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Study calls for a radical re-think of 4WD beach use to protect coastal ecosystems

Four-wheel drives are causing “unequivocal” serious and wide-spread damage to coastal dune ecosystems, according to a global study led by UniSC.

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UniSC begins clinical trial of potential world-first human vaccine to prevent chlamydia
2 Apr 2025

UniSC Clinical Trials has begun investigating a potential world-first human chlamydia vaccine to protect against infection and reinfection.

Free workshop to build army of skilled ‘dolphin spotters’ for the Sunshine Coast
26 Mar 2025

The University of the Sunshine Coast is inviting citizen scientists to become trained ‘dolphin spotters’ who can help find answers to some of the many mysteries that still surround Australia’s dolphins.

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Scott Russell's business includes family care
25 Mar 2025

​Scott Russell was so inspired by his sister's stories about working in healthcare, he set about to develop a biotech and medtech venture to reduce some of the burdens his sister and other healthcare workers were facing.

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We found a new wasp! Students are discovering insect species through citizen science
25 Mar 2025

In a citizen science project led by UniSC, students aren't just learning about insects and spiders—they’re actively mapping them and even uncovering and naming new species! Insect Investigators is bringing the wonders of the natural world into schools, to turn young learners into budding scientists.

Study calls for a radical re-think of 4WD beach use to protect coastal ecosystems
24 Mar 2025

Four-wheel drives (4WDs) are causing “unequivocal” serious and wide-spread damage to coastal dune ecosystems, according to a global study led by the University of the Sunshine Coast.

UniSC interns offer free counselling for Moreton Bay community
21 Mar 2025

Final-year UniSC Counselling students supervised by experienced professionals have opened a free clinic to provide therapeutic services to people in the Moreton Bay region.

Adolescence is a technical masterpiece that exposes the darkest corners of incel culture and male rage
20 Mar 2025

Drawing inspiration from the United Kingdom’s knife crime epidemic, the rise of incel culture and the brutality of online bullying – Adolescence is being hailed as a technical masterpiece for it's continuous filming style, along with it's brutal portrayal of the widening chasm between parents and their teenage children.

Dozens of surfers fell ill after swimming in seas that turned into a ‘bacterial smoothie’ of sea foam
19 Mar 2025

Recent beach closures in South Australia have raised concerns after over 100 surfers fell ill following exposure to "mysterious foam" in the sea.

Teachers need more support to deliver key health lessons to kids
18 Mar 2025

Graduate teachers need more information to promote physical activity, sun safety and sleep health to school children across Australia and New Zealand, according to new research.

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How Formula 1 drivers memorise race tracks before even stepping foot on them
18 Mar 2025

Formula 1 drivers must be physically and mentally fit to handle the extreme demands of racing, and with technological advancements in simulators, they can improve skills and refine strategies in a safe environment, while the future of e-racing continues to evolve as a complementary tool for driver development.

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Sophie's winning strategy
17 Mar 2025

In her first year of uni, Sophie Peters was drafted to the Brisbane Lions AFLW and made her debut in 2023.

Pigs healthier and farmers wealthier: How a UniSC invention can help
14 Mar 2025

A UniSC invention to keep pigs healthy and put more money in the pockets of farmers has received almost $500,000 in Federal Government funding.

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