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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

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

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

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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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Health

New national research to reimagine belonging for children in kinship care

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Information Technology

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

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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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Business

Pam and Will Brook: food for thought from a regenerative generation

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Partnerships

New partnership makes English study more accessible for Colombian students

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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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University News

Southern Cross inks partnership with Sri Lankan NSBM Green University

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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

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

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

Bunk beds behind bars in prison
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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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
Health

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

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Naturopathy

The Conversation: What is ‘ear seeding’, the TikTok trend said to treat stress and fatigue?

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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

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

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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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Student Life, Groups & Sports

SCU Esports makes live debut at OzComicCon Brisbane

SCU Esports makes live debut at OzComicCon Brisbane
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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Events

Southern Cross University honours graduates at Melbourne Town Hall

Graduates at the Melbourne Town Hall ceremony
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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Business

Craig Phillips AM: a life of leadership in sport

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Business

Southern Cross alumna receives national recognition for Tweed-based osteopathy clinic

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Health

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

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Catchments, Coasts and Communities

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

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Health

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

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Health

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

SCU Health Clinic on the Gold Coast campus
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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Business

It’s business – but not as usual

Southern Cross University New Business Degree
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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Social Work and Community Welfare

Jules Allen: finding the light in the darkness

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Education and Teaching

How do we tackle bullying beyond the school gates?

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

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

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Health

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

Close-up of a person getting noodles from four different bowls
Science, Environment & Marine

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

People working at an excavations at Calio in southern Sulawesi, Indonesia
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

Fire ants eating crops
Catchments, Coasts and Communities

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

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Law

Kay Danes OAM: Into the heart of human rights

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Events

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

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Law

Southern Cross Mock Trials inspire the next generation of legal minds

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

Neale Sutton: deploying dignity in times of crisis

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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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Music and Creative Arts

The Conversation: Connie Francis was the voice of a generation and the soundtrack of post-war America

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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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Business

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

Bachelor of Business graduate Georgina Holt on campus at the Gold Coast
Harvest to Health

Sex expression research looks to boost hempseed yields and supercharge production

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University News

Early Offer applications open for Year 12 students

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Science, Environment & Marine

Collaborative effort to restore mangroves in Boambee Creek

Dead mangroves
Health

SISTABIRTH Indigenous maternity project partners unveiled

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University News

Statement from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tyrone Carlin

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Events

Empowering ‘the next generation’ this NAIDOC Week

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Health

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

PhD graduates Dr Allyson Wilson and Dr Rodney Peadon at Coffs Harbour campus
Partnerships

New season of sponsorship with SCU Marlins

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Health

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

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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

SCU students in the UK on placement
Science, Environment & Marine

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

Associate Professor Barbara Padalino handling horse at EquiKids
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
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

Flying bird
Law

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

A dog looking at the camera
Scholarships

Scholarship opens door to career in mental health nursing

Student in nursing lab with sim doll in hospital bed
ZeroWaste

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

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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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Health

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

Woman in front of a computer screen playing esports League of Legends
University News

STEM trailblazers join University Council

Anne Simmons AM
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
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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Partnerships

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

Partnership with Poornima University_Rajasthan Royals
Research & Academic

Major first in organic horticultural research to unlock growth opportunities

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Science, Environment & Marine

Bidhiinja: restoring our oyster reefs opens at Solitary Islands Aquarium

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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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Business

From intern to wedding expert: business graduate turns dream job into reality

Business graduate Katie Stopher is Wedding and Events Coordinator at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross researchers secure ‘dream job’ at Lizard Island

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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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Scholarships

New scholarships in artificial intelligence and sustainability

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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

Gorilla walking on green grass
University News

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

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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

A fly on a plant leaf
Law

Protected, resource or pest? The rights of animals under Australian law

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University News

Another round of Southern Cross graduates ready to transform tomorrow

SCU graduation Nov 5 2022
Naturopathy

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

A naturpathic consultation between a man and woman
Naturopathy

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

Modelling as a tool for predicting coral reef futures

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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

