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15 Life on land
Baby Blase Greater Glider
Never mistake a faeces - secrets of greater glider diet uncovered
8 Oct

According 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.

Eucalyptus trees stand in a bushfire-scorched forest on February 3, 2020 near Braidwood, Australia.
Bushfire simulation reveals green strategy that could cut Australia’s fire threat
1 Oct

New 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 Sep

Unsure 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.

A young woman appears to glitch and fragment, symbolizing the merging of humanity with the digital world.
Deepfakes are distorting this year’s Victorian election. We found out who’s most susceptible to them
28 Sep

The Victorian election is still months away, yet voters are already being shown events which never happened.

Danladi Suleman's PhD research investigates the way modern cars communicate with infrastructure such as traffic lights.
Danladi helping steer the smart car revolution
28 Sep

When it comes to interesting journeys, University of the Sunshine Coast vehicular technology researcher Danladi ‘Danny’ Suleman knows all about them.

Professor Helen Bartlett, Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery and Architech Rob McGauran of MGS Arhitects.
UniSC Moreton Bay set for major growth
28 Sep

Connectivity, 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 Sep

What 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.

Headshot of Rebecca Burtenshaw as a school student
The maths myths that don't add up
24 Sep

There are a lot of myths around learning and teaching maths, including what "success" looks like – PhD candidate Rebecca Burtenshaw debunks a few common ones.

Donald Trump
Trump declares victory in Greenland, but the deal exposes a deeper crisis of trust
24 Sep

US President Donald Trump is already presenting the new security agreement between the United States, Denmark and Greenland as a personal triumph.

Woman drive modern EV car with GPS navigator travel in nature village
Worried about your car being hacked? You should be – no matter where it was made
23 Sep

Earlier this week, the ABC reported a cybersecurity expert hacking a BYD Shark 6 hybrid ute.

Sue in a profile shot on the Sunshine Coast campus
Change is not a crime – it’s part of the journey for Sue
23 Sep

Sue 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 Sep

For most Year 12 students, the future is still a question mark.

Beehives in WA's Mid-West.
UniSC research helps pioneer industry for ‘bee glue’ products
22 Sep

The 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 Sep

When mother of five Emma Dalla Costa moved with her family from Cape York to Gympie, she saw an opportunity.

14 Life below water
Follow the fish: how marine life is helping reveal hidden shipwrecks
22 Sep

Researchers on board the CSIRO's Investigsator explain how mysterious holes on the seafloor can point to the position of shipwrecks.

Dr Shannon Brincat
What makes us human in the age of AI? Four questions I took to the United Nations
22 Sep

Artificial 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.

Happy family enjoying outdoor meal by scenic seaside
More short holidays close to home boost wellbeing, UniSC-led study finds
17 Sep

Travel plays a far more critical role in mental health and wellbeing than previously thought, according to new University of the Sunshine Coast-led research.

14 Life below water
Bubbles the dolphin chases a Bigeye Trevally until it regurgitated its food.
Bubbles the food-stealing dolphin finds shortcut to easy meal
16 Sep

A 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 Sep

At 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.

3 Good health and wellbeing
Older adults participate in an outdoor group exercise class at UniSC.
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.