The Industry Engagement Office has responsibility for strategic leadership and direction in industry engagement activities, driving the development of the university’s capabilities and commitment and propelling key relationships with strategic partners.
Our portfolio focuses on maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with strategic partners that deliver on the areas of improved student success, growth in research activity and increased collaboration that benefits industry growth within the regions.
UniSC partners with a range of industries and companies globally to provide collaborative opportunities for our students to gain hands-on industry experience through Work Integrated Learning (WIL). This takes place through student placements, projects and industry certification courses.
These industry collaborations provide companies with an opportunity to access our skilled students and graduate talent for current and future workforce. You gain access to our unique facilities and equipment, and the ability to collaboratively work with the university on research and development priorities and industry specific challenges.
Opportunities
Access and grow talent
UniSC students and graduates are job-ready. Explore flexible, project-based, short or long term opportunities and get the right person for your business.
Drive development and innovation
Transform and innovate with UniSC. Colloborate with our researchers to drive growth, access new knowledge and funding opportunities.
Professional development and innovation
Keep pace with the fast-changing business environment with short courses and training delivered by UniSC's industry experts.
Engage through events and initiatives
Share the knowledge and skills that contributed to your organisation's success and give back to the next generation.
Hire a room or facility
Book UniSC's modern and flexible spaces for industry events, conferences and sporting meets.
Opportunities to give back
A gift today can truly change the future. Make a difference in partnership with UniSC.
Join our innovation ecosystem
Want to brainstorm commercial ideas, accelerate your existing business or take your vision all the way to the investors?
Located on the Sunshine Coast, the Innovation Centre assists innovative and ambitious businesses at every stage across all industries.
News
‘Huge regional opportunities’: UniSC partners with Comlink Australia on future of aged care
A new partnership between community care provider Comlink Australia and UniSC allows more university students to stay in their home regions and earn while they learn, and will also help tackle critical workforce shortages in aged care.
Free workforce planning course for Queensland small businesses
Businesses seeking skilled staff will benefit from a new free short course developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast in partnership with the Queensland Government.
On the fast track from UniSC to KPMG
After thinking he may not make it through his first semester, Nick is ticking off a list of successes including completing an internship and securing a job with KPMG.
In our region
The Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS) 2013 – 2033 was developed via a partnership between Sunshine Coast Council, State Government and local business and industry partners to guide and facilitate economic development in the region. After a period of significant growth and change within the region, a review of the REDS is currently underway. Michael Campbell from Lucid Economics facilitated consultations with local business and industry leaders that will help to inform the direction of the REDS. In this video, hear from Taksil Dias, UniSC.
Contact
Taksil Dias
General Manager | Industry Engagement
Get in touch with our dedicated team via email industry@usc.edu.au