The University of the Sunshine Coast has achieved a SAGE Cygnet Award recognising initiatives that support parents and carers and reinforce the University’s commitment to gender equity.
UniSC has earned a prestigious recognition for gender equity – following a series of improvements to bring clarity about the path to academic promotion.
Balancing being the fullback for the Brisbane Broncos NRLW with work and academic pursuits at uni is not for the faint of heart; But it’s Hayley Maddick's love of sport, a desire to use her brain, and her joy at helping to pave the way for future female athletes that keeps her going
For 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
Three times a charm for Hayley Mailman, who is finally achieving her lifelong dream of becoming a paramedic despite several tragic setbacks, including the sudden death of her children’s father; she’s now halfway through her degree, driven by a determination to help others
Paramedic and adventurer Emma Williams left school at 15 to join the workforce, but despite career success, Emma felt driven by her grandparents’ incredible legacy to pursue higher education, their key to get out of working in slavery; now, she is doing all she can to ensure their sacrifices are honoured and their courage paid forward
Balancing being the fullback for the Brisbane Broncos NRLW with work and academic pursuits at uni is not for the faint of heart; But it’s Hayley Maddick's love of sport, a desire to use her brain, and her joy at helping to pave the way for future female athletes that keeps her going
Charlee McKinnon, a communications student at UniSC, is one of three First Nations students selected for a paid internship with the Brisbane 2032 Games brand and emblems design team; Charlee’s driving force is the pride in her heritage, a buried history she didn’t know existed until her early teenage years.