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10 Reduce inequality
Technology can make sport more accessible but inclusion has to come first
18 Aug

From AI-powered support tools to adaptive equipment, new technologies are helping to transform inclusive sport but only if people and accessibility come first.

Professor Kenneth Ang sitting with computers and other tech equipment
Tracking tech could solve sensitive cases
18 Aug

Technology capable of assisting intelligence agencies to solve hostage, child exploitation or human trafficking cases is being refined via the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Chris Bond has the ball and is being pursued by Aaron Phipps from Great Britain across an indoor court during an international match
Aussies use UniSC to steel themselves for challenge
17 Aug

As the Aussie Steelers begin their toughest World Championship campaign yet, UniSC’s role in preparing Australia’s elite para athletes is once again on show on the world stage.

Roy And Nola Thompson
UniSC mourns the passing of cherished philanthropists Roy and Nola Thompson
17 Aug

As UniSC mourns the loss of Roy and Nola Thompson, we reflect on a legacy of compassion and vision that has shaped the futures of students, researchers and communities worldwide.

A late start at uni was a promise worth keeping
17 Aug

For Kelly Buchanan, university was always part of her plan – but raising five children on a farm west of Gympie pushed back her timeline much longer than anticipated.

Female asian businesswoman avatar being formed
New EU laws make AI content labels compulsory – but might just make it harder to spot deepfakes
17 Aug

As the world is increasingly flooded with deepfakes, the European Union is taking action to help people distinguish what is real and what is not.

3 Good health and wellbeing
Heads looking in same direction
Trauma can trigger psychosis – and talk therapy can help treat both
14 Aug

If you hear “psychosis”, what do you think of? Many people believe psychosis is a brain disorder and only hear about it on the news in relation to a violent or traumatic crime.

UniSC Swimming squad in the countdown to the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games
Research to shape Brisbane 2032 Games legacy
12 Aug

With close to six years to go to the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games—Sunshine Coast Council and the University of the Sunshine Coast are working together to celebrate a strong culture of sport and inclusion.

14 Life below water
Dolphin using seashells to help them catch fish off the Queensland coast
Dolphins learn how to use tools to hunt for fish from their mothers
12 Aug

Dr Alexis Levengood writes for The Conversation about a new study published in the journal of Marine Mammal Science showing dolphins can use seashells to help them hunt for fish.

Happy smiling baby in mother arms
What do parents want when it comes to childcare safety? More information for a start
12 Aug

In recent weeks, we’ve seen more reports of alleged child sexual abuse involving a Sydney childcare worker, while there have also been reports of children leaving a Melbourne kindergarten unnoticed and getting onto a busy street, and stories like these have sadly become a regular feature of the news cycle, once again raising questions about safety and public confidence in the early childhood sector.

14 Life below water
Dolphin using seashells to help them catch fish off the Queensland coast
Caught on film: east coast dolphins catching fish with shells
11 Aug

The University of the Sunshine Coast has captured the first footage of dolphins using seashells to help them catch fish off the Queensland coast.

On a darkened theatre stage lit with blue and white lighting, two performers in elaborate cat costumes strike dynamic dance poses, with one dressed in a flowing grey-furred outfit reaching forward while another in a white cat costume leans back, connected by an outstretched arm during a scene from Cats the Musical.
Dancing from the stage into nutrition: Alyse Davies
11 Aug

From dancing in Cats to advancing nutrition research, Alyse Davies has turned her passion for performance into a career helping others thrive.

From the surf to the newsroom: how a competitive athlete became a leading journalist
7 Aug

Growing up in Brisbane, Tanya Weingarth’s journey to studying a Bachelor of Arts (Communications) at UniSC was led by her passion for competitive sport.

Professor Helen Bartlett, Vice-Chancellor and President, UniSC
UniSC receives recognition for tackling gender barriers
6 Aug

The University of the Sunshine Coast has received national recognition for its actions in breaking down barriers to gender equity, diversity and inclusion.

Female powerlifter attempting a deadlift
If at first you don't succeed, lift, lift again
4 Aug

Research which began by analysing more than 400,000 gym-goers worldwide has illustrated how important it is to persevere in the face of early struggles.

