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

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Law

Reflections on Bondi attack

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Information Technology

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

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Education and Teaching

Faculty of Education Awards recognise student and staff excellence

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

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

A group of SCU students at the 2025 UniSport Nationals on the Gold Coast
Student Life, Groups & Sports

Southern Cross University celebrates exceptional students at excellence awards

Student Awards - academic achievement award receipients
Arts and Humanities

Tribute to Dr Moya Costello

Dr Moya Costello, adjunct Lecturer in Creative Writing
University News

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

Collins Hume CEO Christopher Atkinson receiving award at Northern NSW Business Awards
University News

Southern Cross University celebrates 2025 Alumni Impact Award winners

2025 Alumni Impact Award winners
University News

New Graduate Certificates to strengthen regional workforces

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Information Technology

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

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Partnerships

New partnership makes English study more accessible for Colombian students

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University News

Southern Cross inks partnership with Sri Lankan NSBM Green University

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Catchments, Coasts and Communities

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

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

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

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University News

Southern Cross climbs global rankings

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Education and Teaching

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

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

AI versus artists: the Australian copyright debate

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

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

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Health

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

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

Southern Cross University academic appointed Lead Author for UN climate report

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Events

Southern Cross University honours graduates at Melbourne Town Hall

Graduates at the Melbourne Town Hall ceremony
Business

It’s business – but not as usual

Southern Cross University New Business Degree
Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

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

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Events

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

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Business

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

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Events

Empowering ‘the next generation’ this NAIDOC Week

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Partnerships

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

Team SCU runner during 2024 Gold Coast Marathon
University News

OT Students spill the tea on their UK exchange experience

SCU students in the UK on placement
Law

Making Australia’s research security ecosystem work smarter

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Health

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

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Research & Academic

Coffs Harbour graduation a celebration of resilience and impact

Coffs Harbour PhD graduates June 2025
Partnerships

Getting disengaged students back into mainstream schooling: new research partnership

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Research & Academic

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

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Scholarships

Scholarship opens door to career in mental health nursing

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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University News

STEM trailblazers join University Council

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Indigenous Knowledge

Three generations of First Nations women create proud alumni legacy

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Research & Academic

Sydney graduation an evolution of excellence

PhD graduates at Sydney graduation ceremony May 2025
Partnerships

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

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Education and Teaching

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

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Scholarships

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

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Education and Teaching

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

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Research & Academic

Black soldier flies: The unassuming insect transforming rubbish into resources

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University News

Another round of Southern Cross graduates ready to transform tomorrow

SCU graduation Nov 5 2022
Education and Teaching

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

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Naturopathy

Research student spotlight: Elisabete Oliveira

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Partnerships

Exhibition celebrates art, education and autism

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Rankings

Southern Cross shines brightly with inaugural QS 5 Stars rating

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Naturopathy

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

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Business

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

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Health

Student-led exhibition showcases nursing placements in India

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Law

Law graduate Emily Williams represents Australia as foreign diplomat

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

Cyclone Alfred - Updates for staff and students

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University News

Celebrating Southern Cross alumni in New Delhi

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Scholarships

Three inspiring students awarded International Women’s Day Scholarship

Southern Cross International Womens Day Scholarship Recipients 2025
Research & Academic

