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Flood-resilient rebuild restores Lismore student housing after 2022 disaster

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Research & Academic

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

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Rankings

Southern Cross lifts in THE Business & Economics subject ranking

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Science, Environment & Marine

Scientists find microbes enhance benefits of trees by removing greenhouse gases

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Law

Georgina Dimopoulos secures 2026 DECRA to advance family law research

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University News

Southern Cross University streamlines credit recognition across 300+ vocational pathways

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Events

Powering up healthy gaming at Gold Coast national youth esports championships

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Information Technology

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

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Health

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

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Health

New national research to reimagine belonging for children in kinship care

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Research & Academic

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

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Law

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Harvest to Health

Global experts to gather in Ballina for international natural products event

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ZeroWaste

Year 10 students re-imagine plastics in STEM collaboration

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Health

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

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Catchments, Coasts and Communities

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

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Health

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

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Health

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

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Research & Academic

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

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Health

New Tweed Valley Hospital provides healthy ground for placements and research

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University News

Living Lab Northern Rivers recognised for redefining community-led recovery

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Health

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Catchments, Coasts and Communities

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

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Law

Southern Cross Mock Trials inspire the next generation of legal minds

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

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

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Health

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

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Naturopathy

Managing anxiety in adults with autism: clinical trial recruiting now

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Harvest to Health

Sex expression research looks to boost hempseed yields and supercharge production

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Science, Environment & Marine

Collaborative effort to restore mangroves in Boambee Creek

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Health

SISTABIRTH Indigenous maternity project partners unveiled

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University News

Statement from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tyrone Carlin

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Health

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

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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Health

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

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Law

New research finds financial abuse can be perpetrated in unmonitored ways

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ZeroWaste

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

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Catchments, Coasts and Communities

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

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Research & Academic

Major first in organic horticultural research to unlock growth opportunities

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Science, Environment & Marine

Bidhiinja: restoring our oyster reefs opens at Solitary Islands Aquarium

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross researchers secure ‘dream job’ at Lizard Island

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University News

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

Forest in sync: spruce trees communicate during a solar eclipse

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Naturopathy

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

Modelling as a tool for predicting coral reef futures

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Campus & Study Modes

Southern Cross welcomes largest ever cohort

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Science, Environment & Marine

Meet the ‘mini beasts’ of regenerative farming

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Rankings

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

New discovery shows oyster blood proteins improve antibiotic effectiveness

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Research & Academic

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

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Scholarships

Four Southern Cross students receive New Colombo Plan scholarships

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Rankings

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

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Law

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

Coral breeding crucial for Great Barrier Reef after tough summer

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Health

Southern Cross University to develop world-first esports guidelines

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Health

Poor diet impacts military performance and wellbeing

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University News

Recipients of 2024 Alumni Impact Awards announced

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Naturopathy

Suffering from recurrent UTIs? Join clinical trial testing natural preventative

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Health

Celebrating Occupational Therapy Week at Southern Cross University

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Education and Teaching

Academic high-flyers are case studies in strength and determination

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University News

Southern Cross Medicinal Plant Garden honours Blackmore’s legacy

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Rankings

Southern Cross research quality recognised in latest THE World University Rankings

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Education and Teaching

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

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Research & Academic

Bee Lab takes flight at Southern Cross Uni

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Science, Environment & Marine

How remarkable diversity in heat tolerance can help protect coral reefs

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Health

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

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Health

Sickness in health: when workplace bullying turns colleagues into foes

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Law

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

Veterinary program launches, first course announced for 2025

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Science, Environment & Marine

Bioreactor reduces pesticide run-off from horticulture greenhouses

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Naturopathy

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

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Health

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

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Research & Academic

Could natural medicine solve recurrent dizziness?

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Scholarships

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Rankings

Southern Cross achieves impact ranking for global sustainability

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Events

Passionate educator celebrates third graduation at Coffs Harbour

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Rankings

Southern Cross tops Australia rise in QS World University Rankings

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Science, Environment & Marine

Mountain frog breeding and release program leaps ahead with federal funding

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Rankings

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

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Scholarships

Perioperative nurse awarded prestigious scholarship to further leadership ambitions

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Scholarships

Research scholarships to launch counter strike against unhealthy esports

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Health

Healing natural disaster trauma using art and psychedelic therapies

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

Coaching coup for SCU Gold Rats rugby

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University News

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

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Health

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

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Health

Southern Cross health expert gives marathon runners the edge

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University News

Southern Cross unveils bold campus vision

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Health

Marathon superstar joins Southern Cross expert online panel

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Scholarships

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

Southern Cross University alumna Moesha Johnson swimming
Science, Environment & Marine

