Fraser Coast’s Stacey Taplin is ready to step into her next classroom as a school teacher outside of Emerald in central Queensland. 

Aunty Leone Smith, a Gamilaraay nurse with more than 50 years of experience, is empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing and Midwifery students at UniSC through her Capture and Keep program, offering personal, cultural and academic support to help them succeed from enrolment to graduation

The belief that “friends do it too” is a major factor in young adults drink-driving the morning after a night out, according to a study of almost 300 Queenslanders

Thoroughbred racehorses dominate the Melbourne Cup not just in tradition and speed, but also in scientific comparisons with other fast land animals, proving their unmatched endurance and performance over 3,200 metres

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

As the year begins to wind down, and the days grow longer, our critics have a fresh slate of films and series to keep you glued to your screen

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

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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. 

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 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

A UniSC researcher has caught on camera and documented for the first time a rare – and rather risqué – shark mating sequence in the wild

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

In a world first, Australia’s veterinary medicine regulator has approved a vaccine – developed by UniSC – to protect koalas from infection and death caused by chlamydia.

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.