Healing the Northern Rivers: the research behind the recovery

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

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

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

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

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Rankings

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

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

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

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Naturopathy

Groundbreaking trial shows 30% diabetes remission for Aboriginal women

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Law

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

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Law

A life of advocacy for law graduate Sam Forrester

Law graduate Sam Forrester at NSW Supreme Court
Education and Teaching

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

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Partnerships

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

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Law

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

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Health

Life-changing India exchange for student nurses

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Education and Teaching

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

Dr Carla Velario accepting award for research excellence
Research & Academic

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

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Business

New landmark alliance forges closer ties with Indian university

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

BBC Panorama turns spotlight on marine cloud brightening

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Law

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

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Naturopathy

Forum highlights University role in natural product development

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Rankings

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

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Education and Teaching

Education a key to stop communities choking on their own waste

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Naturopathy

Fellowship pathway launches for Southern Cross Integrative Medicine students

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Education and Teaching

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

David Lynch
Law

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

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Education and Teaching

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

Lexi Lasczik teaching art
Law

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

Indigenous student Dakota Rowles
University News

Students celebrated at gala event for leadership and excellence

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Law

Southern Cross Dean of Law delivers prestigious Hal Wootten Lecture

Professor David Heilpern delivers Hal Wootton lecture at UNSW
Partnerships

Southern Cross honours 20 years of partnerships with Chinese universities

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Education and Teaching

So much magic in classrooms goes unnoticed and unmeasured

Dr Simone Blom inside environmental science lab
Health

Mixed Reality goggles bring learning to life at Southern Cross University

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Events

Southern Cross University's successful nursery of quality research

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Music and Creative Arts

Exploring female creativity in performance art: Panel discussion

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Health

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

Dr Lily Guo
University News

Alumni showcase inspiration and impact at Melbourne graduation ceremony

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Scholarships

New science scholarship honours inventor of Vegemite

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University News

University mannikins get second life with elite Police team

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University News

Keeping the power on during emergencies with drones and AI

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Research & Academic

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

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University News

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

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Health

Physiotherapy launches at Coffs Harbour in 2025

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Science, Environment & Marine

Deep diving at the Solitary Islands Aquarium

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University News

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Southern Cross University

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

Return and Earn comes to Northern Rivers campus

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University News

Return and Earn comes to Northern Rivers campus

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

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

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Partnerships

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

2023 Gold Coast Marathon_ SCU Team
Scholarships

Nepalese student discovers nursing passion through Destination Australia scholarship

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Research & Academic

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

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Partnerships

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

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Research & Academic

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

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University News

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

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University News

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

SCU Health Clinic on the Gold Coast campus
Health

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

Midwife Renay James holds her Dorothy Edwards Scholarship award
University News

University study leaves an indelible mark on Sydney graduates

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Health

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

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Research & Academic

How a Fulbright scholarship reignited Nigel Andrew’s spark

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross Uni brings research insights to Primex

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Science, Environment & Marine

Do sharks indulge in unhealthy snacks? The science says yes

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Health

National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine launches inaugural giving campaign

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Research & Academic

Southern Cross University researchers take our backyard to the world

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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Health

Professor Anne Graham AO named Distinguished Professor

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Science, Environment & Marine

Fire ants must be eradicated, says Southern Cross entomologist

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University News

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

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Scholarships

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

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University News

University welcomes Peter Lewis to Council role

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University News

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

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Rankings

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

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University News

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

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University News

University mourns passing of Hon Andrew Rogers AO KC

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University News

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

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University News

Southern Cross Uni helping small businesses go circular with plastics

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Music and Creative Arts

Cameron discovers the HYPE of Screenworks Mentorship

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University News

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

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Research & Academic

What are fire ants and why are they so dangerous?

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

A group of scientists sit in a cave
Music and Creative Arts

Southern Cross University Rolling Stone Australia scholarship recipient announced

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Law

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

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Health

Nursing student Joakim named Ramsay Cadet of the Year

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Music and Creative Arts

Chancellor’s Art Prize winner explores inner journey of surrender

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Events

Celebrating outstanding achievement at Student Excellence Awards

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Research & Academic

Research affirms sorry state of the Richmond River Catchment

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Education and Teaching

2023 Faculty of Education Awards for Excellence and Recognition

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Transforming Tomorrow

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

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Transforming Tomorrow

Following the evidence to transform teacher education

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University News

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

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University News

Australian Industrial Hemp research program launches at Southern Cross Uni

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Research & Academic

Study highlights Clarence Valley community’s key issues

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Business

What is design thinking and why does it matter?

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Business

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

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University News

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

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Health

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

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Music and Creative Arts

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

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Research & Academic

Graduates to boost regional research powerhouse

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Lyndsay Sealey in academic robes
Events

Forum to foster respectful conversations about the referendum

Indigenous artwork
Events

Making a song and dance about our Northern Rivers graduation

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

Sustainability design challenge offers real world experience for students

Southern Cross Uni students studying and collaborating together
Education and Teaching

