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Southern Cross University researchers are tackling global challenges in climate, health and food security, through work grounded in the regions we serve and delivered in partnership.

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Research with real-world impact

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Funded, tested and applied in real‑world settings

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Delivered with industry, clinical and global partners

Shaping policy and practice

Informing policy and practice, at home and abroad

Globally recognised excellence

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Dr Luke Jeffrey

What if trees are doing more for the climate than we thought? Research has uncovered trillions of microbes living in tree bark that actively remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.

Associate Professor Daniel Harrison

The race to protect coral reefs is reaching the sky. Research is exploring whether cloud brightening could help cool the waters surrounding vulnerable reef systems.

Dr Dylan Poulus

Gaming is no longer just a hobby – for millions, it’s community, competition and identity. Research is helping define what healthy participation in esports and online gaming really looks like.

Professor Georgina Dimopoulos

Family court decisions can shape childhoods long after proceedings end. Research is helping better recognise children’s voices, experiences and safety during family separation.

Associate Professor Janet Schloss

Recovery doesn’t always end when treatment does or natural disaster clean-up begins. Research is exploring new ways to support people’s long-term recovery through their cancer journey or climate-related trauma with evidence-informed care.

Professor Tobias Kretzschmar

The future of food won’t just depend on what we grow, but how we grow it. Research into climate-smart crops is exploring ways to grow staple foods with less water and lower emissions.