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Baby talk isn’t just cute – it could play a vital role in helping infants learn the sounds of their language, researchers from UniSC have discovered.

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Using ‘baby talk’ could aid infants’ early language development
14 Jan

Baby talk isn’t just cute – it could play a vital role in helping infants learn the sounds of their language, new research from the University of the Sunshine Coast has found

How Queensland has become a secret video game powerhouse
7 Jan

Queensland’s rise as Australia’s unexpected games powerhouse is no accident – it's come from a mix of incentives, talent and timing, revealing a story far more surprising than the headline suggests

Getting ready for take-off: industry-led project propels next generation of engineering talent
7 Jan

A project to build futuristic, driverless flying taxis is starting to take flight – led by the Manufacturing Excellence Forum (MEF), the project involving UniSC is giving students hands-on engineering experience while developing advanced electric aircraft prototypes

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Trump wants Greenland. Europe’s tepid response is putting NATO and global security at risk
7 Jan

Trump’s threat to take control of Greenland and Europe’s muted response risks undermining NATO unity and global security by signalling weakness in defending sovereignty and the rules-based international order. 

The US has invaded countries and deposed leaders before. Its military action against Venezuela feels different
4 Jan

The US military intervention in Venezuela marks an unprecedented departure from past regime-change actions by the United States because its direct capture of President Maduro and justification for force challenge long-standing international legal norms and have triggered broad global condemnation

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Health expert urges caution amid rise in Qld's unseasonal flu cases
22 Dec 2025

As families prepare to gather for festive celebrations, health experts are warning that the pressure to show up, even when feeling unwell, could drive a surge in infectious diseases

Woman comforting a man on a bed looking out a window
A traumatic event is still affecting me, when should I check for PTSD?
22 Dec 2025

It is very normal to experience stress symptoms following a traumatic event, but a global PTSD expert says there are signs when to seek a diagnosis for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. 

UniSC’s commitment to combatting antisemitism
22 Dec 2025

The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) condemns all forms of bullying, discrimination and harassment, including antisemitism and is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for every member of our community.

Food, finance, health, travel: Tips for '26
19 Dec 2025

A new year brings fresh guidance from UniSC experts on reducing food waste, building healthier habits, managing your budget, travelling flexibly and safely, and protecting yourself in the summer sun

Will the ‘Scandinavian sleep method’ really help me sleep?
19 Dec 2025

The Scandinavian sleep method is having a moment in the spotlight – UniSC sleep experts analyse whether or not it actually works. 

Top stories for 2025
17 Dec 2025

It was another big year – here are our most popular stories for 2025. 

UniSC launches fast-tracked degree to meet soaring demand for engineers
17 Dec 2025

UniSC has launched an accelerated Bachelor of Engineering to Master of Engineering pathway, giving students internationally recognised qualifications and faster access to high-demand engineering careers amid Australia’s skills shortage

Study reveals fisheries danger zones for seabirds
16 Dec 2025

New research has raised hopes of reducing the tragic incidental impacts of commercial fishing on large seabirds between Australia and South America

What you need to know about why it's important to keep wearing sunscreen
16 Dec 2025

A wave of confusing sunscreen recalls and labelling issues has raising public doubt about their efficacy – but the evidence remains clear: Australians need to keep using trusted sunscreens as part of essential sun protection to prevent skin cancer

Our URL has been updated to UniSC
16 Dec 2025

UniSC has moved from usc.edu.au to unisc.edu.au.

Why do we wake up shortly before our alarm goes off? It’s not by chance
12 Dec 2025

Learn how your body's circadian rhythm works, which is run by a small group of neurons called the suprachiasmatic nucleus – otherwise known as your body's "master clock", which is manages how and when you sleep or wake

Anti-trump protesters gather at State Capitols across the nation
Why is Trump so obsessed with Venezuela? His new security strategy provides some clues
11 Dec 2025

The Trump administration has revived the Monroe Doctrine through its National Security Strategy, prioritizing U.S.

Why Australia should act on new global environment findings: UniSC expert
10 Dec 2025

A UniSC professor who co-authored a major United Nations’ global environmental outlook released today is urging Australia to heed the findings to avoid an unsustainable future

How Brisbane 2032 planning could change SEQ and the Games: expert available
9 Dec 2025

Brisbane 2032 could lead the way for mid-size regions around the world to host Olympic and Paralympic Games, rather than the mega-cities of the past, according to a sports journalism academic

From prosecutor to policy maker: Jessie’s creative journey around the Indo-Pacific
8 Dec 2025

Jessie Whyman’s story traces a shift from criminal law to creative industries, leveraging a New Colombo Plan scholarship to build an Indo-Pacific career that now blends government policy, creative practice and a growing research focus on how storytelling can responsibly shape real-world understanding

As music festival season ramps up, artists can help shine a light on an ‘invisible’ workforce
5 Dec 2025

Around Australia, music festival season is once again kicking into high gear — yet behind every headline act is a vast and often invisible workforce of stage crew, sound engineers, lighting techs, riggers, truck drivers, backup singers, dancers and other support staff

Turn it up – carving out a career in the music industry
3 Dec 2025

What started with a delivery from Nashville is blossoming into a grounded, multifaceted music career as Will Clift blends performance, production and study to build a future centred on creating music with people he cares about

Gender equity award for UniSC a key step to silver status
3 Dec 2025

UniSC has earned a prestigious recognition for gender equity – following a series of improvements to bring clarity about the path to academic promotion. 

Vote for UniSC’s koala vaccine researchers in the Shaping Australia Awards
5 Dec 2025

Queensland’s koala Chlamydia vaccine is in the running for a major national innovation award – and the public can help by voting

The Irwins keep winning Dancing with the Stars, proving Australia's soft power is alive and well
2 Dec 2025

Robert Irwin’s Dancing with the Stars win highlights how Australian cultural icons like the Irwins quietly strengthen Australia-US relations through soft power and genuine, relatable appeal

Robodogs take the lead in testing safer, smarter livestock herding
1 Dec 2025

From a chance encounter into a collaborative, farmer-led project exploring how AI and robotics can safely support livestock work without replacing working dogs – the story behind how we can to train robodogs to herd sheep

Free business planning course for Queensland
28 Nov 2025

UniSC will hold a free two-day Business Planning Course on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 December, thanks to $70,000 funding from Queensland Government.

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Project to encourage more young people to seek help for self-harm
27 Nov 2025

A University of the Sunshine Coast researcher has received a prestigious grant of more than half a million dollars to find new ways of encouraging young people who self-harm to seek assistance

UniSC sets sights on a potential new treatment for diabetes-related eye damage
27 Nov 2025

The University of the Sunshine Coast has begun a new clinical trial set to delay the progression of eye damage caused by diabetes

Underwater recorders reveal surprising dolphin and whale activity at southern Great Barrier Reef
26 Nov 2025

Researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast have become the first to publish acoustic data that confirms the presence of the elusive dwarf minke whale in the southern Great Barrier Reef. 

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