From Varroa mites to brain receptors
UniSC will investigate new ways to kill Varroa mites without harming honeybees, develop pheromone traps for parasitic worms and gain novel insights into vital brain receptors, after being awarded almost $2.2 million in funding from the Australian Research Council.
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National awards showcase UniSC’s Social Work excellence
11 DecUniSC has been awarded three national Social Work awards recognising excellence in research and learning that addresses some of society’s most pressing issues.
UniSC scientists named STEM superstars
11 DecA love of science has led two researchers from UniSC down two very different career paths – but today they share the same national honour.
How pop-up warnings and chatbots can be used to disrupt online child sex abusers
6 DecA UniSC Sexual Violence and Prevention Unit study finds messages and chatbots can be effective at stopping people from continuing to search for child sexual abuse materials.
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Study reveals concerning trend of young women committing online sexual offences
6 DecUniSC researchers find young women are 20 times more likely than both adult women and adult males, and nearly eight times more likely than young males of perpetrating an assaultive child sexual abuse material offence.
Global study identifies hidden genetic cause of intellectual disability
5 DecA global research collaboration has revealed a hidden cause of a rare intellectual disorder associated with severe language delay, epileptic seizures, motor impairment and brain abnormalities.
Dolphins NRL and UniSC to keep scoring shared goals
4 DecUniSC and National Rugby League’s newest team the Dolphins, are now looking to the future, after re-signing an exclusive education sponsorship partnership for another two years.
How a tragic moment made a positive impact on Elizabeth's life
3 DecWhen Elizabeth Schahinger saw the impact occupational therapists had on her nephew, it put her on a path that would change her life – despite having to overcome some massive learning challenges along the way.
Great teaching, happy students put UniSC among Australia’s top-ranked universities
2 DecThe University of the Sunshine Coast offers one of the best overall educational experiences in the nation, according to the latest annual Good Universities Guide.
Social media ban for U16s: UniSC experts comment
1 DecUniSC experts comment on Australia's social media ban for under 16s, with the law set to come into force in a year's time.
Preparing for a heating future in the Sunshine State
29 NovWhen you think Queensland, you think heat.
From Varroa mites to brain receptors, key UniSC research projects receive ARC funding
29 NovAlmost $2.2 million in funding from the Australian Research Council has been awarded to UniSC to investigate new ways to kill Varroa mites without harming honeybees, develop pheromone traps for parasitic worms and gain novel insights into vital brain receptors.
Disinformation and deepfakes played a part in the US election. Australia should expect the same
28 NovAs America takes stock after Donald Trump’s re-election to the presidency, it’s worth highlighting the AI-generated fake photos, videos and audio shared during the campaign.
Two UniSC researchers named country’s best in field
27 NovTwo UniSC researchers named Australian leaders in their fields are respectively working to create safe, ethical and beneficial Artificial Intelligence (AI) and help business managers learn from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Golf scientist and food system researcher named UniSC outstanding alumni 2024
27 NovA sport scientist who mentored Olympic and professional golfers and a food system researcher who leads a team of 110 in sustainable agriculture at the CSIRO are UniSC’s two Outstanding Alumni for 2024.
Design students fast-tracked into $80 billion industry via on-campus studio
26 NovA global virtual reality design studio based on-campus at the UniSC is now fast-tracking students into an $80 billion industry.
Neuroscience the next layer on Bec’s musical, media career
25 NovBec Brown lost a close friend to suicide when he was in his 20s – a tragedy that has in part led to learn more about mental health and neuroscience to help others who may be suffering.
Teachers who go rural and the partners who pave the way
25 NovWhen philanthropic partners support new teachers to have remote experiences, the result – for everyone – can be a match made in heaven.
Another high-cost holiday season ahead – tourism expert
25 NovLow competition, a shortage of aerospace engineers and increasing weather-related flight disruption are all contributing to another pricey peak flying season, says UniSC tourism expert Dr Aaron Tham.
Everyone should have access to safe air indoors: Infection prevention expert responds to report
21 NovPeople spend 90% of their time indoors, so it’s vital that we ensure everyone is breathing safe air there, says University of the Sunshine Coast infection prevention and control expert Dr Matt Mason.
UniSC awarded $1.7M for rainforest laser network
20 NovUniSC has secured more than $1.7 million to deploy a network of state-of-the-art lasers to scan, measure and 3D map Australia’s rainforests.
Growth of UniSC graduates at Growth Huntr
20 NovLiv had only been working at Growth Huntr for a couple years before she was running her first meeting with corporate clients – a feat she partly attributes to the underlying skills she learned while studying at UniSC.
Walking past the pain
20 NovHow UniSC researchers are working with patients to find a solution for a painful leg condition.
Five things every teacher should know
19 NovVeteran teachers know there is much more to teaching than just the curriculum.
Why it’s better to let your child take 10 minutes putting on their own shoes than rush them to daycare or prep on time...
19 NovDr Cynthia Hicban is not really advocating tardiness en masse in schools, but the UniSC Education academic made some surprising – and encouraging – discoveries as she researched how children under six interact with others in an early childhood setting.
With its 10th coach in a decade, is Manchester United trapped in a ‘fixes that fail’ cycle?
19 NovManchester United have confirmed the appointment of Rúben Amorim, their tenth permanent or interim head coach since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
Fantasy, Sexual Violence & the Cognitive Intervention
15 NovSexual fantasies are a hot ticket in pop culture.
Breaking the tradition
15 NovA first-world country with a disgraceful domestic and family violence problem.
UniSC’s Business school named in nation’s top two for Teaching
15 NovA commitment to high-quality teaching has secured the University of the Sunshine Coast a top national spot in the Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Business Schools list.
Perspectives on gender equity
13 NovEach year, on the 8th of March, we celebrate International Women’s Day.
How a hometown earthquake changed the future for global banker
13 NovAs his hometown crumbled in the wake of one of the most destructive earthquakes in living memory, Richard MacGeorge made a major life decision.
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