Southern Cross University

18/06/2026

Esports is more than a game for many young players. It’s where they find their people.

For others, it can quietly take over.

So, when does it start to tip too far?

Southern Cross University researcher, Dr Dylan Poulus is digging into the balance.

👉 Research, explained: https://tinyurl.com/2e8bpwjs

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Movember Australia The FUSE Cup

It’s the battle being fought in lounge rooms and bedrooms worldwide: Is gaming good or bad for mental health?

16/06/2026

In the race to Brisbane 2032, two graduate researchers have been given the rare opportunity to work with the nation’s top sprinters to help them go for gold.

Their PhD research will see them working alongside Olympians to optimise race-day performance, from warm-up strategies to training load management.

Congratulations Georgia Collins and James Aggett!

The initiative is a collaboration between Southern Cross University’s Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise Research Theme (PASER), Australian Athletics, Queensland Academy of Sport and NSW Institute of Sport.

16/06/2026

Not everyone finds their place on a sports field.

Some find it behind a screen with a team, a headset, and a shared goal.

Dr Dylan Poulus is exploring what draws young people in… and what happens when it’s hard to log off.

👉 Research, explained: https://tinyurl.com/2e8bpwjs

Movember Australia The FUSE Cup

16/06/2026

We are excited to officially open our Brisbane campus, marking a significant expansion of our national course offerings. 🎉

The campus offers in-demand degrees in Business, Information Technology and Hotel Management, supported by modern facilities and strong connectivity across our campus locations.

This expansion creates new opportunities for students, industry collaboration and engagement across Southeast Queensland.

15/06/2026

The countdown is on for the Gold Coast Marathon! ⏱️

Whether you're feeling prepared or full of questions, this podcast episode will help you get race-day ready with expert-backed advice you can actually use.

In this episode, Southern Cross University researchers and practitioners join Olympian Courtney Atkinson to break down the science of endurance into practical tips for real runners.

You'll learn:
✅ How to build endurance without burning out
✅ Smart ways to balance training and recovery
✅ What to eat (and how to carb load properly 🍝)
✅ Injury prevention insights from osteopathy
✅ Race-day pacing strategies to avoid hitting the wall
✅ Mental tricks to stay strong when it gets tough

Hit play here:

An exclusive panel presented by Southern Cross University and the G...

15/06/2026

University is better when you’ve got people to share it with 🤝

Whether you need a study buddy, coffee mate or someone to help you survive exams, the SCU Mates program is designed to help current students connect outside class.

Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/5trr889x

12/06/2026

To grow rice, you usually need a lot of water.

What if that assumption no longer held?

Researchers from Southern Cross University are exploring a different approach that could boost yields and change how rice is grown in the future.

A simple idea on the surface, but the potential impact reaches far beyond the farm.

🔗Find out what’s emerging: https://tinyurl.com/yc5kn8wp

👉Research, explained: https://tinyurl.com/2e8bpwjs

It’s the staple that keeps millions of people fed around the world but as global water scarcity grows, research being carried out at Southern Cross University has the potential to secure essential future rice production.

12/06/2026

This week is all about celebrating the power of play and why it matters far beyond childhood 🌿

At Southern Cross University, a new project is helping turn that idea into action, bringing nature-based play into everyday learning and aligning it with the Victorian Curriculum.

It’s about giving children the freedom to explore, imagine and learn in ways that feel natural, not forced.

Take a look: https://tinyurl.com/4wkmkd5p

Southern Cross Uni is investigating the benefits of outdoor play-based teaching and learning to build children’s understanding of the world.

12/06/2026

Each year, thousands of whales pass along our coastline.

But there’s still so much we don’t know about how to protect them.

A new marine research station on the NSW North Coast could help unlock those answers.

Take a look 👇
https://tinyurl.com/bdhkbbv5

National Marine Science Centre Ocean Warriors Australia Gowings Whale Trust

Ocean Warriors Australia, Gowings Whale Trust, SCU and others have created a Diggers Camp field station for whale conservation and research.