Channel Title: Southern Cross University Channel Description: Southern Cross University is a world-ranked university on Australia’s east coast with main campuses at the Gold Coast in Queensland, at Lismore in the Northern Rivers and at Coffs Harbour in New South Wales. The regions we call home all have unique characteristics as study locations – from cosmopolitan cities, thriving industries and coastal lifestyles to living laboratories of great natural beauty and ecological diversity within easy reach of the campuses. We also have metro campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth which operate in collaboration with EduCo, and our unique partnership with Mulpha Australia – The Hotel School – has campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and at Hayman Island Resort. Learn more at scu.edu.au CRICOS Provider: 01241G TEQSA Provider Code: PRV12043 Australian University <video> Southern Cross University to develop world-first esports guidelines Description: Esports has quickly emerged as one of the world’s most popular pastimes, and now Movember and Southern Cross University are joining forces to develop comprehensive guidelines for psychologically safe gaming experiences and improved mental health outcomes for the esports community. Movember, the global men’s health charity, has added esports psychology expert Dr Dylan Poulus to their ‘league of legends’ – a panel of experts in the field – tasked with developing the first international mental health guidelines for esports, in collaboration with esports players from around the world. Dr Poulus is Southern Cross University’s psychology Course Coordinator and Deputy Chair of Discipline. </video> <video> Jonathan Freeman is the Southern Cross University 2024 Alumnus of the Year Description: Jonathan ‘Jono’ Freeman is the Founder and CEO of Club Active, one of Australia’s leading over-50s health and fitness exercise physiology clinics. The organisation’s mission is ‘to change the way our members age’ through individually tailored exercise programs led by university-qualified allied health professionals. Jono is a graduate of the Bachelor of Exercise Science and Nutrition and has provided mentorship, guidance, and hands-on experience to the University’s aspiring exercise physiologists, supporting them during their degree, clinical placements and employment opportunities at Club Active. As an accredited exercise physiologist, he encourages others to create a lasting positive impact on health and wellbeing. </video> <video> Dexter dela Cruz is Southern Cross University 2024 International Alumnus of the Year Description: Dr Dexter dela Cruz’s journey from inner-city Manila to a career in marine science was inspired by a Japanese cartoon he enjoyed as a child. A passion for ocean conservation led him to Southern Cross University, where he completed his PhD in 2019 supervised by coral IVF pioneer, Distinguished Professor Peter Harrison. Dexter’s work in coral reef restoration, particularly through the Larval Enhancement Method, has gained international recognition. Now a postdoctoral research scientist at Southern Cross University, Dexter is also a key researcher and field coordinator for the $2.5 million Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research coral restoration project in the Philippines. </video> <video> Stephen Daniells talks about the Natural Products Futures Forum Description: https://www.scu.edu.au </video> <video> David Sivyer is Southern Cross University 2024 Community Impact Alumnus of the Year Description: David Sivyer, a Southern Cross University business graduate and fifth-generation Hunter Valley farmer, founded Feedback Organic in 2013 to tackle Australia’s $36 billion annual food waste problem. His innovative approach has diverted over two million litres of food waste from landfills, while Feedback Organic has produced over 40 tonnes of sustainable food and engaged thousands of community volunteers. David’s dedication to sustainable agriculture and circular economy practices has earned him numerous accolades, including as a Student Entrepreneur of the Year and recognition as a Hunter Hero in sustainability. </video> <video> Nepalese students Barsha and Anup are studying IT at Southern Cross University Description: International students Anup and Barsha (Nepal) are studying IT at Southern Cross University, Gold Coast campus. Watch the video to learn more about their experience. Learn more about our Computing and IT courses: https://www.scu.edu.au/study/information-technology/ </video> <video> Andrew Nichols is the Southern Cross University 2024 Young Alumnus of the Year Description: Andrew Nichols is a commercial manager and co-founder of the Mr Hux fragrance brand. He has successfully combined his corporate experience with a passion for creating accessible, genderless fragrances. Inspired by his