Meg Harris and Alex Perkins of Team Australia compete during the Women's 50m Freestyle Final at 2026 Commonwealth Games
Swag of medals for UniSC athletes at Games
3 Aug

The University of Sunshine Coast sporting cohort has collected 21 medals at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, as Australia finished well clear in first place.

Street with Cuban flag in Havana, Cuba
Trump is sowing fear over Cuba, terrorism and the ‘radical left’. This is what could come next
30 Jul

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is again taking aim at Cuba.

Liam presents graduate address
How Liam paved his own path from high-school dropout to psychology honours graduate
30 Jul

After leaving school at 14, Liam built his own path to success, overcoming adversity to become a UniSC Psychology Honours graduate dedicated to helping others.

UniSC Dr Lochlan Fennell in lab at SCHI
New human tissue ‘biobank’ to help find cause of bowel cancer surge
29 Jul

A human tissue biobank is being set up by the University of the Sunshine Coast as part of a $2.5 million research project investigating an alarming increase in bowel cancer among younger Australians.

Uni and Council partner for Sunshine Coast progress
28 Jul

UniSC and Sunshine Coast Council sign Regional Partnership Agreement worth up to $1m for priority projects.

Free micro-credential courses announced for small businesses
28 Jul

Small and family businesses across Queensland will soon have access to a range of free short courses to develop new skills, grow capacity and adapt to change thanks to Queensland Government funding.

UniSC Art Gallery 2020
Three decades of art, stories and community
23 Jul

As UniSC celebrates 30 years of its Art Gallery and Collection, curator Megan Williams reflects on a remarkable journey that has transformed two artworks into a collection of more than 1,100 works valued at $8.5 million. She shares the milestones, people and partnerships that have shaped the collection and the vision guiding its future.

13 Climate action 14 Life below water
Two researchers conducting fieldwork on Lady Elliot Island
Mapping a changing Great Barrier Reef as oceans warm
23 Jul

A new field guide has captured marine species shifts on the southern Great Barrier Reef – providing critical insights into the impacts of warming oceans and environmental change.

Web apps to robodogs: UniSC students use voice commands to herd sheep
22 Jul

UniSC students have taught robodogs to respond to voice commands, giving farmers a new way to help herd sheep while staying in control.

Hannah Dodd representing Australia in wheelchair basketball
UniSC athletes set to compete at Commonwealth Games
22 Jul

Top athletes from across the UniSC community will take to the world stage tomorrow.

3 Good health and wellbeing
Women gets blood pressure taken at new clinical trials facility in Maroochydore
Partnership strengthens Sunshine Coast’s position as a clinical research hub
21 Jul

The new flagship UniSC Clinical Trials facility at Maroochy Private Hospital is now giving more people access to emerging therapies while contributing to the next generation of medical advancements.

4 Quality education
Anthony Gronert with cows in background at Monto
Donation to drive rural teacher pipeline for Queensland
21 Jul

A partnership between the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation will support more than 500 education students to complete placements in Queensland’s country schools.

5 Gender equality
A group of kids stand in front of a large blue digital display showing an underwater scene with a whale, while several hold up phones and tablets to photograph or film the immersive exhibition
UniSC’s success tackling equity barriers applauded
21 Jul

UniSC has reached a major milestone in its push for gender equity, earning a fifth international award and setting its sights on even higher global recognition.

Justin is dressed in bright orange cold-weather gear aboard an expedition vessel in Antarctic conditions, surrounded by other crew members in protective clothing and ship equipment
From Antarctica, to Iraq, to UniSC: journey of service for graduate nurse
21 Jul

Life has taken Justin Wallace to some interesting places – from the coldest climates and desert terrain to remote Pacific islands – and his story continues to take unexpected turns, most recently graduating with a Nursing degree and a University Medal for Academic Excellence.

Parent working at home with two children playing around them
My kids and I are so fed up with each other as the holidays come to an end. How can we reset?
17 Jul

School holidays can leave families frayed – but Dr Rachael Sharman explains a simple psychology-backed approach to repair relationships, reset routines and start the new term on a better footing.