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The Lucky Country For Publishers and Readers: How Australia Has (Mostly) Avoided Book Bans
18 Sep

Australia has largely escaped the culture of book banning that has at times troubled the United States.

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Graduate careers soar in 10 years of UniSC Law
17 Sep

As 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.

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Pope Francis’ visit to Timor-Leste is powerful and symbolic
13 Sep

Timor-Leste has had much to celebrate recently, including a visit from Pope Francis.

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‘The coming of the knowledge-holders’: UniSC welcomes new graduation music
13 Sep

Graduation ceremonies are getting a musical makeover at the University of the Sunshine Coast, in time for September’s spring graduation season.

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UniSC to trial new needle-free vaccine for avian influenza
12 Sep

A new clinical trial across Southeast Queensland will assess a needle-free avian influenza patch as a potential vaccine for pandemic response.

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New physiotherapy degree targets national workforce shortage
11 Sep

The 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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The government says more people need to use AI. Here’s why that’s wrong
10 Sep

The Australian government has released voluntary artificial intelligence (AI) safety standards, alongside a proposals paper calling for greater regulation of the use of the fast-growing technology in high-risk situations.

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An opportunity to lead action on veteran mental health: UniSC welcomes Royal Commission
9 Sep

Australia is well-positioned to respond to the findings of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, say leaders at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

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Mental health milestone for Sunshine Coast
9 Sep

More than 10,000 members of the community are now trained in suicide prevention and mental health awareness skills, thanks to initiatives from the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute.

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Are the far-left and far-right merging together?
9 Sep

When most of us think about politics, we think of different views as sitting on a spectrum.

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Research reveals cyberbullying is pushing teenage girls towards cosmetic procedures
6 Sep

Adolescent females subjected to appearance-related cyberbullying are more likely to feel ashamed of their bodies, a desire to change their appearance and suffer eating disorder symptoms, according to new UniSC research.

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Language lover to future educator
6 Sep

Scottish-born Laura Wess is studying a Master of Teaching at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), supported by the Queensland Government’s ‘Turn to Teaching Internship Program’; while she didn’t set out to be a teacher, it was her love for languages and commitment to making a difference in rural communities that led her down the surprising path to teaching.

Eureka! UniSC insect expert in national science award win
5 Sep

A University of the Sunshine Coast entomologist helping Queensland children find new insect species in their school grounds to add to a global database is celebrating the project’s win in last night’s 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

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Spotlight on unusual and elusive wildlife for Threatened Species Day
5 Sep

The University of the Sunshine Coast is focusing on animals in danger of disappearing forever and quirky species that deserve the limelight, as part of National Threatened Species Day.

It’s time to take notice of exceptional Paralympic exploits
3 Sep

The Paris Olympics have been and gone but memories of the athletes’ achievements will live on - now we have another opportunity for inspiration through the Paralympic Games.

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Taking her mum’s final lesson to heart
2 Sep

Kristin Papworth thought her life’s course was set — until a conversation with her terminally ill mother changed everything; compelled by her mum’s wish that she fulfill her ambition and become a teacher, Kristin found the strength to pursue an improbable dream and fulfill a final promise.

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Focus on healthier people and planet proves winning formula for UniSC
30 Aug

From a ‘game-changing’ koala chlamydia vaccine to a trial of a needle-free flu vaccine, the University of the Sunshine Coast’s success in research and bioinnovation has been recognised in the Life Sciences Queensland GENE Awards.

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How a former radio jockey tuned into nursing, and found her calling
29 Aug

From the buzz of radio studios in Fiji to the corridors of aged care homes in Australia, Joselyn Singh’s transition from journalism to nursing came from a deep desire to care for others in their most vulnerable moments; in the same way she and her baby were cared for, when his 26-day-old life hung in the balance.

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Research to understand the psychology of speeding
29 Aug

A University of the Sunshine Coast study will seek to understand the split-second ‘mental shortcuts’ the brain makes that influence a person to speed, and what might deter them.

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Trial begins to find treatment for knee pain due to osteoarthritis
28 Aug

Researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast are trialling a new investigational treatment for knee pain in one knee due to osteoarthritis.

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What challenges do Paralympic athletes face compared to their Olympic peers?
27 Aug

Australian athletes preparing to compete at the Paris Paralympic Games face a vastly different path to the pinnacle of their competition.

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UniSC hosts Seniors Road Safety Forum at Queensland Road Safety Week launch
27 Aug

More than 200 Sunshine Coast seniors have brushed up on their driving knowledge and skills at a free Seniors Road Safety Forum hosted by the University of the Sunshine Coast this morning.

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Chinese game Black Myth: Wukong tops Steam charts. What does it signify for the rest of the gaming world?
23 Aug

If asked to name the biggest video game company in the world, you might think of icons such as Nintendo – the famed creator of Mario, Pokémon and the Legend of Zelda – or maybe PlayStation, the brand associated with mega hits such as Final Fantasy and Uncharted.

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Social media accelerates trolling – just look at Raygun. How can we stop viral moments from spiralling?
23 Aug

For Australian breaker Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, the 2024 Paris Olympics were marred by an outpouring of online trolling.

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UniSC Launch Pad a ‘no brainer’ for Moreton Bay business
22 Aug

Finding a suitable location for their home-based start-up was always the plan for Peter and Von Hosking – but a toddler wandering into a sales pitch hastened the move.

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Human creativity can save books from AI production line
21 Aug

Research by two University of the Sunshine Coast academics and novelists has identified a key element of fiction-writing that cannot be replicated by generative artificial intelligence – human creativity.

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Market Australian-made to tap into video games popularity
21 Aug

Australia’s video games development industry urgently needs better marketing to tap into the $3.9 billion spent nationally on buying games, according to new UniSC research.

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The truth about sleep quality: Why sleep satisfaction counts
20 Aug

How you perceive the quality of your sleep might be just as crucial for your physical and mental health as the number of hours you spend sleeping.

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UniSC researcher returns from ‘surreal’ Arctic adventure
20 Aug

After trekking 580km across an ice sheet, exploring a cold war radar station, collecting data for scientists around the globe and rubbing shoulders with billionaires on a research boat, Dr Adrian McCallum is back at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

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