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Partnership offers new horizons for health careers on Norfolk Island

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Research & Academic

Can we produce low-cost omega-3s without relying on fish? Southern Cross University research backed by a world-renowned foundation

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Health

The Conversation: Would subsidising weight loss drugs make health care fairer?

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Health

Calls for better support on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

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Health

SISTAQUIT collaboration helping disadvantaged mothers in Germany quit smoking

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Naturopathy

Graduate research shows promise for fibromyalgia relief with medicinal cannabis

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Health

Jasmine jumps from skipping world records to graduation

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Naturopathy

World Health Organization sets global research priorities for traditional medicine

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Health

Psychology Honours students turn research into impactful stories

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Health

Most people fail to achieve their physical activity goals. Here’s what to do instead.

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Health

Turning health evidence into a plan for change

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University News

Melbourne graduates shine bright

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Health

Centre for Children & Young People co-scientific lead for international child abuse and neglect congress

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Health

The Conversation: Can you eat too much tinned tuna?

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Partnerships

Southern Cross University and GC50 partner to champion community health

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Education and Teaching

The little things are often the big things: what I learnt in three decades of research

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Naturopathy

Healthy ageing initiative sparks new partnership

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

The power of play has esports building student connection

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Health

OT student helps bring joy and connection to long-stay patients at Macksville District Hospital

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Indigenous Knowledge

Indigenous Australians want to use cultural medicines more often, but access remains difficult

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Health

Emergency alert test may make disaster-affected communities anxious

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Naturopathy

From new mother to Master's High Distinctions

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Health

Clinical trial for delirium assessment designed to support carers and nursing staff

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Partnerships

Southern Cross University and ASICS Gold Coast Marathon: partnership in full stride

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Scholarships

The Solomon Islands placement that became a partnership

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Health

How Amy Knott found her future in nursing at Southern Cross University

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Scholarships

Start something bigger – Making it easier to speak up

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Scholarships

Start something bigger - Reach young people in new ways

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Health

PhD research helping elite sprinters chase gold ahead of Brisbane 2032

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University News

TAFE graduates to step straight into second year

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Osteopathy student Ben Guse crowned Male Student-Athlete of the Year

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Health

Supporting women through life’s most vulnerable moments drives Early Career Midwife Award recipient

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University News

Celebrating the class of 2026 at Sydney Graduation Ceremonies

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University News

Southern Cross University and KLE Academy launch joint research hub in India

SCU-KLE Research and Education Hub launch in India
Health

What is Ebola and could it spread to Australia?

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Health

The Conversation: Don’t throw it out! How to cook using ingredients too good to waste

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Health

Celebrating nursing leadership and legacy

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Health

Esports book set to change the game

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Health

$2.46m NHMRC grant boosts national program helping Indigenous mums quit smoking

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Health

The Conversation: Money’s tight but food prices are up. Here’s how to save on your grocery bill

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Health

The Conversation: Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? Two dietitians explain

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Rankings

Nursing receives global boost in new rankings for Southern Cross University

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Partnerships

Why SMART goals might not be that smart

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Health

7,000 Steps a Day: What the new 24‑Hour movement guidelines mean for your goals

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Health

Emerging Aboriginal leaders call for greater Indigenous control over native foods

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Health

The hidden cost of sitting still

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Health

Preventing delirium: health partnerships to trial revolutionary carer toolkit

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Health

Osteopathy students put in joint effort treating athletes at Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge

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Health

The Conversation: Which nut butter is healthiest – peanut, almond or cashew?

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Health

Australian-first brain cancer study to test hyperbaric oxygen therapy during active treatment

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Health

Ready to help build an inclusive workplace?

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Health

Collaborative research aims to keep mental health social workers in regional communities

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Health

The Conversation: Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?

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Naturopathy

A university first: Southern Cross brings Clinical hypnosis into higher education

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Health

The Conversation: What’s the best way to remove a splinter?

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Health

The Conversation: Prioritising protein? What the new US dietary guidelines get right – and wrong – according to 2 nutrition experts

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Health

The Conversation: Why does mint make water taste so cold? A scientist explains

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Health

What is ‘oatzempic’? Does it actually work for weight loss?

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Information Technology

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

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Health

The Conversation: Should I kick my diet soft-drink habit? Where do I start?

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Events

Powering up healthy gaming at Gold Coast national youth esports championships

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Health

Overcoming adversity: Scott Painter's journey from patient to practitioner

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Health

From chippie to caregiver: Tom’s journey into nursing

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Health

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

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Health

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

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University News

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

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University News

Southern Cross University celebrates 2025 Alumni Impact Award winners

2025 Alumni Impact Award winners
University News

New Graduate Certificates to strengthen regional workforces

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Health

New national research to reimagine belonging for children in kinship care

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Research & Academic

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

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Health

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

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Naturopathy

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

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Health

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

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Health

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

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Education and Teaching

Southern Cross University academic appointed Lead Author for UN climate report

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Harvest to Health

Global experts to gather in Ballina for international natural products event

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Health

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

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Health

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

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Business

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

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Health

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

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