Paintings on gallery wall
Rankings

Southern Cross shines brightly with inaugural QS 5 Stars rating

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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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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross researcher named 2025 President of SETAC

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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

A nursing student measuring a boy's arm
Health

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

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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
Research & Academic

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

Todd Thimios underwater
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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Scholarships

Bonnie Boezeman AO on empowering female leaders: SCU Buzz

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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
Campus & Study Modes

Southern Cross welcomes largest ever cohort

New students Rubi Grogan and Jayla Bartlett with Dean of Health Julie Jomeen
Tourism

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

Chair and table in luxury accommodation in the bush
University News

Cyclone Alfred - Updates for staff and students

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University News

Celebrating Southern Cross alumni in New Delhi

Southern Cross University academics and staff with a group of Indian alumni
Science, Environment & Marine

Meet the ‘mini beasts’ of regenerative farming

Beetles in a specimen jar
Scholarships

Three inspiring students awarded International Women’s Day Scholarship

Southern Cross International Womens Day Scholarship Recipients 2025
Business

Will Zillman: from footy veteran to veterinarian

Will Zillman playing NRL for the Gold Coast Titans
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

Humpback Whale Jumping out of Water
Business

Sharon Styman: down to business for strategy and empowerment

Sharon Styman
Law

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

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Music and Creative Arts

The Conversation: Remembering Roberta Flack, a spellbinding virtuoso of musical interpretation

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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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Health

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

nuts and dates
Student Life, Groups & Sports

Starting your first year of uni? Meet your First Year Adviser

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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
Law

Shelley Watts: fighting fit in the ring of life

Shelley Watts
Engineering & Technology

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

A recycling logo above an abstract graphic of a neural network
Naturopathy

Groundbreaking trial shows 30% diabetes remission for Aboriginal women

Group of women who took part in diabetes management group
Science, Environment & Marine

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

Short coated dog biting stick
Student Life, Groups & Sports

Global experiences: Yasmeen’s year abroad in South Korea

Student in traditional Korean attire in front of river and temple
Law

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

Homeless woman sitting on concrete floor
Health

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

Vegetables at a market stall
Law

Experts call for reforms to medicinal cannabis roadside testing

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Law

A life of advocacy for law graduate Sam Forrester

Law graduate Sam Forrester at NSW Supreme Court
Law

Sue Higginson: leading from the environmental front

Sue Higginson sitting under a tree
Rankings

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

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Education and Teaching

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

Portrait of Associate Professor David Turner
Science, Environment & Marine

Dermot O’Gorman: a message of hope for life on earth

Dermot O'Gormon
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

Shucked oysters
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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Law

The Conversation: Albanese says our laws would stop Elon Musk interfering in the Australian election. In truth, there’s little to stop him

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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?

Young adult uses social media on mobile phone
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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Research & Academic

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

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Scholarships

Four Southern Cross students receive New Colombo Plan scholarships

A woman swimming near a coral reef
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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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

A hand holding a tree encased in a light globe atop a small handful of soil
Health

Nic Brown: new thinking on health and human need

Nic Brown
Business

Bella Zanesco: finding balance and joy in life and work

Bella Zanesco
Law

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

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Information Technology

Sky is the limit for IT graduate Emma Taylor

Emma Taylor
Education and Teaching

Tahlia McGahey: engaging hope for disengaged youth

Tahlia McGahey at Arcadia College
Rankings

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

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Naturopathy

Forum highlights University role in natural product development

A man at a lectern addressing a forum
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

Young girl recycling cans into bin
Education and Teaching

Lisa Blair: full sail for climate action

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’

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Law

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

Companion animals Ziggy and Rose
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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Education and Teaching

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

Lexi Lasczik teaching art
Science, Environment & Marine

Coral breeding crucial for Great Barrier Reef after tough summer

A coral spawning, that is releasing egg and sperm bundles
Law

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

Indigenous student Dakota Rowles
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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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

