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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.

Kids decide on future in science by age 11: research
16 Jul

Australia risks losing students from science and technology careers by age 11, amid a growing gap between national policies and actual school experiences.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth leaving a stage with US flags behind them at a NATO summit
The Trump administration wants to dismantle the International Criminal Court. Can it?
16 Jul

As the Trump administration intensifies its campaign against the International Criminal Court, Dr Shannon Brincat warns the consequences could reshape the global rules-based order.

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New starters highlight uni opportunities
16 Jul

Nearly 1,000 new UniSC students are the first in their family to attend university, reflecting the growing reach of the University's equity and access programs.

Finley, wearing a pink shirt, with a handheld gaming console at her desk, as photographer takes pics, and a banner reading “Games Sunshine Coast” visible in the background
Game on – how Finley Cameron developed her career in gaming
14 Jul

A chance visit to a school careers expo set Finley Cameron on a path from aspiring game developer to one of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest champions for the gaming industry.

5 Gender equality
Two people wearing white UniSC laboratory coats, clear safety glasses and blue gloves carefully use pipettes and test tubes while conducting scientific experiments in a bright, modern laboratory filled with benches, equipment and storage shelves
UniSC celebrates major strides in gender equity recruitment
10 Jul

UniSC has earned its fourth SAGE Cygnet Award for advancing gender equity in academic recruitment, recognising reforms designed to attract and support more women in academia.

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UniSC alumnus Jessica Popple becomes director at Pippa Colman Family Law
8 Jul

UniSC law alumnus Jessica Popple has been appointed a director at one of the largest and most well-established female-led specialist family law firms in regional Queensland.

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From Maleny to Harvard: How a UniSC psychology graduate became a brain researcher in Boston
7 Jul

A chance decision at UniSC set a Maleny teenager on the path to Harvard Medical School – and the cutting-edge brain research helping unlock the mysteries of children's mental health.

Four great dishes to cook with kids these winter school holidays
3 Jul

Help keep the kids busy these winter school holidays with four simple, kid-friendly dishes that build confidence, spark curiosity and make mealtimes more memorable.

Karl Stefanovic unleashes the beast: From feminist ally to far-right podcaster
3 Jul

The Tommy Robinson interview wasn't an accident – this article examines how Karl Stefanovic's dramatic shift into culture-war podcasting could reshape his career and public image.

4 Quality education 10 Reduce inequality
Small gift to '30 for 30' campaign to have big impact
2 Jul

Thirty years after a community helped bring UniSC to life, the university is inviting the region to help shape its future through three causes making a real impact.

15 Life on land
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How spider venoms could stop deadly varroa mites: new UniSC-led research
2 Jul

Scientists have discovered biodegradable compounds in spider venom that could revolutionise the fight against the bee-killing varroa mite.

UniSC students gain access to world-leading AI and engineering software through Siemens partnership
30 Jun

UniSC students are gaining access to the same AI-powered engineering software used by NASA, Oracle Red Bull Racing and other global innovators through a partnership with Siemens that could help shape Queensland’s next generation of tech and manufacturing leaders.

James’s transformation through learning, travel and adventure
25 Jun

James left school to care for his mum and thought he'd never go to university – a few years later, he was living in Japan and interning with some of the world's biggest organisations.

3 Good health and wellbeing
It’s in the blood – Professor Lin Fung’s career as a blood banker and laboratory science lecturer
24 Jun

Witnessing the HIV crisis firsthand shaped Professor Lin Fung’s extraordinary career – one that now spans life-changing blood research, global leadership and inspiring the next generation of medical scientists.

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UniSC tops nation to reduce hunger, and first in Qld for protecting local and global habitats
24 Jun

UniSC has been ranked in the top 4 percent of universities globally when it comes to its sustainability credentials, according to the Times Higher Education's Impact Rankings.

15 Life on land
Varroa mites on honey bee larva
Australia has already spent over $100 million dealing with Varroa mite. Here’s what we can do next
22 Jun

After costing Australia more than $100 million and threatening the bees behind a third of our food production, the Varroa mite crisis is entering a new phase – and researchers believe a breakthrough technology could help turn the tide.

Abelardo de la Espriella in a Colombia football jersey greets supporters from a vehicle while surrounded by crowds, photographers and media during a campaign appearance
Democracy’s next big test: could a Trump‑endorsed US citizen become Colombia’s president?
19 Jun

What happens when a Trump-endorsed US citizen with no political experience, hardline promises and a growing far-right movement behind him comes within reach of Colombia’s presidency – and what could it mean for democracy across Latin America?

Jess inspects a heritage building, notepad and pen in hands, wearing a rainbow lanyard
And the rest is history – how Jess found her place as a heritage planner
17 Jun

As a high-achieving student, Jess felt like she was expected to pursue a degree people thought was prestigious – but instead she followed her heart into a History degree, discovering a career that turned her passion into meaningful work preserving the stories that shape her community.

14 Life below water 13 Climate action
World-first catch: new shark species
16 Jun

A night dive to study wild sharks that can walk on land has surfaced with something even more rare – a species unknown to science.

3 Good health and wellbeing
Scott Sharp
How a “wardie” became a regional emergency nurse: Scott Sharp’s journey
11 Jun

Scott Sharp’s inspiring 22-year Queensland Health journey—from “wardie” to regional emergency nurse—highlights how determination, support, and a passion for patient care can lead to a fulfilling career change later in life.

3 Good health and wellbeing
A UniSC work-placement student chats with a resident in aged care
Australia needs aged care nurses: why this speciality is gaining recognition
9 Jun

Australia’s ageing population is transforming aged care nursing into one of the country’s most in-demand and rewarding specialisations – combining complex clinical expertise with deeply meaningful human connection.

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AI at the World Cup: smarter tactics, healthy players, safer crowds – but new risks
5 Jun

This year's FIFA World Cup promises to be the most technologically advanced, and artificial intelligence (AI) in particular will touch almost all aspects of the tournament.

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David's breakthrough moment – discovering his love of science
4 Jun

From the infantry to the lab, one discovery – knowing something no one else did – ignited David Heyne’s interest for science.

Underwater photo of manta ray in the ocean. Photo credit: Mark V. Erdmann
Majestic manta rays dive deep to survive: new research
4 Jun

New research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast has found that reef manta rays are diving deep in storm events to find food and stay alive.

Update on research into chlamydia in koalas
2 Jun

The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) acknowledges recent reporting regarding its koala chlamydia vaccine research and reiterates its commitment to rigorous, transparent and evidence‑based science.

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Antibiotic resistant gene found in SEQ horses
2 Jun

UniSC research into a common environmental germ that can cause severe infections in people and animals has raised concern that horses are starting to develop antibiotic resistance towards it.

Two people inside a modern car, with a navigation screen on the dashboard
Are our cars spying on us? A cybersecurity expert explains how to stay safe
1 Jun

Australia’s spy agency issued a stark warning to politicians and public servants last week, do not discuss sensitive or classified information in vehicles.

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Public trust in Australian police is declining. COVID sparked it – but there’s more to the story
29 May

COVID may have triggered a sharp drop in Australians’ trust in police, but deeper forces – from high-profile misconduct to growing scepticism of institutions – reveal a more complex story with major implications for community safety.

Brigid’s unconventional road to becoming Counselling Graduate of the Year
27 May

A dark time in Brigid Murnane's life set her on an unexpected path that has resulted in her being named Australia’s Counselling Graduate of the Year.