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Could it be PTSD? New free online screener to help people identify symptoms

A new two-minute survey could be all it takes to encourage people with undiagnosed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to seek further help.

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Healthy ageing forum offers blueprint for living stronger, longer
23 Jun

A Healthy Ageing Forum on the Sunshine Coast is offering residents insights on staying strong, connected and resilient as they grow older

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EOFY panic? How to do your first tax return without freaking out
20 Jun

It might not be as much fun as the End of Financial Year retail sales, but lodging a tax return is an EOFY must for most working Australians, including many university students with casual, part-time or full-time jobs. 

Making an impact! UniSC in global top 25 for five key United Nations goals
18 Jun

When it comes to helping protect animals, restore forests and promote the sustainable use of ecosystems, the University of the Sunshine Coast is proving to be among the best in the world. 

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The weight loss drug Mounjaro has been approved to treat sleep apnoea. How does it work?
17 Jun

Mounjaro, a weight-loss drug commonly used for diabetes treatment, has just been approved to tackle sleep apnoea – so how exactly does it help you breathe easier at night?

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Could it be PTSD? New free online screener to help people identify symptoms
16 Jun

A new two-minute survey could be all it takes to encourage people with undiagnosed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to seek further help

Biosphere champion: Young researcher earns United Nations award nomination
16 Jun

UniSC research assistant Olivia Herrmann has been endorsed as Australia’s nominee for a global United Nations Young Scientist Award

Those ‘what I eat in a day’ TikTok videos aren’t helpful. They might even be harmful
11 Jun

The 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 Jun

Think 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 Jun

An 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.

Study finds violent youth assaults on police often triggered by past trauma
6 Jun

A UniSC study has found most young people charged with assaulting police had experienced childhood abuse, poverty, unstable housing and institutional failures.

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The surprising power of photography in ageing well
4 Jun

UniSC'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 Jun

The 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 May

The 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 May

Coding at high school, computer science at university, climate technology at work –Nathan Cavalli has written his own algorithm for career success. 

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What do engineers do, and which field is right for you?
30 May

Explore 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 May

Marigurim 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

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Facing the past, forging the future: the spirit of reconciliation
26 May

National 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 May

UniSC 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 May

In 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 May

With 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 May

As 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 May

Coastal 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 May

The 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 May

Acoustic 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 May

Facing 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. 

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How Emma turned her first screenplay into an award-winning film
13 May

After 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

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Coding, teaching, talking tech – meet Dr Erica Mealy
12 May

Dr 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 May

Editing memories to treat trauma might sound like science fiction.

The Power of Sleep: Supporting mental health in First Nations children
8 May

A five-year national research project led by the UniSC is aiming to improve the mental health of First Nations children through better sleep. 

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Student leaders celebrated at graduation ceremonies
8 May

From volunteering to innovation, 36 standout grads were honoured with Student Leadership Awards at UniSC’s April ceremonies

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