Global threats of pandemics, climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss has focused the world’s attention on the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
We provide students with skills to offer solutions to these diverse challenges. Our academic staff are committed to high-quality teaching, industry engagement, community outreach and research that is globally relevant and with regional impact.
Join us on our journey to change the world for the better.
Study opportunities
- Animal Ecology
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Mechatronics, Electrical and Electronic)
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Information and Communication Technology
- Science
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Research
The school has strong multi-disclipinary teams delivering research insights with global impact, and local and regional relevance. We offer research opportunities in key research areas across discplines of Science, Technology and Engineering.
Advanced Characterisation
Characterisation and analysis of chemicals and materials are the building blocks of innovation in manufacturing processes and materials including neutron techniques, environmental science and geochemistry.
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
A strong collaboration with research partners and industry is essential to innovate and address manufacturing challenges - focusing on issues across the entire product lifecycle from initial design, through manufacture, in-service and finally to end-of-life and recycling.
Coastal Ecosystem Management
We are working across geography, ecology, earth sciences and environmental management to further our understanding and develop tools guided by scientific evidence necessary for the protection, restoration and responsible development of coastal communities and ecosystems.
Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics
Our molecular initiatives centre on the genetics of complex traits, conservation and evolutionary genomics, organelle genome, anti-cancer compounds, biotechnology and molecular engineering.
Geospatial Analytics for Conservation
All terrestrial and coastal environments face unprecedented and escalating stressors. This cluster brings together a cross-disciplinary group of researchers seeking to advance the conservation and sustainable use of earth resources, using novel approaches and cutting edge analytics.
Iconic Landscapes and Ecosystems
We leverage a truly unique synergy of complementary research to produce novel insights about the environmental condition of iconic landscapes globally. Our researchers have an extraordinarily broad coverage of landscapes, ranging from tropical shores to high mountains.
Intelligent Sensors, Circuits and Systems
Focusing on developing new innovative technologies for Australian industries in areas such as agriculture, aquaculture, defence, health, transportation, robotics, smart grid, coastal monitoring, forestry, fisheries, farms, and urban and regional services.
Marine and Terrestrial Megafauna
Our pure research on biology, physiology and ecology also provides the building blocks to advance our understanding of marine and terrestrial megafauna.
Ocean Futures
Focusing on climate adaptation in applied settings such as fisheries sustainability, marine spatial planning and biodiversity conservation, aiming to innovate a climate-smart future.
Smart Computing
Bringing together multidisciplinary UniSC expertise in AI, IoT, Big Data, Security and Digital Citizen Science around a research development framework, to address the growing demand for computational research. The aim is to facilitate collaboration between private, academic and public sector organisations within our region, nationally and internationally on smart computing applications.
Research students
Advance knowledge and develop your skills as a STEM researcher working alongside our university's leading minds.
Explore our facilities
UniSC has the latest laboratories and equipment, with specialist equipment to facilitate collaboration, experimentation and simulation.
News
From an avalanche to the Arctic: How Dr Adrian McCallum became an engineer
2 AprA tragic avalanche, a failed job interview and a letter from one of the world’s greatest explorers, were events that changed the course of Dr Adrian McCallum’s life.
Civil Engineering student wins national award after water meter study
6 Nov 2024A University of the Sunshine Coast Civil Engineering student whose thesis is focused on the data garnered from digital water meters has taken out the Michael Woodhouse Engineers Australia undergraduate award
UniSC nuclear scientist wins award for car industry research
6 Nov 2024UniSC researcher Dr Rezwanul Haque has received a national Young Scientist Award for his research using nuclear technology to find cracks and signs of stress in riveted joints in sheet metal in car bodies