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Healthy planet

Improving the quality of ecosystems and our environment.

Understanding our world, and how we interact with it, allows us to create a better and more sustainable future. From forest to ocean floor, UniSC research is making new discoveries and providing solutions for environmental and ecological challenges worldwide.

THE Impact Rankings

Top 4% globally for 'Impact' THE Impact Rankings 2025
1st in Queensland for ‘Climate Action’ THE Impact Rankings 2025
1st in Queensland for 'Zero Hunger' THE Impact Rankings 2025
20th globally for 'Life Below Water' THE Impact Rankings 2025

Unique teaching and research locations

Lake McKenzie, Fraser Island. Image courtesy of Tourism Queensland.
K'gari Research Station

Explore UniSC's K'gari Research Station on the world's largest sand island. Research, learn, and experience unique ecosystems, wildlife, and culture.

UniSC Milbi Centre

UniSC Milbi Centre leads sea turtle research and rehabilitation, combining science, culture and community to rescue, treat and protect milbi and their habitats.

The University of the Sunshine Coast has academic experts available for media comment on a wide range of topical issues.

With expertise both locally and globally, UniSC academics are able to assist journalists by providing opinion, comment and background information on a variety of topics.

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Giving to research

Every dollar has a lasting impact when you support research at UniSC. Create change in an area that matters to you.

For a better tomorrow