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3 Good health and wellbeing
Group of seniors exercising outdoors
Active seniors put ‘hip’ into hippocampus for research
14 Sep

About 100 seniors will put their best feet forward to promote a healthy hippocampus as part of University of the Sunshine Coast brain research aiming to reduce the risk of developing dementia.

3 Good health and wellbeing
Exercise Physiologist, Brittany Hall
How Brittany Hall is redefining success as an exercise physiologist
11 Sep

Starting solo with just 15 clients in 2020, Brittany now has three locations across the Sunshine Coast and an entire team of passionate UniSC graduates working with her at Mind & Motion Exercise Physiology.

UniSC and Bullets team up
11 Sep

The University of the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane Bullets have announced an education partnership that will launch this Saturday when the Bullets take on the Cairns Taipans at UniSC Arena in a pre-season challenge.

4 Quality education
A group of students on campus
UniSC still first for student educational experience in Qld
7 Sep

The University of the Sunshine Coast has been named Queensland's top public university for Overall Educational Experience for undergraduate students for the fifth consecutive year, while also achieving second nationally.

Moreton Bay students awarded scholarships to pursue university goals
4 Sep

More than 20 UniSC students are one step closer to achieving their higher education ambitions after receiving financial support through City of Moreton Bay’s 2026 Scholarship Program.

Dr Lochlan Fennell
UniSC joins new national centre for bowel cancer research
4 Sep

A University of the Sunshine Coast cancer biologist is one of 22 leading experts selected to be part of a $5.8 million national Centre of Research Excellence to find the causes of early-onset bowel cancer.

A torn Syrian flag waves at the Syrian Defence Ministry building after it was damaged by Israeli airstrikes in 2025.
Why Israel and Turkey are trading insults and jockeying for power in neighbouring Syria
3 Sep

When Israeli jets struck the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northern Syria on August 18, Israel said the attack was meant to stop Turkish forces from deploying there to help rebuild Syria’s army. US intelligence found no evidence to support the claim, and Turkey and Syria denied any such plan.

The Triffid in Brisbane is a revamped military aircraft hangar famed for hosting live music events.
Belonging, atmosphere key to attracting event-goers
3 Sep

Venues that become entwined in the cultural fabric of a community can be as enticing as the events they hold, according to University of the Sunshine Coast research.

10 Reduce inequality
Christopher in a powered wheelchair with mounted assistive technology speaking with media beside a lake while a camera crew records an interview about accessible drone technology
Christopher's drone app aims to open the skies to aspiring filmmakers with disability
2 Sep

Born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, Christopher Hills has invented a way to fly drones using only head movements in his pursuit of becoming a filmmaker.

15 Life on land
Illustration of a Tasmanian Tiger
How the Tassie tiger outfoxed its prey - new UniSC research
1 Sep

The Tasmanian tiger hunted more like a fox than its fearsome namesake, according to a new UniSC biomechanics study of predatory animals across the globe.

UniSC support services available for those affected by flooding and mudslides in Nepal border region
28 Aug

As the impact of the Nepal-China border disaster is felt across our community, UniSC is providing support for affected students and staff.

3 Good health and wellbeing
Elderly woman in wheelchair, assisted by man in bedroom, care and support.
Here’s what to keep in mind before and after an aged care assessment
27 Aug

The best time to think about aged care support is before you need it—understanding how aged care assessments work will help you prepare better and may give you more choice and control over the care you receive.

Dr Jacqueline Burgess is pointing at a screen with the video game Unpacking on it
For the love of the game – time to stamp Australian-made on our games industry
24 Aug

Australian video games are delivering social, cultural and emotional value to players worldwide, but greater visibility and support are needed for the industry to reach its full potential.

Emily with a hibiscus behind her ear and long, blonde hair draped over her shoulder and wearing a bright blue dress on a beach
Emily’s love language is education
24 Aug

Teaching in the Torres Strait challenged Emily Graham to see beyond English proficiency and recognise the complex linguistic skills her students brought to the classroom.

Megan MacKander with Australian Story host Leigh Sales
Megan Mackander's Australian Story
20 Aug

After years spent sharing other people's remarkable journeys, the spotlight turns to Australian Story digital producer Megan Mackander.

14 Life below water
Understanding turn-ons for sea cucumbers
20 Aug

The fascinating sex life of sea cucumbers has come under the microscope as University of the Sunshine Coast researchers battle overfishing of the marine creatures.

A hacker commiting digital crimes on a desktop computer.
The emerging threat of violent, exploitative digital ‘com networks’: what do we need to know?
19 Aug

For many parents, keeping their children safe online is a top priority.

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.

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.

Sports leagues’ concussion guidelines must be broadened as brain health concerns rise
17 Aug

Concussion dominates the conversation in sport but experts warn a far less understood brain injury risk may be hiding in plain sight.

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.

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.