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Students celebrated at gala event for leadership and excellence

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Partnerships

Southern Cross honours 20 years of partnerships with Chinese universities

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Business & Enterprise

Marion Charlton: a high-flier with her feet on the ground

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Science, Environment & Marine

Jordan Ivey: a role model for Indigenous ocean lovers

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Health

Southern Cross University to develop world-first esports guidelines

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Law

Johanna Byrne: determined, humble and helping those in need

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University News

Recipients of 2024 Alumni Impact Awards announced

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Business & Enterprise

Ashok Lavasa: action and ambition for a better world

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Science, Environment & Marine

Kevin Franey: staying the course for the Northern Rivers

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Health

Celebrating Occupational Therapy Week at Southern Cross University

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University News

Southern Cross Medicinal Plant Garden honours Blackmore’s legacy

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Science, Environment & Marine

Lucas Handley: in-depth engagement for the environment

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Events

Southern Cross University's successful nursery of quality research

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Rankings

Southern Cross research quality recognised in latest THE World University Rankings

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Education and Teaching

Holly Wedd: teaching that adds up for the 21st century

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Arts and Humanities

Ben Howling: on screen for a creative adventure

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Science, Environment & Marine

Karl Goodsell: an ocean of energy for positive change

Karl Goodsell
Law

Laura Gerber MP: Local, loyal and leading for the future

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University News

Alumni showcase inspiration and impact at Melbourne graduation ceremony

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Health

Theresa Mitchell: an unconditional commitment to people in need

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University News

University mannikins get second life with elite Police team

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University News

30 years young, a bright future ahead: SCU Buzz

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University News

Keeping the power on during emergencies with drones and AI

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University News

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

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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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Partnerships

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

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Rankings

Southern Cross achieves impact ranking for global sustainability

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Partnerships

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

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Events

Passionate educator celebrates third graduation at Coffs Harbour

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University News

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

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Rankings

Southern Cross tops Australia rise in QS World University Rankings

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University News

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

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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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Rankings

Research and teaching excellence puts Southern Cross in top 100 Young Universities globally

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University News

Artificial intelligence and the education revolution: SCU Buzz

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Coaching coup for SCU Gold Rats rugby

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University News

Build to Rent housing for Northern Rivers boosted by Southern Cross Uni land

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University News

Get an early offer to university before ATAR results are released: SCU Buzz

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University News

Southern Cross unveils bold campus vision

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Health

Professor Anne Graham AO named Distinguished Professor

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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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University News

University welcomes Peter Lewis to Council role

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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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University News

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

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Research & Academic

New study to investigate impact of the 2022 floods on marginalised groups

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Scholarships

Inside the million-dollar scholarship program that supports our brightest, recognises regional talent

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Scholarships

Paying it forward – why scholarships matter

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Scholarships

Spirit of partnership runs deep in new scholarships to support flood-impacted students

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University News

Pride of the region: Awards cast nation's eyes on Lismore flood response and rebuild efforts

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Rankings

New rankings are evidence of Southern Cross commitment to tackle climate emergency and create a more sustainable world

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Scholarships

Three Southern Cross students awarded prestigious New Colombo Plan scholarship

NCP scholarship recipients Nevenya Cameron, Caylin Nel and Chloe Dunemann
University News

Southern Cross University among the nation’s best for student equity and access

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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

Southern Cross University honours outstanding alumni

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Research & Academic

Growers needed for research to assess regenerative agriculture

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Research & Academic

Southern Cross University research projects secure more than $1 million in ARC discovery round

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University News

Australian Industrial Hemp research program launches at Southern Cross Uni

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Business & Enterprise

What is design thinking and why does it matter?

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Business & Enterprise

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

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University News

Respectful Conversation about the Referendum

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University News

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

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Research & Academic

Graduates to boost regional research powerhouse

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Rankings

Southern Cross University leaps 80 places in Times Higher Education (THE) World University rankings

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Events

Making a song and dance about our Northern Rivers graduation

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University News

Zero cost textbooks: Southern Cross psych students to save thousands in equitable new approach

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Education and Teaching

Delivering a better way to learn: SCU Buzz

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University News

Reimagining the Lismore campus: Have your say as Southern Cross University plans bold long-term future

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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

Graduate Mariel 'roars' for homeland Brazil to win World Cup

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Research & Academic

Southern Cross skates up QS World University Rankings

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University News

Southern Cross University ranks among world’s top Young Universities – again!

