and landslide-affected Northern Rivers residents about the most effective response and recovery efforts.
Two men inspecting cannabis plants
15/09/2022
ARC Linkage to drive hemp food crop quality controls for Aussie growers
Read more Southern Cross University is supporting Australia’s emerging hempseed food industry to develop hemp varieties of high nutritional value best-suited to local conditions.
A group of people in front of a large silo
15/09/2022
Connecting technology and industry for regional benefits
Read more Southern Cross University’s ReCirculator program is all about turning industrial waste into tangible worth. With pilot programs under way and working well in the Northern Rivers, Professor Dirk Erler is eager for more industries to come on board.
A woman stands in front of a glass edifice with the Southern Cross logo in the background
14/09/2022
International students find new direction in Coffs Harbour
Read more Jiaqi (Sophie) Shen had never heard of occupational therapy until she went on a whirlwind trip backpacking around Australia. A chance conversation and some Google research led her to consider this growing health discipline as her next career move. Not long afterwards, she applied for a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Southern Cross University in Coffs Harbour, a city she had visited twice on her backpacking travels.
A man in graduation gown against a yellow wall
13/09/2022
Southern Cross confers honorary doctorate to Warren Grimshaw AM
Read more Southern Cross University has awarded former Executive Director of the Coffs Harbour Education Campus Warren Grimshaw AM an honorary doctorate.
Two women in the laboratory
13/09/2022
Australia’s newest Naturopathic Medicine training program launches on Gold Coast
Read more Southern Cross University is expanding its suite of health degrees available at the Gold Coast campus by adding the naturopathic medicine clinical training program from March 2023.
Speech Pathology student Amy Whittle during her placement in rural Australia
12/09/2022
Student Opportunities Fund helps Amy with remote placement
Read more The Southern Cross Student Opportunities Fund has granted Speech Pathology student Amy Whittle $7,500 to work with rural and remote Australian communities and seek future opportunities for professional development.
A man adjusting instruments in a laboratory
12/09/2022
Top marks for Engineering, Computing at Southern Cross in Good Universities Guide
Read more Southern Cross University continues to offer the best Engineering courses in Australia, according to the Good Universities Guide’s latest results.
Professor Andrew Rose in laboratory
09/09/2022
A recirculated resource from waste to worth
Read more Professor Andrew Rose says Southern Cross University's ReCirculator waste management project is a work for the common good. An example of circular economy principles in action, it also aligns with Professor Rose's philosophy around research and projects that combine local initiative with the potential for global reach.
A man leaning against marine tanks.
09/09/2022
Ready to swap graduation cap and gown for nursing scrubs
Read more Southern Cross University graduates will be answering the call for more health workers at the upcoming Coffs Harbour graduation ceremonies.
Close-up of fossil bone
08/09/2022
World’s earliest evidence of a successful surgical amputation found in 31,000-year-old grave in Borneo
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Fossil leg bones with a missing left foot
08/09/2022
Researchers discover earliest known stone-age surgery
Read more Southern Cross University has dated the skeletal remains of a young hunter-gatherer whose lower left leg was amputated by a skilled prehistoric surgeon 31,000 years ago.
Associate Professor Tobias Kretzschmar with rice crop
07/09/2022
Growing gains in black rice and hemp
Read more Gumboots squelching as he moves further into the black rice field, Associate Professor Tobias Kretzschmar seems to be shrinking. So sodden is the ground beneath the crop, every step sinks him deeper. Not that he minds. His attention is on the freshly picked rice in his hand. The black grains shine.
Nurse Amanda Christie sitting at work desk
06/09/2022
Aged care nurse receives Leadership in Nursing Scholarship
Read more Deputy Director of Nursing at a Coffs Harbour aged care home and Southern Cross University alumna Amanda Christie has been awarded the Bonnie Boezeman AO Leadership in Nursing Scholarship.
A woman outside in front of trees
05/09/2022
Doctoral project earns international complexity science award for Southern Cross researcher
Read more Dr Shae L Brown, a Southern Cross University academic, is passionate about designing learning material that meets the educational needs of 21st century students.
Southern Cross University's Gold Coast campus exterior and car park
05/09/2022
Southern Cross Uni launches engineering at Gold Coast campus
Read more Southern Cross University has announced a major expansion of its engineering program at the Gold Coast campus from February 2023.
Professor Amy Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Education
02/09/2022
Being waste-wise is a class action
Read more As the global crisis around consumption and waste continues to escalate, so too does the imperative for education. To that end, the Waste Wise Schools program has a longstanding history in Australia and has never been more vital.
Professor Amanda Reichelt-Brushett at the Richmond River at Lismore
30/08/2022
So much water so close to home: lessons from the Lismore floods
Read more Amid the devastation and loss that struck Lismore in early 2022, Professor Amanda Reichelt-Brushett once again found herself lamenting human impact on the natural environment.
