Across our campuses, the next generation of researchers are answering some of today’s most pressing issues, focused on ensuring healthier people and a healthier planet.
Research themes
Improving the quality of human life around the world.
Improving the quality of ecology and our environment.
Research overview
Implementing changes that make a big difference to lives and communities here at home, across the Pacific and around the globe. And ultimately, bringing about real impact and positive change that helps move everyone forward.
Research impact
Researcher spotlight
Leading Microbiologist, Professor Peter Timms, has spent decades searching for a way to address disease in koalas >
The team has had a breakthrough — developing, trialling and administering a successful koala chlamydia vaccine.
UniSC Associate Professor of Molecular Engineering Dr Joanne Macdonald >
UniSC Associate Professor of Molecular Engineering Dr Joanne Macdonald and postdoctoral researcher Dr Nina Pollak from UniSC’s Centre for Bioinnovation worked with CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness on the research into the Nipah virus.
Research news
UniSC awarded $1.7M for rainforest laser network
20 NovUniSC 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.
With its 10th coach in a decade, is Manchester United trapped in a ‘fixes that fail’ cycle?
19 NovManchester United have confirmed the appointment of Rúben Amorim, their tenth permanent or interim head coach since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
Mind over matter: UniSC experts for Qld Mental Health Week
2 OctHow 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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