Library Services Usage Awareness Week (week 1,2)
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-12 17:00 UTC | Southern Cross Institute (SCI), Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street,, Parramatta, NSW, 2150, Australia

Academic Integrity Awareness Week (Week 2,3)
2025-12-08 08:00 - 2026-01-19 17:00 | Southern Cross Institute (SCI), Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street,, Parramatta, NSW, 2150, Australia

Secret Santa Gift Exchange
2025-12-10 08:00 - 17:00

SCI’s Scholarly Activity Funding Initiatives – Graduate Certificate in Education (Tertiary Education)
2025-12-11 08:00 - 17:00
Dr Shah Haque has completed the Graduate Certificate in Education (Tertiary Education) (GCETE) at Federation University with support from SCI’s Scholarly Activity Funding. This postgraduate program is designed for tertiary educators and focuses on contemporary, evidence-based teaching practices. Through studies in curriculum design, assessment, online and blended learning, and student engagement, he has strengthened his pedagogical expertise to enhance learning outcomes in his discipline.

Secret Santa Gift Exchange (Staff)
2025-12-19 08:00 - 17:00

SCI’s Scholarly Activity Funding Initiatives – CAUTHE 2026 Annual Conference
2026-02-09 08:00 - 2026-02-12 17:00 | National Wine Centre, Adelaide
Dr Song Ee Hahn attended the CAUTHE 2026 Annual Conference held at the National Wine Centre, Adelaide, from 9–12 February 2026, where she presented her paper titled:
Enhancing Learning Effectiveness in Tourism and Hospitality Education in the Artificial Intelligence Era.
Her presentation sparked meaningful discussion on AI integration and student learning effectiveness in hospitality education. Dr Hahn also participated in the Teaching and Learning Special Interest Group session, engaging with peers on current academic challenges and innovations.
Overall, the conference was a valuable opportunity to strengthen professional networks and reinforce SCI’s commitment to excellence in teaching and learning in the AI era.

Southern Cross Institute Hosts University of Zadar Academic Delegates
2026-02-16 08:00 - 17:00
Southern Cross Institute (SCI) recently had the pleasure of hosting two European academics, Prof Mladen Rajko and Prof Aleksandra Krajnović from the University of Zadar, as part of a European Union–funded Erasmus+ Staff Training Mobility Visit.
The visit was an important milestone in SCI’s ongoing commitment to international engagement, building global partnerships, and academic collaboration. Fully funded through the European Union, the visit focused on professional exchange, institutional familiarisation, and relationship building.
During the staff training held at SCI’s Fitzwilliam Street campus, the visiting academics engaged in a series of structured meetings with SCI’s academic leadership, compliance team, library and learning support staff, and student support services. Discussions explored SCI’s academic programs, teaching philosophy, curriculum design, student engagement strategies, and research interests, alongside shared reflections on higher education practices in Australia and Europe.
Southern Cross Institute values this meaningful engagement and sees the Erasmus+ staff training visit as a strong foundation for developing sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships with European higher education institutions. SCI looks forward to continuing discussions with the University of Zadar and strengthening its global academic network in support of teaching excellence, research innovation, and internationalisation.

Semester 1, 2026 New Student Orientation
2026-02-23 08:00 - 17:00

SCI Orientation Day | March 2026
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Southern Cross Institute (SCI), Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street,, Parramatta, NSW, 2150, Australia

Gender-Based Violence Awareness Session
2026-03-03 08:00 - 17:00 | SCI Campus, Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

Academic Integrity Awareness Week 2, 3 & 4 Semester 1 2026
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-28 17:00 | Southern Cross Institute (SCI), Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street,, Parramatta, NSW, 2150, Australia

Library Services Usage Awareness Week (2 & 3) Semester 1, 2026
2026-03-09 08:30 - 2026-03-20 17:30 | Southern Cross Institute (SCI), Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street,, Parramatta, NSW, 2150, Australia

Dean’s Commendation Letter 2025 – Academic Staff
2026-03-26 08:00 - 17:00
SCI is pleased to announce the recipients of the Dean’s Commendation Letter 2025 recognising outstanding academic contributions across research, student engagement, and international collaboration.
On the recommendation of the Deputy Dean, Associate Professor Anju Kalluvelil Janardhanan, this formal recognition acknowledges the recipients’ dedication and professional efforts in strengthening SCI’s research profile, enhancing student engagement, and building valuable external partnerships. Their contributions have significantly supported the growth and visibility of SCI’s institutional reputation and visibility. This achievement reflects their continued commitment to academic excellence.
The following staff members were recognised for their exceptional contributions:

Dr Made Handijaya Dewantara – International Collaboration
Dr Song EE Hahn – Student Engagement
Dr Carl Shi Yi – Student Engagement
Dr Eric Howard – Research Excellence

SCI extends its sincere congratulations to all recipients and encourages their continued contribution to advancing excellence across teaching, research, and global engagement.

Exclusive Talk with Mr Haobo Zhang
2026-03-27 14:00 - 15:00 | SCI Campus, Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

Lord Mayor’s Welcome for International Students 2026
2026-04-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Sydney Town Hall
SCI Students attended the Lord Mayor’s Welcome for International Students 2026 at Sydney Town Hall, where they engaged with Sydney’s business and international community networks. The event featured a Welcome to Country, cultural performances, and valuable networking opportunities with industry and government representatives. Well done!

New Campus Opening Celebration
2026-04-16 12:30 - 14:00 | Level 6, 31–39 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW 2150

Exclusive Talk with Ms. Kyra Youn
2026-04-20 08:00 - 17:00
We were honoured to host Ms. Kyra Youn, Guest Relations Manager at Sydney Harbour Marriott, for an insightful guest lecture at Southern Cross Institute.
Her session on Customer Service Excellence in the Hotel Industry provided our students with valuable real-world perspectives and a deeper understanding of guest relations in a luxury hospitality setting.
We sincerely thank Ms. Youn for her time, expertise, and inspiring contribution to our students’ learning experience. We look forward to welcoming her again in the future.

SCI Academics Gain International Recognition at AIMBIG Oceania 2026
2026-05-22 08:00 - 2026-05-23 17:00 | UNSW Sydney
Academics from Southern Cross Institute (SCI) presented their research work on the international stage at the AIMBIG Oceania 2026 Conference, held at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) on 22–23 May 2026.
Representing SCI were Dr Hom Nath Dhungana, Dr Radhika Kuttala, Dr Eric Howard, and Associate Professor Anju Kalluvelil Janardhanan. The team presented their research paper, “Who Decides Best? A Rapid Systematic Review of AI, Human, and Hybrid Decision-Making in Higher Education Admissions,” which attracted strong interest and received highly positive feedback from conference delegates and reviewers. The research examines the evolving role of artificial intelligence in higher education admissions and contributes to important global discussions on how AI, human expertise, and hybrid approaches can support decision-making processes in universities.
Another highlight of the conference was the keynote presentation delivered by Dr Hom Nath Dhungana on “The Hidden Cost of AI: Balancing Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence in the Future of Society”. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to research and innovation, Dr Dhungana was honoured with the prestigious Global Excellence Award.
The achievements of the SCI team reflect the Institute’s growing research profile and its commitment to advancing innovation, knowledge creation, and international collaboration in higher education.
SCI congratulates Dr Dhungana, Dr Kuttala, Dr Howard, and Associate Professor Janardhanan on their outstanding accomplishments and looks forward to their continued contributions to impactful research and academic excellence.

SCI Sports Event S1 2026
2026-06-10 15:00 - 17:00
