The Office of Engagement leads and manages UniSC’s 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 two focus areas that enable UniSC to both serve and be informed through its non-exclusive outreach activities:
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.
- Welcoming Universities
- Regional Universities Network (RUN)
- Scholars at Risk (SAR)
- Talloires Network
- Universities Australia (UA)
- Age Friendly University
- U3A Network Queensland
Our commitment to productive community partnerships includes the Centre for Bioinnovation, UniSC Clinics, our sporting facilities, Advancement Office, Library and Art Gallery.
Community engagement stories
Loneliness linked to fear of embarrassment: teen research
4 MarA University of the Sunshine Coast study of young teenagers has identified a vicious cycle of loneliness linked to the fear of embarrassment or judgement by peers
Pictures worth a thousand words earn national science teaching award
4 MarA University of the Sunshine Coast bioscientist has received a national award for her back-to-basics method of teaching body functions to help student nurses improve patient care
Neither preemptive nor legal, US‑Israeli strikes on Iran have blown up international law
2 MarThe joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran represent a further erosion of the international legal order.