Transforming Tomorrow

The Bees for Sustainable Livelihoods research group led by Southern Cross University’s Dr Cooper Schouten is bringing economic and community benefits to the people of the Indo-Pacific, where partnerships and opportunity are more than just a buzzword.

A novel harvest

Amid growing global demand for crops that provide better nutrition, greater diversity and sustainability, the research of Associate Professor Tobias Kretzschmar holds promise for the growers of the Northern Rivers.

Conducting the school of life

When speaking with John Stewart – Conductor of the Living School in Lismore – it is soon apparent that education means much more than teaching and learning, fundamental though they may be.

A connection through time and place

Months later talk of the flood prevails. Ideas and opinions flow. Memories and emotions pour. Hope springs. Long after the inundation, conversations still hold water, water everywhere.

Growth potential

Dr Kate Neale gives people with disability the chance to create flourishing gardens that in turn help them to flourish as individuals.

In defence of Mother Nature

Ecological Jurisprudence is a long title for a challenging concept – the legal rights of nature – and Dr Alessandro Pelizzon is one of its most committed and globally influential advocates.

True colours

A sense of belonging is a fundamental human need, which is why Dr Kathomi Gatwiri is determined to bridge the multicultural gap in Australian society.

Behind the mask

Sally Smith was 37 and the mother of two growing boys when she enrolled as a mature age nursing student at Southern Cross University in 2015. Today, she is a leader in her profession.

Restoring the reef

For marine scientists such as Southern Cross University’s Distinguished Professor Peter Harrison, protecting the Great Barrier Reef is a mission.

The Education Equation

While mathematics is the field in which Holly excels, her calling is teaching.

Seen and heard

A sociologist and Professor of Childhood Studies, whose background is in primary teaching and teacher education, Anne has spent years working for children's rights.

Transforming university education

The Southern Cross Model is different – immersive, responsive, in tune with the 21st century student. It’s a better way to learn. opportunities.