Lismore campus English College students
University News

Elders Council video series launches for NAIDOC week

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University News

Elders Council video series launches for NAIDOC week

Serving Country exhibition in Coffs Harbour campus library
University News

Nominations open for 2023 Alumni Impact Awards

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Health

Southern Cross receives $3.5m Birthing on Country grant to improve Indigenous midwifery services and quit smoking program

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University News

Southern Cross academics receive Order of Australia honours

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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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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

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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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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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University News

Seeds of hope sprout one year on from 2022 floods

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Research & Academic

New Southern Cross study reveals ongoing housing and mental health challenges for flood-affected

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Science, Environment & Marine

Raising a glass for frog conservation and research at Southern Cross

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University News

NSW and ACT universities take sector-leading steps to strengthen early offer admissions

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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
University News

2022 Alumni Impact Awards celebrate extraordinary graduates

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Science, Environment & Marine

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

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University News

Early data shows success of Southern Cross Model

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University News

Southern Cross consolidates Top 800 place in THE World University Rankings

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University News

Southern Cross University flood recovery projects announced

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Events

Students to graduate at first Melbourne ceremony in three years

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University News

Early Offer entry to Southern Cross University closes soon

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Rankings

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

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University News

Term 2 kicks off as Lismore students return to campus

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University News

The Living School moves to Lismore campus

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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
University News

Lismore community’s mental health supported at SCU Health Clinic

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University News

Southern Cross University responds to student safety survey findings

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University News

Announcement for start of academic year at Southern Cross University

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University News

Southern Cross University closes campuses, evacuation centres open in Lismore

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University News

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

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Student of the Year Theresa Mitchell shares hope with thousands

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University News

Southern Cross University expands online offering, launching 25 courses on Open Universities Australia

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Culture, Values & Inclusion

2 out of 3 members of university governing bodies have no professional expertise in the sector. There’s the making of a crisis

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University News

Alumni awards celebrate stories of impact

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University News

Enterprise Agreement negotiations open

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University News

Southern Cross University expands revolutionary new teaching model across all disciplines

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University News

Southern Cross recognised as science heavyweight in global uni ranking

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University News

Lismore campus closes after positive COVID-19 case

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University News

Speech Pathology student numbers surge at Southern Cross University

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University News

NAIDOC podcast now available: ‘Heal Country, heal our nation’

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University News

Emeritus Professor appointed interim Chair of Nursing

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University News

Southern Cross University shines in online offshore courses

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University News

SCU College receives international gold standard for online English courses

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Science, Environment & Marine

University's EV conversion Kombi a 'roads' scholar

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University News

Lismore campus closed for North Coast COVID lockdown

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University News

New COVID cases force extension to lockdown in SE Queensland

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University News

As border shuts again, Southern Cross seeking clarity for student placements

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University News

NSW Waratahs announce Southern Cross alumnus Darren Coleman as new Head Coach

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University News

COVID concerns force return to at-home study and work for Southern Cross

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University News

Gold Coast Marathon a sporting honour for Southern Cross Uni

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University News

Queen’s Birthday Honours for Southern Cross changemakers

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University News

New Chancellor for Southern Cross University

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Naturopathy

Key appointment to global advisory committee recognises Southern Cross researcher’s traditional medicine expertise

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University News

Southern Cross awards Nick Burton Taylor honorary doctorate

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University News

Sydney graduation ceremonies postponed as Southern Cross puts COVID safety first

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University News

International Midwives Day a double celebration for Southern Cross midwifery students

Midwifery student and scholarship recipient Rebecca in the midwifery teaching lab on campus
University News

Southern Cross named as partner in two national drought hubs

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University News

Southern Cross celebrates alumni achievements

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University News

University’s water efficiency set to potentially fill seven Olympic swimming pools

