UniSC welcomes inaugural students at Adelaide campus opening
30 Oct 2024The 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 2024University 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 2024University of the Sunshine Coast Clinical Trials will assess the effectiveness of a twice-a-day capsule to reduce agitation in people with dementia.
Nurturing great ideas: UniSC makes way for a new wave of innovation
24 Oct 2024The 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.
Israel’s actions in Gaza, backed by the US, are shaking the world order to its core
23 Oct 2024While 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.
Are free school lunches in Queensland a good idea?
16 Oct 2024Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced free school lunches if Labor is re-elected at the state’s upcoming election on October 26.
In a world of accelerating change, have we forgotten about the future?
14 Oct 2024When 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.
Experts available: Dementia on the brink of becoming Australia’s leading cause of death
11 Oct 2024Experts 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 2024Parents and teachers can learn how screens might be reshaping the brains of children.
Limiting soft drinks and red meat may help women in menopause: research
10 Oct 2024Diet 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.
Taking ‘long and winding road’ to classroom door pays off for new teacher
10 Oct 2024Belinda 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.
Is your car a threat to national security?
9 Oct 2024University 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.
UniSC seeks to help wildlife in danger of disappearing forever
9 Oct 2024From 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 2024UniSC 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 2024For 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.
How dangerous are Australian tiger snakes, red-bellied black snakes and brown snakes?
3 Oct 2024Summer in Australia means hot weather, beach barbecues, and close encounters with a range of flying, crawling, and slithering wildlife – including snakes.
Trial of disease-modifying treatment for early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
3 Oct 2024A potential new treatment that could improve cognition and memory in patients with mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease is being investigated by the University of Sunshine Coast.
Mind over matter: UniSC experts for Qld Mental Health Week
2 Oct 2024How are UniSC researchers working to alleviate the mental health issues affecting Australians in 2024? With Queensland Mental Health Week from 5-13 October, experts are available for interviews on a range of topics.
Australia’s Asian literacy challenge and what Japan can teach us
1 Oct 2024World Languages lecturer Dr Levi Durbidge discusses why learning Japanese should be part of its international investment priorities for the Australian Government.
How the shape of muscles boosts your strength: The secret of pennate design
1 Oct 2024Muscles aren't just blobs of tissue; they have intricate designs that optimise how they generate force.
Professor Mark Loon joins UniSC as Dean of the School of Business and Creative Industries
30 Sep 2024We are very pleased to welcome Professor Mark Loon to UniSC as the new Dean of the School of Business and Creative Industries.