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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

Faculty of Education Awards recognise student and staff excellence

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

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

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Southern Cross University celebrates exceptional students at excellence awards

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Arts and Humanities

Tribute to Dr Moya Costello

Dr Moya Costello, adjunct Lecturer in Creative Writing
University News

Northern NSW Business Awards prove the community is counting on Southern Cross graduates

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University News

Southern Cross University celebrates 2025 Alumni Impact Award winners

2025 Alumni Impact Award winners
University News

New Graduate Certificates to strengthen regional workforces

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Information Technology

Job-ready from day one: IT students earn Microsoft certifications as they study

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Partnerships

New partnership makes English study more accessible for Colombian students

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University News

Southern Cross inks partnership with Sri Lankan NSBM Green University

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Catchments, Coasts and Communities

It’s sedimentary my dear Watson! Citizen scientists undertake largest-ever survey

Southern Cross University researcher, project lead, Professor Scott Johnston
Law

Young people and the law: Are ‘adult crime, adult time’ policies working?

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University News

Southern Cross climbs global rankings

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Science, Environment & Marine

PhD graduands helping solve Reef’s challenges with leading coral restoration expert

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Education and Teaching

Teacher resilience: Hybrid uni-school model for student teachers aims to prevent burnout and increase teaching quality

Victoria Atkinson is a Southern Cross University graduate and teacher at St Joseph’s Primary, Tweed Heads
Law

AI versus artists: the Australian copyright debate

Artwork by Nidia Dias, Google DeepMind
Science, Environment & Marine

Churchill Fellows set to explore potential of saline agriculture; help green sea turtles overcome disease

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Health

Psychology students explore nature, climate and mental health at 21st annual Honours Conference

Psychology Honours Conference on the Gold Coast in 2022
Education and Teaching

Southern Cross University academic appointed Lead Author for UN climate report

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Events

Southern Cross University honours graduates at Melbourne Town Hall

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Business

It’s business – but not as usual

Southern Cross University New Business Degree
Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross Uni certifies Lincoln Institute of Veterinary Business’ professional development courses

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Gold for Ben in World Uni Games; sights now on Glasgow 2026

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Events

Big ideas, bold voices: Southern Cross academics join Byron Writers Festival line-up

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Business

Southern Cross University launches redesigned Bachelor of Business to meet industry demands

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Events

Empowering ‘the next generation’ this NAIDOC Week

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Partnerships

Gold Coast Marathon weekend kicks off with sold-out Southern Cross University 10km Run

Team SCU runner during 2024 Gold Coast Marathon
University News

OT Students spill the tea on their UK exchange experience

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Law

Making Australia’s research security ecosystem work smarter

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Health

Men’s mental health: a regional priority for SCU researchers

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Research & Academic

Coffs Harbour graduation a celebration of resilience and impact

Coffs Harbour PhD graduates June 2025
Partnerships

Getting disengaged students back into mainstream schooling: new research partnership

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Research & Academic

Scientists of a feather flock together for global list of world’s birds

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Scholarships

Scholarship opens door to career in mental health nursing

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Science, Environment & Marine

Avant-garde artist Anohni collaborates with scientists to mourn the Great Barrier Reef

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Science, Environment & Marine

What would you do for a scholarship? I biked down the coast of California ‘interviewing’ sea cucumbers

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Science, Environment & Marine

Outback’s inland sea presents rare opportunity in hunt for greenhouse gases

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University News

STEM trailblazers join University Council

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Indigenous Knowledge

Three generations of First Nations women create proud alumni legacy

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Research & Academic

Sydney graduation an evolution of excellence

PhD graduates at Sydney graduation ceremony May 2025
Partnerships

Southern Cross University and Poornima University launch a new pathway into the Bachelor of Business

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Education and Teaching

What to do about a critical shortage of teachers? Helping solve a wicked maths problem

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Scholarships

Recipient of 2025 Bonnie Boezeman AO Scholarship is ICU Nurse Manager Nikki Harrison

