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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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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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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

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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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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Education and Teaching

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

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Law

Georgina Dimopoulos secures 2026 DECRA to advance family law research

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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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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

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

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Health

The Conversation: Yes, you can be intolerant to fruit and veg

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University News

Southern Cross University celebrates 2025 Alumni Impact Award winners

2025 Alumni Impact Award winners
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

The Conversation: Foreign spies are trying to steal Australian research. We should be doing more to stop them

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Law

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

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Catchments, Coasts and Communities

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: Human ancestors were exposed to lead millions of years ago, and it shaped our evolution

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Health

The Conversation: Does my sunscreen actually work? Here’s what’s behind the latest SPF concerns

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Health

The Conversation: Do TikTok ‘anti-inflammatory diets’ really work?

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Education and Teaching

Southern Cross University academic appointed Lead Author for UN climate report

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Harvest to Health

Global experts to gather in Ballina for international natural products event

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Health

The Conversation: Autism is lifelong. Here’s what support looks like in adulthood

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Health

The Conversation: Latest data suggests Australia is overcoming its sugar addiction

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ZeroWaste

Year 10 students re-imagine plastics in STEM collaboration

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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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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: My cat needs to be contained indoors - how do I make sure it stays happy?

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Health

The Conversation: Why scammers fake illness for cash, according to a psychologist

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Research & Academic

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Health

New Tweed Valley Hospital provides healthy ground for placements and research

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Health

The Conversation: Matcha latte for the likes: how ‘performative eating’ is changing our relationship with food

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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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Health

The Conversation: Can I eat instant noodles every day? What does it do to my health?

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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

The Conversation: This stone tool is over 1 million years old. How did its maker get to Sulawesi without a boat?

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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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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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Harvest to Health

Coffee: The science behind the perfect sip

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Naturopathy

The Conversation: Supermarket treatments for depression don’t require a prescription. But do they work?

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Naturopathy

Managing anxiety in adults with autism: clinical trial recruiting now

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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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Health

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

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Health

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

International animal welfare expert joins Southern Cross University's veterinary science program

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Law

Making Australia’s research security ecosystem work smarter

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Research & Academic

Coffs Harbour graduation a celebration of resilience and impact

Coffs Harbour PhD graduates June 2025
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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Education and Teaching

Research leader intent on giving children the best possible start in life

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Education and Teaching

The Conversation: 6 things Australia must do if it’s serious about tackling school bullying

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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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Law

The Conversation: Family law changes will better protect domestic violence victims – and their pets

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ZeroWaste

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

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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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Health

The Conversation: Ahead of the Brisbane Olympics, it’s time for Australia to get serious about esports

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Research & Academic

Sydney graduation an evolution of excellence

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Research & Academic

Childhood dream realised for researcher focused on making inclusion a default setting

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Law

The Conversation: Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt is ‘scared’ about Australia’s research capacity – this is why

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: From surprise platypus to wandering cane toads, here’s what we found hiding in NSW estuaries

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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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Education and Teaching

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

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Health

The Conversation: Children in need of ‘rescuing’: challenging the myths at the heart of the global adoption industry

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: Who would win in a fight between 100 men and 1 gorilla? An evolutionary expert weighs in

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: ‘A living collective’: study shows trees synchronise electrical signals during a solar eclipse

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Science, Environment & Marine

Forest in sync: spruce trees communicate during a solar eclipse

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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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Naturopathy

Private health insurance rebates restored for natural therapies: a win for patient choice and evidence-based care

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Science, Environment & Marine

Modelling as a tool for predicting coral reef futures

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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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Naturopathy

The Conversation: These complementary therapies may soon be eligible for private health insurance rebates

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Naturopathy

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

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Health

The Conversation: What’s the difference between freckles, sunspots and moles?

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Research & Academic

The Conversation: Peer review is meant to prevent scientific misconduct. But it has its own problems

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Law

The Conversation: Trump is surveying Australian academics about gender diversity and China – what does this mean for unis and their research?

