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
What does the new Commonwealth Prac Payment mean for students? Will it do enough to end ‘placement poverty’?
8 MayThe federal government has announced a “Commonwealth Prac Payment” to support selected groups of students doing mandatory work placements - but is it enough?
From pride rounds to rainbow guernseys, sports can be smarter when it comes to diversity and inclusion
7 MayWhile sport has the power to change attitudes by sparking conversations about political issues and social initiatives, sports organisations and teams face risks, as initiatives can backfire and spark unwanted controversies.
Following her true purpose to shape the lives of under fives
30 AprEven as a teenager, Maddie loved working with young children; but it took a couple years of studying a different degree, and one "very daunting leap" to make her realise her true life's purpose really did lie in the "most rewarding, creative, challenging and loving profession" that is working as an early childhood educator.