SCU Buzz | The Southern Cross University podcast

February and March 2022 saw close to 1,000 schools in the Northern Rivers region temporarily close, with some schools unable to return to their original locations. The disaster resulted in damaged infrastructure and educational materials, displaced families and impacted teachers. Southern Cross University researchers have launched the Floods + Me project to work with young people in gathering their experiences during and following the natural disaster and its impact on their schooling. Dr Simone Blom and Dr Liberty de Rivera speak on the SCU Buzz podcast about the research project and their upcoming education framework aimed at helping schools prepare for floods. Learn more: https://www.scu.edu.au/education/research/sustainability-environment-and-the-arts-in-education-seae-research-cluster/floods--me/ The musical introduction to this podcast was written and performed by Alako Myles.

A new scholarship program for Honours and PhD students will enable students to learn skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and solve problems for businesses in implementing circular economy principles. The AI-Powered Digital Transformation for the Smart Circular Economy Scholarships are available for students to study Southern Cross University’s Bachelor of Innovation with Honours or a Doctor of Philosophy. Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Engineering and Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO, Dr Aaron Thornton speaks with Co-Founders of CSENS.io, Oliver and Malcolm Robertson, and CEO and Founder of Revolve Your World, Luke McConell, on this episode of SCU Buzz. Learn more about the Honours scholarship here: https://www.scu.edu.au/scholarships/ai-smart-circular-economy-scholarship/ Learn more about the PhD scholarship here: https://www.scu.edu.au/graduate-school/scholarships/ The musical introduction to this podcast was written and performed by Alako Myles.

What ethical issues arise when we take a human-centred approach to the legal protections of animals? Ecologist, lawyer and lecturer in law at Southern Cross University Dr Meri Oakwood speaks on the SCU Buzz podcast about the complexities and morality of how the Australian legal system views wildlife and domestic animals and the steps needed to effect change. Please be advised this episode contains references to domestic violence and animal cruelty. The musical introduction to this podcast was written and performed by Alako Myles.

Rivers, oceans and waterways are the lifeblood of our communities. So, what happens when the health of our water systems declines? Environmental chemist and award-winning academic, Professor Amanda Reichelt-Brushett speaks on the SCU Buzz podcast about her local and global research into river health and marine pollution. Learn more about studying science and environment at Southern Cross University: https://www.scu.edu.au/study/science-and-environment/ Learn more about environmental research: https://www.scu.edu.au/research/#d.en.479263 The musical introduction to this podcast was written and performed by Alako Myles.

Business trailblazer, philanthropist and advocate for women empowerment, Bonnie Boezeman AO, believes nurses should have equal opportunity to advance in their careers. Speaking on the SCU Buzz podcast, Bonnie shares insight into her entrepreneurial spirit and the creation of the Bonnie Boezeman AO Leadership in Nursing Scholarship, in partnership with Chief Executive Women and Southern Cross University.