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Education and Teaching

The Conversation: We spoke to kids after the Lismore floods. To recover, they told us they need support, time and hugs

A child's diagram of their experiences in a flood sitting on roof of house
Tourism

The Conversation: Luxury hiking developments look picture-perfect, but could stop everyday Australians from accessing national parks

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Research & Academic

Healing the Northern Rivers: the research behind the recovery

Professor Bradley Eyre loading the University research boat from Lismore flood waters
Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: Whales sing when they’ve had a good meal – new research

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Law

The Conversation: ‘They’re meant to help and did the complete opposite’: many children feel silenced by family courts

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Health

The Conversation: Ramadan is almost here. 5 tips to boost your wellbeing and energy levels if you’re fasting

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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
Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: Thousands of Australian pets may soon have ‘useless’ microchips. It’s a symptom of a bigger problem

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Health

The Conversation: Some vegetables are pretty low in fibre. So which veggies are high-fibre heroes?

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Rankings

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

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Research & Academic

WATCH: New discovery shows oyster blood proteins improve antibiotic effectiveness

Sydney rock Oysters from aquaculture in Richmond River, NSW. credit Kirsten Benkendorff
Science, Environment & Marine

New discovery shows oyster blood proteins improve antibiotic effectiveness

Sydney rock Oysters from aquaculture in Richmond River, NSW. credit Kirsten Benkendorff
Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: Oyster ‘blood’ holds promise for combating drug-resistant superbugs

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Health

The Conversation: People on Ozempic may have fewer heart attacks, strokes and addictions – but more nausea, vomiting and stomach pain

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Health

The Conversation: Hitting the beach? Here are some dangers to watch out for – plus 10 essentials for your first aid kit

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Science, Environment & Marine

BBC Panorama turns spotlight on marine cloud brightening

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Law

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

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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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Education and Teaching

The Conversation: Educating young people about social media would be far more effective than a ban - Finland can show us how

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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

Mixed Reality goggles bring learning to life at Southern Cross University

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Health

Poor diet impacts military performance and wellbeing

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Business

The Conversation: From Ancient Rome to Persia, eunuchs often led armies and were powerbrokers of the ancient world

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University News

Southern Cross Medicinal Plant Garden honours Blackmore’s legacy

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Health

The Conversation: For people with lung cancer, exercise can be gruelling. It’s also among the most important things

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Events

Southern Cross University's successful nursery of quality research

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Rankings

Southern Cross research quality recognised in latest THE World University Rankings

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Research & Academic

Bee Lab takes flight at Southern Cross Uni

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: Scientists discover heat-tolerant corals hidden in plain sight. Could it help protect the Great Barrier Reef?

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Science, Environment & Marine

How remarkable diversity in heat tolerance can help protect coral reefs

Various degrees of bleaching in corals next to each other at Lizard Island on Great Barrier Reef
Health

The Conversation: Psychology of retirement: why do so many athletes struggle to call time?

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Health

The Conversation: Considering taking Wegovy to lose weight? Here are the risks and benefits – and how it differs from Ozempic

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Health

The Conversation: What is type 1.5 diabetes? It’s a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2 – but often misdiagnosed

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Health

The Conversation: Cottage cheese is back and all over TikTok. Two dietitians explain why social media’s obsessed.

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Education and Teaching

The Conversation: Best Australian books of the 21st century - as chosen by 50 experts

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Health

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

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Research & Academic

Discovering the world’s oldest known cave art: SCU Buzz

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Health

Sickness in health: when workplace bullying turns colleagues into foes

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Health

The Conversation: Athletes have to deal with pressure, stress and often disappointment – what about their coaches?

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Research & Academic

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

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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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Business

The Conversation: Romans were terrified by war elephants at first – but eventually found a way to defeat them in battle

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Health

The Conversation: Ricezempic: is there any evidence this TikTok trend will help you lose weight?

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Business

Everything I know about nuclear power I learnt from The Simpsons

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Education and Teaching

The Conversation: How to win on your own terms: Simone Biles claims her eighth Olympic gold on her Paris 2024 ‘redemption tour’

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Research & Academic

WATCH: Black rice breeding program is creating food for the future

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Research & Academic

WATCH: Cloud brightening research aims to protect corals from bleaching

Marine cloud brightening generators
Science, Environment & Marine

Bioreactor reduces pesticide run-off from horticulture greenhouses

Kirsten Benkendorff sampling in front of greenhouse
Research & Academic

Are flies the solution to our plastic problem? SCU Buzz

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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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Health

The Conversation: Cheeky diet soft drink getting you through the work day? Here’s what that may mean for your health

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Arts and Humanities

The Conversation: Why the stinky durian really is the ‘king of all fruits’

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Research & Academic

Could natural medicine solve recurrent dizziness?

