Southern Cross University (SCU) is a vibrant, contemporary Australian university with campuses at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour. The University operates The Hotel School Sydney and The Hotel School Melbourne in partnership with Mulpha Australia.The University welcomes students from more than 50 countries throughout the world and offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in an inspiring and supportive learning environment. Southern Cross University collaborates with institutions offshore in Singapore, China, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.The University has a strong student focus and takes pride in the quality of its lecturers, many of whom are recognised as leaders in their fields.Degrees are offered across a broad range of disciplines, and are designed in consultation with industry. Many involve work placements and internships and other forms of hands-on learning to produce work-ready graduates. Research is undertaken in areas that are regionally relevant and globally significant, in disciplines as diverse as geoscience, plant genetics, cetacean research, health and wellbeing and tourism.