Global lessons across our largest ocean
UniSC is leading research on rare and threatened marine life – found at opposite ends of the ocean – that could hold answers critical to their survival and the health of our blue planet.
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High-tech roo collars aim to prevent road accidents
10 JunIn an effort to prevent road crashes between vehicles and wildlife, UniSC researchers are tracking roos with custom-made high-tech collars “to a degree of biomechanical accuracy not seen before” to better predict their hopping movements in different habitats
Global lessons across our largest ocean
7 JunUniSC research here and in the Galápagos is answering some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues, with a focus on rare and threatened marine life found at opposite ends of the ocean
Peat was historically mined overseas because it burns so well. But Australia’s subtropical peat bogs need fire to survive
4 JunWriting for The Conversation, Professor of Ecology Catherine Yule explores an Australian subtropical peatland ecosystem that's thriving because of bushfires
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Apex sharks are becoming smaller, scarcer and it’s changing our ecosystems.
4 JunNew research from the University of the Sunshine Coast has found a decline in the number, size and diversity of Queensland’s apex sharks, marking a “significant shift” in our coastal ecosystems
Family meetings help – but they can also go horribly wrong
4 JunWriting for The Conversation, Dr Rachael Sharman explores some of the potential benefits – and risks – of holding regular family meetings
Avian flu: Biosecurity could be brought down by backyard birdkeepers
30 MayPrivate farms and backyard coops have the potential to undo our best efforts in biosecurity, writes public health expert Dr Matt Mason
Early employment for UniSC graduates continues to climb
28 MayUniSC continues a three-year upward trajectory in graduate outcomes
Science graduate ‘paid’ to dive globe for a year
27 MayNew University of the Sunshine Coast graduate Pablo Fuenzalida is scuba-geared up for an extraordinary year underwater as the only Australasian recipient of a coveted research scholarship backed by Rolex
Gene-ius mum of four proves perseverance is in her DNA
24 MayRuth Kinard started uni with two babies in tow, and graduated with four; battling baby-brain, health challenges, and self-doubt, Ruth persisted, earning her degree in biomedicine, thanks to her compelling personal motivations to understand — and champion — genetics
Spirit of country keeps Cion steady on her university journey
23 MayAs a young child, Cion Paiwan learnt language and dreaming stories on K’gari – and found she is still guided by the Island's spirit after returning years later for fieldwork as part of her UniSC studies.
Employers give top marks to UniSC graduates
22 MayThe University of the Sunshine Coast has ranked in the top five in the nation in overall employer satisfaction with its recent graduates
Beyond the needle: what drives athletes to dope?
22 MayCoaches, government agencies, sponsors – even family and friends – are having an influence whether an athlete chooses to dope according to recent research from the University of the Sunshine Coast
New koala research seeks chlamydia hotspots and risk factors
20 MayUniversity of the Sunshine Coast researchers will develop a frontline tool to diagnose chlamydia risk factors in koalas and use detection dogs to seek out chlamydia hotspots
Mediterranean diet linked to reduced anxiety: research findings
17 MayConsuming more nuts, fruit and legumes and fewer sugary drinks may help people aged over 60 feel less anxious and stressed, according to research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast
Hatching a new beginning at 60
16 MaySharon Jones never thought "in a million years" she was clever enough to go to uni; now at 60, she's hatching a brand new career in animal ecology, and living her dream as a TurtleCare volunteer
Promising budget for higher education but more consultation is needed
15 MayUniSC welcomes affordability and other measures in Federal budget, but calls for more consultation
New UniSC clinical trial aims to reduce risk factor in heart disease, stroke
15 MayResearchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast are trialling a potential new treatment to reduce high levels of a blood lipoprotein that can lead to clogged arteries and cardio-cerebrovascular disease
UniSC soars up the ranks of the world’s top young universities
15 MayThe University of the Sunshine Coast has leapfrogged up the global rankings for the best young universities in the world
I’m pregnant. Do I need a multivitamin?
15 MayGrowing a healthy baby relies on getting enough nutrients while pregnant, according to Biomedical Sciences academic Dr Linda Gallo and her Mater Hospital Brisbane co-author in The Conversation
UniSC welcomes $1.15 billion rail funding boost
14 MayNew Federal Government funding for a high-speed rail line direct to the Sunshine Coast has been welcomed by the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Federal Budget and Sunshine Coast rail: Experts available for comment
13 MayFrom major funding for the Sunshine Coast rail, to a cost-of-living crunch - University of the Sunshine Coast academics are available pre and post budget to offer insights on the implications for families, university students, and global relations
A healthy balance of Dolphins and UniSC for sports nutritionist Zara Nance
10 MayFor two days each week, Zara Nance works with the Dolphins NRL team, as their only sports dietitian; during the rest of the working week, she is based at UniSC as a lecturer and clinical educator, working to establish a state-of-the-art sports nutrition clinic at UniSC’s Moreton Bay campus
Spider venom to be developed into insecticide against locusts
9 MayA University of the Sunshine Coast researcher is using arachnid venom to help farmers fight locusts, after being awarded a $240,000 Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship
What does the new Commonwealth Prac Payment mean for students? Will it do enough to end ‘placement poverty’?
8 MayThe federal government has announced a “Commonwealth Prac Payment” to support selected groups of students doing mandatory work placements - but is it enough?
UniSC’s Best Field Trip contest returns
7 MayAfter massive interest last year, the University of the Sunshine Coast is back, offering another chance for senior high school students to join the Best Field Trip in the World
From pride rounds to rainbow guernseys, sports can be smarter when it comes to diversity and inclusion
7 MayWhile sport has the power to change attitudes by sparking conversations about political issues and social initiatives, sports organisations and teams face risks, as initiatives can backfire and spark unwanted controversies
Following her true purpose to shape the lives of under fives
30 AprEven as a teenager, Maddie loved working with young children; but it took a couple years of studying a different degree, and one "very daunting leap" to make her realise her true life's purpose really did lie in the "most rewarding, creative, challenging and loving profession" that is working as an early childhood educator
Carers toolkit can make delirium less frightening and less dire: Study
29 AprA world-first pilot study, involving UniSC, has found an interactive online toolkit could boost carers’ ability to determine whether a loved one was at risk, or was likely to have, delirium.
Parents the key to tackling kids’ picky eating: research findings
29 AprFive years of UniSC-led research into the pesky problem of picky eating by children suggests that therapists should focus more on empowering parents to ease family angst at the dinner table.
National PTSD Research Centre launches in Queensland
29 AprUniSC has launched an $18.5 million national hub addressing PTSD, one of Australia’s most pressing mental health issues.
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