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Education and Teaching

Helping give voice to people kept silent in our response to the climate emergency

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Research & Academic

Black soldier flies: The unassuming insect transforming rubbish into resources

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University News

Another round of Southern Cross graduates ready to transform tomorrow

SCU graduation Nov 5 2022
Education and Teaching

Ode to joy: Experts gather to focus on the vital early years

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Naturopathy

Research student spotlight: Elisabete Oliveira

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Partnerships

Exhibition celebrates art, education and autism

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Rankings

Southern Cross shines brightly with inaugural QS 5 Stars rating

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Naturopathy

Costa showcases University’s medicinal plants to the nation’s garden lovers

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Business

The power of connections: How networking and a business degree fast-tracked Carmel’s career

Carmel Smithers Brand Manager at Dr Zoo and A Bit Hippy
Health

Student-led exhibition showcases nursing placements in India

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Law

Law graduate Emily Williams represents Australia as foreign diplomat

Emily Williams representing Australia at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York in 2024
University News

Cyclone Alfred - Updates for staff and students

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University News

Celebrating Southern Cross alumni in New Delhi

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Scholarships

Three inspiring students awarded International Women’s Day Scholarship

Southern Cross International Womens Day Scholarship Recipients 2025
Research & Academic

Healing the Northern Rivers: the research behind the recovery

Professor Bradley Eyre loading the University research boat from Lismore flood waters
Partnerships

Southern Cross Gold Coast campus to host World Surfing Conservation Conference 2026

AndyMac, Gail O’Neil, Professor Kirsten Benkendorf and Mark Flanagan
Research & Academic

Dr Alana Gall awarded Investigator Grant to explore bush medicine in contemporary healthcare

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Rankings

QS India Summit 2025: strengthening ties with Southern Cross Indian partners

Southern Cross academics at the QS India Summit 2025
Engineering & Technology

Resource recovery to get AI boost in new Southern Cross-led project

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Naturopathy

Groundbreaking trial shows 30% diabetes remission for Aboriginal women

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Law

Southern Cross University Law conference addresses housing and homelessness in the Northern Rivers

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Law

A life of advocacy for law graduate Sam Forrester

Law graduate Sam Forrester at NSW Supreme Court
Education and Teaching

Partnership to the power of three: working together to create world-class school environments

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Partnerships

New innings for Southern Cross with Poornima University, partner university of Rajasthan Royals

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Law

Does the social media ban for children go too far, or not far enough?

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Health

Life-changing India exchange for student nurses

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Education and Teaching

Early-career researcher offers new insight on spaces where we learn together

Dr Carla Velario accepting award for research excellence
Research & Academic

Live in the Dubbo region and feeling burned out? Join a clinical trial

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Business

New landmark alliance forges closer ties with Indian university

A ceremonial exchange of the Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Southern Cross University and Bharati Vidyapeeth Department of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai on 26th of November 2024
Science, Environment & Marine

BBC Panorama turns spotlight on marine cloud brightening

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Law

Pseudo-law and the case of the sovereign citizen: a time waster in court or immunity loophole?

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Naturopathy

Forum highlights University role in natural product development

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Rankings

Tourism and Hospitality serve a recipe of success in latest University rankings

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Education and Teaching

Education a key to stop communities choking on their own waste

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Naturopathy

Fellowship pathway launches for Southern Cross Integrative Medicine students

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Education and Teaching

Change maker: ‘Schools were designed for an era that no longer exists’

David Lynch
Law

Who gets the dog? The legal rights of companion animals in domestic violence cases

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Education and Teaching

In my classroom they are not just my students – they are artists

Lexi Lasczik teaching art
Law

Like mother, like daughter: Dakota Rowles is building a legal career to make a difference