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University News

Top ATAR talent kicking off study at Southern Cross University

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University News

Southern Cross University reshapes its future

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University News

More than 700 students celebrate their university achievements

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University News

Regional Universities Network appoints new chair

RUN chair Professor Nick Klomp
University News

Southern Cross University to attract more students with $15m extra funding

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University News

Face to face COVID-safe graduations and classes back on the 2021 agenda

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University News

Southern Cross University delays staff return to campus

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Business & Enterprise

Brewing up business success with a Southern Cross University MBA

Scott Lyall
Events

Southern Cross University students shine in virtual awards ceremony

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University News

Staff input taken on board in shaping Southern Cross future

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University News

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

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University News

Session 3 begins with a positive report card to defy COVID crisis

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Naturopathy

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

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University News

Southern Cross proposes blueprint for future growth

Tyrone Carlin VC
Research & Academic

Southern Cross University launches Innovation Districts Covid-19 Challenge

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University News

New Vice Chancellor announces key appointments

Erica Wilson andThomas Roche
University News

Southern Cross students navigate border studies

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Arts and Humanities

Rivers College students learn filmmaking skills to tell their own stories

Rivers College Kadina students learn Nextwave Online filmmaking
Careers & Employment

International Alumnus of the Year named new VP of Asian Development Bank

Ashok Lavasa
University News

Good Universities Guide awards top marks to Southern Cross

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University News

New Vice Chancellor for Southern Cross

Tyrone Carlin
University News

RUN welcomes stronger regional focus in Job-ready Graduates package

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

Worried about climate change? New kids’ adventure app seeks your concerns and solutions

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Social Work and Community Welfare

Digging deep to provide financial support to Southern Cross students in uncertain times

Student Hardship Fund and Anglican Chaplaincy Trust
Business & Enterprise

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

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University News

Byron Writers Festival announces free online programs for primary and secondary schools

Byron Writers Festival presenters
Music and Creative Arts

Music students shine in virtual live performance exams

Sophie Ozard contemporary music student vocallist
University News

How class of 2020 can pursue alternative pathways to University

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University News

University to stick with online teaching during COVID-19

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University News

Campuses getting back to business with an abundance of caution

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Careers & Employment

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

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Southern Cross Uni psychology student says personalised support a winner

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Education and Teaching

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

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University News

Southern Cross University takes steps for future

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University News

Student support and connection in a time of isolation

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Arts and Humanities

University mourns author Jesse Blackadder whose legacy will inspire young writers

Dr Jesse Blackadder writer and adjunct
University News

Southern Cross planning a long future

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University News

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

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University News

Fish sampling goes online as University teachers innovate during lockdown

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Health

Southern Cross University welcomes new Head of Health and Human Sciences

Professor Julie Jomeen
Social Work and Community Welfare

Hearty winter meals, ready to heat, delivered to your door

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University News

Climate justice and community resilience in a changing world

Maddy Braddon environmental and marine science graduate
Careers & Employment

Virtual Careers Fair connects students and employers

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross University joins world-leading RRAP program to boost reef resilience

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University News

Great time to try: cleaning the house (while fitting in a workout)

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Music and Creative Arts

Southern Cross University's Bachelor of Contemporary Music is now available online.

Dr Matt Hill Southern Cross University teaching music online.
Pathways Programs, Short Courses & SCU College

Increase in mid-year applications with Southern Cross University’s boosted online delivery

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University News

Coronavirus: tiny moments of pleasure really can help us through this stressful time

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University News

Southern Cross University straddles border issue

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Health

Southern Cross University supports student nurses following government announcement

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University News

Vice Chancellor's response to COVID-19 March 18

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University News

Southern Cross University coronavirus statement, 16 March 2020

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross University Students Win Highly Competitive Soil Judging Competition

Soil team during the competition. From left Dr John Grant, Luke Danaher, Lisa Henriksen, Tim Field, Christie Magarry and Shannon Waddy.
Careers & Employment

Above average salaries and best employability results in the history of Southern Cross University.

Graduating students at Southern Cross University
Education and Teaching

50 years of teacher training celebrated in Lismore

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University News

New courses take flight at Southern Cross University

Aviation students Indiana Marshall and Ryley Gardener
University News

University mourns passing of former Deputy Chancellor

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Music and Creative Arts

New creative writing anthology showcases Southern Cross talent

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University News

Southern Cross University welcomes new wave of top OP/ATAR talent

Full scholarship recipient Katie Wainwright
University News

Extended enrolment date, deferral options and changes to uni orientation

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Events

Surf's up for Global Wave Conference 2020

Global Wave Conference ambassador Ellie Brooks
Science, Environment & Marine

Lethal discovery in soil affected by bushfire

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Spotlight on female STEM researchers at regional universities

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Too much lip: Melissa Lucashenko in conversation in Lismore

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Lismore Open Day 2019

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Melissa Lucashenko to be announced as University’s inaugural creative arts fellowship recipient

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Rat pack call-out brings union players back to University heartland

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