2021

USC has home games for first rounds of UBL
12 AprUSC will begin its national University Basketball League (UBL) campaign this week with home games against La Trobe University on Tuesday 13 April and the University of Sydney on Wednesday 14 April.

‘Tomorrow’ series author becomes a Doctor
10 AprA multi-million bestselling author and renowned school principal who ditched tertiary study several times before finding his passion for educating and entertaining young people has celebrated receiving his first honorary award from a university.

Former Vice-Chancellor awarded top USC honour
9 AprAfter guiding USC to extraordinary success over 15 years, former Vice-Chancellor Professor Greg Hill AO has a permanent link to the University he embraced as part of the family.

Marine species fleeing equator, study confirms
6 AprWith tropical fish and other marine creatures already shifting south along Australia’s east coast, a new global study involving a USC ecology researcher has confirmed a drop in species numbers in the warming waters near the equator.

Bright prospects for Rubie and her graduate family
5 AprUSC’s week of graduation ceremonies from 6 April will be a quadruple celebration for new Maroochydore State High School teacher and double USC graduate Rubie Orman.

USC to stage 20 graduation ceremonies
5 AprUSC will stage 20 graduation ceremonies this week to celebrate the academic achievements of students who have completed degrees over the past two years.

University transforms life of Chancellor’s medallist
5 AprFrom interning at the Australian Embassy in Japan to graduating with near perfect results, Raymart Walker says his experience at USC has gone beyond all expectations.

Robot lizard mimics best moves for all terrain
31 MarWhile a Mars rover can explore where no person has gone before, a smaller robot at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia could climb to new heights by mimicking the movements of a lizard.

Passion for Moreton Bay region leads to civil engineering study
29 MarHaving grown up in Caboolture, Lincoln Nass holds such a deep appreciation for Moreton Bay that he plans to channel his engineering studies at USC into improving the region.

Clinical trial of new treatment for lymphoedema
24 MarUSC Clinical Trials will soon start a clinical trial for an investigational new medication to treat lymphoedema in patients who have previously had breast cancer.

Passion for environment reverberates through graduate career
23 MarWhen surf lifesaver Jessica Appel decided to pursue Environmental Science as a degree and a career, the USC graduate was listening to her heart.

‘Chatterbox’ artist inspires USC Design students
22 MarA 3m-tall interactive installation co-created by new USC Lecturer in Design David Harris is setting tongues wagging – and ears listening – at Brisbane’s South Bank.

Never too early, never too late to study
22 MarA 45-year-old Biomedical Science student who “always wanted to go to university and always had an interest in medicine” has been joined on USC’s Moreton Bay campus this year by her 16-year-old daughter.

Aspiring scientist sails the seas in search of birds
19 MarUSC Animal Ecology student Bianca Keys has completed a voyage of a lifetime, helping to map the abundance and distribution of seabirds in the North Tasman and South Coral seas.

USC to finally fly flag for Queensland in the UBL
19 MarUSC will be the only Queensland university competing in the inaugural national University Basketball League (UBL) tournament that will begin in April after a year-long postponement due to COVID-19.

Healthy ageing research has global potential
17 MarUSC’s increased research focus on healthy ageing could help the Sunshine Coast region become a key test environment for strategies that improve the lives of elderly people around the world.

Research shows impact of COVID-related waste
17 MarImages of a sea lion playing with a face mask in the Galapagos Islands and of a dead sea turtle found off Queensland with a mask in its gut will be entered into an archaeological record of the environmental impact of COVID-19.

Teachers shine research focus on regional issues
16 MarPhD candidate Amelia Olsen is determined to help improve outcomes for regional, rural and remote school students across Australia by identifying key strategies used by school principals.

Jazmin plans to turn love of writing into many careers
11 MarNovelist, publisher and editor are just some of the career goals that aspiring young Gympie writer Jazmin Benkendorff has set her sights on achieving with the help of a Creative Industries degree from USC.

USC-led study finds ways to help veterans into jobs
9 MarAustralian military veterans face difficulties adjusting to civilian workplaces even when they don’t have physical or psychological support needs, according to new research led by USC in conjunction with UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

Study seeks Australians’ views on COVID vaccines
9 MarAs Australia rolls out COVID-19 vaccines, psychology researchers at USC Australia are inviting the public to share their views on how they feel about receiving them or not.

Moreton Bay Regional Council awards scholarships
5 MarEight school leavers starting degrees at USC’s Moreton Bay campus this semester have received Moreton Bay Regional Council Scholarships worth $8,000 for each year of study.

Weightlifting USC student raises the bar for equity
4 MarYolandie Weir is a shining example of both USC’s High Performance Student Athlete (HPSA) program and the 2021 International Women’s Day theme of “Choose to Challenge”.

Moreton Bay duo makes the cut for medical study
1 MarTwo aspiring doctors from Moreton Bay are thrilled to have been accepted into USC’s Bachelor of Medical Science, among this year’s intake of just 20 students.

Study finds surprising sex change secrets of giant grouper
1 MarUSC researchers say new findings about the sex-changing behaviour of the giant grouper could provide vital insights into captive breeding and help to protect vulnerable wild stocks.

New centre helps visitors discover wonders of K'gari
25 FebA new interpretive centre will open on K’gari (Fraser Island) next week to help increase understanding, appreciation and conservation of the world’s largest sand island.

National role for USC Indigenous education leader
23 FebA senior USC academic who is focused on increasing higher education participation among Indigenous students has been appointed to a national centre working to help all marginalised and disadvantaged students in Australia.

USC to welcome 5,500 new students during O Week
22 FebHundreds of new USC students from across Australia brought colour and excitement to the Sunshine Coast campus today for the first day of Orientation.

Students to start uni journey with Orientation
22 FebUSC will hold Orientation Day events at its Fraser Coast and Gympie campuses this week to officially welcome new students to university life.

Family illness spurs Teagan to study biomedicine
21 FebWith an ATAR of 98.70 and diverse interests, Caloundra school-leaver Teagan Osborn had plenty of options open for 2021.