Southern Cross Institute

SCI Participates in the CISS College & University Fair
2023-10-17 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
SCI takes a step closer with our Vietnamese students.

SCI Visits Công Ty Cổ Phần Đầu Tư Việt Phú, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2023-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Engaging conversations with Mr. Dat, Ms. Huong, and Ms. Thao discussing SCI courses, seizing the opportunity to present SCI directly to eager prospective students.

SCI hosted Right to Education: Education Strengthens Communities with Dr Farah Deeba
2023-10-26 | Faisalabad, Pakistan

SCI Hosts Diwali Celebration Lunch with Valued Agent Partners
2023-11-24 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | SCI Campus, Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

Teaching for Tomorrow - Professional Learning Series : Cultural Intelligence in the Context of Academia
2023-12-01 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Southern Cross Institute (SCI), Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street,, Parramatta, NSW, 2150, Australia
Dr. Esther Ngocha-Chaderopa conducted a professional learning session on Cultural Intelligence in the Context of Academia.

Teaching for Tomorrow - Professional Learning Series : Developing SoTL - Encouraging teachers to research their teaching practice and their students’ learning
2023-12-08 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Southern Cross Institute (SCI), Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street,, Parramatta, NSW, 2150, Australia
Associate Professor Alison Owens conducted a professional learning session on Developing SoTL – Encouraging teachers to research their teaching practice and their students’ learning.

Honouring a Year of Achievements: SCI’s End-of-Year Celebration
2023-12-15 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | The Grounds of Alexandria, Alexandria, 2015, Australia

SCI’s Scholarly Activity Funding Initiatives – CAUTHE 2024 Annual Conference
2024-02-06 08:00 - 2024-02-09 17:00 UTC | Hobart, Tasmania
Dr Song Ee Hahn, Academic Director – Hospitality Management, represented Southern Cross Institute (SCI) at the CAUTHE 2024 Annual Conference and Chapter Directors’ Meeting held in Hobart on 9 February 2024.
The conference was a valuable platform for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Notably, SCI was officially introduced to the CAUTHE community during the Annual General Meeting, with a warm welcome from the CAUTHE Chair, Professor Erica Wilson (Southern Cross University), marking our formal inclusion as a chapter member.
Dr Hahn also participated in the Special Interest Group session, engaging in timely discussions on current learning and teaching issues in tourism and hospitality education. The event provided a strong foundation for future academic engagement and collaboration across the sector.

SCI's Esteemed Partners Gathering Dinner
2024-04-20 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Sarena Hotel, Faisalabad, Pakistan, Pakistan

Leadership and Innovation: Insights from Mr Salim Ghauri, Founder & CEO of NetSol Technologies
2024-05-25 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | SCI Campus, Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

SCI's Scholarly Activity Funding Initiatives - HERDSA 2024 Annual Conference
2024-07-11 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Adelaide Convention Centre, Riverbank Rooms 3+4, Australia
Dr Anju Kalluvelil Janardhanan, Deputy Dean SCI presented a round table discussion on the topic Managing Academic Integrity in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence: An Accounting Teacher’s Perspective at HERDSA 2024 Annual Conference in Adelaide Convention Centre on 8-11 July 2024.

At SCI, You Matter: Celebrating Mr Sonit Panjwani’s Birthday from the Information Systems Class
2024-07-11 12:30 - 13:00 UTC | Level 2/1 Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta NSW 2150

Philanthropic Initiative: SCI x Aalam Bibi Foundation
2024-08-25 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Adj Prof Asif Iqbal visits Aalam Bibi Taleem-o-Tarbiyat School

Teaching for Tomorrow – Professional Learning Series: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education
2024-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Level 2/1 Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta NSW 2150
On 20 September 2024, the Teaching for Tomorrow professional learning series featured an insightful session on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education. Led by Dr Ian Benton, Chair of the Academic Board at Canterbury Institute of Management, the session explored how AI can enhance teaching and learning, improve student engagement, and support academic decision-making.
Participants gained practical insights into integrating AI tools into curricula, addressing ethical considerations, and fostering innovative pedagogical practices. The session provided valuable guidance for academic staff seeking to leverage AI to transform higher education teaching.