dog Huxley, Andrew and his partner have also made Mr Hux the only Australian fragrance brand to cater to the visually impaired community by incorporating braille on their packaging. Committed to sustainability, they ensure all packaging is recyclable or reusable. Andrew credits his MBA from Southern Cross University for helping him navigate the challenges of starting and growing his own business. </video> <video> Sustainable ‘cardboard’ homes: a post-disaster housing solution? Description: Researchers have teamed up with government and industry partners to develop a bio-based, low-carbon housing system using waste cardboard and under-utilised timber materials sourced from the local area. This pioneering approach to resource-efficient building design could give people quicker access to high-quality temporary homes after disasters like the 2022 floods in Lismore. </video> <video> PhD Candidate Bec Lipscombe Explores the Secret Diets of Sharks Description: Bec Lipscombe is a PhD candidate from the National Marine Science Centre at Southern Cross University in Coffs Harbour. Her research investigates sharks and their diet, habitat, and how healthy they are. </video> <video> Georgia Page is the Southern Cross University 2024 Early Career Alumnus of the Year Description: Georgia Page is a former professional athlete and current osteopath, who combines her on-field experience and clinical expertise to help injured athletes return to sports and improve safety in women’s rugby league. After earning her Bachelor of Clinical Science (Osteopathic Studies) and a Master of Osteopathic Medicine from Southern Cross University, Georgia is now pursuing a PhD, focusing on strategies to reduce head injuries in women's rugby league. Her dedication to her patients and her profession is driven by her personal experiences with sports injuries and her commitment to advancing player safety. </video> <video> Mixed Reality goggles bring learning to life at Southern Cross University Description: Health students at Southern Cross University are getting immersed in mixed reality learning, using GigXR headset technology to delve into Anatomy and Physiology, and sim-mannequins to practice clinical skills before heading out on real-world placements. https://www.scu.edu.au </video> <video> Introducing the Southern Cross University 2024 Alumni of the Year Description: Introducing the Southern Cross University 2024 Alumni of the Year Alumnus of the Year – Jonathan Freeman This year two recipients were announced for the Young Alumnus of the Year Award: Young Alumnus of the Year – Jessica McEvoy Young Alumnus of the Year – Andrew Nichols Early Career Alumnus of the Year – Georgia Page International Alumnus of the Year – Dr Dexter Dela Cruz Community Impact Award – David Sivyer Read more at scu.edu.au/alumni-impact-awards to learn more about these inspiring #alumniofSCU. </video> <video> Jessica McEvoy is a Southern Cross University 2024 Young Alumnus of the Year Description: As the Nurse Unit Manager of the Coffs Harbour Acute Mental Health Unit, Jessica McEvoy is an inspirational leader and manager, dedicated to her staff’s growth, effective workplace change, and to enhancing care for patients with mental illness. Jessica studied a Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Healthcare Leadership at Southern Cross University, is a proud 2024 Australian College of Nursing Bullwinkel Scholar, and is completing her Bachelor of Innovation with Honours and a Master of Mental Health Nursing with Southern Cross University — all while leading a large health team and helping redefine how mental health care is delivered. </video> <video> Major FOMO over our #nursing students’ trip to India! #globalexchange #communitynursing Description: https://www.scu.edu.au </video> <video> Top 3 things about Southern Cross Uni, from #Nepalese #IT students Anup and Barsha Description: https://www.scu.edu.au </video>

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Southern Cross University is a world-ranked university on Australia’s east coast with main campuses at the Gold Coast in Queensland, at Lismore in the Northern Rivers and at Coffs Harbour in New South Wales. The regions we call home all have unique characteristics as study locations – from cosmopolitan cities, thriving industries and coastal lifestyles to living laboratories of great natural beauty and ecological diversity within easy reach of the campuses. We also have metro campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth which operate in collaboration with EduCo, and our unique partnership with Mulpha Australia – The Hotel School – has campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and at Hayman Island Resort.
Learn more at scu.edu.au
CRICOS Provider: 01241G
TEQSA Provider Code: PRV12043 Australian University

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