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Research & Academic

Curriculum innovation is key to delivering Australia’s university equity ambitions

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Naturopathy

Clinical trial explores potential to improve outcomes for aggressive brain cancer

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Science, Environment & Marine

Bioreactors achieving 99% efficiency but whole-farm action matters

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Health

OT student helps bring joy and connection to long-stay patients at Macksville District Hospital

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University News

Southern Cross University to lead $4 million national coffee research program

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Indigenous Knowledge

Indigenous Australians want to use cultural medicines more often, but access remains difficult

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Business

University and bank join forces to grow Northern Rivers emerging business talent

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Health

Emergency alert test may make disaster-affected communities anxious

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Indigenous Knowledge

Unravelling Colonial threads: stories and connection emerge from weaving a fishing net

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Science, Environment & Marine

Small but mighty dung beetles take a big bite out of farm methane

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Health

Clinical trial for delirium assessment designed to support carers and nursing staff

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University News

Nominations open for 2026 Alumni Impact Awards

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Education and Teaching

Nature play lessons set to align with Victorian school curriculum

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross plays key role in organic horticulture sector’s landmark national research strategy

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Science, Environment & Marine

New co-designed project to monitor Gumbaynggirr estuary health and coastal resources

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Science, Environment & Marine

Genes without borders: coral babies can travel vast distances across the Pacific Ocean

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Science, Environment & Marine

No more hump day: new research shows treats and training are better for live camel transport

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Health

$2.46m NHMRC grant boosts national program helping Indigenous mums quit smoking

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University News

Which ‘money type’ are you? New research maps financial habits of young Australians

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Partnerships

Why SMART goals might not be that smart

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Health

Preventing delirium: health partnerships to trial revolutionary carer toolkit

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Science, Environment & Marine

Australia’s current fire ant eradication methods may be helping the invader spread

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Research & Academic

Southern Cross University appoints two senior leaders to strengthen academic and research strategy

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Science, Environment & Marine

New partnership with Wildlife Recovery Australia to train wildlife-ready vets and tackle veterinarian shortage

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University News

Flood-resilient rebuild restores Lismore student housing after 2022 disaster

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Research & Academic

World’s oldest rock art offers clues to early human migration to Australia

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Rankings

Southern Cross lifts in THE Business & Economics subject ranking

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Science, Environment & Marine

Scientists find microbes enhance benefits of trees by removing greenhouse gases

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Law

Georgina Dimopoulos secures 2026 DECRA to advance family law research

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University News

Southern Cross University streamlines credit recognition across 300+ vocational pathways

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Science, Environment & Marine

New ‘larval seedbox’ technology to drive coral restoration on the Great Barrier Reef

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Events

Powering up healthy gaming at Gold Coast national youth esports championships

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Information Technology

Southern Cross University brings global pattern recognition and AI experts together to tackle real-world challenges

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Health

Groundbreaking research to tackle climate-related PTSD in Northern Rivers seeks participants

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Health

New national research to reimagine belonging for children in kinship care

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Research & Academic

Southern Cross projects across two Faculties set to advance bold ideas, improve lives and foster collaboration

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Law

Family Law 4 Kids aims to make parental separation easier for children

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Science, Environment & Marine

Ancient lead exposure shaped evolution of human brain over millions of years

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Harvest to Health

Global experts to gather in Ballina for international natural products event

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ZeroWaste

Year 10 students re-imagine plastics in STEM collaboration

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Health

Beyond childhood: new research seeks autistic voices to rethink support into adulthood

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Catchments, Coasts and Communities

Extinction is forever, yet scientists offer hope to a tiny, endangered mountain frog

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Health

Esports is booming – but are parents the hidden coaches of a new generation?

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Health

Free mental health support at Southern Cross University Health and Wellbeing Clinic

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Research & Academic

Southern Cross University researchers to play pivotal role in new ARC Archaeology Training Centre

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Health

New Tweed Valley Hospital provides healthy ground for placements and research

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University News

Living Lab Northern Rivers recognised for redefining community-led recovery

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Health

Overcoming barriers to cervical screening for First Nations women: Southern Cross Uni to lead $2.5m project

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross University research dates oldest human presence on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island

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Science, Environment & Marine

Hot water nest injection successfully kills fire ant nests in SE Qld

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Catchments, Coasts and Communities

Clarence River Survey calls for citizen scientists to give the river a ‘health check’

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Law

Southern Cross Mock Trials inspire the next generation of legal minds

Ballina Coast High School team, co-winners of the Lismore mock trial held on 1 May 2025.
Health

World-class athletics track coming to Lismore campus thanks to major grant boost

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Health

New study invites mothers to share insights on perinatal well-being

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Naturopathy

Managing anxiety in adults with autism: clinical trial recruiting now

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Harvest to Health

Sex expression research looks to boost hempseed yields and supercharge production

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Science, Environment & Marine

Collaborative effort to restore mangroves in Boambee Creek

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Health

SISTABIRTH Indigenous maternity project partners unveiled

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University News

Statement from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tyrone Carlin

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Health

PhD graduate Allyson Wilson honoured for research that’s changing mental health policy and practice

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Partnerships

New season of sponsorship with SCU Marlins

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Health

Researchers seek opinions from Australia’s grain growers on regenerative agriculture

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Health

Ready for a fresh start in the 2nd half of 2025? Join a free, 1-to-1 physical activity program with Southern Cross Uni

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Law

New research finds financial abuse can be perpetrated in unmonitored ways

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ZeroWaste

New project to drive circular economy transition further in NSW Northern Rivers

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Catchments, Coasts and Communities

First-ever DNA mapping of NSW estuaries provides new tool for fisheries management and species recovery

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Research & Academic

Major first in organic horticultural research to unlock growth opportunities

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Science, Environment & Marine

Bidhiinja: restoring our oyster reefs opens at Solitary Islands Aquarium

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross researchers secure ‘dream job’ at Lizard Island

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University News

Southern Cross University re-appoints Vice-Chancellor Professor Tyrone Carlin

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Science, Environment & Marine

Forest in sync: spruce trees communicate during a solar eclipse

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Naturopathy

Could bush medicine in Medicare spell better health for First Peoples?