A group of seven people smiling at the camera
29/08/2022
Business Bites: a new podcast series by Southern Cross University and Northern Rivers Food
Read more Local food and beverage businesses have a fortnightly audio date to look forward to, with a new podcast called ‘Business Bites’ on the menu.
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29/08/2022
Get out your glitter and head down the Atlanta Highway – the B-52s are setting out on their final dance party!
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Dieudonne Ininahazwe psychology graduate on campus at Coffs Harbour
25/08/2022
Gleams of light
Read more When he fled his home in Burundi, a small country in central Africa, Dieudonne (Dious) Ininahazwe was just a young boy of seven. Civil war drove his family to the neighbouring country of Tanzania, where they lived in a refugee camp for 13 years. After being granted a humanitarian visa, Dious arrived in Coffs Harbour to begin a new life.
Lismore campus learning centre
24/08/2022
Business and Enterprise degree provides unique opportunity for Lismore students
Read more Southern Cross University will champion innovation and entrepreneurship in the Northern Rivers through a new business degree at its Lismore campus.
A man and a woman in graduation robes
22/08/2022
Law graduate a lifelong learner at age 69
Read more Law lecturer Professor Alessandro Pelizzon swears he has no favourite student. But if he had to pick, it would be his mum. However, there was no special treatment for Ida Piovesan, 69, who graduated the Bachelor of Laws at Southern Cross University’s Sydney graduation ceremony on Saturday.
Saul Griffith and Claire O'Rourke Byron Writers Festival
19/08/2022
Transforming the future at Southern Cross University BWF panel discussion
Read more Southern Cross University will host a free Byron Writers Festival satellite event, ‘How Do We Transform the Future?’, on Thursday 25 August 2022 at the Lismore campus.
David Heilpern Dean of Law
17/08/2022
Former magistrate appointed head of Southern Cross Law
Read more Former magistrate and one of Australia’s most widely experienced lawyers, David Heilpern, has been appointed Dean of Law at Southern Cross University.
Sailor Lisa Blair onboard her yacht
15/08/2022
World-record sailing champ to address Southern Cross Sydney graduation
Read more Four-time world-record-holding sailor Lisa Blair will address hundreds of new alumni at Southern Cross University’s Sydney graduation.
Jason Clare with education ministers credit Lukas Coch AAP
13/08/2022
It’s great education ministers agree the teacher shortage is a problem, but their new plan ignores the root causes
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11/08/2022
Southern Cross University graduate Matt Bowles awarded Australian Computer Society Medal
Read more The Australian Computer Society (ACS), the professional association for Australia’s technology sector, has awarded Southern Cross University graduate Matt Bowles a prestigious medal for his academic performance as Queensland's top IT student.
Northern Midlands TAS with sheep in paddock
11/08/2022
Have your say about the future of farming in Tasmania
Read more Check your mailbox! That’s the message to more than 2000 landholders across Tasmania who’ve been selected to take part in a study about land and farm management practices.
Associate Professor Kai Schulz water sampling in Tasmania
10/08/2022
From industry to the ocean – deep impact from the waste up
Read more In the search for solutions to combat climate change, it seems counter-intuitive that one may involve emptying industrial waste into our oceans. 
A man standing in front of a leafy backdrop
09/08/2022
Professor Richard Dunford begins interim Executive Dean appointment 
Read more Professor Richard Dunford has joined Southern Cross University as Interim Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business, Law and Arts. 
Eddie Betts credit Tracey Nearmy AAP
09/08/2022
Eddie Betts’ camp saga highlights a motivational industry rife with weird, harmful ideas
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Colleen Rodd with food reared coral larvae experiment
08/08/2022
Feeding snacks to coral larvae boosts energy for growth and survival
Read more Coral larvae reared with food have more energy to transform into settled polyps and successfully establish themselves as young corals, a Southern Cross University PhD researcher has found.
A student in a blue shirt walking on Lismore campus
04/08/2022
Finding the silver lining: Arpan's story
Read more ‘Every cloud has a silver lining’; that famous proverb attributed to John Milton perfectly illustrates Arpan Kuwar’s story. Made redundant from an IT job during the COVID-19 crisis, Arpan has discovered a completely new path in life studying nursing at Southern Cross.
Grey kangaroo CREDIT Goldingay, Taylor, Parkyn
03/08/2022
Safe passage for native wildlife using highway underpasses
Read more New research from Southern Cross University provides compelling evidence that road underpasses can lessen the impact of highway upgrades on Australia’s native wildlife populations.
Kirsten Benkendorff inspecting mollosc
02/08/2022
Wave of success as Oceanography leads University ranking rise
Read more Southern Cross University is now listed among the world’s top 100 universities for ocean studies and research, according to the latest Shanghai Rankings.
