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Welcome from the VC

Professor Paul Clark, Vice-Chancellor, SCU

Welcome to the July issue of Discover SCU. We've had a very busy start to the month with some excellent forums hosted by the University....more

News & Features

Showcasing sustainability

Highlighting practical ways to reduce our footprint on the earth and finding solutions to the challenges ahead is the focus of the inaugural Southern Cross University Sustainable Living Expo. Under one roof at the North Coast National in October, the Southern Cross University Sustainable Living Expo will showcase Australia’s... [more]

Alumnus of the Year Award

Do you know a Southern Cross University graduate who has shown exceptional leadership and achievement in their field? The University is seeking outstanding achievers who are graduates of Southern Cross University or one of its predecessor institutions for the Alumnus of the Year Award. The award was established to recognise... [more]

Behind the Scenes

Meet the Staff at SCU:

Tanya De Boer

Research aims to get rail transport back on track

Developing a more efficient and environmentally sustainable rail system are among the aims of national research projects being headed by Southern Cross University researchers.

Carbon story Read the full article about the CRC for Rail Innovation

Teams gear up for Kokoda Challenge
	Southern Cross University teams are shaping up well for the gruelling 96km Kokoda Challenge on the weekend of July 19 and 20. Top Read the full article about the Kokoda Challenge

Keeping business in the family
	A Southern Cross University researcher is taking a close look at how Australian family enterprises can optimise the chances of retaining ownership of their business generation after generation. Top Read the full article about Tony Scotland's research.

Exchange opens up new world perspective
	Three Indian law students are returning home filled with tales of adventure after completing a semester long exchange at Southern Cross University. Top Read the full article about Indian law students

Science 'conversations' tackle key environmental issues
If the Earth was a spaceship, what would we need to do to steer it back in the right direction? That is a question scientists and researchers in Southern Cross University's School of Environmental Science and Management will be tackling in a new 'Science Conversation Series'. Top Read the full article about the Science Conversation Series

Student mentoring programs grow
	Southern Cross University's student mentoring program is continuing to go from strength to strength with the number of first year students taking part in the program across the University almost doubling from 2007 to 2008. Top Read the full article about the student mentoring program

Book focuses on global education
	Help is at hand for institutions and teachers involved in delivering higher education to students in offshore locations in the shape of a new book by Southern Cross University researchers. Top Read the full article about higher education research

Science crown won by Lismore High
	With teamwork and perseverance, the students of Lismore High took out first place in the Northern Rivers Science and Engineering Challenge at Southern Cross University recently. Top Read the full article about the Northern Rivers Science and Engineering Challenge

Students selected for world cup
	Two Southern Cross University students are among the 22 players selected from around the country for the Australian Universities Rugby League side which is taking on the best seven student nations in the world this month. Top Read the full article about Josh Whitty and Rod McFarlane

Brad has brains as well as brawn
	National Rugby League player and Southern Cross University student Brad Davis, has been balancing his studies to qualify as a secondary school teacher with his rising sporting career. Top Read the full article about Brad Davis

Postcard to home

Bosco Chan Chun On has come from Hong Kong to study at The Hotel School in Sydney. He is hoping to stay in Sydney after he completes his degree. Southern Cross University's School of Tourism and Hospitality Management offers the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management through the Hotel School Sydney in partnership with Mulpha Australia. The Hotel School is located in Macquarie Street, in the heart of Sydney.

Top Carbon story

Read the full article about Bosco Chan Chun On

Updated: 12 July 2008

Home | In this Issue | Welcome | Diary Dates* | News

Teams gear up for Kokoda Challenge

Keeping business in the family

Exchange opens up new world perspective

Science 'conversations' tackle key environmental issues

Student mentoring programs grow

Book focuses on global education

Science crown won by Lismore High

Students selected for world cup

Brad has brains as well as brawn

Postcard to home