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Melbourne graduates shine bright

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Health

Centre for Children & Young People co-scientific lead for international child abuse and neglect congress

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University News

Southern Cross Model earns national award for equity-driven curriculum reform

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Research & Academic

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

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Education and Teaching

From Au Pair to passionate educator

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Health

The Conversation: Can you eat too much tinned tuna?

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Events

Record turnout makes Open Day 2026 our biggest yet

2026 Open Day event on the Gold Coast campus
Partnerships

30 years of connecting big ideas with community impact at Byron Writers Festival

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University News

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Student Excellence Awards

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Partnerships

Southern Cross University and GC50 partner to champion community health

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Research & Academic

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

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Naturopathy

Clinical trial explores potential to improve outcomes for aggressive brain cancer

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Education and Teaching

The little things are often the big things: what I learnt in three decades of research

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Science, Environment & Marine

Regional marine science gets a bigger role in NSW research network

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Naturopathy

Healthy ageing initiative sparks new partnership

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Partnerships

Masterclasses bring strong business expertise to Gold Coast

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

The power of play has esports building student connection

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

From horchata to hula, cultures unite at Fusion Festival 2026

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: New museum find shows nature can’t stop inventing seahorses

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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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Engineering & Technology

A new home for future engineers: Gold Coast campus’ new Student Hub

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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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Business

The Conversation: Governments have a financial vested interest not to reform gambling laws. Here’s why

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Health

Emergency alert test may make disaster-affected communities anxious

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Careers & Employment

New data shows Southern Cross Model lifting student success and satisfaction

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Science, Environment & Marine

From a farming family in India to tackling a global food-security challenge

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Business

The Conversation: Greek fire was the most devastating weapon in the Eastern Roman empire. But what was it?

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Indigenous Knowledge

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

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Indigenous Knowledge

The Conversation: ‘We learn off one another and we follow through’: weaving fishing nets with the Aunties

A group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous women sitting on the floor making string from plant fibres.
Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Tourism

Mega-events promise legacy (but how do cities actually deliver it)?

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Naturopathy

From new mother to Master's High Distinctions

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Research & Academic

Rising tides, rising tensions: new research calls for rethink of coastal law

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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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Partnerships

Southern Cross University and ASICS Gold Coast Marathon: partnership in full stride

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Education and Teaching

Early childhood researchers tackle the sector's biggest questions

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Scholarships

The Solomon Islands placement that became a partnership

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University News

Meet the graduates shaping tomorrow

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Health

How Amy Knott found her future in nursing at Southern Cross University

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Rankings

Southern Cross University climbs into the world’s top 300 for sustainable development impact

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Scholarships

Start something bigger – Making it easier to speak up

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Scholarships

Start something bigger - Reach young people in new ways

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Health

PhD research helping elite sprinters chase gold ahead of Brisbane 2032

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Education and Teaching

Nature play lessons set to align with Victorian school curriculum

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Research & Academic

The Conversation: Demolishing homes after climate disasters can be devastating. Here’s how we reused precious materials

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Education and Teaching

GenAI is now in our childcare centres. But there isn’t any guidance

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University News

TAFE graduates to step straight into second year

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Osteopathy student Ben Guse crowned Male Student-Athlete of the Year

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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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Health

Supporting women through life’s most vulnerable moments drives Early Career Midwife Award recipient

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Business

From launch to growth, learn the tools to manage a successful small business

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University News

Celebrating the class of 2026 at Sydney Graduation Ceremonies

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University News

Women leaders unite to strengthen the future of healthcare

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University News

Southern Cross University and KLE Academy launch joint research hub in India

SCU-KLE Research and Education Hub launch in India
Health

What is Ebola and could it spread to Australia?

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Science, Environment & Marine

New marine field station to anchor whale conservation and student training on the NSW North Coast

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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

Science student heads to international soil judging competition in China

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: Thousands of sheep and cows die in trucks and saleyards every year. They need better protection

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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University News

Breakthroughs meet wave breaks

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Law

The Conversation: The government has blocked funding to 13 research projects for security reasons. What happens now?

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Health

The Conversation: Don’t throw it out! How to cook using ingredients too good to waste

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Health

Celebrating nursing leadership and legacy

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University News

Forging an integrative health research alliance with India

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University News

Southern Cross University and Poornima University launch IT pathway program

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Scholarships

Amanda Butt named 2026 recipient of the Bonnie Boezeman AO Leadership in Nursing Scholarship

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Health

Esports book set to change the game

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Naturopathy

Giving that changes lives at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine

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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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Education and Teaching

The Conversation: Poetry for an anxious world: 5 experts share poems of grief, hope and restoration

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Pathways Programs, Short Courses & SCU College

Preparing for Success Program: twenty years of opening doors

20th aniversary of the PSP
Health

The Conversation: Money’s tight but food prices are up. Here’s how to save on your grocery bill

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Research & Academic

Opinion: The research security dilemma

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Health

The Conversation: Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? Two dietitians explain

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Rankings

Nursing receives global boost in new rankings for Southern Cross University

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Law

Graduation is just the beginning

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Partnerships

Why SMART goals might not be that smart

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University News

Vale Jenny Dowell OAM

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Health

7,000 Steps a Day: What the new 24‑Hour movement guidelines mean for your goals

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Health

Emerging Aboriginal leaders call for greater Indigenous control over native foods

