Up to 45 percent of the risk of developing dementia is linked to health and lifestyle – like exercise and sleep – but many of the risk factors can be changed by choice

Researchers 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

From global entrepreneur to UniSC’s top graduate, Cel Ileva’s leap across continents is just the beginning of her mission to transform student success

A 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

There’s a lot going on in your brain all the time —to power your imagination, the neurons need some silence

Recovering 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

UniSC 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.  

Adaptive 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

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

From 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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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. 

On 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.

Karina 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. 

Build 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

We’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?

If your last fuel stop left you shocked at the A$2‑plus price tag, you’re not the only one.