Southern Cross University has joined the ranks of the Globe's top 500 universities in this year's Times Higher Education World University Rankings, climbing more than 80 places in just one year.
The University's enhanced standing in this year's rankings is attributable to a range of factors, including continued strong growth in research income, strength in the completion of doctoral candidates, and an overall boost in the proportion of the University's faculty holding doctoral-level qualifications.
This year, measures relating to the quality and impact of the University's research also improved, marking the continuation of a now well-established trend that has been ongoing for several years.
Southern Cross Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tyrone Carlin, praised the University's researchers and staff, highlighting projects as diverse as cloud brightening , hemp seed yield research and clinical trials at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine as "outstanding examples of excellence and impact."
"This is terrific news for Southern Cross and for the regions we serve. I am proud of our staff and students whose dedication is being recognised on the global stage," he said.
Academic excellence is central to what we do, but equally, it's our culture of care, boldness and ownership that sets us apart."
He said the University's progress was built on strong values and a determination to make a difference.
"When those values come together in our teaching, research and community engagement, they create real impact. That's what is driving our work and the contribution we make to the communities we serve."
