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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
Chris'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.

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.

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.

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.