Grain grower survey underway: Southern Cross Uni seeks farmers

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Scholarships

Flood-hit Southern Cross students receive new banking scholarship

Vice-Chancellor Professor Tyrone Carlin with scholarship recipient Joseph Dittmar
Health

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

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Research & Academic

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

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Business

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

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Scholarships

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

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

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

That really shucks: Pesticide pollution threatens shellfish safety

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Scholarships

Inside the million-dollar scholarship program that supports our brightest, recognises regional talent

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Scholarships

Spirit of partnership runs deep in new scholarships to support flood-impacted students

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University News

Pride of the region: Awards cast nation's eyes on Lismore flood response and rebuild efforts

Flood recovery at Lismore campus
Rankings

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

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Scholarships

Three Southern Cross students awarded prestigious New Colombo Plan scholarship

NCP scholarship recipients Nevenya Cameron, Caylin Nel and Chloe Dunemann
Science, Environment & Marine

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

Coffee tasting panel
Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Law

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

Dead mangroves at Boambee Creek: scientists and Indigenous rangers worried

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University News

Southern Cross University among the nation’s best for student equity and access

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Events

In the FLOW: free community events on river health, stories and culture

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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

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Scholarships

Applications open for Indigenous Honours scholarship and midwifery bursary

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Education and Teaching

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

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University News

Southern Cross University honours outstanding alumni

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Research & Academic

Growers needed for research to assess regenerative agriculture

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Research & Academic

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

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University News

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

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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

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Science, Environment & Marine

Discovery of invisible nutrient discharge on Great Barrier Reef raises concerns

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Rankings

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

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Health

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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University News

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

Water management research with community focus

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Health

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

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Education and Teaching

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

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University News

Reimagining the Lismore campus: Have your say as Southern Cross University plans bold long-term future

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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

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Science, Environment & Marine

Advanced imaging technology helps monitor baby corals on Great Barrier Reef

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Southern Cross University students head to OzTag World Cup in Ireland

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Education and Teaching

New microcredentials course to help meet demand for top maths teachers

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Science, Environment & Marine

New roadtrippers’ guide to Australia’s unique wildlife crossings

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Health

Organ donation registration project secures ARC Linkage funding

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Health

Walk this way for free Southern Cross University exercise program

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Naturopathy

Clinical trial for people living with diabetes in Northern Rivers

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Research & Academic

Southern Cross skates up QS World University Rankings

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University News

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

Lismore campus English College students
Health

Occupational Therapy students partner with Norco to bring worker safety and wellbeing to life

OT student Lachlan Andrews and Norco worker Gary Vidler do two person lift
Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Health

Free outdoor yoga on International Day of Yoga

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Education and Teaching

An environment of achievement for graduand Thili

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Science, Environment & Marine

Rare glimpse of our first ancestors in mainland Southeast Asia

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Arts and Humanities

NORPA announces Jeanti St Clair as inaugural Research Artist

NORPA Love For One Night 2022 Season at Eltham pub
Health

Southern Cross joins QBE Insurance and LeapForward to improve personal injury rehabilitation

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Health

Southern Cross receives $3.5m Birthing on Country grant to improve Indigenous midwifery services and quit smoking program

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Science, Environment & Marine

Fiji buzzing as Pacific Beekeeping Congress takes flight

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Science, Environment & Marine

Coastal ecosystems are a net greenhouse gas sink, new research shows

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Health

When midwives face their own birth trauma: new Southern Cross study seeks volunteers

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Events

Expert to speak on building resilience through community gardens

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Health

Looking for a boost to lose weight? Participants needed for herbal weight loss product trial

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Health

PASER receives 2 grants from the Australian Institute of Sport

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Business

Taking innovation to a global audience: expert panel

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Health

Mortality high yet funding low: lung disease deserves more investment say global health experts

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Science, Environment & Marine

New Chair of Science at Southern Cross

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Science, Environment & Marine

It’s coffee time … who ordered the fresh bread flat white?

