Kids decide on future in science by age 11: research
16 JulAustralia risks losing students from science and technology careers by age 11, amid a growing gap between national policies and actual school experiences.
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More rhythm, less blues: program boosts class behaviour
15 AprFrom flash mobs to line-dancing to the Nutbush, enjoying rhythm and movement in a group context is known to boost mental and physical health in people of all ages - now a study of more than 200 preschoolers has measured specific benefits.
Did the kids stay up late in the holidays? 3 ways to get sleep routines back
29 JanWhen holiday sleep habits unravel, our sleep experts can help you gently reset routines so back‑to‑school mornings feel calm instead of chaotic.
UniSC earns second gender equity award for supporting parents and carers
21 JanThe University of the Sunshine Coast has achieved a SAGE Cygnet Award recognising initiatives that support parents and carers and reinforce the University’s commitment to gender equity.
Your ATAR isn’t everything: what to do next
24 Nov 2025Even if your ATAR is lower than you hoped, there are multiple pathways into uni that can get you where you want to go.
Adolescence is a technical masterpiece that exposes the darkest corners of incel culture and male rage
20 Mar 2025Drawing inspiration from the United Kingdom’s knife crime epidemic, the rise of incel culture and the brutality of online bullying – Adolescence is being hailed as a technical masterpiece for it's continuous filming style, along with it's brutal portrayal of the widening chasm between parents and their teenage children.
How children's minds 'light up' at Christmas
15 Feb 2025While adult Australians ponder the big questions of the festive season such as how far families can travel and whether rain will ruin gatherings, many young children are firmly focused on one big moment – the overnight visit by Santa Claus.
How school sports houses help shape our understanding of belonging and identity
3 Feb 2025The naming of school sports houses can have a long-lasting impact on people's sense of self and connection to community, write Kate Kirby and Dr Amy Clarke for The Conversation.
Out of the mines and into the mind
20 Dec 2024After more than a decade as a FIFO worker in the coal and gas industries, Luke Costello realised he could – and would – completely change his life’s direction.
Biosphere adventurers
2 Dec 2024Five intrepid young travellers learn biospheres are full of adventures and awe in a one-of-a-kind educational experience in some of the most beautiful – and ecologically important – landscapes in the world.
Women on a mission
2 Dec 2024For International Women's Day 2022 we spoke to 12 UniSC staff who are forging ahead in their fields to create equal opportunities for women.
Presently, Nadia digs up the past for a better future
8 Oct 2024For archaeologist Nadia Arrighi, a passion for history, humanity, and a flexible Arts degree at UniSC served as the catalyst for her transition from museum volunteer to uncovering ancient treasures in Australia's remote landscapes.
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