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Health

The Conversation: Olympic swimmers improving by…running? How exploration can help elite athletes and weekend warriors alike

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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

Szabolcs Lehoczki-Krsjak in experimental rice crop
Indigenous Knowledge

Weaving together cultural connection: SCU Buzz

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Indigenous Knowledge

PhD leaves a lasting legacy of shared Indigenous knowledge

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: Found in a cave in Indonesia, we can now show world’s oldest figurative art is 51,200 years old

Cave art site Sulawesi in Indonesia_credit David P McGahan
Indigenous Knowledge

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

Turning regenerative farming practices into profit: SCU Buzz

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Naturopathy

The Conversation: Not quite medicine, not quite food: how a product like mushroom gummies can fall through regulatory cracks

Mushroom gummies montage: credit Pexels, NSW Health
Rankings

Southern Cross achieves impact ranking for global sustainability

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Research & Academic

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

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Social Work and Community Welfare

Creating a rainbow-inclusive model of aged care: SCU Buzz

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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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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Naturopathy

The Conversation: Patents based on traditional knowledge are often ‘biopiracy’. New international treaty will finally combat this

Grain and hand in field_credit Paz Arando on Unsplash
Health

The Conversation: Noise-cancelling headphones – do they really help neurodivergent people?

Headphones boy_credit Jonas Mohamadi on Pexels
Science, Environment & Marine

Mountain frog breeding and release program leaps ahead with federal funding

Mountain frog Philoria kundagungan IMG_0528_credit Liam Bolitho
Research & Academic

How a Fulbright scholarship reignited Nigel Andrew’s spark

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Health

The Conversation: I can’t afford olive oil. What else can I use?

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Research & Academic

Can we turn local waste plastics into a 3D printed house?

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Law

The Conversation: Student’s visa cancelled for links to WMD. What’s going on with Australian research security?

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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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Scholarships

Research scholarships to launch counter strike against unhealthy esports

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Health

National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine launches inaugural giving campaign

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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
Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: We reconstructed landscapes that greeted the first humans in Australia around 65,000 years ago

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Health

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

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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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Research & Academic

Solving our global waste problem: SCU Buzz

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Health

The Conversation: No, beetroot isn’t vegetable Viagra. But here’s what else it can do

Beetroot_credit Emma Jane Hobden-on Unsplash
Arts and Humanities

The Conversation: ‘It doesn’t matter where you come from’: regional youth orchestras help fight music education inequality

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University News

Southern Cross unveils bold campus vision

Lismore campus aerial entry Master Plan
Health

Marathon superstar joins Southern Cross expert online panel

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Health

The Conversation: Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefits

Obesity_credit Towfiqu Barbhuiya on Unsplash
Health

The Conversation: What’s the difference between autism and Asperger’s disorder?

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Health

Professor Anne Graham AO named Distinguished Professor

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Science, Environment & Marine

Grain grower survey underway: Southern Cross Uni seeks farmers

Corn crop Hanabeth Luke Adam Canning
Science, Environment & Marine

Fire ants must be eradicated, says Southern Cross entomologist

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Tourism

The Conversation: Too much heat in the kitchen: survey shows toxic work conditions mean many chefs are getting out

Chef in kitchen_credit Johnathan Macedo on Unsplash
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

SCU and GC Innovation Hub Mike Ewing and Sharon Hunneybell
Science, Environment & Marine

The healing properties of seafood: SCU Buzz

Professor Kirsten Benkendorff in blue polo smiling in a field.
Law

The Conversation explainer: what is sabotage and why is the ASIO chief worried about it?

Spy sign Credit Yohan Marion on Unsplash
Health

The Conversation: If you’re worried about inflammation, stop stressing about seed oils and focus on the basics

Avocado, seeds, salt and bottle of oil
Arts and Humanities

The Conversation: The video art of Arthur Jafa - a counterpunch to anyone who wants to put people of colour in their place

Arthur Jafa_Love is the Message The Message is Death_video still 2016 Courtesy the artist and Gladstone Gallery New York
Business

Rethinking plastics in your business: SCU Buzz

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University News

Southern Cross Uni helping small businesses go circular with plastics

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Research & Academic

What are fire ants and why are they so dangerous?