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Arts and Humanities

New exhibition ‘catches’ the stories of civilian flood rescuers

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Tourism

Sydney graduands harbour new career ambitions

Alan Chu has started his new role of Hotel Culturist at Capella Sydney
Business

New leader of Business, Law and Arts at Southern Cross

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Science, Environment & Marine

Good slime for the climate, delivered by brown algae

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Research & Academic

New Southern Cross study reveals ongoing housing and mental health challenges for flood-affected

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Science, Environment & Marine

Glass sand trial lays foundation for ReCirculator

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Science, Environment & Marine

Glass sand trial lays foundation for ReCirculator

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Science, Environment & Marine

Evolution of Coral IVF enhances recovery of coral reefs

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Health

New editor-in-chief at Ageing journal is Southern Cross researcher

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Science, Environment & Marine

Why rivers matter for the global carbon cycle

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Naturopathy

Australian-Canadian partnership to advance naturopathic research and education internationally

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Science, Environment & Marine

Raising a glass for frog conservation and research at Southern Cross

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University News

NSW and ACT universities take sector-leading steps to strengthen early offer admissions

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Research & Academic

Innovative alliance to train next generation of health workers

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Regions in focus for $3.66m mental health initiative

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University News

2022 Alumni Impact Awards celebrate extraordinary graduates

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Business

Lockheed Martin Australia employee honoured with Alumni Impact Award

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Science, Environment & Marine

Frogs in hot water: habitat shrinking for Gondwana rainforest mountain frogs

A small brown frog surrounded by green vegetation
Student Life, Groups & Sports

Celebrating community spirit in the Student Excellence Awards

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Business

Vision for flood-proof future at heart of Living Lab collaboration

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Kirsten Benkendorff shines as Superstar of STEM for next generation

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Research & Academic

Whitsundays booming with new life after best coral spawning event in years

Peter Harrison with his Coral IVF team in the Whitsundays
Health

Forum to tackle trauma impact on mental health

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University News

Early data shows success of Southern Cross Model

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Rankings

Global reputation confirmed with subject world rankings for Southern Cross

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Adult incontinence pads emerging as worse waste problem than baby nappies

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Research & Academic

Professor Mary Spongberg appointed to ARC expert group

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University News

Southern Cross consolidates Top 800 place in THE World University Rankings

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University News

Southern Cross University flood recovery projects announced

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Health

Psychology student develops CSI for analysing our savoured communication styles

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Science, Environment & Marine

ARC Linkage to drive hemp food crop quality controls for Aussie growers

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Science, Environment & Marine

A recirculated resource from waste to worth

Professor Andrew Rose in laboratory
Research & Academic

Growing gains in black rice and hemp

Associate Professor Tobias Kretzschmar with rice crop
Science, Environment & Marine

So much water so close to home: lessons from the Lismore floods

Professor Amanda Reichelt-Brushett at the Richmond River at Lismore
Law

Law graduate a lifelong learner at age 69

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Safe passage for native wildlife using highway underpasses

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Science, Environment & Marine

Wave of success as Oceanography leads University ranking rise

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Research & Academic

Research delivers the good oil for tea tree industry

Dr Mervyn Shepherd with tea tree sapling
Science, Environment & Marine

International research partnership takes action on marine plastic

Plastic waste on Ambon Island Indonesia
Science, Environment & Marine

Building a shared future for all life by supporting biological diversity

Peter Harrison inspecting coral reef at North Point off Lizard Island
Health

Southern Cross Uni celebrates midwives with focus on Indigenous maternal care

Midwife Taneeka Thomas with daughter Pippa
Science, Environment & Marine

New mountainfrog species identified in rainforests of northern NSW and southeast Queensland

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Science, Environment & Marine

Ocean Sentinel statue immortalises coral crusader Peter Harrison

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Top 4 ways COVID placed harsher burdens on early childhood educators

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Science, Environment & Marine

No oxygen and no fish – Southern Cross scientists investigate deoxygenation and fish kills in the wake of disastrous floods

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University News

Southern Cross University responds to student safety survey findings

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross to deliver low-cost soil testing under $54.4m government program

Graham Lancaster shows a soil sample to David Littleproud and Pat Conaghan
Research & Academic

Southern Cross researchers help shape federal blue carbon credit system

Dr James Sippo
Science, Environment & Marine

Dr Niloofar Karimian on the effects of antimony

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Education and Teaching

‘Lose some weight’, ‘stupid old hag’: universities should no longer ask students for anonymous feedback on their teachers

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Student of the Year Theresa Mitchell shares hope with thousands

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Scholarships

New psychology scholarship addresses short supply in regional communities

Southern Cross University Psychology (Honours) gradate Dieudonne Ininahazwe
Naturopathy