Indigenous student Dakota Rowles
University News

Students celebrated at gala event for leadership and excellence

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Law

Southern Cross Dean of Law delivers prestigious Hal Wootten Lecture

Professor David Heilpern delivers Hal Wootton lecture at UNSW
Partnerships

Southern Cross honours 20 years of partnerships with Chinese universities

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Education and Teaching

So much magic in classrooms goes unnoticed and unmeasured

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Health

Mixed Reality goggles bring learning to life at Southern Cross University

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Events

Southern Cross University's successful nursery of quality research

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Music and Creative Arts

Exploring female creativity in performance art: Panel discussion

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Health

Award-winning educators to deliver new Medical Laboratory Science degree in 2025

Dr Lily Guo
University News

Alumni showcase inspiration and impact at Melbourne graduation ceremony

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Scholarships

New science scholarship honours inventor of Vegemite

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University News

University mannikins get second life with elite Police team

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University News

Keeping the power on during emergencies with drones and AI

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Science, Environment & Marine

Advancing atmospheric drone measurements for the Great Barrier Reef's climate resilience

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Research & Academic

Citizen science-University collaboration highlights impact of legacy mining in Macleay River

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University News

Celebrating 20 years of the Father Tony Glynn Japan-Australia Centre

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Health

Physiotherapy launches at Coffs Harbour in 2025

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Science, Environment & Marine

Deep diving at the Solitary Islands Aquarium

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University News

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Southern Cross University

Colourful artwork with NAIDOC logo and text: Keep the fire burning. Blak, loud and proud 7-14 July 2024
University News

Return and Earn comes to Northern Rivers campus

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University News

Return and Earn comes to Northern Rivers campus

Two men watch as a woman feeds a plastics bottle into a recycling station
Indigenous Knowledge

PhD research uncovers stories of hope and hardship among proud Indigenous health workers

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Partnerships

2024 Gold Coast Marathon: Team SCU gets race-ready as health students prepare for Recovery Hub

2023 Gold Coast Marathon_ SCU Team
Scholarships

Nepalese student discovers nursing passion through Destination Australia scholarship

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Research & Academic

The plastic problem: How Southern Cross University is turning trash into treasure

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Partnerships

Southern Cross shines at Lismore Lantern Parade’s 30th anniversary

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Research & Academic

Carbon crisis: Should it be out with the old forest, and in with the new?

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University News

Southern Cross graduates in top tier for pay and employment: GOS data

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University News

Improve your wellbeing: naturopathic medicine available now at Southern Cross Health Clinic on the Gold Coast

SCU Health Clinic on the Gold Coast campus
Health

Labour of love is an honour for Lismore’s Midwife of the Year

Midwife Renay James holds her Dorothy Edwards Scholarship award
University News

University study leaves an indelible mark on Sydney graduates

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Health

Landmark training facility at new Tweed Valley Hospital brings opportunities for students, researchers

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Research & Academic

How a Fulbright scholarship reignited Nigel Andrew’s spark

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross Uni brings research insights to Primex

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Science, Environment & Marine

Do sharks indulge in unhealthy snacks? The science says yes

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Health

National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine launches inaugural giving campaign

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Research & Academic

Southern Cross University researchers take our backyard to the world

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Science, Environment & Marine

Sound solution for struggling coral reefs: new documentary charts Our Changing Planet

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Health

Professor Anne Graham AO named Distinguished Professor

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Science, Environment & Marine

Fire ants must be eradicated, says Southern Cross entomologist

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University News

Recreating an iconic Southern Cross photo 30 years on… new students, new courses, same purpose

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Scholarships

Another round of inspiring recipients: 2024 International Women’s Day scholarship

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University News

University welcomes Peter Lewis to Council role

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University News

Thousands commence their Southern Cross journey as O Week kicks off across campuses

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Rankings

International student support at Southern Cross best in Australia* according to new ranking

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University News

Southern Cross Uni land earmarked for 400 homes in first Resilient Lands announcement

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University News

University mourns passing of Hon Andrew Rogers AO KC

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University News

Nurse, academic and now Doctor: Lucy’s work helps health professionals deal with the march of AI

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University News

Southern Cross Uni helping small businesses go circular with plastics

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Music and Creative Arts

Cameron discovers the HYPE of Screenworks Mentorship

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University News

Gold Coast graduates represent more than 1100 stories of triumph and achievement

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Research & Academic

What are fire ants and why are they so dangerous?

