
The Office of Engagement leads and manages UniSC’s community-focused commitment to working with and for our diverse communities to advance the social, economic, and environmental wellbeing of its regions and beyond.
This is achieved by connecting and collaborating with the University’s many stakeholders through three focus areas that enable UniSC to both serve and be informed through its non-exclusive outreach activities:
- Service and access
- Industry and partners
- Research and innovation
Continuing Education
The Office of Engagement is committed to partnering with the community through continuing education opportunities across a broad range of topics. We offer short course options to advance your knowledge and skills. For more information contact the Office of Engagement.

Collaborations and Memberships
UniSC is committed to actively participating in and influencing social, environmental and economic development policies, and connecting with thought leaders across the globe in industry, government and education. The University engages with national and international organisations through institutional membership of networks and forums dedicated to research, public discussion and collaboration.
- Engagement Australia
- Regional Universities Network (RUN)
- Scholars at Risk (SAR)
- Talloires Network
- Universities Australia (UA)
Our commitment to productive community partnerships includes the Innovation Centre, UniSC Clinics, our sporting facilities, Advancement Office, Library and Art Gallery.
For more information, contact the Office of Engagement.
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Community engagement stories

UniSC in global collaboration to find world-first solutions for disease and health disorders
11 AprUniSC has formalised a global clinical trials collaboration to lead potential world-first trials and contribute to breakthrough medical treatments and therapies

‘Deep listening’ research project aims to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous students
11 AprThe University of the Sunshine Coast will share in almost $170,000 in Queensland Government Education Horizon Grants to identify and evaluate factors associated with boosting school attendance and achievements for First Nations students

‘Feels like a new lease of life’: Graduate, 61, earns Chancellor’s honour as UniSC reaches 40,000 graduates
8 AprAs UniSC reaches a major milestone – 40,000 graduates and counting – a 61-year-old is celebrating an achievement of her own