Craig Phillips. Credit: Commonwealth Games Australia
02/08/2022
It’s all in the Games for Aussies and CEO Craig 
Read more Southern Cross University alumnus Craig Phillips has more reason than most to be cheering on the Australian team that is performing so brilliantly at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. 
Dr Mervyn Shepherd with tea tree sapling
02/08/2022
Research delivers the good oil for tea tree industry
Read more There is a young tea tree orchard growing on a hill in Northern NSW that is Dr Mervyn Shepherd’s pride and joy. Currently producing research innovation that augurs well for Australia’s tea tree oil industry, in time it will provide seed to establish high yielding tea tree plantations.
Kangaroo crossing road Credit Shutterstock
01/08/2022
Good news: highway underpasses for wildlife actually work
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A student walking through campus smiling over her shoulder
01/08/2022
Southern Cross Uni to hold first in-person Open Day for three years
Read more It’s a welcome return to live events at Southern Cross University, with the first in-person Open Day in three years running this weekend 5-7 August.
Woman standing by a billabong
29/07/2022
Outback nursing a dream job for graduate Leah
Read more When Leah Heritage accepted a position as a graduate nurse in Alice Springs, she thought it would be an interesting first career move. Little did she know that three years later, she would feel so at home in the middle of the country, thousands of kilometres from the Gold Coast where she was born and raised.
Ishita Shah, Master of Professional Accounting graduate, standing in front of tall glass building
25/07/2022
Top employment rates and salaries for Southern Cross grads: new data
Read more The Australian labour market continued to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-2021. Southern Cross University, however, saw a rise in overall undergraduate employment rates, according to new national data on employment outcomes.
Surfing Team SCU winners with trophy
22/07/2022
Southern Cross crowned surfing’s best at university championships
Read more Southern Cross University is the country’s greatest competitive surfing university after claiming its ninth title at the UniSport Nationals Surfing Championships on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Professor Bronwyn Barkla in Plant Science lab
21/07/2022
Salt of the earth: tackling the salinity challenge
Read more When a person is described as the salt of the earth, it is a compliment. However, too much actual salt in the earth is a major environmental and economic concern, as most crop plants are not salt tolerant.
Aviation student Dylan Li Tse Yu on the runway
20/07/2022
The sky is the limit for Taiwanese aviation graduate
Read more The sky is the limit for Dylan Li Tse Yu who left his home in Taiwan at the age of 17 and headed to Australia to pursue his dream of becoming a pilot.
Renaud Joannes-Boyau with a Homo Naledi tooth
14/07/2022
Tooth-telling brings to light earliest humans from southern Africa
Read more Fossil tooth analysis by Southern Cross University geochemist Dr Renaud Joannes-Boyau has played a central role in an international collaboration that has properly identified the earliest humans.
Engineering student looking at plastics in beaker
12/07/2022
Southern Cross partners with EPA for a plastic-free future
Read more To coincide with Plastic Free July, Southern Cross University has partnered with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to supercharge the transition away from single-use plastics.
Podiatry clinic for flood affected
11/07/2022
Podiatry clinic helps flood-affected put best foot forward
Read more Southern Cross University’s Gold Coast podiatry students are being praised for using their skills to help the NSW Northern Rivers community get back on its feet.
Gold Coast Marathon SCU 10km Run 2018
01/07/2022
Ready, set, go for Gold Coast Marathon’s favourite race: SCU 10km Run
Read more The popular Southern Cross University 10km Run is back as the Gold Coast Marathon race weekend celebrates its return to the Australian running calendar after two COVID false starts.
Kirsten Ellis running through macadamia orchard
01/07/2022
Bug lady running her best life at Gold Coast Marathon
Read more Southern Cross University PhD researcher Kirsten Ellis’ two passions are orchestrating bug wars to protect macadamia crops and running long distances.
Qi Guo
30/06/2022
Understanding a plant’s salt tolerance mechanisms earns Chancellor’s Medal
Read more Changes in membrane lipids in salt-tolerant plants has been identified as an important salinity tolerance mechanism by a Southern Cross University PhD researcher.
Daughter and mother, Maddie (left) and Rose (right) Smith, standing in front of a garden.
30/06/2022
Mother and daughter graduate together
Read more Rose and Maddie Smith have put a fresh twist on mother-daughter dynamics, going from parent and young adult to University study buddies. The two are excited to be graduating an education degree together.
Omar Hanlon Contemporary Music graduate
29/06/2022
Music graduate hitting the right notes on Amy Shark international tour
Read more Gold Coast musician and Southern Cross University music graduate Omar Hanlon has proved he can swim with the big fish.
Nursing graduate Georgia Baker at Tweed Hospital
28/06/2022
Nursing graduate using ‘head and heart’ to help patients
Read more Nursing graduate Georgia Baker has followed the course curriculum. Now she’s helping write it.
