Our aim is to provide a practical, inspiring and rigorous learning environment that empowers graduates to be skilled, future-ready and socially responsible.
We are committed to quality teaching and learning that focuses on employability and flexibility, where students learn to work independently, as well as with others, to navigate complex practical, ethical and social issues. We look forward to working with you to achieve your ambitions and to contribute and innovate locally and globally.
Programs
Through our academic programs we:
- Prepare outstanding and ethical graduates who are equipped for rapidly changing and interdisciplinary careers,
- Advance meaningful scholarship and ideas for the benefit of the academic, professional and wider community, and
- Foster public service and justice.
Hands-on learning
UniSC campuses feature modern learning facilities and specialist simulated environments including a near replica of a real courtroom, called the moot court. Strong connections to industry give students clinic experience helping real clients in the community.
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Research
We produce high quality and impactful research that makes a difference in our world. Research is underpinned by principles of human rights, social justice and integrity.
Road Safety Research Collaboration
Road Safety Research Collaboration was established as a strategic collaboration between the Queensland Government, the Motor Accident Insurance Commission and UniSC.
Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit
Forging new directions in sexual violence prevention and response. We choose to challenge the field, explore new directions, introduce novel ideas, advocate for continuous improvement, and promote innovation
Sustainability Research Cluster
Tackling urgent sustainability challenges at local, regional, and global levels through collaborative, transdisciplinary research that bridges diverse expertise, fosters innovation, and drives actionable solutions for a sustainable future.
Engage Research Lab
Research into development of familiar technologies to find solutions to social issues. We collaborate to create real programs for use by real people, for measurable impact.
Bioclimatic and Sociotechnical Cities Lab (BASC Lab)
Urban climate, systems analysis, and health in urban design and town planning. With a systems perspective acknowledging the complexity of delivering sustainable urban environments we research, teach and design to optimise urban climate and urban comfort.
Research students
Progress knowledge and pursue your research passion under the supervision of our school's skilled researchers and industry experts.
News
Biosphere champion: Young researcher earns United Nations award nomination
16 JunUniSC research assistant Olivia Herrmann has been endorsed as Australia’s nominee for a global United Nations Young Scientist Award
Study finds violent youth assaults on police often triggered by past trauma
6 JunA UniSC study has found most young people charged with assaulting police had experienced childhood abuse, poverty, unstable housing and institutional failures.
Disaster Informatics – How Digital Technology is Transforming Disaster Management
8 AprTechnology is revolutionising disaster management by shifting from reactive to predictive strategies thanks to tools like satellites, ground sensors, geo-visualisation, and open data, which are improving early warnings, response times, and community resilience.