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Partnerships

Southern Cross honours 20 years of partnerships with Chinese universities

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

A man giving a presentation in front of a screen showing a fire ant.
Business

Marion Charlton: a high-flier with her feet on the ground

Marion Charlton
Science, Environment & Marine

Jordan Ivey: a role model for Indigenous ocean lovers

Jordan Ivey
Education and Teaching

So much magic in classrooms goes unnoticed and unmeasured

Dr Simone Blom inside environmental science lab
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

A student holds an ipad, other students wearing goggles in the background
Health

Poor diet impacts military performance and wellbeing

A navy officer prepares food at a military barracks.
Law

Johanna Byrne: determined, humble and helping those in need

Johanna Byrne
University News

Recipients of 2024 Alumni Impact Awards announced

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Naturopathy

Suffering from recurrent UTIs? Join clinical trial testing natural preventative

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Education and Teaching

What makes a good teacher? SCU Buzz

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Business

Ashok Lavasa: action and ambition for a better world

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Health

What is physiotherapy? SCU Buzz

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Science, Environment & Marine

Kevin Franey: staying the course for the Northern Rivers

Kevin Franey
Education and Teaching

Teaching is more than ‘chalk and talk’ for Southern Cross education graduate

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Business

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

An ancient Justinian mosaik showing a person to the right of the haloed emperor is thought to be the eunuch Narses
Health

Celebrating Occupational Therapy Week at Southern Cross University

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Education and Teaching

Academic high-flyers are case studies in strength and determination

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University News

Southern Cross Medicinal Plant Garden honours Blackmore’s legacy

Two men and a woman in front of a sign that says Marcus and Caroline Blackmore Medicinal Plant Garden
Science, Environment & Marine

Lucas Handley: in-depth engagement for the environment

Lucas Handley
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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Education and Teaching

Holly Wedd: teaching that adds up for the 21st century

Holly Millican in classroom teaching
Education and Teaching

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

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Partnerships

Olympian Moesha Johnson on success in sport and life

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Arts and Humanities

Ben Howling: on screen for a creative adventure

Ben Howling
Science, Environment & Marine

Karl Goodsell: an ocean of energy for positive change

Karl Goodsell
Health

Career opportunities as a mental health nurse practitioner: SCU Buzz

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Research & Academic

Bee Lab takes flight at Southern Cross Uni

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Music and Creative Arts

Exploring female creativity in performance art: Panel discussion

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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

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

Dr Lily Guo
Law

Laura Gerber MP: Local, loyal and leading for the future

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Health

Is coffee good for you? It depends on your order: SCU Buzz

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University News

Alumni showcase inspiration and impact at Melbourne graduation ceremony

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Health

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

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Health

Theresa Mitchell: an unconditional commitment to people in need

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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

A mannikin is loaded into an emergency response vehicle
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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University News

30 years young, a bright future ahead: SCU Buzz

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University News

Keeping the power on during emergencies with drones and AI

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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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Business

Steering businesses to success

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Education and Teaching

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

Collage of book covers featured in list of best Australian books of 21st century
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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Tourism

Full circle moment as Hotel Management graduate gives back

Alumnus Cindy Van Der Wal stands at a hotel reception desk
Information Technology

Fast-paced IT degree prepares former pro-athlete Jake for a rapidly changing world

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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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Arts and Humanities

Brainstorming with the best in the Bizz

Screenworks mentee Brooke Crowle
Law

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

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University News

Southern Cross Uni alumna Moesha Johnson claims silver at Paris 2024

Southern Cross University alumna Moesha Johnson swimming
University News

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

Veterinary program launches, first course announced for 2025

A woman in clinical scrubs with a Golden Retriever looking at the camera
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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Business

First year Uni assignment wows retail billionaire

Andrew Nichol receives his Master of Business Administration
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

A black soldier fly up close on a plant
Naturopathy

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

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Indigenous Knowledge

Uncovering a new sense of purpose with Indigenous Knowledge

Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge student Keyarrah De Launey
Health

Physiotherapy launches at Coffs Harbour in 2025

Two students in teal shirts walking past a yellow wall
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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Science, Environment & Marine

Deep diving at the Solitary Islands Aquarium

Stephan Soule giving school engagement talk
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
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