Law graduate Gillian Fiddy on campus at the Gold Coast
28/06/2022
Fourth time’s a charm: Law student set to graduate after COVID disruptions
Read more Law graduate Gillian Fiddy is “very excited” to attend her graduation ceremony at the Gold Coast after four cancellations during the pandemic.
Master of Social Work graduate Noémie Rigaud with therapy dog Tango
24/06/2022
Meeting therapy goals with the help of furry friends
Read more Accredited mental health social worker Noémie Rigaud and her golden retriever Tango are the dream team.
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24/06/2022
How young Black African Australians use social media to challenge anti-Black narratives and reclaim racial dignity
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Barred javelin Specimen #1 colouration and nose Credit Ben Mos
23/06/2022
A fishy capture reveals a prized Queensland species moving south
Read more A fishing expedition on the NSW Mid North Coast has hooked an unexpected catch for a Southern Cross University marine researcher.
A woman standing in front of a campus building
22/06/2022
Southern Cross academic shares innovative bilingual teaching methods in global forum
Read more Southern Cross academic Dr Sally Ashton-Hay is passionate about delivering better education to bilingual students. Now she’s sharing her knowledge across a global community of colleagues with an innovative language teaching method centred on ‘translanguaging’.
Giant lanterns on parade route
22/06/2022
Student musicians playing from the heart at Lismore Lantern Parade
Read more Southern Cross contemporary music students will be lighting up the Heartbeats Stage this weekend at the Lismore Lantern Parade, one of the city’s first major events since the devastating floods earlier this year.
Skydiving Credit Kamil Pietrzak on Unsplash
20/06/2022
Extreme sports can be good for you, if you take the challenge
Read more Adrenalin junkie, thrillseeker, risktaker. Put those unfounded labels aside, says Southern Cross University psychologist Dr Eric Brymer, because the true motivations of extreme sportspeople flip our perceptions.
Early childhood teacher with children credit Shutterstock
17/06/2022
$15 billion promise of universal access to preschool: is this the game-changer for Aussie kids?
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17/06/2022
English language students celebrate graduation milestone
Read more After two years of online teaching, the first face-to-face cohort has graduated from Southern Cross University’s capstone English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program with their classmates and teachers on campus at the Gold Coast.
Lismore flood damaged streets credit AAP
14/06/2022
Time to come clean on Lismore's future. People, businesses have to relocate away from floodplains
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A woman stands in a panoramic landscape
10/06/2022
Scholarship recipient finds the music in farming
Read more Jen Ringbauer made a unique transition in 2020, switching from a 22-year music teaching career to commence studying in the world-first degree in regenerative agriculture at Southern Cross University. She was recently awarded the Eve Investments (now Eve Health Group) Regenerative Agriculture scholarship.
Gold Coast building C foyer
09/06/2022
Strong result for Southern Cross in QS rankings of world universities
Read more Southern Cross University has achieved its best ever result in the QS World University Rankings.
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09/06/2022
Free community yoga event celebrates International Day of Yoga
Read more The National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University, in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre at the Consulate General of India, are hosting a free community yoga event at their Lismore campus to mark International Day of Yoga, Tuesday 21 June.
Jason Clare federal education minister
08/06/2022
New Education Minister Jason Clare can fix teacher shortage crisis – but not with Labor's election plan
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woman stands to one side of shelf with exercise balls
02/06/2022
What is Occupational Therapy? The student perspective
Read more There are many misconceptions about Occupational Therapy and Tara Fritz is on a mission to debunk a few of them. The 4th-year Southern Cross Occupational Therapy student features on the latest episode of the SCU Buzz podcast to talk all things OT and share her study experience.
Kayak on the river
31/05/2022
Southern Cross graduate drives community mapping project of Brunswick River
Read more A charity founded by Southern Cross graduate Karl Goodsell has completed a mapping project of the Brunswick river system that includes an interactive platform to raise awareness about the health of local waterways.
Upper Macleay River
31/05/2022
Drought, megafires, and flood – citizen scientists reveal impact on river water quality
Read more In a few short years Australia’s east coast has experienced drought, blazing bushfires and unprecedented floods, driving discussion about the impacts of climate change. What is less discussed, and also less-well understood, are the implications of such extremes for the quality of water in our rivers.
iSISTAQUIT smoking campaign video screenshot
30/05/2022
iSISTAQUIT campaign helping Indigenous pregnant young mums to quit smoking for good
Read more This World No Tobacco Day (May 31), Southern Cross University’s iSISTAQUIT project is launching a compilation of campaign video clips to raise awareness about the importance of culturally appropriate care in assisting young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pregnant women to quit smoking.
Plastic waste on Ambon Island Indonesia
24/05/2022
International research partnership takes action on marine plastic
Read more Southern Cross University is part of an international research partnership tackling marine plastic pollution.
