Six things I didn’t expect to learn going back to university in my 40s
16 OctAfter returning to university in her 40s, Bec Brown discovered the biggest lessons had little to do with grades and everything to do with how she sees herself, others and the world around her.
Tweens, teens and screens: Expert panel at UniSC Moreton Bay
15 OctThe latest UniSC research on the impacts of screen time and social media on young people will be discussed at a Moreton Bay public panel event on Wednesday 28 October.
Strait from the Heart – change through food, community and connection
14 OctA new pilot program is exploring how culture, community and connection to Country can help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people build lifelong heart health habits.
Beyond sleep, diet, exercise: broader factors linked to teen wellbeing
13 OctSupporting young people's mental health may require a broader focus than the traditional ‘big three’ healthy habits of sleep, nutrition and physical activity, according to new University of the Sunshine Coast research.
Never mistake a faeces - secrets of greater glider diet uncovered
8 OctAccording to University of the Sunshine Coast research identifying the favourite snacks of one of Australia’s cutest animals no longer need rely on guesswork or picking apart their poop.
Speeding drivers use app to dodge fines – Aust-first research
7 OctDrivers alerted to police presence by others using a popular global app appear to be learning how to avoid speeding penalties – but not how to stay safe on roads.
El Nino forecast: UniSC experts available to comment
6 OctWith the possibility of a supersized El Niño bringing hotter, drier conditions across Australia this summer, UniSC experts are available to discuss a wide range of potential impacts – here, in the Pacific, and around the world.
Erin overcomes doubt to excel in ecology
2 OctFrom being unsure if university was her ‘thing' to being recognised as a student exemplar, Erin Pascoe has ridden the waves of uncertainty and come out on top.
As Brazil prepares to vote for a new leader, can Latin American democracies withstand US pressure?
2 OctWith the two presidential candidates running neck-and-neck, this election has stakes beyond Brazil, the growing power of US big tech is also in the spotlight.
Bushfire simulation reveals green strategy that could cut Australia’s fire threat
1 OctNew modelling shows irrigating low-flammability vegetation substantially reduces the predicted spread and intensity of bushfires, which could give communities critical extra preparation time, according to a University of the Sunshine Coast study.
Carys gets a Headstart on figuring it all out
30 SepUnsure what the future holds, Year 12 student Carys Leota turned to Headstart for answers and discovered university was far more accessible than she ever expected.
Father-focused hub to tackle tech-based abuse
30 SepThe University of the Sunshine Coast and the Daniel Morcombe Foundation have joined forces to develop Australia's first father-focused Digital Respect Hub, a national initiative aimed at preventing tech-based abuse against women and children.
Deepfakes are distorting this year’s Victorian election. We found out who’s most susceptible to them
28 SepThe Victorian election is still months away, yet voters are already being shown events which never happened.
Danladi helping steer the smart car revolution
28 SepWhen it comes to interesting journeys, University of the Sunshine Coast vehicular technology researcher Danladi ‘Danny’ Suleman knows all about them.
UniSC Moreton Bay set for major growth
28 SepConnectivity, green spaces and room for inquisitive minds to grow are hallmarks of the long-term vision for the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Moreton Bay campus, in partnership with City of Moreton Bay.
Transforming learning and teaching through student-centred design
25 SepWhat happens when curriculum renewal starts with a deep understanding of students? For the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), it has led to a bold redesign that better supports learner success while maintaining the highest professional and accreditation standards.
Sharks often swim across national borders. Our conservation efforts must travel with them
24 SepAlmost 11,000 kilometres.
The maths myths that don't add up
24 SepThere are a lot of myths around learning and teaching maths, including what "success" looks like – PhD candidate Rebecca Burtenshaw debunks a few common ones.
Trump declares victory in Greenland, but the deal exposes a deeper crisis of trust
24 SepUS President Donald Trump is already presenting the new security agreement between the United States, Denmark and Greenland as a personal triumph.
Worried about your car being hacked? You should be – no matter where it was made
23 SepEarlier this week, the ABC reported a cybersecurity expert hacking a BYD Shark 6 hybrid ute.
Change is not a crime – it’s part of the journey for Sue
23 SepSue Sweeney reinvented her career three times before embarking what she believes is her true – working with people and communities to keep them safe.
Future sorted: Wait for uni offers already over for hundreds of students
22 SepFor most Year 12 students, the future is still a question mark.
UniSC research helps pioneer industry for ‘bee glue’ products
22 SepThe University of the Sunshine Coast is helping pioneer an Australian propolis industry after its research identified rich bioactive compounds in the ‘bee glue’ of hives across the country.
Top award for Emma’s life-changing degree
22 SepWhen mother of five Emma Dalla Costa moved with her family from Cape York to Gympie, she saw an opportunity.
Follow the fish: how marine life is helping reveal hidden shipwrecks
22 SepResearchers on board the CSIRO's Investigsator explain how mysterious holes on the seafloor can point to the position of shipwrecks.
What makes us human in the age of AI? Four questions I took to the United Nations
22 SepArtificial intelligence is usually discussed in terms of what it can do: how fast it can work, which jobs it might replace, or how it should be regulated.
More short holidays close to home boost wellbeing, UniSC-led study finds
17 SepTravel plays a far more critical role in mental health and wellbeing than previously thought, according to new University of the Sunshine Coast-led research.
Bubbles the food-stealing dolphin finds shortcut to easy meal
16 SepA dolphin who harasses fish until they regurgitate their food – then swoops in to steal it – has astonished University of the Sunshine Coast researchers who have documented this novel feeding strategy.
Catch them learning: Assured learning in an AI-enabled world
15 SepAt UniSC, our focus is on assured learning: creating opportunities for students to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and judgement they will need in their future careers.
Active seniors put ‘hip’ into hippocampus for research
14 SepAbout 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.