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Everyone should have access to safe air indoors: Infection prevention expert responds to report
21 Nov

People spend 90% of their time indoors, so it’s vital that we ensure everyone is breathing safe air there, says University of the Sunshine Coast infection prevention and control expert Dr Matt Mason.

UniSC awarded $1.7M for rainforest laser network
20 Nov

UniSC 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.

Growth of UniSC graduates at Growth Huntr
20 Nov

Liv had only been working at Growth Huntr for a couple years before she was running her first meeting with corporate clients – a feat she partly attributes to the underlying skills she learned while studying at UniSC.

Why it’s better to let your child take 10 minutes putting on their own shoes than rush them to daycare or prep on time...
19 Nov

Dr Cynthia Hicban is not really advocating tardiness en masse in schools, but the UniSC Education academic made some surprising – and encouraging – discoveries as she researched how children under six interact with others in an early childhood setting.

With its 10th coach in a decade, is Manchester United trapped in a ‘fixes that fail’ cycle?
19 Nov

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Rúben Amorim, their tenth permanent or interim head coach since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

UniSC’s Business school named in nation’s top two for Teaching
15 Nov

A commitment to high-quality teaching has secured the University of the Sunshine Coast a top national spot in the Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Business Schools list.

New UniSC degree to deliver more midwives
13 Nov

A new UniSC degree aims to fast-track registered nurses into midwifery careers to target a state and global workforce shortage of maternity care professionals.

Emily Hill, wearing red and black Dolphins NRL colours, is standing next to a green footy field with stadium seating in the background that has Dolphins written across the seats
How Emily was sold on a dream job at the Dolphins NRL
7 Nov

Emily Hill never expected to be working in a job she'd dreamed about with the Dolphins NRL team before she even finished her degree.

Oskar Hill Accepts The Michael Woodhouse Engineers Australia Undergraduate Award
Civil Engineering student wins national award after water meter study
6 Nov

A University of the Sunshine Coast Civil Engineering student whose thesis is focused on the data garnered from digital water meters has taken out the Michael Woodhouse Engineers Australia undergraduate award.

Bridie Edwards, dressed in a blue dress, is leaning on the front desk at Bradley And Bray Lawyers
A newsroom dream to courtroom reality – how Bridie became a rising star in the legal profession
6 Nov

Bridie Edwards always wanted to be a TV journalist – until a little encouragement from a high school teacher changed the trajectory of her life forever, setting her on a path to become one of the rising stars in Australia's legal profession.

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Experts available: What to expect from the 2024 US Election
6 Nov

As the drama-filled United States election campaign draws to a close, UniSC academics are available to share their insights on what is shaping up to be one of the most significant verdicts in American history.

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UniSC nuclear scientist wins award for car industry research
6 Nov

UniSC researcher Dr Rezwanul Haque has received a national Young Scientist Award for his research using nuclear technology to find cracks and signs of stress in riveted joints in sheet metal in car bodies.

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The UN warns famine is likely in Gaza. What do malnutrition and hunger do to the body?
4 Nov

UniSC Lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics, Clare Dix discusses the impacts of malnutrition and consequences of hunger and food insecurity in the Gaza region.

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Satisfied students give UniSC top ranking once again
4 Nov

For the third year in a row, the University of the Sunshine Coast has been ranked Queensland’s best public university for the overall quality of its educational experience for undergraduate students.

Why modern humans are the ideal size for speed
1 Nov

What do speedy creatures have in common? UniSC researchers have taken a key step towards solving this mystery by using a scaleable, virtual model of the human body, to find out what limits speed, and gain important insights into the evolution of the human form over thousands of years.

UniSC welcomes inaugural students at Adelaide campus opening
30 Oct

The University of the Sunshine Coast has officially opened its new Adelaide campus, welcoming the inaugural cohort of 70 students for orientation.

Health expert welcomes key recommendations in COVID-19 response report
29 Oct

University of the Sunshine Coast health academic Dr Matthew Mason has welcomed key elements of the Australian Government's report on the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, released today.

Clinical trial aims to reduce agitation in people with dementia
25 Oct

University of the Sunshine Coast Clinical Trials will assess the effectiveness of a twice-a-day capsule to reduce agitation in people with dementia.

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Nurturing great ideas: UniSC makes way for a new wave of innovation
24 Oct

The University of the Sunshine Coast’s focus on nurturing and guiding forward-thinking ideas, productivity and potential across its communities has been strengthened through the launch of UniSC Innovation.

Displaced Palestinians live in tents on February 11, 2024 in Rafah, Gaza
Israel’s actions in Gaza, backed by the US, are shaking the world order to its core
23 Oct

While the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could have provided an off-ramp for the conflict in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing vows of “total victory” make this seem unlikely.

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Are free school lunches in Queensland a good idea?
16 Oct

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced free school lunches if Labor is re-elected at the state’s upcoming election on October 26.

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In a world of accelerating change, have we forgotten about the future?
14 Oct

When our daily lives are bombarded by rapid change, it’s easy to lose sight of the more gradually changing climate that will eventually affect every person on this planet.

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Experts available: Dementia on the brink of becoming Australia’s leading cause of death
11 Oct

Experts available: The University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute has two experts available for comment on dementia, its risk factors, and what these new ABS statistics mean for Australians.

Toddlers, ‘tweens’, teens and screens: How technology can alter young minds
10 Oct

Parents and teachers can learn how screens might be reshaping the brains of children.

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Limiting soft drinks and red meat may help women in menopause: research
10 Oct

Diet quality may influence menopausal symptoms and overall quality of life, according to a nutrition study of more than 200 women in Australia with an average age of 51.

Belinda Delaney with her children at graduation
Taking ‘long and winding road’ to classroom door pays off for new teacher
10 Oct

Belinda Delaney’s journey to becoming a teacher took longer than planned and pushed her ‘out of her comfort zone’, but the new University of the Sunshine Coast Fraser Coast graduate says each time she enters her prep classroom she knows it was worth it.

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Is your car a threat to national security?
9 Oct

University of the Sunshine Coast cybersecurity expert Dr Dennis Desmond says your car could be a threat to national security – regardless of where it’s made.

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UniSC seeks to help wildlife in danger of disappearing forever
9 Oct

From majestic manta rays to elusive dugongs and sharks that walk, UniSC researchers based at its Fraser Coast campus are providing new insights to help protect at-risk marine life.

Clinical trial of asthma injection that aims to reduce airway inflammation
9 Oct

UniSC Clinical Trials is investigating an injectable antibody therapy designed to reduce inflammation that causes asthma.

Presently, Nadia digs up the past for a better future
8 Oct

For archaeologist Nadia Arrighi, a passion for history, humanity, and a flexible Arts degree at UniSC served as the catalyst for her transition from museum volunteer to uncovering ancient treasures in Australia's remote landscapes.