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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
USC Moreton Bay exceeds enrolment expectations
19 FebQueensland’s newest university campus – USC Moreton Bay – will soon have 3,000 students enrolled, far more than originally forecast for its second year.
Travel agent changes plans to future-proof career
18 FebEven before the upheavals caused by COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, Fraser Coast travel agent Jessica Spain was looking for a new, future-proof career after 10 years working in the industry.
Buzz in the air as foursome begins Medical Science
18 FebUSC will soon become a hive of study activity for four high-achieving Sunshine Coast school leavers – including one who’ll be juggling two homegrown honey businesses.
Disadvantage and adversity behind high sudden infant death rate
17 FebQueensland’s first large-scale study of all sudden infant deaths to date has identified key factors contributing to the state’s persistently high annual death rate of babies.
Koala chlamydia vaccine research features in documentary
16 FebUSC’s Professor of Microbiology Peter Timms has featured in an ABC TV Catalyst program called “Are We Killing Our Koalas?”.
Scholarship helps Ivy dive deep into science
16 FebAn aspiring young scientist from Gympie plans to use a Biomedical Science degree from USC as a springboard into a career in medicine.
Creative career choice lets Jordi follow her heart
16 FebHead or heart? That was the career choice facing young Gympie artist Jordi Kate Millard until a USC degree helped her to channel her creativity into her own design business.
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