Tag: Southern Cross University
-
SWEET DEAL FOR SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY
The Coalition has put a sweetener on the table for education, pledging $12-million towards stage one of Southern Cross University’s plan for an allied health building. The University wants to have the facility up-and-running by 2018.
-
STUDENTS TACKLE SCIENCE CHALLENGE
High school students from around the Far North Coast are building bridges, designing Mars Rovers and flying hovercrafts this week. The challenge at Southern Cross University, all part of an initiative to encourage up and coming scientists and engineers.
-
COULD HIGH ALTITUDE BREATHING HELP WITH DIABETES?
Researchers at Southern Cross University believe breathing high-altitude air could help improve the health of those with type 2 diabetes. It’s hoped the revelation can be used to solve the global epidemic. For more information about the study, including suitability and details of time commitment, contact Charl Neuhoff on 0404 762 986 or 02 6620…
-
SCU PLANS FOR ALLIED HEALTH EXPANSION AT COFFS HARBOUR
Plans have been drawn up for a significant expansion of facilities at Coffs Harbour’s Southern Cross University campus. It’s now counting on community support to broaden its scope of courses in Allied Health.
-
YOUNG MINDS HAVE THEIR SAY ON NORTH COAST’S FUTURE
Some of the region’s brightest young minds have today shared their visions for its future, at a Southern Cross University youth forum. Year 11 and 12 students from Byron Bay to Grafton spent the day outlining how they think the North Coast should evolve- to representatives from the Baird Government’s Department of Planning. “We could get…
-
THE FORCE IS STRONG IN LISMORE
It’s not every day you see Storm Troopers in Lismore, let alone at a university. But today, Star Wars fanatics were out in force, for the biggest day on the intergalactic calendar – May the Fourth. The annual event saw Princess Leia take on Darth Vadar… And new heroine Rey, manning the barbeque. The event…
-
WOLLONGBAR ALSTONVILLE WIPE OUT LISMORE
Lennox Head remains unbeaten after defeating Southern Cross University in round two of Far North Coast Rugby Union. With scores locked at 7 all, the side lifted in the second half to beat SCU 22 points to 12. Meanwhile, Byron Bay disposed of long time rivals Ballina 24 to 13. Bangalow fell to Casino and Wollongbar…
-
LENNOX REMAINING GROUNDED AHEAD OF S.C.U CLASH
Winners in round one of the Far North Coast Rugby season, Lennox Head is determined not to get ahead of itself. The side faces Southern Cross University this weekend – aware it’s anyone’s game this early on.
-
ASSISTANT MINISTER VISITS SOUTHERN CROSS LABS
Southern Cross University’s science faculties have been given the once over by Assistant Minister for Science Karen Andrews. She toured the campus alongside Member for Page Kevin Hogan, to see first-hand how research being undertaken by students and staff is progressing. “We’ve looked at the geosciences area where there is both fundamental research and also applied…
-
GREEN ARMY CONCLUDE BUSH REGENERATION WORK
Green army members have wrapped up a productive year of bush regeneration, with one final project this morning. The volunteers have been planting a variety of native species in bushland near Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus, while also trialling a variety of new tree guards. Work will resume on several projects in the new year.…