Season 4 - 2024

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Southern Cross University? Our student hosts take a deeper dive into life at Southern Cross, chatting with students, lecturers and researchers about their studies, work, and inspiration.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the ancestors, Elders and descendants of the lands on which this podcast is produced. We are mindful these lands always were and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Check out Season 1, 2 and 3 for more.

SCU Buzz | The Southern Cross University podcast | Season 4

Nutrition is one of the most important factors in your overall health. Dietitian and Course Coordinator for the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management, Dr Emily Burch, breaks down dos and don'ts of our diets. From coffee intake to managing mental health, Dr Burch shares the simple science of eating healthy.

The musical introduction to this podcast was written and performed by Alako Myles.

Is coffee good for you? A chat with dietitian Dr Emily Burch

Strength, determination and resilience shines through for Olympian and open water swimmer, Moesha Johnson. 
After missing selection for Tokyo in 2021, Moesha shares the inspiring story of her journey to Paris, from changing squads to leaving Australia to train in Germany, leading to her silver medal in the Women’s 10km Marathon Swim.
Moesha spoke on the SCU Buzz podcast about the determination that drives women to achieve their dreams, ahead of her presentation at the Gold Coast Women in Business Awards Gala Reception Breakfast on Friday 4 October 2024.

The musical introduction to this podcast was written and performed by Alako Myles.

Olympian Moesha Johnson on success in sport and life

Who was your favourite school teacher and what made them special? In this episode of SCU Buzz, Faculty of Education academic and researcher Dr Lana McCarthy and education student Blake share what qualities they believe make a good educator.

What makes a good teacher?

What is a physiotherapist and how did they fit into the Australian healthcare system? Professor of Physiotherapy, Maria Constantinou, joined the SCU Buzz podcast to explain what physiotherapy is and the career outcomes of the new Bachelor of Physiotherapy, launching in 2025.
Maria's career as a physiotherapist has taken her across the globe to major international sporting events where she has worked with Olympic and sporting greats.

This podcast introduction was written and performed by Alako Myles.

What is physiotherapy? A chat with Professor Maria Constantinou

How can farmers use regenerative principles to build resilient farms? This PRIMEX panel discussion features Southern Cross University lecturers Dr John Grant and Dr Helen McGregor, Ross Arnett from Malua Farm, and buffalo farmer Keiran Livermore. Moderated by Grow your Food Founder  Phil Dudman. 
This is a recording of a panel discussion at PRIMEX Field Days 2024.

The introduction to this podcast was written and performed by Alako Myles.

Building resilient farms with regenerative principles: PRIMEX panel discussion

Southern Cross University is a multi-campus university on Australia's east coast, with campuses in southeast Queensland adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport, in New South Wales at Lismore and in Coffs Harbour, where the University’s National Marine Science Centre is also located. We have metro and the Hotel School campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth and Brisbane.