Stories of inspiration and determination ahead of Melbourne graduation

A group of students in ceremonial caps and gowns
Health

Graduates are rising stars at Lifestyle Medicine Awards

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

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

Master of Teaching graduate Kylie McCaffrey
Partnerships

Imagining a better tomorrow at the 2023 Byron Writers Festival

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University News

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

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Health

Huge demand for Mental Health Nurses creating opportunities

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Information Technology

Getting creative at the keyboard through Information Technology

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Health

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

Sophie Cross Speech Pathology
Indigenous Knowledge

Exhibition and video series to honour Elders for NAIDOC week

Serving Country exhibition in Coffs Harbour campus library
Partnerships

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

Jena Buchan
University News

Nominations open for 2023 Alumni Impact Awards

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Research & Academic

Kai’s ocean research advances knowledge on CO2 removal method

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Law

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

Jordan Hansen
Arts and Humanities

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

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

The Preparing for Success Program gave me the start I needed

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Arts and Humanities

Cecile is truly at home with the arts

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Health

Psychology grad part of an expanding cohort of online students

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Science, Environment & Marine

Turns out coral kids like pink bubblegum too!

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Health

Midwives provide care but who cares for the midwives?

Midwife standing outside Lismore Base Hospital
Indigenous Knowledge

Indigenous Knowledge in policy and self-governance

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Engineering & Technology

Out of this world opportunity for engineer Mitch

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Information Technology

A career on track

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Law

My law degree was the foundation for my career

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Social Work and Community Welfare

The rainbow after a rainy day

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Health

Cost-effective Allied Health services offered at Southern Cross University Health Clinic

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Research & Academic

PhD candidate Emiliano wins top metals research honour

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University News

Southern Cross academics receive Order of Australia honours

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Transforming Tomorrow

A connection through time and place

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Transforming Tomorrow

Breathing space

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Transforming Tomorrow

Transforming university education

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Health

Truth, Lies and Chiropractic thesis earns University’s top academic prize

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University News

We’re talking rubbish at the 2023 Circular Economy Impact Forum

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Health

Nursing ambition a team effort for Jess and Charlotte

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Health

Nurse and war veteran awarded Bonnie Boezeman AO scholarship to further leadership goals

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University News

Flood research hub rises as beacon for leaders, ideas and conversations

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Events

Award-winning entrepreneur and Women in Business CEO Karen Phillips on leadership and impact

Karen Phillips at Gold Coast graduation
University News

Southern Cross Uni numbers jump, led by demand for Early Childhood Education

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University News

Meet your 2023 Gold Coast Mayor’s Student Ambassadors

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University News

Running experts team up for free webinar ahead of Gold Coast Marathon

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Events

Southern Cross University celebrates first Gold Coast graduation of 2023

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University News

Environmental Sciences breaks new ground in QS World Uni Subject Rankings

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Health

Game changer as AIS awards its first esports project to Southern Cross

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Scholarships

International Women’s Day scholarship celebrates three amazing students

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Social Work and Community Welfare

Research improving outcomes for vulnerable and marginalised children

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University News

Seeds of hope sprout one year on from 2022 floods

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Law

College of Law offers Practical Legal Training at Coffs campus

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Research & Academic

ARC College of Experts bolstered with Southern Cross appointments

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Health

Demand for Occupational Therapists at all-time high, as graduate launches new service in Coffs Harbour

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Cuddling dogs and donut walls: Orientation is bigger than ever this year

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Health

A calling to help others

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Health

Lucy Shinners investigates the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare

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Health

Coffs Nursing student selected for 2023 Regional Youth Taskforce

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University News

University mourns passing of Helen ‘Jill’ Dowd

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Law

Time is now for the next rights of nature phase

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Scholarships

Two 2023 New Colombo Plan scholarships for Southern Cross students

Southern Cross undergraduates Pearl Andrews and Yasmeen Daniels at the NCP Awards Ceremony in Canberra
Science, Environment & Marine

New partnership set to ReCirculate plastic waste into construction material

Ben Roche and Shane Ramsey sign partnership agreement between SCU and CRDC
Events

International rugby union star inspires Gold Coast graduates

Justin Harrison in academic dress
Science, Environment & Marine

Learning our flood lessons, alumni panel at Living Lab

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Research & Academic

Researcher Spotlight: Dr Alana Gall

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Events

Inspiring stories emerge at Gold Coast graduation

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Education and Teaching

‘Seasons for Life’: Supporting young people to recover from the devastating impact of suicide

