From the surf to the newsroom: how a competitive athlete became a leading journalist
7 AugGrowing up in Brisbane, Tanya Weingarth’s journey to studying a Bachelor of Arts (Communications) at UniSC was led by her passion for competitive sport.
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Graduates
How Liam paved his own path from high-school dropout to psychology honours graduate
30 JulAfter leaving school at 14, Liam built his own path to success, overcoming adversity to become a UniSC Psychology Honours graduate dedicated to helping others.
Donation to drive rural teacher pipeline for Queensland
21 JulA partnership between the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation will support more than 500 education students to complete placements in Queensland’s country schools.
From Antarctica, to Iraq, to UniSC: journey of service for graduate nurse
21 JulLife has taken Justin Wallace to some interesting places – from the coldest climates and desert terrain to remote Pacific islands – and his story continues to take unexpected turns, most recently graduating with a Nursing degree and a University Medal for Academic Excellence.
Game on – how Finley Cameron developed her career in gaming
14 JulA 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.
UniSC alumnus Jessica Popple becomes director at Pippa Colman Family Law
8 JulUniSC 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.
From Maleny to Harvard: How a UniSC psychology graduate became a brain researcher in Boston
7 JulA 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.
How a “wardie” became a regional emergency nurse: Scott Sharp’s journey
11 JunScott 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.
David's breakthrough moment – discovering his love of science
4 JunFrom the infantry to the lab, one discovery – knowing something no one else did – ignited David Heyne’s interest for science.
Brigid’s unconventional road to becoming Counselling Graduate of the Year
27 MayA 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.
Soccer referee scores perfect science degree
20 MayFrom just missing medical school entry to achieving a perfect 7.0 GPA while refereeing elite soccer, this UniSC graduate’s relentless drive has opened a remarkable path toward his dream career in medicine.
‘One foot in front of the other’: UniSC graduate’s advice for success
7 MayFrom first starting university as a teen mum to graduating a second time with a University Medal, new University of the Sunshine graduate Carrie Rhodes proof that success rarely follows a straight line
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