Naturopathic Centre makes significant progress despite 2021 headwinds

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Naturopathy

Future of healthcare boosted by new landmark clinical training program

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University News

Southern Cross University expands online offering, launching 25 courses on Open Universities Australia

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Education and Teaching

Southern Cross Uni graduate teacher Holly Millican wins prestigious Australian Education Award

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Science, Environment & Marine

Spawn of a new era as Reef's first Coral IVF babies reach maturity

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Music and Creative Arts

Chancellor’s Art Prize winner explores Lismore’s natural spaces

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Faculty of Education celebrates excellence at 2021 Awards Ceremony

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Health

Student Spotlight: Alicia Donovan

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Research & Academic

The forgotten voices of our teachers

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross announces Graduate Diploma in Regenerative Agriculture for Soil Week

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Science, Environment & Marine

Grown in floating ocean pools, baby corals set free on damaged reefs

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Research & Academic

Riding the Waves of Change: supporting school students to adapt to impacts of COVID-19

Anne Graham
Research & Academic

Sea cucumber manual a global success story for Southern Cross Uni researcher

Steven Purcell
University News

Alumni awards celebrate stories of impact

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Research & Academic

New research brings hope for macadamia grower, Martin Brook

A man and woman check stick traps for macadamia lace bug
Naturopathy

1 in 6 women have lost their jobs due to managing endometriosis

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Science, Environment & Marine

Great Barrier Reef’s baby boom holds the key to its protection

A man and woman working at night on a boat collecting spawn
Health

Exercise science students gain valuable experience with North Coast Academy of Sport

NCAS team
Campus & Study Modes

Transition to Uni course the perfect uni pathway for Year 12 leavers

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University News

Enterprise Agreement negotiations open

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Science, Environment & Marine

Reef researcher giving wild coral spawn the best chance of survival

A woman in a wetsuit holding flippers against a cloudy skyline
University News

Southern Cross University expands revolutionary new teaching model across all disciplines

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Science, Environment & Marine

Sea-lebrating 40th anniversary of mass coral spawning discovery

Plate corals releasing egg and sperm bundles during spawning
Music and Creative Arts

Art graduate’s solo show makes commentary on women’s safety in Australia

Student with art work
Education and Teaching

New game app takes kids on a climate action learning adventure

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Research & Academic

Southern Cross blue carbon research contributes to global climate change debate

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Judith Rosentreter investigating carbon dioxide and methane emissions from mangrove-dominated estuaries and tidal creeks in Australia
Research & Academic

Healthy bodies, healthy environment: benefits of using organic food in traditional Mediterranean diet

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Music and Creative Arts

Frances Belle Parker commissioned for Sydney coast walk public art

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Partnerships

HOTA and Southern Cross announce new partnership

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Law

Southern Cross University law student president hands over baton

Tara Moore
Naturopathy

Over 3000 species of medicinal plants housed at Southern Cross University

Specimens held at the University’s Medicinal Plant Herbarium
Research & Academic

Expanding crop protection for blueberry rust control on organic farms

Rust infected blueberry leaves showing yellow rust pustules on undersides of leaves
University News

Southern Cross recognised as science heavyweight in global uni ranking

Collecting corals ready for spawning
Research & Academic

Regenerative agriculture PhD researcher shortlisted for national award

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Arts and Humanities

Southern Cross Uni alumnus wins prestigious Banjo Paterson Writing Award

James Page
Science, Environment & Marine

Woodchip bioreactors may help farmers reduce fertiliser pollution in waterways

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Music and Creative Arts

Life-changing mentorship for budding videographer

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Gold Coast students compete on home turf at Queensland UniSport Nationals

Southern Cross Women's Basketball Team, bronze medal winners
Scholarships

Applications now open for 2022 Research Futures Scholarship Program

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University News

Lismore campus closes after positive COVID-19 case

Covid virus
Naturopathy

Australian first Lifestyle Medicine degree heralds new era for education and care

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Health

Southern Cross launches new Speech Pathology facilities at Coffs Harbour

Speech pathology session
Scholarships

University scholarships supporting Indigenous students’ dreams

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Science, Environment & Marine

$2 million grant to help industry reduce waste in the Northern Rivers

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

The power of creativity in the classroom

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University News

Speech Pathology student numbers surge at Southern Cross University

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Law

Participatory democracy in the COVID era: a chat with law lecturer Aidan Ricketts

Lockdown protest
University News

NAIDOC podcast now available: ‘Heal Country, heal our nation’