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Health

From PSP to PhD, Scott is in the zone

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Music and Creative Arts

Chancellor’s Art Prize winner draws on the Spirit of Country

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Education and Teaching

2022 Faculty of Education Awards for Excellence and Recognition

Madeline Bell and friend Lucas at the 2022 Education awards
Health

Occupational therapy students show learning can be fun and games

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Business

Transforming ideas into impact through Live Ideas

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Science, Environment & Marine

Japan: a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Southern Cross students

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Science, Environment & Marine

Fantastic plastic? It’s all in the chemistry

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Scholarships

Local fitness trainer weighs in on $15,000 Open Day scholarship

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Indigenous Knowledge

Southern Cross lecturer co-authors new national guidelines for First Nations Peoples with kidney disease

Dr Liz Rix in front of Indigenous artwork
Arts and Humanities

Film makes space for satellites in global climate conversations at COP27

Film on display at COP27
Tourism

Study tour success for students in Singapore

Students at Suntec in Singapore

Chancellor’s Medal recipients recognised for innovative environmental research

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First Lismore graduation following COVID, floods

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Pasi Sahlberg on transforming education: SCU Buzz podcast

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Scholarships

Boosted by a Southern Cross University scholarship, Dayna Scapin is helping farmers better understand crop health

Southern Cross student Dayna Scapin takes a selfie with a drone
Events

Students to graduate at first Melbourne ceremony in three years

Graduate Rashini at the Northern Territory
Health

Can natural and mainstream medicines coexist?

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Health

Gold Coast psychology students showcase their research projects

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Health

Nursing alumna forging rewarding career in aged care

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University News

Early Offer entry to Southern Cross University closes soon

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Science, Environment & Marine

Connecting technology and industry for regional benefits

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Scholarships

International students find new direction in Coffs Harbour

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Naturopathy

Australia’s newest Naturopathic Medicine training program launches on Gold Coast

Two women in the laboratory
Scholarships

Student Opportunities Fund helps Amy with remote placement

Speech Pathology student Amy Whittle during her placement in rural Australia
Rankings

Top marks for Engineering, Computing at Southern Cross in Good Universities Guide

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Events

Ready to swap graduation cap and gown for nursing scrubs

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Research & Academic

Researchers discover earliest known stone-age surgery

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Scholarships

Aged care nurse receives Leadership in Nursing Scholarship

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Engineering & Technology

Southern Cross Uni launches engineering at Gold Coast campus

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Science, Environment & Marine

Being waste-wise is a class action

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University News

Business Bites: a new podcast series by Southern Cross University and Northern Rivers Food

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Health

Gleams of light

Dieudonne Ininahazwe psychology graduate on campus at Coffs Harbour
Law

Former magistrate appointed head of Southern Cross Law

David Heilpern Dean of Law
Science, Environment & Marine

Feeding snacks to coral larvae boosts energy for growth and survival

Colleen Rodd with food reared coral larvae experiment
Health

Finding the silver lining: Arpan's story

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Health

Outback nursing a dream job for graduate Leah

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Southern Cross crowned surfing’s best at university championships

Surfing Team SCU winners with trophy
Science, Environment & Marine

Salt of the earth: tackling the salinity challenge

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Business

The sky is the limit for Taiwanese aviation graduate

Aviation student Dylan Li Tse Yu on the runway
Partnerships

Southern Cross partners with EPA for a plastic-free future

Engineering student looking at plastics in beaker
Health

Podiatry clinic helps flood-affected put best foot forward

Podiatry clinic for flood affected
Events

Ready, set, go for Gold Coast Marathon’s favourite race: SCU 10km Run

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Events

Bug lady running her best life at Gold Coast Marathon

Kirsten Ellis running through macadamia orchard
Science, Environment & Marine

Understanding a plant’s salt tolerance mechanisms earns Chancellor’s Medal

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Education and Teaching

Mother and daughter graduate together

Daughter and mother, Maddie (left) and Rose (right) Smith, standing in front of a garden.
Social Work and Community Welfare

Meeting therapy goals with the help of furry friends

Master of Social Work graduate Noémie Rigaud with therapy dog Tango
Music and Creative Arts