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Science, Environment & Marine

The extinction of the giant ape; a long-standing mystery solved

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Music and Creative Arts

Southern Cross University Rolling Stone Australia scholarship recipient announced

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Law

New Southern Cross University course will have conveyancers job-ready in under a year

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Health

Nursing student Joakim named Ramsay Cadet of the Year

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Music and Creative Arts

Chancellor’s Art Prize winner explores inner journey of surrender

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Events

Celebrating outstanding achievement at Student Excellence Awards

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Research & Academic

Research affirms sorry state of the Richmond River Catchment

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Education and Teaching

2023 Faculty of Education Awards for Excellence and Recognition

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Transforming Tomorrow

When Southern Cross University set out to revolutionise the way it teaches, everything centred around one thing: our students’ success

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Transforming Tomorrow

Following the evidence to transform teacher education

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University News

Southern Cross and US university St Cloud State embark on First Nations student exchange

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University News

Australian Industrial Hemp research program launches at Southern Cross Uni

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Research & Academic

Study highlights Clarence Valley community’s key issues

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Business

What is design thinking and why does it matter?

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Business

Partnership at the heart of digital $AUD trial for Reserve Bank

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University News

Advanced IT, graduate entry nursing and business double degrees in expanded 2024 course portfolio

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Health

New research shows surfers, swimmers and runners face higher risk of melanoma

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Music and Creative Arts

One to watch: Digital Media student Felicity Pengilly scores gig with Netflix

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Research & Academic

Graduates to boost regional research powerhouse

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Events

Forum to foster respectful conversations about the referendum

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Events

Making a song and dance about our Northern Rivers graduation

Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies graduate Kylie Day sitting in front of painting
Events

Sustainability design challenge offers real world experience for students

Southern Cross Uni students studying and collaborating together
Education and Teaching

Stories of inspiration and determination ahead of Melbourne graduation

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Health

Graduates are rising stars at Lifestyle Medicine Awards

Master of Lifestyle Medicine graduate Dr Lauren Prictor standing in clinic reception
Education and Teaching

$20,000 scholarship and guaranteed job on offer for new Master of Teaching students

Master of Teaching graduate Kylie McCaffrey
Partnerships

Imagining a better tomorrow at the 2023 Byron Writers Festival

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University News

Simulated births, toothy dating and cyber villains: welcome to Open Day at Southern Cross Uni

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Health

Huge demand for Mental Health Nurses creating opportunities

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Information Technology

Getting creative at the keyboard through Information Technology

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Health

Southern Cross University Paediatric Speech Pathology clinic now open in Coffs Harbour

Sophie Cross Speech Pathology
Indigenous Knowledge

Exhibition and video series to honour Elders for NAIDOC week

Serving Country exhibition in Coffs Harbour campus library
Partnerships

10km Run sponsor Southern Cross Uni powers Recovery Hub at Gold Coast Marathon

Jena Buchan
University News

Nominations open for 2023 Alumni Impact Awards

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Research & Academic

Kai’s ocean research advances knowledge on CO2 removal method

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Law

Thinking of studying law? It’s never too late to pursue your new career

Jordan Hansen
Arts and Humanities

Supermarket shelves were empty for months after the Lismore floods. Here’s how to make supply chains more resilient

Boat on Lismore flood waters 2022
Pathways Programs, Short Courses & SCU College

The Preparing for Success Program gave me the start I needed

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Arts and Humanities

Cecile is truly at home with the arts

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Health

Psychology grad part of an expanding cohort of online students

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