Southern Cross University researchers are playing a leading role in a $2.75 million project to manage acid sulphate soils in a large wetland on the outskirts of Cairns in North Queensland.

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Emeritus Professor 'Bav' is going fishing!
	He will 'miss all the good bits', like the thrill of winning multi-million-dollar research grants and working with some of the best science minds in the nation, but Professor Peter Baverstock, who retires at the end of the week, is going fishing - 'and nothing compares with that'. Top Read the full article about Peter Baverstock

Find out about 2008 study options
	Anyone considering University study in 2008 can find out all about course options and how to apply at Southern Cross University information sessions being held throughout the North Coast this month. Top Read the full article about information sessions

University takes leadership training to the community

Southern Cross University's Graduate College of Management (GCM) has been taking its leadership training out of the lecture theatre and into the community, with local government staff reaping the rewards. Top Read the full article about leadership training

Nurses become 'aged care champions'
	A new education program designed to improve the care of older people admitted to hospital is being implemented by Southern Cross University and the North Coast Area Health Service. Top Read the full article about aged care champions

Surfing passion knows no bounds
	The universal love of surfing is reflected in the multicultural make-up of the latest intake of Diploma of Sport Management (Surfing Studies) students at Southern Cross University's Tweed Gold Coast campus. Top Read the full article about surfing students

The spirit of teamwork helps students shine
	It is the spirit of teamwork that is helping students from Trinity Catholic College Lismore shine in the race to find the best young science, technology and engineering minds Australia has to offer. Top Read the full article about Trinity Catholic College science win

Kacie snaps winning photo
	A photo of wandering sheep taken by a Southern Cross University student living in England caught the judges' eyes for the mid-year O Week Distance Education Photo Competition. Top Read the full article about Kacie Brignell

Postcard to home
	Nizam Shariff has just completed a Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management at The Hotel School in Sydney (a partnership between Southern Cross University and Mulpha Australia Hotel's portfolio). He comes from Malaysia and is hoping to stay in Australia and continue work in the tourism industry. Top Read the full article about Nizam Shiraff

Focus on: Goorie sport achievers

Southern Cross University staff Adele Wessell, Leonie Lane, Annie Hart and John McPherson are working with consultant historian Jo Kijas, local Bundjalung elders and the Richmond River Historical Society to present 'Goorie Sports Achievers', an innovative active-history exhibition. History student Bob Moore is concentrating on Aboriginal involvement in Rugby League to contribute to the Centenary of the code next year. Top Read the full article about sport exhibition

Updated: 05 September 2007