Winning in the margins
The difference between qualifying or not for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Charting his course, full STEAM ahead
14 AugLife hasn’t been all smooth sailing for Blake Thomasson, who at the age of 15 suffered a debilitating stroke which left him unable to walk, talk or remember his active life before then; but today, at 32, Blake is challenging his ‘brain injury’ label, relearning how to learn, and forging forward with a Bachelor of Engineering at UniSC.
Study finds the happy place of the ibis
14 AugUniversity of the Sunshine Coast researchers have identified the favourite haunts of white ibis – and why they choose them – in a bid to find more effective ways to stop one of Australia’s smelliest and messiest native pests from taking over parks and urban streets.
How Indigenous-inspired ‘deep listening’ can help new arrivals connect
13 AugAn Indigenous-inspired ‘call and response’ allows us to speak from the heart.
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Ten years of research proves chlamydia vaccine can save lives of wild koalas
13 AugThe largest and longest-ever survey of wild koalas has confirmed a chlamydia vaccine, developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast, can protect the animals from developing and dying from the disease.
UniSC Paralympians take off for Paris
13 AugSeven UniSC Spartans have boarded the plane to Paris, determined to impress in the 2024 Paralympics.
Time to dump the bin chicken name – rise oh mighty phoenix, you are a survivor
9 AugWe've done a disservice to the white ibis by labelling it a "Bin Chicken".
Physiotherapy, a new degree option at UniSC
9 AugPhysiotherapy is coming to UniSC as a new degree option, so we asked Associate Professor Cherie Wells to tell us about the new program and why physiotherapy is such an in-demand career right now.
Food as a healer: UniSC shares expertise with Solomon Islands
8 AugAn innovative tube feeding initiative led by UniSC is helping to protect hospital patients in the South Pacific nation from malnutrition and give them the best chance of recovery from illness or surgery.
UniSC to trial a single-dose investigational treatment for coeliac disease
8 AugA new treatment that aims to help people with coeliac disease will soon be trialled at University of the Sunshine Coast Clinical Trials clinic in Moreton Bay.
Say cheese! UniSC wins global mouse bot challenge
8 AugA University of the Sunshine Coast student team has won the hardest programming challenge at an international robotics event with their autonomous mouse robot that solved a maze to take the cheese.
Experts available for National Science Week
7 AugWith this year’s focus on Species Survival, the University of the Sunshine Coast has three academics speaking at Moreton Minds at Redcliffe Library on Thursday 15 August.
How do you feel when you hear a whale sing?
5 AugUniversity of the Sunshine Coast researchers are back on the water this whale migration season to answer the question: how do people feel when they hear humpback whales vocalise?
White ants: The earth’s backboneless backbone
2 AugThe first thoughts that probably comes to mind when you read the words “white ant” is images of house destruction, wood damage, pest control, and spending money! While white ants are in fact a major structural and agricultural pest, they are among the most important organisms to maintain ecosystem health.
How crowdshipping reduces the impacts of millions of deliveries
2 AugIs crowdshipping the the answer to reducing the environmental impact of millions of online shopping deliveries?
Overcoming tragedy to realise a lifelong dream
1 AugThree times a charm for Hayley Mailman, who is finally achieving her lifelong dream of becoming a paramedic despite several tragic setbacks, including the sudden death of her children’s father; she’s now halfway through her degree, driven by a determination to help others.
Research uncovers hidden Australian skin cancer epidemic
31 JulDeaths from non-melanoma skin cancers have almost doubled in Australia this millennium – and the culprit is hiding in plain sight, according to new medical research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast.
High-tech project to gather intelligence from space to sea
31 JulSatellites, submarine cables, ground-penetrating radar and artificial intelligence are among the high-tech tools for a new UniSC-led project that could establish the Sunshine Coast as a leader in geo-intelligence.
How school sports houses help shape our understanding of belonging and identity
29 JulThe naming of school sports houses can have a long-lasting impact on people's sense of self and connection to community, write Kate Kirby and Dr Amy Clarke for The Conversation.
Social media can hamper teenagers figuring out who they want to be
29 JulBanning Social media until 16 is a good idea, writes Dr Rachael Sharman for The Conversation.
Technology revolution vital for healthy ageing
25 JulAccelerating the pace of digital innovation will be critical to improving outcomes for ageing Australians, according to a leading researcher from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Non-diabetics are buying continuous glucose monitors – but are there actually any health benefits?
25 JulDevices that make glucose readings available 24 hours a day provide little benefit for healthy athletes without diabetes - Amy-Lee Bowler co-writes for The Conversation.
Planning a future through design
23 JulRosanna had always been interested in building and design but never considered a career taking it on at a bigger level.
Winning in the margins: the difference between qualifying or not for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
23 JulIt was a signature moment in Olympics history – American swimmer Michael Phelps struck gold in the 100m butterfly at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, beating Serbian, Milorad Cavic by just 0.01 of a second.
Bio-inspired lizard robot reveals what's needed for optimum locomotion
22 JulA robot mimicking a climbing and walking lizard has given new insights into the most effective way to move, in a new international study co-authored by UniSC researchers.
Water security research to assist coastal communities to relocate in the Pacific
19 JulSecuring the future of sustainable water supply of Pacific coastal communities relocating due to rising sea levels is the focus of new ACIAR-funded research.
Q&A with graduate Roz Kelly: ‘country kid’ turned celebrity broadcaster
18 JulWhen Australians tune into the 24/7 television coverage of the Paris Olympics from 26 July to 11 August, they’ll also be watching a University of the Sunshine Coast graduate at the top of her own game.
Hear songs and stories of whales and help save our turtles
17 JulUniSC invites the Fraser Coast community to show support for endangered sea turtles and visiting humpback whales at ‘Creating Waves.’
White-tail spider: flesh-eating monster or misunderstood arachnid?
17 JulWhite-tail spiders have re-entered the news time and time again, accompanied with gory photos of open wounds, necrosis (death of tissues of the body), and heavily ulcerated skin.
Mechanic shifts gear to space robotics career
17 JulFrom tyre fitting at the family business to studying mechatronics at UniSC to building lunar simulation robots at CSIRO, Michael Tedge’s new career is taking him to the moon and back.
History shows people love an art forgery
17 JulCritics are calling MONA ‘childish’ for its Picasso prank, but history shows how much the public loves an art fake.
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