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Loneliness linked to fear of embarrassment: teen research
4 Mar

A 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 Mar

A 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 Mar

The joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran represent a further erosion of the international legal order.

A vibrant, colourful mural full of animals such as a whale, butterfly and snail cover the walls outside UniSC Sunshine Coast's new Eat.SC eatery
Carla Mcrae – illustrating the city of Melbourne and our new food hub: Eat. SC
27 Feb

Any creative will tell you that making the work comes naturally, commercialising it is the hard part.

Eva on stage presenting
Eva kicking goals with FIFA in global youth development
25 Feb

The 2006 FIFA World Cup changed so much – especially for Eva Jacobi, who started her own career into the world of professional football (or soccer) at the global event

A terrifying tour of the expanding Alien Universe
23 Feb

It's been nearly five decades since the Alien franchise burst onto our screens but little has dimmed its impact, with Dr Susan Hopkins positing that its most terrifying monster may not be the Xenomorph, but the corporate and cultural nightmares explored in the series. 

Finding her place – and love – at UniSC
19 Feb

Ann Robertson not only discovered a rewarding career helping students achieve their university dreams at UniSC – she also found her partner. 

Mohammad Katouli
A Swedish scientist’s story of pioneering microbiology at UniSC
19 Feb

Associate Professor Mohammad Katouli reflects on choosing opportunity over certainty almost three decades ago to build a research program from scratch in what seemed like “the middle of nowhere”

'New Zealanders are inventive by necessity’: how the master clown Philippe Gaulier shaped NZ theatre
17 Feb

Master clown and French theatre guru Philippe Gaulier has passed away aged 82, but his influence will live on around the world – particularly in Aotearoa New Zealand

Mia Regan, Romeo Beckham, Cruz Beckham, Harper Beckham, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz attend the Netflix 'Beckham' UK Premiere at The Curzon Mayfair on 3 October 2023 in London, England.
Nepo baby rebellion: Could the family breakdown finally break Brand Beckham?
16 Feb

In January 2026 when world leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss escalating global tensions, Brooklyn Beckham's Instagram revealed family turmoil that captured equally intense public attention

TikTok – where social meets business for Spencer
12 Feb

What started as goofing around with a bunch of high school mates has turned into a fun and blossoming business venture for Spencer Abbott

Using a smartphone app to watch a delivery man dropping off a package
Amazon’s Ring wanted to track your pets. It revealed the future of surveillance
9 Feb

Private companies are supplying “intelligence as a service” to government entities and others – and as the Amazon-owned Ring doorbell camera company found out when it advertised a new feature last week, the change is not without controversy

‘I wish I could fall asleep and never wake up’: even passive suicidal thoughts are a worry. Here’s how to respond
9 Feb

Suicide is the leading cause of death among Australians aged 15 to 49, approximately one in eight Australians have seriously considered suicide

Cheers to that – the story of how our seaweed was added to a friendship
6 Feb

The Seaweed Research Group partnered with Hip Hops to brew a unique beer – called the Tomodachi Lager, it uses a specific type of seaweed in the brewing process. 

Lucy, dressed in a khaki uniform, mid-shout in front of the crowd at Australia Zoo
Rocking the Crocoseum: How Lucy ended up centre stage at Australia Zoo
4 Feb

From rallying a Crocoseum crowd at Australia Zoo to carving a PhD path shaped by theatre, motherhood and well-timed yeses, Lucy Orkild’s journey had many twists and turns that have delivered her some interesting experiences. 

Advocacy on the world stage – Shawna is making her voice heard
30 Jan

Driven by the discovery of her family’s painful history under unjust laws, Shawna Pope used her business background to launch a career in advocacy that has taken her all the way to the United Nations to fight for Indigenous rights

Did the kids stay up late in the holidays? 3 ways to get sleep routines back
29 Jan

When holiday sleep habits unravel, our sleep experts can help you gently reset routines so back‑to‑school mornings feel calm instead of chaotic

Accounting all adds up for Ann at Deloitte
27 Jan

From a rural village in China to one of the world's biggest accounting firms, Ann Zhao shares her journey to gaining a graduate position at Deloitte. 

Research finds exercise type to target body fat in seniors
23 Jan

High intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the optimal exercise for reducing body fat while maintaining muscle mass in older adults, according to new research led by UniSC academics

Canadian PM Mark Carney
Carney’s rallying cry to ‘middle powers’ includes Australia - and we should heed his call
22 Jan

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, created global headlines for his criticism of US President Donald Trump and his frank admission the rules-based international order is undergoing a “rupture, not a transition”

UniSC earns second gender equity award for supporting parents and carers
21 Jan

The University of the Sunshine Coast has achieved a SAGE Cygnet Award recognising initiatives that support parents and carers and reinforce the University’s commitment to gender equity. 

UniSC students awarded 2026 New Colombo Plan Scholarships
21 Jan

About to start on a trip of adventure and growth – Jack Coombes and Connor Hartigan are preparing to bridge the gap between Australia and the Indo-Pacific as they leave on study abroad programs in Thailand and India through the Australian Government's New Colombo Plan

We interviewed Australian women who sexually abused children. This is what we learnt
21 Jan

Female‑perpetrated child sexual abuse, though often overlooked, is rising in prevalence and recognition, highlighting the need to shift focus from punishment to understanding and preventing the factors that lead women and girls to offend

Bull sharks are spending longer in Sydney Harbour and other summer grounds. Here’s how you can stay safe
20 Jan

In the wake of an unprecedented surge in shark encounters, researchers analyse the conditions behind the incident and offer insight into these creatures' habits. 

Trump has threatened European countries with higher tariffs if he doesn’t get Greenland. Will it work?
19 Jan

Trump is attempting to leverage aggressive tariff threats against key European allies as a pressure tactic to force the sale of Greenland – a strategy that risks permanently fracturing the NATO alliance and destabilizing global trade

Study reveals the factors putting teens at risk of suicidal thoughts
19 Jan

New research identifies socioeconomic disadvantage, psychological distress, poor sleep, and unhealthy eating habits as significant risk factors driving suicidal ideation in adolescents

Mother speaking to her baby
Using ‘baby talk’ could aid infants’ early language development
14 Jan

Baby talk isn’t just cute – it could play a vital role in helping infants learn the sounds of their language, new research from the University of the Sunshine Coast has found

How Queensland has become a secret video game powerhouse
7 Jan

Queensland’s rise as Australia’s unexpected games powerhouse is no accident – it's come from a mix of incentives, talent and timing, revealing a story far more surprising than the headline suggests

Getting ready for take-off: industry-led project propels next generation of engineering talent
7 Jan

A project to build futuristic, driverless flying taxis is starting to take flight – led by the Manufacturing Excellence Forum (MEF), the project involving UniSC is giving students hands-on engineering experience while developing advanced electric aircraft prototypes

Trump wants Greenland. Europe’s tepid response is putting NATO and global security at risk
7 Jan

Trump’s threat to take control of Greenland and Europe’s muted response risks undermining NATO unity and global security by signalling weakness in defending sovereignty and the rules-based international order.