Student musicians playing from the heart at Lismore Lantern Parade

Giant lanterns on parade route
Research & Academic

Extreme sports can be good for you, if you take the challenge

Skydiving Credit Kamil Pietrzak on Unsplash
Pathways Programs, Short Courses & SCU College

English language students celebrate graduation milestone

large group of english language students
Scholarships

Scholarship recipient finds the music in farming

A woman stands in a panoramic landscape
Rankings

Strong result for Southern Cross in QS rankings of world universities

Gold Coast building C foyer
Events

Free community yoga event celebrates International Day of Yoga

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Science, Environment & Marine

Drought, megafires, and flood – citizen scientists reveal impact on river water quality

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Research & Academic

Lismore floodwater enough to fill half of Sydney Harbour

Boat on Lismore flood waters 2022
Music and Creative Arts

Educator receives national recognition at Australian Women in Music Awards

Leigh Carriage accepts Humanitarian Award at AWMA credit Embellysh
Arts and Humanities

Big ideas thrive in small town: Kyogle Writers Festival

Flamingo Writers Salon session at Kyogle Writers Festival 2021
University News

Term 2 kicks off as Lismore students return to campus

A woman holding a heart in front of the Lismore Lexsa office
Events

Film enthusiasts move SWIFF-tly to Coffs campus for flagship festival

Swiff - Screenwave International Film Festival
Business

Business grad pursuing her passion for positive change

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University News

The Living School moves to Lismore campus

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Pathways Programs, Short Courses & SCU College

SCU College celebrates 10 years as a stepping stone into higher education

SCU College EAP students in a group smiling together on the stairs
Scholarships

AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship awarded to Southern Cross University student

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Culture, Values & Inclusion

Rhiannon Mitchell is making waves for young Aboriginal women

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University News

New academic year heralds new era of immersive learning at Southern Cross Uni

Bachelor of Business and Enterprise student in new academic model group study
Health

Nursing student wins prestigious Edith Cavell Trust Scholarship

Edith Cavill scholarship recipient
University News

Lismore community’s mental health supported at SCU Health Clinic

Consulting rooms for the Head to Health Hub Lismore
Scholarships

Rolling Stone Scholarship presents the opportunity of a lifetime for indie-pop artist Kaliya

Kaliya Alldridge Contemporary Music student and Rolling Stone Scholarship recipient
Campus & Study Modes

New academic model a gamechanger for international student Davi

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Health

Closing the Gap on smoking in pregnant Aboriginal women

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Scholarships

International Women’s Day scholarships support students in education and healthcare leadership

Jessica McEvoy recipient of Postgraduate the Southern Cross University Coffs Coast International Women’s Day Scholarship
Business

Business graduate steers international college through COVID

A man stands in front of a historic building
University News

Announcement for start of academic year at Southern Cross University

Photo of inside A Block Lismore campus
Student Life, Groups & Sports

Southern Cross University update on online Orientation for new students

Lismore campus external staircase
University News

Southern Cross University closes campuses, evacuation centres open in Lismore

A modern building in a green forested campus
Research & Academic

Southern Cross Uni geochemist’s ARC funding to unlock secrets of earliest human evolution

Associate Professor Renaud Joannes-Boyau
Naturopathy

Clinical trial investigates group naturopathic program for endometriosis

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Rankings

Southern Cross maintains global top 200 place in Young University ranking

Engineering student in lab coat in front of whiteboard with mathematical calculations
Scholarships

Half-a-million dollars to develop talent pipeline in Southern Cross regenerative agriculture programs

A handful of soil
Naturopathy

Global report validates safety and effectiveness of naturopathic care

Man wearing suit holding a laptop in library
Research & Academic

Southern Cross Uni Professor to lead multiple ARC projects, work with NASA in 2022

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Research & Academic

Innovation trial: using silicon fertilisers to improve tolerance of Lady Finger bananas to Panama disease

Man in a banana plantation
Arts and Humanities

Screenworks mentorship a life-changing experience for Felicity

Felicity Pengilly Digital media student
University News

Southern Cross sees rise in students accepting uni places, as NSW releases ATAR results

