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Full-circle moment for graduate, back in class teaching nursing
8 Mar

Completing a university degree was “unheard of” in Emily Nicol’s extended family and studying a university subject while still at high school was also not the norm – she decided to do both.

‘Speckles’ the piebald dolphin makes a splash as Australian first
5 Feb

University of the Sunshine Coast researchers believe they have recorded one of the world’s most unusually coloured dolphins for the first time in Australian waters

New funding for research centre as sea turtles battle mystery disease
25 Jan

Marine research in the Fraser Coast has received a major funding boost from the Federal Government, as UniSC scientists examine a potential link between the habitat health and a mystery shell-wasting disease in the region’s endangered sea turtles.

Rehab and research centre to help threatened turtles
22 Jun 2023

Endangered marine turtles in Queensland’s Fraser Coast region are in a tough fight for survival.

Photos of kangaroos to put focus on their protection
15 Jun 2023

A study is underway to fill gaps in knowledge about the Fraser Coast’s kangaroo populations – and photographs by visitors and residents will play a vital role.

Strong Walk
26 May 2023

A new program is helping school students find self-belief through their culture – and use it as their driving force to aim high when it comes to education and careers.

Unlocking secrets of crocodile sounds part of University Medallist’s life-changing quest
28 Apr 2023

Unhappy, trapped in nine to five customer service management job in Brisbane, Sonnie Flores took a giant leap of faith to get her spark back.

Sisters take different paths to the same degree
23 Feb 2023

There are many options when it comes to choosing the right time to start a degree – just ask sisters Kaitlyn and Sophie Ryan.

School leaver sets sights on making a difference
21 Mar 2022

Aldridge State High School high achiever Vivienne Perry completed high school with a clear career focus – to ‘pay it forward’ by becoming a social worker.