Boat on Lismore flood waters 2022
23/05/2022
Lismore floodwater enough to fill half of Sydney Harbour
Read more Professor Bradley Eyre has been chasing floods for more than thirty years but even he was surprised at the quantity of water that devastated the town of Lismore in the recent floods.
Peter Harrison inspecting coral reef at North Point off Lizard Island
20/05/2022
Building a shared future for all life by supporting biological diversity
Read more From discovering a new frog species or learning more about shy tropical dolphins, to improving the production of food crops like hempseed and coffee, Southern Cross University researchers are working alongside nature to ensure longevity and viability of plant and animal species.
Leigh Carriage accepts Humanitarian Award at AWMA credit Embellysh
19/05/2022
Educator receives national recognition at Australian Women in Music Awards
Read more Dr Leigh Carriage, a senior music lecturer at Southern Cross University, has taken out the Humanitarian category at the Australian Women in Music Awards.
Ngu Hao 2 tooth multi view
18/05/2022
Fossil tooth unlocks mystery of Denisovans in Asia
Read more What links a finger bone and some fossil teeth found in the remote Altai Mountains of Siberia to a single tooth found in the limestone landscapes of tropical Laos? The answer has been established by an international team of researchers, including Southern Cross University.
Ngu Hao 2 cave_credit University of Copenhagen
18/05/2022
Fossil tooth places enigmatic ancient humans in Southeast Asia
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Aerial picture of Lismore after 2022 floods
17/05/2022
Lismore campus to house temporary accommodation for flood-affected residents
Read more Temporary accommodation will be constructed adjacent to Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus to house flood-affected residents. In an agreement with the NSW Government, a soccer pitch and car park will be used to accommodate modular homes known as ‘pods’.
Melissa Allen and Bronwyn Hausler on International Nurses Day
12/05/2022
Celebrating student leadership on International Nurses Day
Read more When Southern Cross University nursing students volunteered at the Lismore flood evacuation centre, many expected to be applying wound dressings. Instead the greatest need they encountered was emotional support.
Flamingo Writers Salon session at Kyogle Writers Festival 2021
11/05/2022
Big ideas thrive in small town: Kyogle Writers Festival
Read more A stellar Southern Cross University line-up will feature at the Kyogle Writers Festival this weekend as the ‘small town festival of big ideas’ returns for its second edition.
Pasi Sahlberg Professor of Education
09/05/2022
Education expert calls for redesigned assessment to replace NAPLAN
Read more Professor Pasi Sahlberg of Southern Cross University says NAPLAN is outdated and in need of a compelling literacy and numeracy assessment alternative.
05/05/2022
Student midwife and mum-of-two Heidi shares training insights ahead of Gold Coast Marathon
Read more For Southern Cross University midwifery student Heidi Patenaude, any chance to get outdoors and pound the pavement is an investment in her own wellbeing and fitness.
05/05/2022
Southern Cross Uni celebrates midwives with focus on Indigenous maternal care
Read more Southern Cross University is shining a light on the rewarding profession of midwifery this International Day of the Midwife, emphasising the important role of Indigenous midwives in delivering culturally-safe care.
03/05/2022
New mountainfrog species identified in rainforests of northern NSW and southeast Queensland
Read more Researchers from Southern Cross University have helped uncover a new species of mountainfrog; Philoria knowlesi, in the rainforests of the NSW-QLD border, and are now working to protect its habitat.
A woman holding a heart in front of the Lismore Lexsa office
02/05/2022
Term 2 kicks off as Lismore students return to campus
Read more It was a particularly sweet start to Term 2 for Lismore students today as they returned to campus for the first time since the devastating February and March floods.
28/04/2022
Southern Cross University welcomes $27.5m funding promise for Coffs Health Precinct
Read more Southern Cross University will provide state-of-the-art health clinic services for Coffs Harbour, with federal funding announced to complete stage 2 of the Health Services Precinct.
Dr Andrea Bugarcic
27/04/2022
Researcher Spotlight: Dr Andrea Bugarcic on Parkinson’s and naturopathic medicine
Read more As Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM), Dr Andrea Bugarcic has a strong commitment to building positive outcomes for the naturopathic profession by furthering education and research opportunities for students, as well as contributing her own meaningful research outcomes. April is Parkinson’s awareness month, so we caught up with Dr Bugarcic to find out what inspired her flair for science from an early age, her passion for building the evidence base in naturopathic medicine, and her research into medical cannabis and Parkinson’s Disease.
Swiff - Screenwave International Film Festival
22/04/2022
Film enthusiasts move SWIFF-tly to Coffs campus for flagship festival
Read more Movie critics and enthusiasts have reunited again in Coffs Harbour for the flagship Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF). Southern Cross University is both a proud sponsor and major venue for the event.
