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Mental Health and Neuroscience programs graduate 100 students
16 Apr

From veterinary medicine to naturopathy, the Mental Health and Neuroscience postgraduate programs have just graduated the 100th student.

More rhythm, less blues: program boosts class behaviour
15 Apr

From flash mobs to line-dancing to the Nutbush, experiencing rhythm and movement in a group context is known to boost mental and physical health in people of all ages

Study finds island songbirds have their own music and culture
15 Apr

Whether it is the climate, beaches, or simply being away from the hustle and bustle, island cultures around the world often do things differently to the mainland. It turns out this phenomenon isn’t unique to humans

Sticky brown propolis in a hive with a finger pointing to it as if to scrape it off.
Bee glue to take sting out of skin scars
15 Apr

A natural compound made by Australian bees to seal their hives may help stop scarring in human skin after surgery, injury and burns, according to University of the Sunshine Coast researchers

Tanya Parker
Her story – kangaroos, a disco ball and a muddy marquee
14 Apr

As one of UniSC’s longest‑serving staff members, Tanya Parker reflects on 30 years of innovation, resilience and unforgettable moments from the University’s earliest days

Biohacks or basics? What actually works in recovery
10 Apr

High-tech recovery tools are surging in popularity and price but the real question emerges: are we genuinely improving recovery, or just buying into the illusion when the most effective solutions have been there all along?

Senior Lecturer, Education, Dr Greg Nash
How a grouchy baker became a lecturer to more than 40,000 students
9 Apr

Greg Nash discovered a love of learning which propelled him from university student to becoming a lecturer and researcher with a desire to help first-year students who were beginning their journey

‘Always ask why’ – meet the Moreton Bay graduate challenging who decides history
9 Apr

After leaving banking to chase a lifelong question of “why,” Shay Johnston is uncovering how history is shaped by who tells it – and who is left out

Declan behind the mic in the ABC studios
It’s a pleasure – Declan Humphries on ethics, philosophy and teaching tech
8 Apr

From dial-up gaming and punk radio in rural NSW to shaping national conversations on AI, cyber security and the ethics of emerging tech, Declan Humphreys has turned a lifelong fascination with technology into a mission to question how – and whether – it should shape the way we think

Double celebration for mother and son nursing graduates
8 Apr

Kylie and her son Luke Walsh have graduated together in nursing from UniSC after studying side by side through COVID-19, supporting each other into meaningful healthcare careers on the Sunshine Coast

New coating could improve safety of medical implants
7 Apr

A team of scientists from the University of the Sunshine Coast and around the world has developed a promising way to reduce the risks from biodegradable medical implants. 

Want to be a citizen scientist? Here are 5 ways to get involved
7 Apr

Ever wondered what it might feel like to spot giant spider crabs while you’re snorkelling? Or check plants for the circular holes that indicate native bees are collecting nest materials? Citizen science relies on people like you – more than a million of them in Australia, actually – to collect and analyse valuable data about the world around us

A technician is refueling an aircraft with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the airport.
Could biofuels have softened Australia’s diesel crisis – and protect us from the next one?
2 Apr

Australia’s fuel shortage exposes a deeper vulnerability – and Professor Mark Brown argues that unless we scale biofuels to secure our own fuel supply, the next crisis may hit even harder

UniSC earns third SAGE Cygnet Award for advancing equitable career development
2 Apr

The University of the Sunshine Coast has achieved its third SAGE Cygnet Award, recognising sustained progress in removing barriers to equitable career development and reinforcing the University’s commitment to gender equity.