Cameron Lloyd
Scholarships

A million reasons to study regionally this year

Coffs Harbour campus Health Sciences building
Research & Academic

Southern Cross University awarded almost $2 million for innovative research

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Research & Academic

Australia’s rivers are ancestral beings

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Research & Academic

It's easy being green

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Campus & Study Modes

How Transition to Uni course has transformed uni entry for Year 12 leavers

Transition to Uni student Inderjot Bajwa
Arts and Humanities

Southern Cross lecturer takes out prestigious art prize

Marian Tubbs and her winning work
Research & Academic

Dr Lynne McPherson on improving outcomes for young people at risk

Dr Lynne McPherson
Health

Does wearing a mask during workouts affect exercise? Research review

Man wearing a mask lifing weights in a gym
Partnerships

Southern Cross partners with Primex, Australia’s sustainable farming expo

A group of people on a farm, standing near fencing and a black cow
Health

Could cannabis help patients suffering from Parkinson’s Disease?

Healthcare working holding person's hand
Health

Want to exercise more? Try setting an open goal for your New Year’s resolution

Woman exercising in a park with other people
Music and Creative Arts

Pursue your music career with award-winning industry professionals at Southern Cross University

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University News

Southern Cross University delays staff return to campus

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Careers & Employment

Southern Cross team bags national award for collaboration

Students collaborating virtually
University News

Planning to set new goals in 2021? Read this first.

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Business

Brewing up business success with a Southern Cross University MBA

Scott Lyall
Tourism

Return of the staycation! A summer holiday like no other

Two people on GC beach
Student Life, Groups & Sports

How to keep up your exercise routine over the holiday period

Stefanie Strauss running
Naturopathy

Shining a light on naturopaths leading the way forward

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Arts and Humanities

Art/science collaboration wins Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize

Artwork image in pinks, blues and reds
University News

Supporting First Nations women in STEM earns award for Southern Cross Education graduate

Cassandra Diamond, Bachelor of Education honours graduate
Pathways Programs, Short Courses & SCU College

Options Day event a must for those wanting to lock in 2021 study

Katie
Research & Academic

Southern Cross PHD researcher brings together the latest shark surveillance technology

Drone and shark below surface - photo credit Andrew Colefax
Research & Academic

Tokophobia is an extreme fear of childbirth. Here's how to recognise and treat it

Pregnant woman with scans of womb
Research & Academic

Finding meaning at Christmas time

Dr Desirée Kozlowski Psychology lecturer at Southern Cross University
Science, Environment & Marine

Experience ‘underwater galaxies’ being born with Southern Cross marine graduate

Reef Live reporters Dean Miller, Madison Stewart and Lucas Handley
Information Technology

Students step into world of film and media

Danica with drone
Science, Environment & Marine

Front row seats for birth of new corals livestreamed from Reef

Man scuba diving at a coral reef
Student Life, Groups & Sports

Skin checks reveal dark side of sun exposure for surfers, swimmers, SUPs

Woman on a blue stand-up paddleboard holding a yellow oar
Events

Southern Cross University students shine in virtual awards ceremony

Zoe Bertuzzi News image
Naturopathy

New study seeks input from naturopaths on educational needs and preferences

Rows of desks and chairs in a classroom
Health

Survey reveals how regional carers are faring under the NDIS

Young boy held by carer
Research & Academic

Let it happen or make it happen? There's more than one way to get in the zone

Man swinging ropes in the gym
Careers & Employment

Southern Cross ranks in top 10 Australian unis for undergraduate employment: new report

Group of students sitting at the beach
Science, Environment & Marine

Whitsundays tourism industry onboard to deliver new life to damaged reefs

Boat in the ocean towing a coral larvae nursery pool
Science, Environment & Marine

ARC Discovery funding for methane frontier research at Southern Cross University

Damien Maher tree research
Science, Environment & Marine

Hidden studies from the Soviet Union: PhD student uncovers body of evidence

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Naturopathy

New study set to enhance understanding of tea tree oil and boost industry development

Man inspecting branch of tree
Engineering & Technology

Engineering the materials of the future

Ahmed Thabet
Research & Academic

Academic stars shine at Southern Cross University

Academic excellence banner
Music and Creative Arts

Gold Coast music bubble set to expand in 2021

woman playing guitar
Indigenous Knowledge

Not a day passes without thinking about race: what African migrants told us about parenting in Australia

Adult African woman playing with three African children
Science, Environment & Marine