NAIDOC Week 2021
University News

Emeritus Professor appointed interim Chair of Nursing

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Music and Creative Arts

Award nomination is music to the ears of Leigh Carriage

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross aquaculture specialist exploring climate change impact

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Rankings

Five-star rankings for Southern Cross in 2022 Good Universities Guide

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Research & Academic

Teaching STEM with nature play: new research on outdoor learning

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Naturopathy

Clinical trial will investigate medicinal cannabis for sleep disturbances

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Arts and Humanities

Food for thought? The important link between food and cultural identity

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Partnerships

Southern Cross partners with Gold Coast Music Awards to support industry resilience

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

University student survey on sexual violence to help shape safer communities

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Campus & Study Modes

Keep calm Year 12s, Southern Cross has got you covered with early entry

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University News

Southern Cross University shines in online offshore courses

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Naturopathy

Studying at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine – Your questions answered

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Science, Environment & Marine

Taking to the skies to shade corals using new technologies

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Health

Celebrating Speech Pathology Week and the right to communication

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University News

SCU College receives international gold standard for online English courses

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Health

We’re seeing more COVID patients in ICU as case numbers rise. That affects the whole hospital

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Research & Academic

Dr Lynne McPherson on improving outcomes for young people at risk

Dr Lynne McPherson
Research & Academic

Selective breeding can produce heat-tolerant corals: new study

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross designs new technology to monitor Richmond River water quality

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Naturopathy

Strengthening the evidence base for naturopathic medicine

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Science, Environment & Marine

University's EV conversion Kombi a 'roads' scholar

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Research & Academic

Spate of frog deaths has scientists worried

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Research & Academic

How our top bird expert turned critics into allies

Professor Christidis feeding kookaburras
Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross researchers cited in global climate change report

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Science, Environment & Marine

Distinguished Professorship awarded to reef restoration pioneer Peter Harrison

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Music and Creative Arts

An amazing year in music for lecturer Brad Hosking

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Tourism

Luxe study opportunity in paradise at exclusive new Hayman Island campus

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Science, Environment & Marine

Helping conservation groups save marine wildlife

Loggerhead sea turtle
University News

Lismore campus closed for North Coast COVID lockdown

Covid virus
Science, Environment & Marine

Inspired by nature: a deep dive with National Marine Science Centre director Kirsten Benkendorff

Professor Kirsten Benkendorff
Education and Teaching

How to survive (and thrive) in your first teaching placement

Nicholas Colbrelli Adams Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) student
Social Work and Community Welfare

Bullying experience for children with disabilities: findings close to home

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Health

Melbourne COVID-19 nurse awarded Leadership in Nursing Scholarship

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Events

Graduate celebrations for Papua New Guinea cohort

IBSU Southern Cross University 2021 presentation ceremony in PNG
University News

New COVID cases force extension to lockdown in SE Queensland

Covid virus
Music and Creative Arts

Alisha Todd shares how to get the most out of a music degree

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Campus & Study Modes

Gold Coast campus closed for southeast Queensland snap lockdown

Covid virus
Music and Creative Arts

Guerrilla filmmaking and passion projects: a chat with digital media student Lara Briddon

Digital media student Lara Briddon
Health

Olympic spotlight: Nicole Hannan, beach volleyballer and naturopath

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Business

More opportunities for clever businesses in final round of Innovation Challenge

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Science, Environment & Marine

Sharing the good oil on best soil practices boosted by Soil CRC grant

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Science, Environment & Marine

Release of second genome sequence for a eucalypt causes stir among scientists

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University News

As border shuts again, Southern Cross seeking clarity for student placements

Covid virus
Scholarships

Scholarship supports aspiring occupational therapist during rural placement

Occupational therapy student Tara Fritz
Events

Open Day goes virtual for month-long study discovery

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Education and Teaching

Zooming in: Performing Arts teachers in the time of COVID

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Health

University partnership supports a National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Academy for Lismore

University partnership supports a National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Academy
Health

Turning a crisis into an opportunity

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Health

Digital dilemma: telepractice offers pandemic lifeline for social services, but not long-term solutions

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Campus & Study Modes

Southern Cross to continue studying and working online

Covid virus
Rankings

Southern Cross maintains strong position in global Young University ranking

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University News

NSW Waratahs announce Southern Cross alumnus Darren Coleman as new Head Coach

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University News

COVID concerns force return to at-home study and work for Southern Cross

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Science, Environment & Marine

Honorary Doctorate recognises naturalist’s efforts to restore last paradise of Lord Howe Island

