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Satisfied students give UniSC top ranking once again
4 Nov

For the third year in a row, the University of the Sunshine Coast has been ranked Queensland’s best public university for the overall quality of its educational experience for undergraduate students.

Why modern humans are the ideal size for speed
1 Nov

What do speedy creatures have in common? UniSC researchers have taken a key step towards solving this mystery by using a scaleable, virtual model of the human body, to find out what limits speed, and gain important insights into the evolution of the human form over thousands of years.

UniSC welcomes inaugural students at Adelaide campus opening
30 Oct

The University of the Sunshine Coast has officially opened its new Adelaide campus, welcoming the inaugural cohort of 70 students for orientation.

Health expert welcomes key recommendations in COVID-19 response report
29 Oct

University of the Sunshine Coast health academic Dr Matthew Mason has welcomed key elements of the Australian Government's report on the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, released today.

Clinical trial aims to reduce agitation in people with dementia
25 Oct

University of the Sunshine Coast Clinical Trials will assess the effectiveness of a twice-a-day capsule to reduce agitation in people with dementia.

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Nurturing great ideas: UniSC makes way for a new wave of innovation
24 Oct

The University of the Sunshine Coast’s focus on nurturing and guiding forward-thinking ideas, productivity and potential across its communities has been strengthened through the launch of UniSC Innovation.

Displaced Palestinians live in tents on February 11, 2024 in Rafah, Gaza
Israel’s actions in Gaza, backed by the US, are shaking the world order to its core
23 Oct

While the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could have provided an off-ramp for the conflict in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing vows of “total victory” make this seem unlikely.

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Are free school lunches in Queensland a good idea?
16 Oct

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced free school lunches if Labor is re-elected at the state’s upcoming election on October 26.

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In a world of accelerating change, have we forgotten about the future?
14 Oct

When our daily lives are bombarded by rapid change, it’s easy to lose sight of the more gradually changing climate that will eventually affect every person on this planet.

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Experts available: Dementia on the brink of becoming Australia’s leading cause of death
11 Oct

Experts available: The University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute has two experts available for comment on dementia, its risk factors, and what these new ABS statistics mean for Australians.

Toddlers, ‘tweens’, teens and screens: How technology can alter young minds
10 Oct

Parents and teachers can learn how screens might be reshaping the brains of children.

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Limiting soft drinks and red meat may help women in menopause: research
10 Oct

Diet quality may influence menopausal symptoms and overall quality of life, according to a nutrition study of more than 200 women in Australia with an average age of 51.

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Taking ‘long and winding road’ to classroom door pays off for new teacher
10 Oct

Belinda Delaney’s journey to becoming a teacher took longer than planned and pushed her ‘out of her comfort zone’, but the new University of the Sunshine Coast Fraser Coast graduate says each time she enters her prep classroom she knows it was worth it.

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Is your car a threat to national security?
9 Oct

University of the Sunshine Coast cybersecurity expert Dr Dennis Desmond says your car could be a threat to national security – regardless of where it’s made.

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UniSC seeks to help wildlife in danger of disappearing forever
9 Oct

From majestic manta rays to elusive dugongs and sharks that walk, UniSC researchers based at its Fraser Coast campus are providing new insights to help protect at-risk marine life.

Clinical trial of asthma injection that aims to reduce airway inflammation
9 Oct

UniSC Clinical Trials is investigating an injectable antibody therapy designed to reduce inflammation that causes asthma.

Presently, Nadia digs up the past for a better future
8 Oct

For archaeologist Nadia Arrighi, a passion for history, humanity, and a flexible Arts degree at UniSC served as the catalyst for her transition from museum volunteer to uncovering ancient treasures in Australia's remote landscapes.

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How dangerous are Australian tiger snakes, red-bellied black snakes and brown snakes?
3 Oct

Summer in Australia means hot weather, beach barbecues, and close encounters with a range of flying, crawling, and slithering wildlife – including snakes.

Trial of disease-modifying treatment for early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
3 Oct

A potential new treatment that could improve cognition and memory in patients with mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease is being investigated by the University of Sunshine Coast.

Mind over matter: UniSC experts for Qld Mental Health Week
2 Oct

How are UniSC researchers working to alleviate the mental health issues affecting Australians in 2024? With Queensland Mental Health Week from 5-13 October, experts are available for interviews on a range of topics.

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Classmates turned friends claim top academic honours at Moreton Bay grads
2 Oct

What’s better than watching your friend graduate from the University of the Sunshine Coast, with one of its top academic honours? Standing right next to them, doing the same thing.

Australia’s Asian literacy challenge and what Japan can teach us
1 Oct

World Languages lecturer Dr Levi Durbidge discusses why learning Japanese should be part of its international investment priorities for the Australian Government.

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How the shape of muscles boosts your strength: The secret of pennate design
1 Oct

Muscles aren't just blobs of tissue; they have intricate designs that optimise how they generate force.

Professor Mark Loon joins UniSC as Dean of the School of Business and Creative Industries
30 Sep

We are very pleased to welcome Professor Mark Loon to UniSC as the new Dean of the School of Business and Creative Industries.

Free community tax clinic
27 Sep

The Australian Government will fund a free tax clinic at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Moreton Bay campuses at Petrie and Caboolture.

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Gympie Guy Gone Global
23 Sep

Growing up in the rural Queensland town of Gympie, Raymart Walker never imagined the world would become his professional playground; but today, he’s preparing for a diplomatic posting in Southeast Asia, after a degree in international studies from UniSC opened doors he never knew existed.

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Why AI won't liberate us from work
20 Sep

The ideal of AI is to have it do our jobs while we drink cocktails on the beach – in reality we will probably just use our time to do more work.

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Love island: Bird’s refusal to leave resort life leads to genetic change
19 Sep

A little yellow-and-white bird that prefers to date its mates in an idyllic island lifestyle rather than fly to the mainland to mingle is an example of avian species evolution in action, according to new UniSC research.

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As strong as a feather: New insights into optimal muscle design
19 Sep

Are the biggest and most bulging calf muscles necessarily the most powerful? The scientists behind new research into muscle architecture say it’s not the size of a muscle that delivers the most force, but rather its layout – in particular, a feathered layout called “pennate”.