Canvas data security update
Instructure, the company that owns and operates the Canvas learning management system, has confirmed a cybersecurity incident on their systems affecting some Canvas user information. Canvas is used by universities globally, including UniSC, and on 6 May, Instructure confirmed that we are one of the many universities worldwide that have been impacted.
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Canvas data security update
8 MayUniSC has been notified of a cyber incident impacting the Canvas learning management system.
‘One foot in front of the other’: UniSC graduate’s advice for success
7 MayFrom first starting university as a teen mum to graduating a second time with a University Medal, new University of the Sunshine graduate Carrie Rhodes is proof that success rarely follows a straight line.
Hantavirus risk: 3 UniSC experts available
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‘We’ve got to make the best of our lives’: Five-year dementia risk study comes to an end
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‘Seafood island’ surprises scientists
1 MayResearchers write about being part of a team of geography and climate experts who revealed that an island off Fiji was created more than 1,200 years ago by residents who thrived on a diet of shellfish
Leader, change maker, trailblazer: A top graduate’s ambition to champion student success
30 AprFrom global entrepreneur to UniSC’s top graduate, Cel Ileva’s leap across continents is just the beginning of her mission to transform student success
Koala vaccine offers clues to solving human health challenge
28 AprA vaccine first developed to protect koalas from a devastating disease is now offering rare insights that could help accelerate human vaccine development for one of the world’s most common sexually transmitted infections
How does imagination really work in the brain? New theory upends what we knew
22 AprThere’s a lot going on in your brain all the time —to power your imagination, the neurons need some silence
Why eating disorder recovery is about more than what you eat or weigh
22 AprRecovering from an eating disorder can be long and complex – new research shows when people’s broader wellbeing improves, such as developing a sense of self-acceptance or hope, they are more likely to report a “personal” recovery from an eating disorder
What it's like working as a production manager on a Pixar movie
21 AprUniSC graduate and Pixar Animation Studios feature film production manager, Lucy Laliberte, writes about what it's like working as a production manager an blockbuster film.
Your car’s cruise control might not follow QLD safety guidelines, finds study
20 AprAdaptive cruise control (ACC) systems in many of the most popular cars in Queensland might not adhere to the State Government’s safe following distance recommendations, according to new research from the University of the Sunshine Coast
Mental Health and Neuroscience programs graduate 100 students
16 AprFrom 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 AprFrom flash mobs to line-dancing to the Nutbush, enjoying rhythm and movement in a group context is known to boost mental and physical health in people of all ages - now a study of more than 200 preschoolers has measured specific benefits
Study finds island songbirds have their own music and culture
15 AprWhether 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
Bee glue to take sting out of skin scars
15 AprA 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
Her story – kangaroos, a disco ball and a muddy marquee
14 AprAs 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 AprHigh-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?
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9 AprGreg 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 AprAfter 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
It’s a pleasure – Declan Humphries on ethics, philosophy and teaching tech
8 AprFrom 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 AprKylie 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 AprA 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 AprEver 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
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2 AprAustralia’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 AprThe 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.
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25 MarOn March 16, Cuba’s national electricity grid collapsed for the third time in four months, plunging 10 million people into more than 29 hours of darkness.
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19 MarKarina Hamilton-Peel has always loved writing but she never expected to make a career out of it for one of the world's best known medical health journals – with a little help along the way.
Prawn baby boom could crack new market
18 MarBuild it and they will spawn - the outstanding success of a hatchery custom-built by scientists at the University of the Sunshine Coast could make a native prawn species the next big thing in Australian seafood
My mind keeps on going blank. How worried should I be?
12 MarWe’ve all been there, whether it’s at a crucial moment of an exam, walking into a room for a specific purpose, or making an impromptu speech, your mind goes blank. It can be frustrating, stressful or worrying. But what’s really going on in your brain? And when should you go to your GP for a check-up?
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