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Science, Environment & Marine

Modelling as a tool for predicting coral reef futures

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Science, Environment & Marine

Diving into study: Todd Thimios’ global career in marine science

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Campus & Study Modes

Southern Cross welcomes largest ever cohort

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Science, Environment & Marine

Meet the ‘mini beasts’ of regenerative farming

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Rankings

Life Sciences, Psychology top latest global subject rankings for Southern Cross University

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Science, Environment & Marine

New discovery shows oyster blood proteins improve antibiotic effectiveness

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Research & Academic

Free 12-month online program to help get adults across Australia more active in 2025

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Scholarships

Four Southern Cross students receive New Colombo Plan scholarships

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Rankings

Southern Cross is stand-out regional university in QS Sustainability Rankings

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Law

Land, Sharing and the Law Conference to explore innovative solutions to North Coast housing crisis

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Science, Environment & Marine

Sustainable ‘cardboard’ homes: a post-disaster housing solution?

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Science, Environment & Marine

Coral breeding crucial for Great Barrier Reef after tough summer

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Science, Environment & Marine

You’re bugging me: Nigel Andrew named Australia’s best entomologist

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Health

Southern Cross University to develop world-first esports guidelines

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Health

Poor diet impacts military performance and wellbeing

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University News

Recipients of 2024 Alumni Impact Awards announced

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Naturopathy

Suffering from recurrent UTIs? Join clinical trial testing natural preventative

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Health

Celebrating Occupational Therapy Week at Southern Cross University

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Education and Teaching

Academic high-flyers are case studies in strength and determination

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University News

Southern Cross Medicinal Plant Garden honours Blackmore’s legacy

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Rankings

Southern Cross research quality recognised in latest THE World University Rankings

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Education and Teaching

Summit to help teachers, leaders and researchers wrestle the complex challenge of school improvement

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Research & Academic

Bee Lab takes flight at Southern Cross Uni

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Science, Environment & Marine

How remarkable diversity in heat tolerance can help protect coral reefs

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Health

$1.3m NHMRC grant for Southern Cross University’s delirium research

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Health

Sickness in health: when workplace bullying turns colleagues into foes

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Law

Victoria’s family violence system is failing children: new report

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Science, Environment & Marine

Veterinary program launches, first course announced for 2025

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Science, Environment & Marine

Bioreactor reduces pesticide run-off from horticulture greenhouses

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Naturopathy

Southern Cross University announces $10m gift from Blackmore Family Foundation

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Health

High fail rate for melanoma self-checks increases cancer risk, new study finds

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Research & Academic

Could natural medicine solve recurrent dizziness?

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Science, Environment & Marine

Mapping world's fungi from air samples: Southern Cross Uni joins global effort

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Science, Environment & Marine

ARC funds ‘climate smart’ rice breeding program to reduce crop’s environmental footprint

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Scholarships

Pro-invest Group invests in Southern Cross scholarships for future hotel leaders

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Science, Environment & Marine

Hunting picture in Indonesian cave dated as world’s oldest known story art

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Rankings

Southern Cross achieves impact ranking for global sustainability

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Events

Passionate educator celebrates third graduation at Coffs Harbour

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Science, Environment & Marine

Atmospheric nitrous oxide emissions grew 40% from 1980 to 2020, new study finds

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Rankings

Southern Cross tops Australia rise in QS World University Rankings

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Science, Environment & Marine

Mountain frog breeding and release program leaps ahead with federal funding

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Rankings

Research and teaching excellence puts Southern Cross in top 100 Young Universities globally

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Scholarships

Perioperative nurse awarded prestigious scholarship to further leadership ambitions

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Scholarships

Research scholarships to launch counter strike against unhealthy esports

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Health

Healing natural disaster trauma using art and psychedelic therapies

PTSD clinical trial funding James Bennett Levy Janelle Saffin Tyrone Carlin
Student Life, Groups & Sports

Coaching coup for SCU Gold Rats rugby

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University News

Build to Rent housing for Northern Rivers boosted by Southern Cross Uni land

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Health

Delirium ID toolkit boosts carer knowledge to prevent, manage the condition

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Health

Southern Cross health expert gives marathon runners the edge

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University News

Southern Cross unveils bold campus vision

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Health

Marathon superstar joins Southern Cross expert online panel

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Scholarships

From science scholar to sporting star, Moesha earns Olympic Games selection

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Science, Environment & Marine

Grain grower survey underway: Southern Cross Uni seeks farmers

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Scholarships

Flood-hit Southern Cross students receive new banking scholarship

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Health

Making LGBTQ+ aged care better: new Southern Cross project underway

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Research & Academic

Connection and fun are vital for Education lecturer named one of Australia’s best

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Business

Gold Coast co-location set to support new business, jobs and next generation of business entrepreneurs

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Scholarships

New Colombo Plan scholarship in Fiji: a total immersion for Pearl Andrews

Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge student Pearl Andrews at Lismore campus
Research & Academic

New study to investigate impact of the 2022 floods on marginalised groups

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Science, Environment & Marine

That really shucks: Pesticide pollution threatens shellfish safety

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