
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

Impacts and aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred: UniSC experts list
11 MarUniversity of the Sunshine Coast academics from multiple fields of expertise are available to comment on ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and its ongoing impacts.

Beloved beaches were washed offshore by Cyclone Alfred – but most of this sand will return
11 MarCyclone Alfred has caused significant beach damage in southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales, but fortunately, most of the sand is now offshore, and beaches will naturally recover.

Clean-up warning: Flooding can bring deadly soil bacterium to surface
11 MarAs the clean-up begins after heavy rain and flooding, South East Queenslanders need to aware of melioidosis and the risk it poses to human and animals, warns UniSC microbiologist Associate Professor Erin Price