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Education and Teaching

Grow your early childhood education leadership skills

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Health

The hidden cost of sitting still

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Health

Preventing delirium: health partnerships to trial revolutionary carer toolkit

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Tourism

The Conversation: Many tourism hotspots are ‘de‑marketing’ – with mixed success. We researched the smartest ways to do it

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Research & Academic

From Assam to Australia: A PhD journey and a global adventure

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Health

Osteopathy students put in joint effort treating athletes at Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge

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Research & Academic

Fulbright Scholar creates a buzz at Southern Cross University

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Education and Teaching

The Conversation: A new museum every 1.5 days: what’s driving China’s massive cultural expansion

Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum
Health

The Conversation: Which nut butter is healthiest – peanut, almond or cashew?

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Science, Environment & Marine

Opinion: Rural rethink required for vet profession

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Health

Australian-first brain cancer study to test hyperbaric oxygen therapy during active treatment

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Research & Academic

Top complementary medicines researcher joins Southern Cross University

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Science, Environment & Marine

When animals fall sick in the regions, who answers the call?

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Health

Ready to help build an inclusive workplace?

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Culture, Values & Inclusion

Southern Cross University partners with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative

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University News

Southern Cross Chancellor shares leadership lessons on backing yourself sooner

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Business

Lead sustainable change: Study the circular economy

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Scholarships

Future researchers nurtured through scholarship program

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Scholarships

Three Southern Cross University scholars celebrated on International Women's Day

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Health

Collaborative research aims to keep mental health social workers in regional communities

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: Is Australia’s scorched earth baiting program actually paving the way for fire ant invasion?

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University News

New courses in demand as thousands commence studies for 2026

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Law

The Conversation: How should Australia handle ‘sovereign citizens’ clogging the courts? A former magistrate explains

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Education and Teaching

The Conversation: TikTokers are ‘becoming Chinese’ in a new trend that’s part parody and part politics

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Partnerships

The science of saving the world's surf breaks

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Business

The Conversation: Rebuilding after a disaster is a long road. Lismore’s businesses offer hope for others

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Law

The Conversation: An illegal bioweapons lab was found in a Las Vegas garage. It’s a warning for Australia

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Engineering & Technology

International model law aims to strengthen building accountability and regulatory clarity

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Health

The Conversation: Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?

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Research & Academic

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

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Education and Teaching

Leading researcher and inspiration in mathematics education joins Southern Cross

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Harvest to Health

Southern Cross University hosts SCU-Sejong University Plant Science Symposium

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Education and Teaching

The Conversation: Who is the new face of China’s Year of the Fire Horse? Draco Malfoy, of course

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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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Naturopathy

A university first: Southern Cross brings Clinical hypnosis into higher education

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Education and Teaching

The invisible problem: Smart glasses, child safety and the new ban in early childhood education

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University News

Flood-resilient rebuild restores Lismore student housing after 2022 disaster

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Science, Environment & Marine

Historic sawfish specimens reveal conservation insights

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Business

The Conversation: In ancient Mesopotamia, what was a ziggurat?

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Health

The Conversation: What’s the best way to remove a splinter?

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Research & Academic

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

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Research & Academic

The Conversation: Humanity’s oldest known cave art has been discovered in Sulawesi

Image of a 67,800 year old hand stencil found on the island of Sulawesi
Rankings

Southern Cross lifts in THE Business & Economics subject ranking

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Health

The Conversation: Prioritising protein? What the new US dietary guidelines get right – and wrong – according to 2 nutrition experts

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Education and Teaching

The Conversation: The 6-7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children

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Science, Environment & Marine

Scientists find microbes enhance benefits of trees by removing greenhouse gases

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: We discovered microbes in bark ‘eat’ climate gases. This will change the way we think about trees

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Health

The Conversation: Why does mint make water taste so cold? A scientist explains

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Health

What is ‘oatzempic’? Does it actually work for weight loss?

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Information Technology

Can dengue outbreaks be predicted? Inside the global study tackling a disease that puts nearly half the world at risk

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Law

Reflections on Bondi attack

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Science, Environment & Marine

Two PhDs, one joint award: coastal researchers ride high tide

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Information Technology

Inside the Westpac strategy using diverse local talent to slash tech costs

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Education and Teaching

Academic leader’s rare mix: teaching with courage, listening with heart

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Education and Teaching

Faculty of Education Awards recognise student and staff excellence

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Law

Georgina Dimopoulos secures 2026 DECRA to advance family law research

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

2025 UniSport Nationals: Southern Cross University soars with record-breaking results

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Education and Teaching

The Conversation: Adults like to talk about ‘big school’. This can make the change seem scary for some children

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Southern Cross University celebrates exceptional students at excellence awards

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University News

Southern Cross University streamlines credit recognition across 300+ vocational pathways

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Arts and Humanities

Tribute to Dr Moya Costello

Dr Moya Costello, adjunct Lecturer in Creative Writing
Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Health

The Conversation: Should I kick my diet soft-drink habit? Where do I start?

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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

Overcoming adversity: Scott Painter's journey from patient to practitioner

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Health

From chippie to caregiver: Tom’s journey into nursing

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Health

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

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