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Events

Sport and exercise science graduand scoring goals with First Class Honours

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Science, Environment & Marine

Survey helps build resilience for farmers in Central West NSW

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University News

Gold Coast Marathon a sporting honour for Southern Cross Uni

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University News

Queen’s Birthday Honours for Southern Cross changemakers

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Science, Environment & Marine

Chainsaw cut-outs make good homes for tree-climbing mammals

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Music and Creative Arts

Southern Cross grads headline inaugural Byron Music Fest

Sophie Ozard playing guitar
Research & Academic

Declining growth rates of global coral reef ecosystems

White corals that look like skeletons
Partnerships

Musical partnership puts the beat in Lismore’s heart

Mykaela Jay music student
Science, Environment & Marine

US philanthropists back coral crusader from Southern Cross

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Science, Environment & Marine

Innovation Day puts our smallest scientists to the test

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross ramps up regenerative agriculture focus with new mentorship program

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

The art of learning and self-reflection with Learning Coach Meredith Kayess

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Science, Environment & Marine

Endangered purple Cauliflower Coral pushed closer to brink of extinction after recent flooding

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University News

New Chancellor for Southern Cross University

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Scholarships

Industry regenerative agriculture scholarship grows soil stewards of the future

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Naturopathy

Key appointment to global advisory committee recognises Southern Cross researcher’s traditional medicine expertise

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University News

Southern Cross awards Nick Burton Taylor honorary doctorate

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Science, Environment & Marine

Now is the time to build the world we want to live in

Dr Jean Renouf
Research & Academic

"Exhausted beyond measure," panel presents findings on teaching during COVID

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Campus & Study Modes

One hundred students gather for regenerative agriculture residential

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Information Technology

Students join forces with NSW Police to prevent cybercrime

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Science, Environment & Marine

Food security, rock phosphate and resilient farming: inside the world of Professor Terry Rose

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University News

Sydney graduation ceremonies postponed as Southern Cross puts COVID safety first

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Law

Women’s Safety front and centre for Southern Cross Uni changemaker graduate

Hayley Foster
Partnerships

Kyogle Writers Festival ready to launch, with Southern Cross as partner

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Run, mama, run!

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Other

Mindfulness traits could help supervisors tackle PhD anxiety and improve supervisory relationships

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Information Technology

Southern Cross ready to crack Cybercrime Think Tank contest

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University News

International Midwives Day a double celebration for Southern Cross midwifery students

Midwifery student and scholarship recipient Rebecca in the midwifery teaching lab on campus
Student Life, Groups & Sports

Koala food-tree nursery germinates on Southern Cross land

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Science, Environment & Marine

Controversial idea could aid recovery of bushfire-affected koala populations

Koala climbing burnt tree trunk
Music and Creative Arts

Flooded in: new audio walk explores impact of cyclone Debbie on Lismore

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Ask Gran Not Google graduates to university sector in a Southern Cross first

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Science, Environment & Marine

Coral IVF spearheads Australian innovation to world's business leaders

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University News

Southern Cross named as partner in two national drought hubs

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Science, Environment & Marine

Humpbacks go from bust to boom, yet experts fear whale’s recovery under threat

Humpback whale breaching
University News

Southern Cross celebrates alumni achievements

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Science, Environment & Marine

Getting to the bottom of the Bigfoot myth with researcher Marian Bailey

Marian Bailey with bone fossil
Science, Environment & Marine

Microbes in trees eat methane for breakfast

Dr Luke Jeffrey Conducting wetland research
Naturopathy

Naturopathic care's important role in making health more equitable and accessible

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Careers & Employment

Southern Cross graduates rated highly by employers

Graduate nurse Sophie Longworth (left) on duty
Science, Environment & Marine

Groundwater discharge affects water quality in coastal waters

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Research & Academic

$1.2 million awarded to Southern Cross for collaborative research

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Education and Teaching

Transforming education through art making

Lexi
University News

University’s water efficiency set to potentially fill seven Olympic swimming pools

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Research & Academic

Southern Cross University scientist wins prestigious national teaching award

Southern Cross University scientist wins prestigious national teaching award
Science, Environment & Marine

The engineering oceanographer Dr Dan Harrison

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Partnerships

Gold Coast teens challenged to make their world a better place

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Health

Researcher Spotlight: Associate Professor Romy Lauche of the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine

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Science, Environment & Marine

Forest scientists bringing new solutions to the environment, business and future

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