A woman stands in an office space
22/04/2022
Business grad pursuing her passion for positive change
Read more The pandemic was not all bad. Some of us loved working from home, some took up hobbies we would never have considered (sourdough starter anyone?), and some of us began to question what was really important in life.
22/04/2022
Countdown is on to Southern Cross University 10km Run at Gold Coast Marathon event
Read more When the starter gun sounds at this year’s Southern Cross University 10km Run at the Gold Coast Marathon, Isaiah Koopmans will aim to keep the pace car in sight in hopes of a personal best time.
PhD candidate Colleen Rodd on the Great Barrier Reef
22/04/2022
PhD chat with Colleen Rodd on the Great Barrier Reef
Read more A passion for protecting and restoring the Great Barrier Reef is the driving force behind Colleen Rodd’s PhD project. She’s part of the research team led by Distinguished Professor Peter Harrison, who is fighting to protect the Reef one coral larvae at a time.
19/04/2022
The Living School moves to Lismore campus
Read more Not-for-profit progressive institute the Living School has moved to Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus, after its own campus was inundated during the recent floods.
19/04/2022
The workforce in the child protection system needs urgent reform
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Coffs Harbour campus Health Sciences Building and lake
14/04/2022
Coffs Harbour campus students and staff safe
Read more Southern Cross University is aware of a police operation near its Coffs Harbour campus today (April 14).
Jason deCaires Taylor leaning on his Ocean Sentinel sculpture of Peter Harrison credit Jason deCaires Taylor
14/04/2022
Ocean Sentinel statue immortalises coral crusader Peter Harrison
Read more When corals settle and grow all over Peter Harrison’s submerged body in a few years’ time the natural process of decay and rebirth will thrill the Southern Cross University marine ecologist.
SCU College EAP students in a group smiling together on the stairs
14/04/2022
SCU College celebrates 10 years as a stepping stone into higher education
Read more Beginning with a small offering of associate degrees, an English language program, and the foundation course 'Preparing for Success' in 2012, the College was born out of Southern Cross University’s drive to increase access and participation in higher education across the campus regions.
13/04/2022
I've found a better way to learn at uni: one student's story
Read more Words: Lucia Miles
A man wearing beanie and red jacket in front of island moutain range
11/04/2022
AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship awarded to Southern Cross University student
Read more Southern Cross University Bachelor of Science student Luke Austin is among a select group of next generation rural leaders to receive a prestigious Horizon Scholarship.
Marine Science Student Rhiannon Mitchell at the beach
07/04/2022
Rhiannon Mitchell is making waves for young Aboriginal women
Read more Rhiannon Mitchell, a Mununjali woman and Marine Science student at Southern Cross University, is making waves. She wants to change the future of Indigenous girls and women through ‘Saltwater Sistas,’ a mentoring program that creates a safe, culturally appropriate place to learn about culture, wellbeing, and ocean conservation.
Bachelor of Business and Enterprise student in new academic model group study
06/04/2022
New academic year heralds new era of immersive learning at Southern Cross Uni
Read more Southern Cross University is about to hit a milestone in its rollout of an innovative study model that delivers better results for students.
Student Magdalena Klimek receives laptop donation
05/04/2022
Flood appeal supports students in time of need
Read more The Southern Cross University Student Flood Appeal has raised more than $125,000 to help students affected by the devastating floods in Northern NSW.
04/04/2022
Nursing student wins prestigious Edith Cavell Trust Scholarship
Read more Mikaela Simmons knew from a young age she wanted to pursue a career in nursing, to help children and families receive the best possible care.
A baby propped up by pillows with a teddy bear
04/04/2022
Top 4 ways COVID placed harsher burdens on early childhood educators
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Fish kill in river after flooding event
31/03/2022
No oxygen and no fish – Southern Cross scientists investigate deoxygenation and fish kills in the wake of disastrous floods
Read more After the worst flooding event on record, followed a month later by renewed flooding, the clean-up of the Northern Rivers has just begun, but the full extent of its environmental impact is still being unravelled, including the severe deoxygenation of the Richmond River system.
Rain failling in the Plaza in front of library
30/03/2022
Southern Cross joins second flood response
Read more Southern Cross University has joined the community effort across the Northern Rivers as floodwaters rise to dangerous levels for the second time in five weeks.
Consulting rooms for the Head to Health Hub Lismore
29/03/2022
Lismore community’s mental health supported at SCU Health Clinic
Read more A much-needed mental health service for the region’s flood-affected community is now available at Southern Cross University Health Clinic Lismore.
Kaliya Alldridge Contemporary Music student and Rolling Stone Scholarship recipient
25/03/2022
Rolling Stone Scholarship presents the opportunity of a lifetime for indie-pop artist Kaliya
Read more Kaliya Alldridge feels most alive when she’s performing to a crowd. The indie-pop singer songwriter dreams of one day playing her music to packed stadiums and music festivals around the world.
