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25 OctAre free school lunches in Queensland a good idea?
16 OctQueensland Premier Steven Miles has announced free school lunches if Labor is re-elected at the state’s upcoming election on October 26.
In a world of accelerating change, have we forgotten about the future?
14 OctWhen our daily lives are bombarded by rapid change, it’s easy to lose sight of the more gradually changing climate that will eventually affect every person on this planet.
Experts available: Dementia on the brink of becoming Australia’s leading cause of death
11 OctExperts available: The University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute has two experts available for comment on dementia, its risk factors, and what these new ABS statistics mean for Australians
Toddlers, ‘tweens’, teens and screens: How technology can alter young minds
10 OctParents and teachers can learn how screens might be reshaping the brains of children
Limiting soft drinks and red meat may help women in menopause: research
10 OctDiet quality may influence menopausal symptoms and overall quality of life, according to a nutrition study of more than 200 women in Australia with an average age of 51
Taking ‘long and winding road’ to classroom door pays off for new teacher
10 OctBelinda Delaney’s journey to becoming a teacher took longer than planned and pushed her ‘out of her comfort zone’, but the new University of the Sunshine Coast Fraser Coast graduate says each time she enters her prep classroom she knows it was worth it
Is your car a threat to national security?
9 OctUniversity of the Sunshine Coast cybersecurity expert Dr Dennis Desmond says your car could be a threat to national security – regardless of where it’s made
UniSC seeks to help wildlife in danger of disappearing forever
9 OctFrom majestic manta rays to elusive dugongs and sharks that walk, UniSC researchers based at its Fraser Coast campus are providing new insights to help protect at-risk marine life
Clinical trial of asthma injection that aims to reduce airway inflammation
9 OctUniSC Clinical Trials is investigating an injectable antibody therapy designed to reduce inflammation that causes asthma
Presently, Nadia digs up the past for a better future
8 OctFor archaeologist Nadia Arrighi, a passion for history, humanity, and a flexible Arts degree at UniSC served as the catalyst for her transition from museum volunteer to uncovering ancient treasures in Australia's remote landscapes
How dangerous are Australian tiger snakes, red-bellied black snakes and brown snakes?
3 OctSummer in Australia means hot weather, beach barbecues, and close encounters with a range of flying, crawling, and slithering wildlife – including snakes.
Trial of disease-modifying treatment for early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
3 OctA potential new treatment that could improve cognition and memory in patients with mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease is being investigated by the University of Sunshine Coast
Mind over matter: UniSC experts for Qld Mental Health Week
2 OctHow are UniSC researchers working to alleviate the mental health issues affecting Australians in 2024? With Queensland Mental Health Week from 5-13 October, experts are available for interviews on a range of topics
Classmates turned friends claim top academic honours at Moreton Bay grads
2 OctWhat’s better than watching your friend graduate from the University of the Sunshine Coast, with one of its top academic honours? Standing right next to them, doing the same thing.
Australia’s Asian literacy challenge and what Japan can teach us
1 OctWorld Languages lecturer Dr Levi Durbidge discusses why learning Japanese should be part of its international investment priorities for the Australian Government
How the shape of muscles boosts your strength: The secret of pennate design
1 OctMuscles aren't just blobs of tissue; they have intricate designs that optimise how they generate force.
Professor Mark Loon joins UniSC as Dean of the School of Business and Creative Industries
30 SepWe are very pleased to welcome Professor Mark Loon to UniSC as the new Dean of the School of Business and Creative Industries
Free community tax clinic
27 SepThe Australian Government will fund a free tax clinic at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Moreton Bay campuses at Petrie and Caboolture
Women on a mission
23 SepFor International Women's Day we spoke to 12 UniSC staff who are forging ahead in their fields to create equal opportunities for women
Gympie Guy Gone Global
23 SepGrowing up in the rural Queensland town of Gympie, Raymart Walker never imagined the world would become his professional playground; but today, he’s preparing for a diplomatic posting in Southeast Asia, after a degree in international studies from UniSC opened doors he never knew existed