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Summer in Australia means hot weather, beach barbecues, and close encounters with a range of flying, crawling, and slithering wildlife – including snakes.
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In a world of accelerating change, have we forgotten about the future?
14 OctWhen our daily lives are bombarded by rapid change, it’s easy to lose sight of the more gradually changing climate that will eventually affect every person on this planet.
Experts available: Dementia on the brink of becoming Australia’s leading cause of death
11 OctExperts available: The University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute has two experts available for comment on dementia, its risk factors, and what these new ABS statistics mean for Australians.
Toddlers, ‘tweens’, teens and screens: How technology can alter young minds
10 OctParents and teachers can learn how screens might be reshaping the brains of children.
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Limiting soft drinks and red meat may help women in menopause: research
10 OctDiet quality may influence menopausal symptoms and overall quality of life, according to a nutrition study of more than 200 women in Australia with an average age of 51.
Taking ‘long and winding road’ to classroom door pays off for new teacher
10 OctBelinda Delaney’s journey to becoming a teacher took longer than planned and pushed her ‘out of her comfort zone’, but the new University of the Sunshine Coast Fraser Coast graduate says each time she enters her prep classroom she knows it was worth it.
Is your car a threat to national security?
9 OctUniversity of the Sunshine Coast cybersecurity expert Dr Dennis Desmond says your car could be a threat to national security – regardless of where it’s made.
UniSC seeks to help wildlife in danger of disappearing forever
9 OctFrom majestic manta rays to elusive dugongs and sharks that walk, UniSC researchers based at its Fraser Coast campus are providing new insights to help protect at-risk marine life.
Clinical trial of asthma injection that aims to reduce airway inflammation
9 OctUniSC Clinical Trials is investigating an injectable antibody therapy designed to reduce inflammation that causes asthma.
Presently, Nadia digs up the past for a better future
8 OctFor archaeologist Nadia Arrighi, a passion for history, humanity, and a flexible Arts degree at UniSC served as the catalyst for her transition from museum volunteer to uncovering ancient treasures in Australia's remote landscapes.
How dangerous are Australian tiger snakes, red-bellied black snakes and brown snakes?
3 OctSummer in Australia means hot weather, beach barbecues, and close encounters with a range of flying, crawling, and slithering wildlife – including snakes.
Trial of disease-modifying treatment for early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
3 OctA potential new treatment that could improve cognition and memory in patients with mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease is being investigated by the University of Sunshine Coast.
Mind over matter: UniSC experts for Qld Mental Health Week
2 OctHow are UniSC researchers working to alleviate the mental health issues affecting Australians in 2024? With Queensland Mental Health Week from 5-13 October, experts are available for interviews on a range of topics.
Classmates turned friends claim top academic honours at Moreton Bay grads
2 OctWhat’s better than watching your friend graduate from the University of the Sunshine Coast, with one of its top academic honours? Standing right next to them, doing the same thing.
Australia’s Asian literacy challenge and what Japan can teach us
1 OctWorld Languages lecturer Dr Levi Durbidge discusses why learning Japanese should be part of its international investment priorities for the Australian Government.
How the shape of muscles boosts your strength: The secret of pennate design
1 OctMuscles aren't just blobs of tissue; they have intricate designs that optimise how they generate force.
Professor Mark Loon joins UniSC as Dean of the School of Business and Creative Industries
30 SepWe are very pleased to welcome Professor Mark Loon to UniSC as the new Dean of the School of Business and Creative Industries.
Free community tax clinic
27 SepThe Australian Government will fund a free tax clinic at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Moreton Bay campuses at Petrie and Caboolture.
Women on a mission
23 SepFor International Women's Day we spoke to 12 UniSC staff who are forging ahead in their fields to create equal opportunities for women.
Gympie Guy Gone Global
23 SepGrowing up in the rural Queensland town of Gympie, Raymart Walker never imagined the world would become his professional playground; but today, he’s preparing for a diplomatic posting in Southeast Asia, after a degree in international studies from UniSC opened doors he never knew existed.
Why AI won't liberate us from work
20 SepThe ideal of AI is to have it do our jobs while we drink cocktails on the beach – in reality we will probably just use our time to do more work.
Love island: Bird’s refusal to leave resort life leads to genetic change
19 SepA little yellow-and-white bird that prefers to date its mates in an idyllic island lifestyle rather than fly to the mainland to mingle is an example of avian species evolution in action, according to new UniSC research.
As strong as a feather: New insights into optimal muscle design
19 SepAre the biggest and most bulging calf muscles necessarily the most powerful? The scientists behind new research into muscle architecture say it’s not the size of a muscle that delivers the most force, but rather its layout – in particular, a feathered layout called “pennate”.
Do your boys fight with sticks, Nerf guns and fake swords?
19 SepAs someone who has spent most of his professional life studying how children develop, I’m often asked by parents (especially mums) why children (especially boys) are prone to pick up the nearest stick, pencil, soft toy or even banana and turn them into weapons?
The Lucky Country For Publishers and Readers: How Australia Has (Mostly) Avoided Book Bans
18 SepAustralia has largely escaped the culture of book banning that has at times troubled the United States.
Graduate careers soar in 10 years of UniSC Law
17 SepAs the University of the Sunshine Coast’s first Law graduates swap exciting career stories this week for the School’s 10-year milestone, its latest high achievers will be crossing the stage to forge their own paths to professional success.
Avoiding a sea of regret (1)
17 SepToo warm.
Pope Francis’ visit to Timor-Leste is powerful and symbolic
13 SepTimor-Leste has had much to celebrate recently, including a visit from Pope Francis.
‘The coming of the knowledge-holders’: UniSC welcomes new graduation music
13 SepGraduation ceremonies are getting a musical makeover at the University of the Sunshine Coast, in time for September’s spring graduation season.
UniSC to trial new needle-free vaccine for avian influenza
12 SepA new clinical trial across Southeast Queensland will assess a needle-free avian influenza patch as a potential vaccine for pandemic response.
New physiotherapy degree targets national workforce shortage
11 SepThe University of the Sunshine Coast will introduce a physiotherapy degree next year to help meet surging demand for the health professionals across Australia, particularly in regional and rural areas.
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