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
Cheers to that – the story of how our seaweed was added to a friendship
6 FebThe 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.
Rocking the Crocoseum: How Lucy ended up centre stage at Australia Zoo
4 FebFrom 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 JanDriven 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