A purple rectangle featuring words National Student Safety Survey
23/03/2022
Southern Cross University responds to student safety survey findings
Read more Southern Cross University welcomes the release of the 2021 National Student Safety Survey and the opportunity along with other Australian Universities to participate in, and to learn from, the findings.
Healthy North Coast launch at SCU Health Clinic with Kevin Hogan, Julie Jomeen and Julie Sturgess
23/03/2022
Doors open to new Lismore primary health precinct
Read more The Lismore Primary Health Precinct operating at the Southern Cross University Health Clinic gives flood-impacted primary care providers a new home while providing residents access to vital and urgently-needed health services.
22/03/2022
New academic model a gamechanger for international student Davi
Read more For Brazilian national Davi Martins Algranti, his study journey to Australia has been one to remember.
A large scale art installation featuring arms stretching upwards holding a red heart
18/03/2022
‘I simply haven’t got it in me to do it again’: imagining a new heart for flood-stricken Lismore
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A woman with a baby in a front pouch
17/03/2022
Closing the Gap on smoking in pregnant Aboriginal women
Read more A new Southern Cross University project is closing the gap on tobacco use in pregnancy, with a tailored program designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Graham Lancaster shows a soil sample to David Littleproud and Pat Conaghan
16/03/2022
Southern Cross to deliver low-cost soil testing under $54.4m government program
Read more Southern Cross University has been engaged by the Australian Government in a $54.4 million program to support farmers and land managers with soil testing.
Skin clinic
15/03/2022
‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew encourages surfers and swimmers to take part in high-tech skin check for new research
Read more Southern Cross University researchers are using cutting-edge technology in a new study aimed at detecting skin cancers earlier in avid swimmers and surfers.
A group of Greek migrants at a picnic in the outskirts of Melbourne in 1936
14/03/2022
A brief (political) history of Australian picnics
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Trinity Catholic College students on campus at Lismore
09/03/2022
Southern Cross welcomes high schools to University campus
Read more As many as 1800 high school students will resume their studies on Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus after their own schools have been inundated.
08/03/2022
Southern Cross University assumes flood response role
Read more As floodwaters rose at distressing speed across the city of Lismore on February 28, Brad Eyre knew what he had to do.
Jessica McEvoy recipient of Postgraduate the Southern Cross University Coffs Coast International Women’s Day Scholarship
07/03/2022
International Women’s Day scholarships support students in education and healthcare leadership
Read more Leadership in mental health nursing and a passion for women in ancient history are in the spotlight for this year’s International Women’s Day Scholarship celebration in Coffs Harbour.
A man stands in front of a historic building
06/03/2022
Business graduate steers international college through COVID
Read more Taking over an international English college in the middle of a pandemic when borders were closed to students might not sound like the most inviting career move, but Southern Cross graduate Peter Yue Wei saw it as a unique opportunity.
04/03/2022
Southern Cross students welcome return to studies
Read more Southern Cross University students will return to their studies on Monday (March 7).
03/03/2022
Announcement for start of academic year at Southern Cross University
Read more Southern Cross University will kick off the academic year on Monday 7 March, with provisions and special support available to students impacted by the continuing flood crisis in Northern NSW and Southeast QLD.
02/03/2022
University update for staff, students and community
Read more Southern Cross University is offering support to staff and students as the devastating flood events in Northern NSW continue to unfold.
01/03/2022
Support and information for current students at Southern Cross University
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01/03/2022
Southern Cross University update on online Orientation for new students
Read more Southern Cross University’s Orientation is underway this week, with a comprehensive online schedule of events and information to help new students familiarise themselves with academic life.
28/02/2022
Southern Cross University closes campuses, evacuation centres open in Lismore
Read more Southern Cross University has closed its Lismore and Gold Coast campuses, due to regional flooding and continuing extreme weather.
Elderly woman sitting on bed looking out window
23/02/2022
New research from Southern Cross University investigates the realities of ageing in place in Australia
Read more Many older Australians are determined to remain in their own home for as long as they possibly can – and they want to avoid residential aged care at all costs. In other words, they want to ‘age in place’.
Two festival performers at Sydney's Mardi Gras
22/02/2022
Homage, pilgrimage and protest: why Sydney’s Mardi Gras parade should go back to the streets
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21/02/2022
Southern Cross Uni geochemist’s ARC funding to unlock secrets of earliest human evolution
Read more Southern Cross University Associate Professor Renaud Joannes-Boyau will track back in time using pre-historic teeth to observe how our earliest human ancestors co-existed alongside two other ‘pre-human species’.
