Study finds violent youth assaults on police often triggered by past trauma
A UniSC study has found most young people charged with assaulting police had experienced childhood abuse, poverty, unstable housing and institutional failures. The study has offered a way to support more effective, trauma-informed responses in policing and youth justice to protect both police officers and vulnerable youth.
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Those ‘what I eat in a day’ TikTok videos aren’t helpful. They might even be harmful
11 JunThe ongoing popularity of social media videos that appear to promote healthy daily diets is having very unhealthy impacts on some viewers, according to a UniSC clinical psychologist who works with people with eating disorders

Why data analytics is the skillset of the future
11 JunThink of data as the new oil—valuable, but only after it's been refined.

UniSC graduate sells first feature film The Edge to Netflix
10 JunAn elite sprinter-turned-filmmaker with a University of the Sunshine Coast doctorate in creative arts has sold her first feature movie to global streaming giant Netflix.
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Study finds violent youth assaults on police often triggered by past trauma
6 JunA UniSC study has found most young people charged with assaulting police had experienced childhood abuse, poverty, unstable housing and institutional failures.

The surprising power of photography in ageing well
4 JunUniSC's Tricia King explores how photography can support healthy ageing – enhancing memory, identity, and social connection for older adults through creative expression

UniSC expert: Cookbook recipe feud raises multiple legal issues
2 JunThe ongoing public feud about recipe exclusivity in cookbooks raises a legal minefield, according to a UniSC professor who specialises in intellectual property law in relation to food, plants and agriculture

UniSC Brasserie set for modern upgrade, more choices
30 MayThe dining experience at the University of the Sunshine Coast campus at Sippy Downs is about to undergo a major transformation.

Computer science graduate focuses on sustainable future
30 MayCoding at high school, computer science at university, climate technology at work –Nathan Cavalli has written his own algorithm for career success.

What do engineers do, and which field is right for you?
30 MayExplore the different fields of engineering, to find the perfect fit for your interests and career goals.

'Marigurim Yan’: A path to new possibilities for First Nations youth
29 MayMarigurim Yan – the Butchulla word for ‘strong walk’ – is the inspiration behind a research-based educational program guiding First Nations youth to dream big and think deeply about their futures

Facing the past, forging the future: the spirit of reconciliation
26 MayNational Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week offer all Australians a chance to learn from the past and the opportunity to create a more respectful future.

Why do I procrastinate and what can I do about it?
23 MayUniSC Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology Dr Catherine Houlihan explores why people procrastinate and what they can do about it

Boredom gets a bad rap. But science says it can actually be good for us
23 MayIn small doses, boredom has been shown to be the necessary counterbalance to the overstimulated world in which we live.

Hands-on learning helps university students shape their future careers in Gympie
22 MayWith a strong interest in making urban environments more resilient to climate change, aspiring town planner and University of the Sunshine Coast student Cameron Milne is gaining hands-on experience as a student planner with Gympie Regional Council

How whale song unlocks the psychology of tourism: new findings
21 MayAs Australia’s east coast tourism industry dives into a new whale migration season, a study has revealed the emotional and behavioural effects on people who hear the sounds of the ‘awe’-inspiring marine mammals

Beach birds are being impacted by 4x4 use, global study finds
21 MayCoastal birds are suffering negative impacts caused by off-road vehicles on beaches according to a University of the Sunshine Coast-led study

UniSC expert: Coalition 'highly likely' to reunite before next election
21 MayThe Coalition risks political suicide if it does not reunite before the next election, according to a UniSC expert in politics

Scientists, startups, space and sea: Queensland’s next-gen accelerator launched
19 MayAcoustic sensors detecting military threats and drones gathering vital frontline data on natural disasters are some of the expected outcomes of a bold new University of the Sunshine Coast program backing dynamic high-growth startups with the power of research.

More than a degree: Social Work graduate takes life-changing journey
16 MayFacing her fears to enrol at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Fraser Coast campus led to new Social Work graduate Sarah Leahy discovering she was more capable than she ever imagined.

How Emma turned her first screenplay into an award-winning film
13 MayAfter pivoting from theatre to screenwriting during COVID, Creative Industries student Emma Morgan’s debut short film is winning awards and screening at international film festivals

Coding, teaching, talking tech – meet Dr Erica Mealy
12 MayDr Erica Mealy talks about her passion for tech and how it can change lives for the better

How editing trauma memories with Reconsolidation Therapy™ could change PTSD treatment
8 MayEditing memories to treat trauma might sound like science fiction.

The Power of Sleep: Supporting mental health in First Nations children
8 MayA five-year national research project led by the UniSC is aiming to improve the mental health of First Nations children through better sleep.

Student leaders celebrated at graduation ceremonies
8 MayFrom volunteering to innovation, 36 standout grads were honoured with Student Leadership Awards at UniSC’s April ceremonies

Gut microbiome link to ADHD reinforced in scientific review
6 MayThe link between a gut imbalance and symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder has been further supported by a University of the Sunshine Coast scientific review.

Busted! 3 sports nutrition experts tackle 3 food-and-exercise myths
30 AprClinical educator Zara Nance, Professor Gary Slater and lecturer Dr Amy-Lee Bowler have decades of experience in advising athletes at the top of their game, here's their advice for three of the most common fitness and exercise myths

From study to the front line: A look at the Bachelor of Paramedicine
30 AprParamedics play a crucial role in providing unscheduled healthcare in the community.

‘I’m a failure’: how schema therapy tackles the deep-rooted beliefs that affect our mental health
23 AprIf you ever find yourself stuck in repeated cycles of negative emotion, you’re not alone – more than 40% of Australians will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime.

How Katrina found the right path in counselling – without a doubt
22 AprWhen Katrina Vlcek's friend opened up to her in a busy Sydney cafe, she didn't know what to do or say.

Scholarship and bursary recipients shine with academic recognition at graduation
17 AprStudents from the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Moreton Bay campus, who received the City of Moreton Bay Scholarship or Study Bursary, have graduated with top academic recognition
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