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Mushroom murders, riotous mockumentary and a surveillance thriller: what to watch in October
31 Oct 2025

This month’s streaming lineup has plenty to offer, whether you’re chasing thrills, a nostalgic romcom, or some humour to keep you company as you settle in after a long day of work

Dr Lochlan Fennell, Senior Lecturer and Cancer Researcher at SCHI
Queensland cancer research: UniSC’s collaborative approach to a growing health crisis
20 Oct 2025

By the time they reach age 85, one in every two people in Queensland will be diagnosed with some form of cancer, and that’s why UniSC has formed a Cancer Researcher Cluster to bring together leading researchers dedicated to advancing our understanding of cancer

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How MBA led to ‘lightbulb moment’ for Moreton Bay consultant
7 Oct 2025

Being naturally introverted can be a hurdle in business, but Drew Dale has refused to let it hold him back.

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Uniting knowledge and culture to protect K'gari's future
7 Oct 2025

A University of the Sunshine Coast symposium will share insights and strengthen partnerships to help shape the future of K’gari, one of Australia’s most iconic World Heritage-listed landscapes. 

Trial begins for inhaler to treat COPD conditions
7 Oct 2025

The University of the Sunshine Coast has begun trialling a three in one inhaler to target better lung and heart health outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

What Saudi Arabia’s role in the Electronic Arts buyout tells us about image, power and ‘game-washing’
3 Oct 2025

Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA), one of the biggest video game companies in the world, has been sold to a consortium of buyers, UniSC's Dr Jacqueline Burgess writes for The Conversation

Predict and prepare: new ways to prevent bushfire disaster
2 Oct 2025

As temperatures heat up, University of the Sunshine Coast researchers are working on new ways to prevent bushfire harm across Australia

From self-doubt to Chancellor’s Medal: Moana Krause’s journey of courage, culture and community
30 Sep 2025

Moana, inspired by her uncle's words to "aim for better, not perfect," overcame early educational challenges to excel at UniSC, earning the prestigious Chancellor’s Medal. 

A big, convulsive twitch while dozing off? Sleep experts explain the ‘hypnic jerk’
30 Sep 2025

You’re gently drifting off to sleep when suddenly your arms and legs convulse and you jolt yourself awake.

Brooke, standing on the field looking up at Suncorp Stadium, wearing a maroon Broncos polo shirt
Running with it – how Brooke tackles the role of being a game-day manager for the Broncos
25 Sep 2025

As Brisbane Broncos game-day manager, Brooke Sharp combines her business degree and event management skills to deliver engaging and fun experiences and entertainment for footy fans at Suncorp Stadium

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On the rise: 104 First Nations graduates in one year at UniSC
24 Sep 2025

A record 104 First Nations students are graduating from UniSC this semester, bringing the total to 771 and highlighting the university’s growing success in empowering Indigenous students to thrive

Political witch hunts and blacklists: Donald Trump and the new era of McCarthyism
23 Sep 2025

A modern-day political inquisition is unfolding as slain fair-right activist Charlie Kirk fuels a campaign to silence critics that echoes the darkest chapters of American history. 

Top public uni for postgrad: UniSC student experience among Australia’s best
22 Sep 2025

Students returning to study after graduating have rated the University of the Sunshine Coast the best public university in Australia for student experience. 

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Leopard shark sex tape: a scientific first
22 Sep 2025

A UniSC researcher has caught on camera and documented for the first time a rare – and rather risqué – shark mating sequence in the wild

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National climate risk assessment – UniSC experts available
18 Sep 2025

As a comprehensive new Australian Government report shows that climate hazards like droughts, floods, fires and heatwaves will worsen “under all plausible futures”, University of the Sunshine Coast experts are on hand to discuss

How a buggy crash on his island home drove Tim Ives towards a career in paramedicine
16 Sep 2025

After a dramatic buggy rescue on remote Scotland Island, Tim Ives was inspired to study Paramedicine at UniSC and is now saving lives as an NSW Ambulance paramedic

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Nundi the turtle’s second chance at life is helping UniSC researchers save her species
12 Sep 2025

To the cheers of rescuers, Nundi the green sea turtle dives into the ocean after months of rehabilitation – carrying with her vital clues in understanding a dramatic increase in sick, injured and diseased marine turtles. 

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Helping Māori and Pasifika teens see they belong in university
10 Sep 2025

An inaugural UniSC Māori and Pasifika mentorship program is helping Moreton Bay high school students connect with mentors, take part in hands-on workshops and campus experiences, and discover pathways to university — all while celebrating their culture and building their confidence.

World first: UniSC’s koala vaccine approved to fight deadly disease
10 Sep 2025

In a world first, Australia’s veterinary medicine regulator has approved a vaccine – developed by UniSC – to protect koalas from infection and death caused by chlamydia.

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UniSC at epicentre of brain, lifestyle and nursing science
8 Sep 2025

As Australia’s ageing population grows, UniSC researchers and students are driving solutions to help Australians live longer, healthier, and more connected lives

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Education, not incarceration: How Nicole’s lived experience is shaping her future in law
4 Sep 2025

From addiction and prison to law school and international advocacy, Nicole Chee wants to use her lived experience to advocate for justice reform and prove that education, not incarceration, changes lives

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Sweet! New test finds seven potential Aussie ‘health honeys’
3 Sep 2025

UniSC researchers have developed a rapid, affordable test that can help identify the next premium Australian honeys

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Nanine Stewart's journey back to high school is a full circle
3 Sep 2025

In a full circle moment, Nanine Stewart has found herself teaching at the high school she went to – and she's loving every minute of it!

Fuelling dreams: Moreton Bay City backs UniSC students with $1.1 million towards their futures
2 Sep 2025

City of Moreton Bay will continue its Scholarship and Bursaries Program with the University of the Sunshine Coast, taking its investment in supporting UniSC’s Moreton Bay students to $1.1 million since the program was introduced six years ago

Bonnie Mclean
When life unexpectedly changed course, Bonnie found her true calling
2 Sep 2025

Bonnie McLean has just graduated with a UniSC Communication Degree when a cancer diagnosis derailed her life – and ultimately became the catalyst for a new career path

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Calissa’s romantic affair with creative writing
9 Sep 2025

UniSC student and emerging author Calissa Baylow is turning her passion for romance and fantasy into a career through creative writing, publishing studies, and building her own online book community

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Uniting knowledge and culture to protect K’gari’s future
27 Aug 2025

A UniSC symposium will share insights and strengthen partnerships to help shape the future of K’gari, one of Australia’s most iconic World Heritage-listed landscapes. 

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UniSC Law alum Shelly Brown named Queensland’s top graduate lawyer
27 Aug 2025

Queensland Law Society has honoured UniSC Law alum Shelly Brown as Graduate Lawyer of the Year, highlighting her legal achievements and published research on coercive control reforms in Australia

Scale-up dream: $1 million ‘Ultimate HQ’ prize for visionary business
26 Aug 2025

A bold new initiative is offering one innovative business the chance to secure their very own Ultimate HQ, rent free for five years, in booming South East Queensland

Beyond technology: why people hold the key to productivity
26 Aug 2025

While technology drives innovation, true productivity gains depend on people says UniSC's Professor Mark Loon

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