![John Ibbotson of Gulmarrad with his dog looks over his backyard \"studio\" - where he shot some of the images for his latest book.](https://media.apnarm.net.au/media/images/2016/11/18/b88442831z1_20161118153831_000g84dco1s2-0-dj8yhefpv58n2nc39n2_fct640x480x893.0x51.0_ct140x105.jpg "John Ibbotson of Gulmarrad with his dog looks over his backyard \\"studio\\" - where he shot some of the images for his latest book.")
POLICE and emergency services are rushing to Southern Cross University's Lismore campus this afternoon, where a serious situation is unfolding.
Police converged on the uni after a threatening phone call was made at about 1.30pm.
SCU is urging all students and staff members to stay inside, with the Lismore campus currently in emergency lockdown.