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How a tiny bee can make a world of difference

From the misty mountains of the PNG highlands to the classrooms of SCU, one man’s mission to make a positive difference.

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12th Feb. 2021 12:02 PM

BEEKEEPING: On February 12, 2021, Dr Cooper Schouten (middle with colleagues undertaking fieldwork in PNG) will give the SCU graduate address on February 13, 2021. Dr Schouten's research focused on beekeeping in PNG and how this can make a positive impact of some of the poorest communities.

One researcher's plan to bring more logs to Lismore

A Southern Cross University researcher is asking whether Lismore can bring its timber industry back.

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28th Jan. 2021 12:01 AM

Kevin Glencross is researching the advantages of replanting trees in the local area around Lismore. (Credit: Southern Cross University)

Graduation ceremonies and classes back for SCU students

SCU is returning to graduation ceremonies in 2021, so students can mark their academic achievement with friends and...

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26th Jan. 2021 12:01 AM

SCU GRADUATION In 2015 a street procession of Southern Cross University students walked through Lismore ahead of their graduation ceremony.

Stunning art and science collaborations wins top award

AN INCREDIBLE combination of art and science has landed a duo a $30,000 prestigious prize.

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13th Dec. 2020 10:12 AM

SCIENCE PRIZE: The multimedia work Open Air has won collaborating artists Grayson Cooke of Southern Cross University and Emma Walker the 2020 Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize.

No fixed date for return of SCU’s international students

UNIVERSITY monitoring ‘volatile international environment’ during COVID 19.

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04th Dec. 2020 9:12 AM

Southern Cross University is monitoring the situation on the return of international students.

UNCOOL: Surfers and swimmers get 6 times more skin cancer

SURFING may be the world’s coolest sport but waveriders are six times more likely to develop cancers.

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30th Nov. 2020 10:11 AM

Low angle view of three generations carrying surfboards

‘Can’t express my gratitude’ Lismore artist wins major art scholarship

Artist achieves her goal of ‘many years’ with major award.

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22nd Nov. 2020 2:11 PM

Emily Imeson art project at The Painted-Desert South Australia. Credit: Emily Imeson

Avoid ATAR stress: 'There are many roads to glory’

A SENIOR academic is reassuring Year 12 students that its OK to not know what you want to study as university offers many...

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18th Nov. 2020 1:11 PM

DON'T PANIC: Southern Cross University's Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students), Professor Nan Bahr, said the most important thing is for students to have options and to choose start points that include a focus on things that are enjoyed or where there is a natural talent.

Tree-mendous scientific research gets funding boost

A scientist at SCU has made a ground breaking discovery which could impact how trees affect climate change

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18th Nov. 2020 12:11 AM

GROUND BREAKING: Professor Damien Maher from Southern Cross University is leading a project aimed at exploring the role trees play in releasing methane from soils into he atmosphere with $364,850 in Australian Research Council Discovery funding.

Under the microscope: Uni sets its sights on native plant

SCIENTISTS say a review of research into the popular plant was long overdue.

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16th Nov. 2020 12:11 PM

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