Impact Case Studies
Southern Cross University is a vibrant regional university where our researchers are contributing to solving real world problems in areas including climate change, natural resource management, food security, health and wellbeing and social welfare.
We continually strive for research excellence, ensuring our research is shaped through stakeholder engagement, driving national relevance and global impact.
Impact from our research is detailed in the case studies below:
Supporting Refugee Women through Education, Employment and Empowerment (3Es)
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Planting food sustainability thinking and practice through STEM in the garden
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Enhancing the livelihood benefits of a new village-based fishery in Samoa
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Safety messages in National Parks
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Participation & wellbeing at school
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Blueberries and water quality
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Improving mathematics & science education
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Beekeeping for sustainable livelihoods in the Indo-Pacific region
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Social work research – LGBTI ageing
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Conservation of rare inshore dolphins in Australia
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Creating sustainable visitor experiences
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Improving income of Pacific Island fishers through improved fishery processing
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Stepping stones for glider populations
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Improved tools for testing marine toxicity
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Restoring coral reefs
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Cleaning up acid sulfate soils
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Support for children experiencing loss or grief
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Discovery of the fragrance gene
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Improving knowledge & awareness of end-of-life care
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Improving staff retention in the health & welfare sector
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Learning about sustainability through play
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