OUR RESEARCH
Centre for Bioinnovation
Research using bio-inspired approaches to improve societal outcomes and supporting ecosystems.
Research themes include aquaculture biotechnology, conservation and biodiversity, applied microbiology, and biodiscovery.
Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research
Collaborating with Pacific peoples to provide evidence-based solutions and sustainable pathways for the future.
Research spotlight
Top honour for USC professor on great quest to save koalas
A University of the Sunshine Coast professor who is leading vaccine development to safeguard Australia’s iconic koala from extinction has been named a Queensland Great.
Jaws hold crucial insights into fate and future of tiger sharks
UniSC is part of an international study that used DNA retrieved from historical tiger shark jaws over the past century to reveal that population decline is changing the genetic diversity of one of the ocean’s apex predators.
Forest research brings sweet smell of success for “Blue Sky” winner
As demand for timber grows amid a global shortage, a University of Sunshine Coast researcher will represent Australia on the world stage with an innovative climate positive project that is creating new opportunities for plantations of highly aromatic sandalwood.