Engagement Dinner with Academics and Agriculture Entrepreneurs from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia
2024-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Himalaya Restaurant, Function Centre, Granville, NSW, Australia

Senator’s Forum @ SCI
2024-09-24 | SCI Campus, Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

Honouring Strength & Solidarity: Breast Cancer Awareness & APWA 2nd Anniversary
2024-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | SCI Campus, Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

SCI’s Scholarly Activity Funding Initiatives - Graduate Certificate in Education (Tertiary Education)
2024-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Dr Anju Kalluvelil Janardhanan has completed the Graduate Certificate in Education (Tertiary Education) (GCETE) from Federation University, supported by SCI’s Scholarly Activity Funding. This postgraduate qualification is tailored for academic staff involved in tertiary education and emphasises contemporary, evidence-based teaching practices. Through studies in curriculum design, assessment, online and blended learning, and student engagement, Dr Janardhanan has further strengthened her pedagogical expertise to enhance learning outcomes in her discipline. She was also recognised with an Academic Excellence Award for achieving high distinction in all units. The course has equipped her with a solid foundation to implement innovative, research-informed teaching strategies at SCI.

SCI is at the CISS College and University Fair 2023, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2024-10-17 13:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Academic Staff Induction
2024-11-29 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Level 2/1 Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta NSW 2150

Celebrating a Year of Success: SCI's End-of-Year Celebration
2024-12-20 18:00 - 23:00 UTC | Le Montage, Lilyfield, NSW, Australia

Philanthropic Initiative: SCI x Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital Fundraising Gala for Upcoming Karachi, Pakistan Facility
2025-02-08 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Waterview in Bicentennial Park, Sydney, NSW, Australia

SCI’s Scholarly Activity Funding Initiatives – CAUTHE 2025 Annual Conference
2025-02-11 08:00 - 2025-02-13 17:00 UTC | Brisbane, Queensland
Dr Song Ee Hahn attended the CAUTHE 2025 Annual Conference and Chapter Directors’ Meeting held in Brisbane from 11–13 February 2025, where she presented a co-authored paper:
Hahn, S.E., Pratt, M., & Le, A. (2025). The impact of cultural orientation on student learning outcomes using a simulation. Conference Proceedings of the 2025 CAUTHE, Brisbane, Australia.
The presentation was well-received and generated rich academic dialogue on learning and teaching strategies. Dr Hahn engaged with peers from institutions across Australia and beyond, discussing key educational challenges and innovations in the tourism and hospitality discipline.
Overall, the conference was a productive and insightful experience, further strengthening SCI’s engagement in national academic networks.

SCI New Student Orientation Program
2025-03-03 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Level 2/1 Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta NSW 2150

SCI Supports WSU International Women’s Day
2025-03-04 09:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Western Sydney University, Parramatta City Campus (1PSQ), Level 9 Conference Rooms 1 & 2, 169 Macquarie Street,, Parramatta, NSW, 2150, Australia

Teaching for Tomorrow - Professional Learning Series : GenAI Institutional Action Plan
2025-03-14 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Southern Cross Institute (SCI), Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street,, Parramatta, NSW, 2150, Australia
Dr. Anju Kalluvelil Janardhanan conducted a professional learning session on the GenAI Institutional Action Plan, with a focus on Open and Secure Assessments. As GenAI continues to shape higher education, the session explored how assessments can be redesigned to balance the use of GenAI tools while maintaining academic integrity.

SCI x APWA International Women’s Day
2025-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | St Mary’s Memorial Hill, St Mary’s, NSW 2760

SCI x APWA Eid Milan Brunch 2025
2025-04-03 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Ponds Community Hub

Exclusive Talk with Ms. Tia Li
2025-04-16 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Level 2/1 Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta NSW 2150

Philanthropic Intiative: SCI Supports Aalam Bibi Foundation Meet & Greet 2025
2025-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Chandri Village, Lahore, Pakistan, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
https://sci.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/🎓-Professor-Asif-Iqbal-at-Meet-Greet-2025-_-Aalam-Bibi-Foundation.mp4