A woman with others in a group session
18/02/2022
Clinical trial investigates group naturopathic program for endometriosis
Read more For the one in nine women suffering endometriosis in Australia, access to specialised care is not always readily available. Those managing the symptoms of endometriosis now have an opportunity to participate in a new pilot study being conducted through the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University.
Engineering student in lab coat in front of whiteboard with mathematical calculations
16/02/2022
Southern Cross maintains global top 200 place in Young University ranking
Read more Southern Cross University has maintained its global position among the 2022 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings.
A handful of soil
15/02/2022
Half-a-million dollars to develop talent pipeline in Southern Cross regenerative agriculture programs
Read more Southern Cross University and global bio-tech corporation VRM Biologik® have announced a significant new partnership to support students in the University’s regenerative agriculture programs.
Man wearing suit holding a laptop in library
14/02/2022
Global report validates safety and effectiveness of naturopathic care
Read more Researchers from the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University have made an important contribution to one of the biggest global reports developed for the naturopathic profession.
11/02/2022
Graduate nurses among first new international cohort on campus at Southern Cross University
Read more Southern Cross University is celebrating hosting new international students back on campus, with 36 international nurses now part-way through their training to work as Registered Nurses in Australia.
10/02/2022
Therapeutic horticulture: a daily dose of green
Read more As Kate Neale strolls into her back yard she points out burgeoning citrus trees, a new side garden and a little cottage shed which sits quietly but proudly in the back corner of the yard.
09/02/2022
Southern Cross Uni Professor to lead multiple ARC projects, work with NASA in 2022
Read more Southern Cross University biogeochemist Professor Bradley Eyre has secured funding for two Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Projects in a single round, and will work with the US space agency NASA on one of them.
Man in a banana plantation
01/02/2022
Innovation trial: using silicon fertilisers to improve tolerance of Lady Finger bananas to Panama disease
Read more Southern Cross University's Centre for Organics Research is part of an innovation trial to increase the tolerance of Lady Finger bananas to the devastating Panama disease.
Woman laying in the grass
01/02/2022
What’s your pleasure? Dr Desirée Kozlowski launches the National Pleasure Audit
Read more A nationwide survey investigating the nature and extent of Australians’ pleasures has been launched this week by Southern Cross University Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Dr Desirée Kozlowski.
Felicity Pengilly Digital media student
31/01/2022
Screenworks mentorship a life-changing experience for Felicity
Read more A mentorship through Northern NSW industry association Screenworks has proved a life-changing experience for mother-of-three and Southern Cross digital media student, Felicity Pengilly.
Professor Marianne Wallis, Associate Dean of Research at Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Health
28/01/2022
Professor Marianne Wallis honoured for contribution to nursing, research and education
Read more Professor Marianne Wallis, Associate Dean of Research at Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Health, has been recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Australia Day Honours List for her significant service to tertiary education, to nursing, and to research.
Bladder of a cask of wine
24/01/2022
Cardboardeaux, bag-in-box, and goon: why Australia’s love affair with boxed wine endures
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Dr James Sippo
21/01/2022
Southern Cross researchers help shape federal blue carbon credit system
Read more Southern Cross University researchers have played a major role in the development of the world’s first blue carbon accounting model (BlueCAM), adopted this week by the Australian Federal Government.
20/01/2022
Southern Cross sees rise in students accepting uni places, as NSW releases ATAR results
Read more Southern Cross University has recorded an increase in prospective students accepting their offers of study, coinciding with the NSW release of ATAR scores this morning.
20/01/2022
Leaf oysters: the unsung heroes of estuaries are disappearing, and we know almost nothing about them
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Dr Niloofar Karimian
19/01/2022
Dr Niloofar Karimian on the effects of antimony
Read more We’ve all heard of arsenic, but what about its chemical cousin, antimony? It’s a huge part of our day to day lives, from electronics, to plastics and even clothing. But it’s also a contaminant of concern, according to Southern Cross University environmental geochemist Dr Niloofar Karimian, as it’s both carcinogenic and toxic, polluting natural environments as a result of mining and industrial activities.
Coffs Harbour campus Health Sciences building
12/01/2022
A million reasons to study regionally this year
Read more Southern Cross University has attracted nearly a million dollars in scholarship funding for students who commence their studies at the University’s Coffs Harbour or Lismore campuses this year.
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11/01/2022
Are you one of the many Australians who never learned to swim? Here’s how to get started
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11/01/2022
Southern Cross University awarded almost $2 million for innovative research
Read more Southern Cross University has welcomed more than $1.94 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) funding in the latest rounds, achieving a sector-leading success rate in the Discovery round.
10/01/2022
‘Lose some weight’, ‘stupid old hag’: universities should no longer ask students for anonymous feedback on their teachers
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Dr Lynne McPherson
23/08/2021
Dr Lynne McPherson on improving outcomes for young people at risk
Read more Can we transform practice to improve outcomes for young people most at risk, in therapeutic intensive care?