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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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Health

The Conversation: For people with lung cancer, exercise can be gruelling. It’s also among the most important things

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Partnerships

Olympian Moesha Johnson on success in sport and life

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Health

Career opportunities as a mental health nurse practitioner: SCU Buzz

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Health

Award-winning educators to deliver new Medical Laboratory Science degree in 2025

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Health

Is coffee good for you? It depends on your order: SCU Buzz

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Health

The Conversation: Psychology of retirement: why do so many athletes struggle to call time?

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Health

Theresa Mitchell: an unconditional commitment to people in need

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Health

The Conversation: Considering taking Wegovy to lose weight? Here are the risks and benefits – and how it differs from Ozempic

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Health

The Conversation: What is type 1.5 diabetes? It’s a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2 – but often misdiagnosed

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Health

The Conversation: Cottage cheese is back and all over TikTok. Two dietitians explain why social media’s obsessed.

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Health

$1.3m NHMRC grant for Southern Cross University’s delirium research

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Health

Sickness in health: when workplace bullying turns colleagues into foes

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Health

The Conversation: Athletes have to deal with pressure, stress and often disappointment – what about their coaches?

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Health

The Conversation: Ricezempic: is there any evidence this TikTok trend will help you lose weight?

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Naturopathy

Southern Cross University announces $10m gift from Blackmore Family Foundation

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Health

Physiotherapy launches at Coffs Harbour in 2025

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Health

High fail rate for melanoma self-checks increases cancer risk, new study finds

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Health

The Conversation: Cheeky diet soft drink getting you through the work day? Here’s what that may mean for your health

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Research & Academic

Could natural medicine solve recurrent dizziness?

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Health

The Conversation: Olympic swimmers improving by…running? How exploration can help elite athletes and weekend warriors alike

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Indigenous Knowledge

PhD research uncovers stories of hope and hardship among proud Indigenous health workers

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Naturopathy

The Conversation: Not quite medicine, not quite food: how a product like mushroom gummies can fall through regulatory cracks

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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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Scholarships

Nepalese student discovers nursing passion through Destination Australia scholarship

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Events

Passionate educator celebrates third graduation at Coffs Harbour

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Health

Expand your career options in nursing through public health: SCU Buzz

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Naturopathy

The Conversation: Patents based on traditional knowledge are often ‘biopiracy’. New international treaty will finally combat this

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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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Health

Labour of love is an honour for Lismore’s Midwife of the Year

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Health

The Conversation: Noise-cancelling headphones – do they really help neurodivergent people?

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Health

Landmark training facility at new Tweed Valley Hospital brings opportunities for students, researchers

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Health

The Conversation: I can’t afford olive oil. What else can I use?

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Scholarships

Perioperative nurse awarded prestigious scholarship to further leadership ambitions

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Scholarships

Research scholarships to launch counter strike against unhealthy esports

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Health

National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine launches inaugural giving campaign

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Health

Healing natural disaster trauma using art and psychedelic therapies

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Health

Grass is greener for Exercise Scientist, Gurpreet

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Health

Delirium ID toolkit boosts carer knowledge to prevent, manage the condition

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Naturopathy

Masters degree opens up life-changing opportunities for naturopath, Carla

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Health

The Conversation: No, beetroot isn’t vegetable Viagra. But here’s what else it can do

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Health

Southern Cross health expert gives marathon runners the edge

Southern Cross University Professor of Physiotherapy, Dr Maria Constantinou
Health

Marathon superstar joins Southern Cross expert online panel

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Health

The Conversation: Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefits

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Health

The Conversation: What’s the difference between autism and Asperger’s disorder?

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Health

Professor Anne Graham AO named Distinguished Professor

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Pathways Programs, Short Courses & SCU College

I wanted to provide value for others

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Health

Making LGBTQ+ aged care better: new Southern Cross project underway

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Research & Academic

Connection and fun are vital for Education lecturer named one of Australia’s best

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Health

The Conversation: If you’re worried about inflammation, stop stressing about seed oils and focus on the basics

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Law

New Southern Cross University course will have conveyancers job-ready in under a year

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Health

The Conversation: Got period pain or cramps? What to eat and avoid, according to science

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Health

Nursing student Joakim named Ramsay Cadet of the Year

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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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Health

Professor Ebi Cocodia on counselling and talking therapies: SCU Buzz

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Health

The Conversation: Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

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Naturopathy

Controlling UTIs: participants needed for trial into effectiveness of herbal supplement

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Scholarships

Applications open for Indigenous Honours scholarship and midwifery bursary

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Research & Academic

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

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Health

The Conversation: How is decaf coffee made? And is it really caffeine-free?

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University News

Life Sciences, Education and Psychology post stellar results in World Rankings by Subject

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Health

The Conversation: Growing your own food and foraging can help tackle your ballooning grocery bill. Here’s how

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University News

More Southern Cross University academics join ARC College of Experts

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Health

The Conversation: Can coffee help you avoid weight gain? Here’s what the science says

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University News

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

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Health

New research shows surfers, swimmers and runners face higher risk of melanoma

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Health

From GP burnout to connecting with nature: Psychology Honours students present their findings

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