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October

‘Cutting-edge’ research hub decoding disease at a cellular level
4 Nov

The Sunshine Coast is at the forefront of medical science, with the establishment of a new research hub spearheading advances in the treatment of conditions such as cancer, chronic disease and immune disorders

Road safety and visual experience: UniSC-led research attracts ARC funding
31 Oct

UniSC researchers have secured $1.7 million in ARC Discovery funding for projects tackling road safety, visual neuroscience, and climate justice

Aerial view of coral reef
Australian marine environments face shock 2040 deadline
29 Oct

New research has found that even Australia’s most protected marine habitats are likely to suffer extreme ocean impacts by 2040, increasing threats to thousands of plant and animal species

From surf to scrubs: Ronan’s call to caring
29 Oct

From surf lifesaving to nursing, UniSC student Ronan Nagle is turning his passion for helping others into a rewarding career that combines teamwork, care and community

Connection is key, says student success mentor and Brisbane Striker fullback
28 Oct

Bundjalung man and UniSC graduate Josiah Green is using his own university journey to support and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at the Buranga Centre, helping them feel comfortable, connected and confident to succeed

Shark researchers
Research revealing the secret lives of bull sharks on the Sunshine Coast
28 Oct

With Spring in full swing, it’s not just swimmers, surfers and fishermen making the most of the warm weather – bull sharks are also active and on the move, according to University of the Sunshine Coast researchers

UniSC shines in Good Universities Guide: top spots for engineering and overall experience
27 Oct

The latest Good Universities Guide has once again crowned the University of the Sunshine Coast as having the best “overall education experience” of any public university in Queensland, It’s the fourth consecutive year UniSC has topped the state for student satisfaction. 

Andy Marshall playing pool
Conservation scientist by day, pool shark by night: meet UniSC’s ‘pool professor’
24 Oct

How UniSC’s Professor Andy Marshall finds focus and clarity in green, whether it’s the living forests he studies or the green felt he plays on

Man with head in hands
New panel series to reveal the science of trauma
24 Oct

As science reshapes our understanding of trauma, a panel talk on the Sunshine Coast will bring together mental health experts to discuss new ways of alleviating the impacts

New funding for cancer, kidney disease and baby health research
24 Oct

A trio of University of the Sunshine Coast research teams will share in $450,000 grant funding to improve the health care of newborn babies, examine the recurrence of liver cancer and understand the causes of diabetic kidney disease. 

Papuaneon Sp. Jumping Spider
Meet Spider-Man: the ecology student who has arachnid experts buzzing
24 Oct

Superheroes go to great lengths to keep their identities a secret, they don aliases, costumes and disguises, meeting police and reporters in the dead of night on rooftops and in dark alleys - this ‘Spider-Man’ isn’t quite as mysterious

Ange Postecoglou’s sackings may say more about the Premier League’s attention span than him
23 Oct

Ange Postecoglou’s rapid dismissals from Tottenham and Nottingham Forest highlight the Premier League’s impatience with transformational coaching styles like his high-risk “Ange-ball,” raising questions about club owners’ commitment to long-term vision and systemic change

Peatland in Australia
Peatlands and the crayfish that live there: experts available
22 Oct

The history of peat and the secret lives of the crayfish that burrow into the mud.

Evie Bokser wearing a stethoscope, monitoring a baby's breathing who is being held by their father
Taking a leap with Evie into a profound career: midwifery
22 Oct

Evie has set her sights high – as a midwife in training and a high jumper competing on an international level

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Optimising is just perfectionism in disguise. Here’s why that’s a problem
17 Oct

The rise of the “optimisation mindset” in health and wellness may seem empowering, but it mirrors perfectionism—and could be quietly undermining our mental health

Carpenter installing a deck
DIY tips: How to choose the best timber for outdoor projects this summer
16 Oct

Learn how to choose the best timber for decks, pergolas and other outdoor DIY projects this summer with expert tips on durability, strength and maintenance

Balibo Five House Museum
It’s been 50 years since the Balibo 5 were killed in Timor-Leste. No one’s been held accountable
16 Oct

Fifty years after the brutal killing of the Balibo Five and journalist Roger East during Indonesia’s invasion of Timor-Leste, justice remains elusive—no one has ever been held accountable

John Jarratt as 'Mick Taylor' in Wolf Creek 2 (Alamy)
Holy s**t, something bad is about to happen! The art vs the science of scary cinema
16 Oct

On the milestone anniversary of two classic Australian movies Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) and Wolf Creek (2005), UniSC cognitive neuroscientist Dr Will Harrison speaks to actor John Jarratt about the psychological tricks that movie creators use to scare the pants off audiences.

Woman doing fitness exercises at home
Your body can be a portable gym: how to ditch membership fees and expensive equipment
15 Oct

Turn your body into a portable gym with simple body-weight exercises that boost strength and fitness – without expensive equipment

UniSC rises into top 600 in global university rankings
10 Oct

The University of the Sunshine Coast has improved its position in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, moving to the top 501-600 band.

UniSC Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Helen Bartlett and Unitywater CEO Anna Jackson formalise the $1.1 million partnership.
Unitywater and UniSC sign $1.1m research agreement
10 Oct

The University of the Sunshine Coast and Unitywater have signed a $1.1 million agreement to undertake research that delivers environmental outcomes across Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast and Noosa

Why social connection matters to your health
9 Oct

This World Mental Health Day, discover why social connection is vital for your health

Predict and prepare: new ways to prevent bushfire disaster
7 Oct

As temperatures heat up, University of the Sunshine Coast researchers are working on new ways to prevent bushfire harm across Australia

Trial begins for inhaler to treat COPD conditions
7 Oct

The University of the Sunshine Coast has begun trialling a three in one inhaler to target better lung and heart health outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Lake McKenzie
Uniting knowledge and culture to protect K'gari's future
7 Oct

A University of the Sunshine Coast symposium will share insights and strengthen partnerships to help shape the future of K’gari, one of Australia’s most iconic World Heritage-listed landscapes. 

Drew Dale sitting down at UniSC Moreton Bay
How MBA led to ‘lightbulb moment’ for Moreton Bay consultant
7 Oct

Being naturally introverted had been a hurdle in business, but Drew Dale refused to let it hold him back.

Mushroom murders, riotous mockumentary and a surveillance thriller: what to watch in October
7 Oct

This month’s streaming lineup has plenty to offer, whether you’re chasing thrills, a nostalgic romcom, or some humour to keep you company as you settle in after a long day of work

What Saudi Arabia’s role in the Electronic Arts buyout tells us about image, power and ‘game-washing’
3 Oct

Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA), one of the biggest video game companies in the world, has been sold to a consortium of buyers, UniSC's Dr Jacqueline Burgess writes for The Conversation