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UniSC will investigate new ways to kill Varroa mites without harming honeybees, develop pheromone traps for parasitic worms and gain novel insights into vital brain receptors, after being awarded almost $2.2 million in funding from the Australian Research Council.

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Former UniSC's Equip program participant Elizabeth Schahinger with long, blonde hair tied in a ponytail is looking at the camera
How a tragic moment made a positive impact on Elizabeth's life
3 Dec

When Elizabeth Schahinger saw the impact occupational therapists had on her nephew, it put her on a path that would change her life – despite having to overcome some massive learning challenges along the way.

Great teaching, happy students put UniSC among Australia’s top-ranked universities
2 Dec

The University of the Sunshine Coast offers one of the best overall educational experiences in the nation, according to the latest annual Good Universities Guide.

Social media ban for U16s: UniSC experts comment
1 Dec

UniSC experts comment on Australia's social media ban for under 16s, with the law set to come into force in a year's time.

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From Varroa mites to brain receptors, key UniSC research projects receive ARC funding
29 Nov

Almost $2.2 million in funding from the Australian Research Council has been awarded to UniSC to investigate new ways to kill Varroa mites without harming honeybees, develop pheromone traps for parasitic worms and gain novel insights into vital brain receptors.

Disinformation and deepfakes played a part in the US election. Australia should expect the same
28 Nov

As America takes stock after Donald Trump’s re-election to the presidency, it’s worth highlighting the AI-generated fake photos, videos and audio shared during the campaign.

Two UniSC researchers named country’s best in field
27 Nov

Two UniSC researchers named Australian leaders in their fields are respectively working to create safe, ethical and beneficial Artificial Intelligence (AI) and help business managers learn from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Golf scientist and food system researcher named UniSC outstanding alumni 2024
27 Nov

A sport scientist who mentored Olympic and professional golfers and a food system researcher who leads a team of 110 in sustainable agriculture at the CSIRO are UniSC’s two Outstanding Alumni for 2024.

Design students fast-tracked into $80 billion industry via on-campus studio
26 Nov

A global virtual reality design studio based on-campus at the UniSC is now fast-tracking students into an $80 billion industry.

Bec Brown and Dolly Parton
Neuroscience the next layer on Bec’s musical, media career
25 Nov

Bec Brown lost a close friend to suicide when he was in his 20s – a tragedy that has in part led to learn more about mental health and neuroscience to help others who may be suffering.

Another high-cost holiday season ahead – tourism expert
25 Nov

Low competition, a shortage of aerospace engineers and increasing weather-related flight disruption are all contributing to another pricey peak flying season, says UniSC tourism expert Dr Aaron Tham.

Everyone should have access to safe air indoors: Infection prevention expert responds to report
21 Nov

People spend 90% of their time indoors, so it’s vital that we ensure everyone is breathing safe air there, says University of the Sunshine Coast infection prevention and control expert Dr Matt Mason.

UniSC awarded $1.7M for rainforest laser network
20 Nov

UniSC has secured more than $1.7 million to deploy a network of state-of-the-art lasers to scan, measure and 3D map Australia’s rainforests.

Growth of UniSC graduates at Growth Huntr
20 Nov

Liv had only been working at Growth Huntr for a couple years before she was running her first meeting with corporate clients – a feat she partly attributes to the underlying skills she learned while studying at UniSC.

Why it’s better to let your child take 10 minutes putting on their own shoes than rush them to daycare or prep on time...
19 Nov

Dr Cynthia Hicban is not really advocating tardiness en masse in schools, but the UniSC Education academic made some surprising – and encouraging – discoveries as she researched how children under six interact with others in an early childhood setting.

With its 10th coach in a decade, is Manchester United trapped in a ‘fixes that fail’ cycle?
19 Nov

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Rúben Amorim, their tenth permanent or interim head coach since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

UniSC’s Business school named in nation’s top two for Teaching
15 Nov

A commitment to high-quality teaching has secured the University of the Sunshine Coast a top national spot in the Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Business Schools list.

How a hometown earthquake changed the future for global banker
13 Nov

As his hometown crumbled in the wake of one of the most destructive earthquakes in living memory, Richard MacGeorge made a major life decision.

New UniSC degree to deliver more midwives
13 Nov

A new UniSC degree aims to fast-track registered nurses into midwifery careers to target a state and global workforce shortage of maternity care professionals.

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Biosphere adventurers
12 Nov

Five intrepid young travellers learn biospheres are full of adventures and awe in a one-of-a-kind educational experience in some of the most beautiful – and ecologically important – landscapes in the world.

Wombat at Cradle Mountain. Photo: Robert Harvey
Scratching the itch
12 Nov

It starts as an itch.

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Turtle lifeline
12 Nov

Starving and battling a mystery 'soft shell' syndrome, endangered marine turtles in Queensland’s Fraser Coast region are in a tough fight for survival.

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Humanoid's Robotic Helpers
11 Nov

In recognition of National Science Week, we asked three of our experts to weigh in on the practical uses of robots and what the future of AI might look like.

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Custodian of an ancient language awarded Honorary Doctorate
11 Nov

Aunty Joyce Bonner was in her early twenties before she heard her the most beautiful sound - her mother singing in Butchulla (Badjala) language.

Emily Hill, wearing red and black Dolphins NRL colours, is standing next to a green footy field with stadium seating in the background that has Dolphins written across the seats
How Emily was sold on a dream job at the Dolphins NRL
7 Nov

Emily Hill never expected to be working in a job she'd dreamed about with the Dolphins NRL team before she even finished her degree.

Oskar Hill Accepts The Michael Woodhouse Engineers Australia Undergraduate Award
Civil Engineering student wins national award after water meter study
6 Nov

A University of the Sunshine Coast Civil Engineering student whose thesis is focused on the data garnered from digital water meters has taken out the Michael Woodhouse Engineers Australia undergraduate award.

Bridie Edwards, dressed in a blue dress, is leaning on the front desk at Bradley And Bray Lawyers
A newsroom dream to courtroom reality – how Bridie became a rising star in the legal profession
6 Nov

Bridie Edwards always wanted to be a TV journalist – until a little encouragement from a high school teacher changed the trajectory of her life forever, setting her on a path to become one of the rising stars in Australia's legal profession.

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Experts available: What to expect from the 2024 US Election
6 Nov

As the drama-filled United States election campaign draws to a close, UniSC academics are available to share their insights on what is shaping up to be one of the most significant verdicts in American history.

Exploring the evolving communication landscape
6 Nov

The way we communicate is changing faster than you can say "emoji is the modern hieroglyph." The good news for communication grads? Exciting job prospects are emerging as a result.

Dr Rezwanul Haque at ANSTO Facility
UniSC nuclear scientist wins award for car industry research
6 Nov

UniSC researcher Dr Rezwanul Haque has received a national Young Scientist Award for his research using nuclear technology to find cracks and signs of stress in riveted joints in sheet metal in car bodies.

(left-right) Sonia Guajajara , Dario Jose Mejia Montalvo and Ole Kaunga
Flying the flag for Indigenous Peoples on a global stage; a UniSC student’s journey to the UN
6 Nov

Stepping into the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York City for the first time was a “surreal moment and feeling” UniSC student Jerome Wano will never forget.

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