For a better tomorrow
For 30 years, we’ve been improving lives through learning and knowledge. This year, we celebrate how far we’ve come while working to create a better tomorrow through future-focused degrees, world-leading sustainability research and 5-star teaching.*
In 2026 we invite you to discover the moments, research and people who have shaped UniSC, and celebrate with us at our 30th anniversary events.
*Good Universities Guide 2026
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New medical program for the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast’s first fully local medical program is set to start from 2030 or earlier, to address doctor shortages in Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland.
Lifesaver: Centre opens to rehab and research sick and injured marine turtles
Endangered sea turtles were washing up sick and injured on the Fraser Coast with a local facility to care for them properly – now a new partnership has established a UniSC-led rescue and research centre, giving them a second chance at survival while helping protect turtles.
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Update on research into chlamydia in koalas
The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) acknowledges recent reporting regarding its koala chlamydia vaccine research and reiterates its commitment to rigorous, transparent and evidence‑based science.
From cruise to quarantine: is Australia at risk of hantavirus?
Australians travelling overseas or working in frontline healthcare have been urged to wear P2 (also known as N95) face respirators if they are concerned about the risk of hantavirus infection. Three academics debunk the myths.