An extreme closeup of a fire ant
Research & Academic

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

A sign indicating recovery centre on Lismore campus
Science, Environment & Marine

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

A group of scientists sit in a cave
Science, Environment & Marine

Giant ‘kings of apes’ once roamed southern China. We solved the mystery of their extinction

A group of apes in a forest setting - illustration
Health

The Conversation: Got period pain or cramps? What to eat and avoid, according to science

A woman holding her stomach in pain on a couch
Science, Environment & Marine

Pesticide pollution threatens shellfish safety

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: Pesticide residue from farms and towns is ending up in fresh oysters

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Science, Environment & Marine

That really shucks: Pesticide pollution threatens shellfish safety

Shucked oysters
Music and Creative Arts

The Conversation: Fairy Tales at QAGOMA: new myths, new media and new quirks

Fairy Tales_credit Polixeni Papapetrou
Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: A great year to be a cabbage white butterfly: why are there so many and how can you protect your crops?

Cabbage white butterfly_credit Erik Karits on Pexels
Rankings

New rankings are evidence of Southern Cross commitment to tackle climate emergency and create a more sustainable world

Peter Harrison at Lizard Island
Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: What does Australian-grown coffee taste like, and how does it compare? Our research describes its unique ‘terroir’

Cups of coffee_credit Justin Bhalla on Unsplash
Science, Environment & Marine

A double shot for Australia’s emerging coffee-growing industry

Coffee tasting panel
Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: Controversial claims about extinct humans are stirring up evolution research. Here’s how the mess could have been avoided

Human fossils_credit Boris Hamer on Pexels
Research & Academic

Research affirms sorry state of the Richmond River Catchment

A group of people standing on a river bank
Science, Environment & Marine

New guide will streamline global research on storing man-made carbon dioxide in world’s oceans

Marine life at Heron Island
Health

The Conversation: Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

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Law

Sovereign citizens: new calls to rein in scammers who believe they are above the law

Driver arguing with police officer
Science, Environment & Marine

Dead mangroves at Boambee Creek: scientists and Indigenous rangers worried

Boambee sieving mud with Gumbaynggirr rangers
Naturopathy

Controlling UTIs: participants needed for trial into effectiveness of herbal supplement

Janet Schloss at National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
Science, Environment & Marine

Waterworld: the catchment science supporting the growth of Western Sydney

Aerial view of a river surrounded by farmland
Education and Teaching

Research partnership to break new ground in keeping teachers at cutting edge of rapidly changing classroom landscape

Design Technologies class St Andrews Lutheran College credit Luke Marsden
Research & Academic

Growers needed for research to assess regenerative agriculture

Two people examine a small corn crop in a rural setting
Research & Academic

Southern Cross University research projects secure more than $1 million in ARC discovery round

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University News

Australian Industrial Hemp research program launches at Southern Cross Uni

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Health

The Conversation: How is decaf coffee made? And is it really caffeine-free?

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Research & Academic

Study highlights Clarence Valley community’s key issues

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University News

Life Sciences, Education and Psychology post stellar results in World Rankings by Subject

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Health

The Conversation: Growing your own food and foraging can help tackle your ballooning grocery bill. Here’s how

Vegetables on a table_credit Kate Neale
Transforming Tomorrow

Inspired science brings hope for marine and reef systems

Marine scientist diving underwater with coral
Business

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

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University News

More Southern Cross University academics join ARC College of Experts

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University News

New exhibition explores creative solutions for Northern Rivers housing

An architectural render of terrace houses
Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: Could ‘marine cloud brightening’ reduce coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef?

Marine cloud brightening generators
Health

The Conversation: Can coffee help you avoid weight gain? Here’s what the science says

Coffee cup in hand_credit Valeria Boltneva for Pexels
Science, Environment & Marine

Discovery of invisible nutrient discharge on Great Barrier Reef raises concerns

Pristine coral and eutropohied coral composite GBR_credit Ashly McMahon
Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: There’s a hidden source of excess nutrients suffocating the Great Barrier Reef. We found it

Eutropohied coral on Great Barrier Reef credit Ashly McMahon
Research & Academic

Graduates to boost regional research powerhouse

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Lyndsay Sealey in academic robes
Rankings

Southern Cross University leaps 80 places in Times Higher Education (THE) World University rankings

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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
Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: Australia has officially given up on eradicating the Varroa mite. Now what?

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Health

From GP burnout to connecting with nature: Psychology Honours students present their findings

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Health

Southern Cross Uni OT student takes on New York Marathon for type-1 diabetes research

Georgie Collis OT student to run New York Marathon
Science, Environment & Marine

Understanding the sex life of coral gives hope of clawing it back from the path to extinction

Underwater purple cauliflower-like coral on sea bed
University News

Zero cost textbooks: Southern Cross psych students to save thousands in equitable new approach

Two students using laptops and digital tablet
Science, Environment & Marine

Water management research with community focus

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Health

The Conversation: How can I lower my cholesterol? Do supplements work?