How science is delivering millions of healthy coral babies onto damaged reefs

Scuba diver emerging from the ocean surrounded by coral reef
Naturopathy

Inaugural naturopathic courses deliver important step in contemporary healthcare education

Woman smiling in front of a bookcase
Music and Creative Arts

Landscape artist awarded Brett Whiteley art scholarship

Four wheel drive vehicle with several artworks leaning on it parked beside a lake
Student Life, Groups & Sports

Kicking goals in life: new research project to explore power of football in the community

A group of young soccer players standing alongside two adults
Naturopathy

Impacts of WFH for women with endometriosis: seeking participants for online survey

Laptop on desk next to window with views of neighbourhood
University News

Southern Cross University’s science degrees ranked in the top 5% of all global universities

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Injury prevention earns sports accolades for Southern Cross students

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Other

Transitioning from school to university – and dealing with COVID

Students on the beach
Naturopathy

Calling for urgent reform: Why self-care should be at the forefront of health policy

Man holding laptop in a library
Indigenous Knowledge

School of fish: how we involved Indigenous students in our investigation of a 65,000-year-old site

Students learning about fish skeletal system using reference collections, Credit Morgan Disspain
Naturopathy

Nurturing future researchers with new Summer Research Scholarships Program

Female student with long dark hair wearing SCU polo shirt and holding laptop
Science, Environment & Marine

Hard to spot, but worth looking out for: 8 surprising tawny frogmouth facts

Tawny frogmouth chick on the ground
Engineering & Technology

Australian scientists win global NASA competition with revolutionary wound healing technology

Dr Rosemary Craig with the Rapid Repair product
Naturopathy

Can a relaxation massage make a difference to pregnant women's mental health?

man massaging a woman's feet
Science, Environment & Marine

Bringing marine science dreams to life

man diving underwater in scuba gear
Science, Environment & Marine

Climate change impacts fuel demand for Graduate Certificate in Regenerative Agriculture

A man stands in a field
Research & Academic

Southern Cross University launches Innovation Districts Covid-19 Challenge

COVID challenge
Music and Creative Arts

On the 50th anniversary of her death, Janis Joplin still ignites

Janis Joplin The Conversation
University News

University degree choices made easy

Students on Lismore campus
Naturopathy

Researcher Spotlight: Associate Professor Matthew Leach of the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine

Matthew Leach
Research & Academic

Student Spotlight: Sophia Gerontakos of the National Centre of Naturopathic Medicine

Sophia Gerontakos PhD candidate NCNM
Science, Environment & Marine

New study aims to understand how our waterways generate greenhouse gases

Eyre - freshwater research
University News

RUN welcomes stronger regional focus in Job-ready Graduates package

Craig Blandon, social work, social welfare, alumni
Science, Environment & Marine

New study finds agricultural pesticides can affect prawns and oysters

Prawn tiger credit Southern Cross University
Research & Academic

Does an MBA provide the business skills we’ll need in a post-COVID world?

MBA graduate David Garden
Social Work and Community Welfare

Psychology students volunteer their skills to help those who help others

Mission Australia student volunteers
Events

Discover Southern Cross live and online this Open Day

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Naturopathy

Researcher Spotlight: Dr Janet Schloss of the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine

Janet Schloss of the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
Business

'Universities are not corporations': 600 Australian academics call for change to uni governance structures

Man drawing on board
Business

Power politics and the diplomacy of women in politics and what to wear

Politics and Fashion
Science, Environment & Marine

How a scientific spat over how to name species turned into a big plus for nature

The Conversation birds Les Christidis
Science, Environment & Marine

Lifeguards with drones keep us (and sharks) safe, and beach-goers agree

Andrew Colefax drone photo 1
Science, Environment & Marine

Baby predator starfish prove to be unfussy, adaptable eaters - and scientists are worried

Crown of thorns starfish newly settled juvenile credit Benjamin Mos
Health

Interdisciplinary approach to diabetes management is vital for patient outcomes

Diabetes best practice
Law

Southern Cross graduate the Member for Currumbin

Member for Currumbin Laura Gerber
Careers & Employment

Mid-year numbers up as new students take opportunity to reset

Student in Lismore Learning Centre
Indigenous Knowledge

Always was – always will be? All-Indigenous panel for virtual Thursday Night Live!

