Global threats of COVID-19, 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.
Programs
The school has study opportunities in Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Animal Ecology, Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology, Cybersecurity and Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Mechatronics, Electrical and Electronic).
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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.
Stores using facial recognition. What does it mean for you?
Major Australian retailers are using facial recognition to identify consumers. UniSC researcher Dennis Desmond explores the privacy implications.
Seaweed scientist funded to find high-value aquaculture solution
UniSC researcher Dr Valentin Thépot was awarded $22,000 through the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation to continue research that has potential to improve the $300 billion global aquaculture industry.
Research paves way for more sustainable roads
New research could enable wider use of plastic recycling technology to reduce carbon emissions in road construction across the globe.
Avoiding a sea of regret
Bridging the gap between rescue and research to save our sea turtles
UniSC has partnered with volunteers to form Turtles in Trouble Rescue – uniting citizen science with UniSC’s global research expertise on turtles, including the human impacts from micro-plastics and other pollutants.
Meet the Seaweed Research Group
UniSC's Seaweed Research Group is improving environmental, economic and social outcomes through the production of world-class seaweed research and development.
How UniSC's research is key to helping the "Noah's ark" of the Great Barrier Reef
As a natural “Noah’s ark” due to its importance as a wildlife refuge and a shelter from the harshest impacts of global climate change for northern tropical species, Lady Elliot Island is the site for the Leaf to Reef project - a major research initiative by the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. UniSC's Dr Kathy Townsend is the lead academic with other researchers from UniSC, UQ and SCU.
Research students
Advance knowledge and develop your skills as a STEM researcher working alongside our university's leading minds.
Industry
We partner with industry in a number of ways. We are always looking for new ways to support industry, and we'd welcome the opportunity to connect our students with your workplace.
Facilities
UniSC has the latest laboratories and equipment, with specialist equipment to facilitate collaboration, experimentation and simulation.
News
Dive into the latest science that's changing the future
12 Aug 2022National Science Week takes place from 13-21 August and at UniSC the focus is on science with impact – from a regional to a global scale.
World solutions could be found in Aussie bog
9 Nov 2022Solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems could lie in the boggy backblocks of Australia’s East Coast, according to University of the Sunshine Coast researchers.
Campaign to help turtle rescue, rehabilitation and research
8 Sep 2022A UniSC-led proposal to establish a turtle rescue, rehabilitation and research centre in the Wide Bay region is gaining momentum, as fears grow that hundreds of turtles are in danger of starving to death in coming months.