The Conversation: Lowering cholesterol 2
Science, Environment & Marine

Natural climate solutions to our methane problem – ARC early career researchers to explore nature’s sinks

A man takes a measurement from a tree
Health

Don’t take a pill, say social prescribers, take a nature walk instead

A woman sitting in the forest
Education and Teaching

Stories of inspiration and determination ahead of Melbourne graduation

A group of students in ceremonial caps and gowns
Health

Graduates are rising stars at Lifestyle Medicine Awards

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

Top marks: Southern Cross and Lismore Diocese schools sign bold 3-year research agreement

St Carthages primary school Lismore classroom
Health

Calories and kilojoules: how do we know the energy content of food, and how accurate are the labels?

A fork with tape measure wrapped around it
Health

Connection, camaraderie and belonging: why the Matildas could be making you a sports fan for the very first time

Soccer ball, players and net
Health

My teen is addicted to vaping. How can I help them quit and manage their withdrawal symptoms?

A young man blowing smoke from an e-cigarette
Health

9 signs you have inflammation in your body. Could an anti-inflammatory diet help?

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Health

Weathering the storm: mental health issues arising from natural disasters being explored

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Education and Teaching

Overworked and scrutinised, teachers plot path towards a brighter future

Teacher and students in classroom_ credit Max Fischer on Pexels
Education and Teaching

Ali Cobby Eckermann’s She is the Earth is unlike any other book in Australian literature

Ali Cobby Eckermann credit Jalaru Photography_Magabala Books
Science, Environment & Marine

How cutting-edge technology is helping scientists understand baby corals

Advanced imaging technology set up at Lizard Island reef
Science, Environment & Marine

Advanced imaging technology helps monitor baby corals on Great Barrier Reef

Divers set up macrophotogrammetry Lizard Island 2022_credit L Hardiman CSIRO
Education and Teaching

New microcredentials course to help meet demand for top maths teachers

Mathematics in classroom teacher and students
Science, Environment & Marine

New roadtrippers’ guide to Australia’s unique wildlife crossings

Bogangar koala zone_credit Brendan Taylor
Science, Environment & Marine

Glide poles: the great Aussie invention helping flying possums cross the road

South West Slopes NSW Holbrook glide poles_credit Brendan Taylor
Research & Academic

Professor Anne Graham on giving young people a seat at the table: SCU Buzz

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Science, Environment & Marine

Small ocean critters use their poo to help seaweeds have sex

Seaweed kelp on beach_credit Reina Veenhof
Health

Organ donation registration project secures ARC Linkage funding

Organ donation I have registered poster
Research & Academic

Dr Dylan Poulus on gold medal gaming: SCU Buzz

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Health

Walk this way for free Southern Cross University exercise program

Walking_credit Redd F on Unsplash
Naturopathy

Clinical trial for people living with diabetes in Northern Rivers

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Indigenous Knowledge

The Voice alone won’t solve issues facing Indigenous people. Everyone has to do that work

Uluru statement from the heart
Research & Academic

Southern Cross skates up QS World University Rankings

Lismore campus English College students
University News

Southern Cross University ranks among world’s top Young Universities – again!

Lismore campus English College students
Research & Academic

Kai’s ocean research advances knowledge on CO2 removal method

A man standing on a rock shelf
Science, Environment & Marine

Reef Traditional Owners invited to help count Far North Qld’s dolphins

Humpback dolphins in clear water
Science, Environment & Marine

Innovative business opportunities in a circular economy: SCU Buzz

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Education and Teaching

An environment of achievement for graduand Thili

A woman standing on the beach looking at the camera
Science, Environment & Marine

Rare glimpse of our first ancestors in mainland Southeast Asia

Renaud Joannes Boyau sitting Tam Pa Ling cave_credit Kira Westaway
Science, Environment & Marine

Bones, ‘Cave of the Monkeys’ and 86,000 years of history: new evidence pushes back timing of human arrival in Southeast Asia

Tam Pa Ling cave team_credit Kira Westaway
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
Arts and Humanities

NORPA announces Jeanti St Clair as inaugural Research Artist

NORPA Love For One Night 2022 Season at Eltham pub
Science, Environment & Marine

Turns out coral kids like pink bubblegum too!

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