Rod Williams of Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples
Tourism

The future of virtual reality in tourism

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Science, Environment & Marine

Innovative technology in organics course cements online learning as way forward

Organic food and nutrition
Engineering & Technology

University’s Chair of Engineering shakes up water pricing in NSW

Water tap
Education and Teaching

What is family day care? And how is it different to long day care in a child care centre?

The Conversation family day care
Student Life, Groups & Sports

New skin cancer study includes free skin checks for surfers, swimmers and SUPs

Mike Climstein at the beach
Careers & Employment

How to use forced downtime to transform your future career

Kahu Simpson
Science, Environment & Marine

Research funding for ‘superfood’ black rice production in Northern NSW plant labs

Associate Tobias Kretzschmar with a black rice diversity panel growing in the polytunnel facility at NSW DPI Wollongbar. The Australian Research Council Linkage funded project will explore future breeding of quality black rice cultivars that can exploit the subtropical and northern Australian growing environments to enable domestic production of high-value, healthy black rice.
University News

Southern Cross University takes steps for future

Health Sciences Building at Coffs Harbour campus
University News

Student support and connection in a time of isolation

Study Buddi team member Arshdeep Singh
Student Life, Groups & Sports

Liverpool Academy era comes to end in Lismore

Southern Cross Football Centre
Science, Environment & Marine

How Nemo’s ocean highway supports life along Australia’s east coast

Anna Scott in ABC documentary Australia's Ocean Odyssey
Pathways Programs, Short Courses & SCU College

Hassle-free transition to university with new pathway program

Female student smiling against green backdrop
Student Life, Groups & Sports

Simply the best: league presenter Katie Brown ready for NRL restart

Katie Brown on the Inside the NRL set w Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward in 2020
University News

New scholarship for international high achievers seeking top education in regional Australia

Tomoki Mishina blue tang fish at National Marine Science Centre Coffs Harbour
University News

Fish sampling goes online as University teachers innovate during lockdown

Screenshot from plankton video with Daniel Bucher coastal marine ecosystems unit
Law

Law graduate Tom Taylor and the front row of criminal defence

Man in suit leaning against a wall
Campus & Study Modes

A new wave of motivation for pro surfer amidst COVID-19 restrictions

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Research & Academic

Without bees, our food supply will be significantly affected

Harvesting honey in the highlands of PNG with beekeeping guru Mr Wilson Tomato (left), Dr Cooper Schouten and Mr Paki Billy in partnership with the Market Development Facility and Highlands Honey. Credit Coooper Schouten
Music and Creative Arts

A musical life

Woman and guitar on a couch
Science, Environment & Marine

Humans coexisted with three-tonne marsupials and lizards as long as cars in ancient Australia

For T4 Image Credit R. Bargiel, V. Konstantinov, A.
Music and Creative Arts

Musicians find innovative ways to band together online during COVID isolation

Harry J Hart
Indigenous Knowledge

Indigenous Knowledge a lens to a different view

Woman sits in a shelter with light
Social Work and Community Welfare

How an octopus can help kids cope with COVID-19

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Social Work and Community Welfare

Building psychological resilience during times of stress

SCU student
Health

Graduate nurse recognised as the state’s best at NSW Health awards

Sally Smith RN outside Tweed Hospital
Music and Creative Arts

How one artist in isolation is keeping his head in the clouds

Himawari earth with water vapour credit Grayson Cooke
Social Work and Community Welfare

Getting your daily dose of Vitamin Green during COVID-19 isolation

woman standing in field of green branches
Social Work and Community Welfare

Housemate refusing to social distance? Here’s how a mental health expert suggests you respond

Housemates story
Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross University researcher unlocks dolphins’ risky feeding habits

Humpback dolphin strand feeding
University News

Climate justice and community resilience in a changing world

Maddy Braddon environmental and marine science graduate
Information Technology

A new relationship with information technology

Jennifer Doherty, IT graduate at Cupid Media
Tourism

Best seat in the house

Man in football stands
Pathways Programs, Short Courses & SCU College

Year 12 students take six-week course for guaranteed Uni entry

Accounting student Nicholas Hofman
Science, Environment & Marine

Hidden army: How starfish could build up numbers to attack coral reefs

Adult crown of thorns starfish
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