Tourism lessons from the Sunshine Coast for Indonesian delegates
29 Mar 2019Tourism industry delegates from Indonesia are visiting the Sunshine Coast as part of a trip to learn more about how we manage tourism in Queensland
Student and graduate pair up for social media success
29 Mar 2019A Narangba USC student keen for a career in social media is gaining valuable industry experience at a business founded by a USC graduate who forged the same path and has already employed a fellow graduate
Six Burnside High graduates snare scholarships
28 Mar 2019Six 2018 graduates from Burnside State High School have earned prestigious scholarships from the University of the Sunshine Coast
Top marks show USC’s research has come of age
27 Mar 2019Research at USC has officially come of age, with all of the University's research focus areas now listed at or above world standard by the Australian Research Council
Partnership adds up to winning deal for USC students
26 Mar 2019Two young aspiring accountants have secured jobs through a partnership between USC and a leading Hervey Bay accounting firm
USC Stadium redevelopment progressing well
25 Mar 2019Work to expand USC Stadium’s seating capacity by 50 percent is progressing well, with the $9million redevelopment project on track for completion within two months
Melanoma survivors face increased risk of further cancer, new study finds
22 Mar 2019Ground-breaking research from the University of the Sunshine Coast and Cancer Council Queensland, has revealed that people who have survived an in situ melanoma are at increased risk of developing another cancer, not necessarily another melanoma
Ninja warrior Amy seeks perfect balance
22 Mar 2019Australian Ninja Warrior semi-finalist and USC Nursing Science student Amy Stephenson knows more than most about achieving balance while aiming high
Wynnum school-leaver awarded scholarship to study medical science
21 Mar 2019Wynnum’s Joshua Dean has swapped one beachside location for another to study a Bachelor of Medical Science (Accelerated) at the University of the Sunshine Coast, with the assistance of USC’s highest scholarship honour
Bundaberg student to build career with scholarship
21 Mar 2019USC’s highest scholarship honour has been presented to Bundaberg State High School graduate Indy Burt
Mackay scholarship winner makes move to USC
21 Mar 2019One of Mackay’s top school leavers has taken the first steps towards a career in medicine, starting at the University of the Sunshine Coast with the help of a Vice Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship
Burnside State High graduates honoured with top university scholarship
21 Mar 2019Two Burnside State High School graduates have been awarded USC’s highest scholarship honour, the Thompson Excellence Scholarship
Prestigious scholarship for aspiring entrepreneur
21 Mar 2019After taking a gap year to travel through Canada, undertake work experience in three different industries and work in the real estate sector, Ilkley’s Oscar Noble has begun a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) with the help of an esteemed USC scholarship
Scholarship recognition for Caloundra future doctor
21 Mar 2019A desire to help others as a medical practitioner drew Caloundra’s Tom Rosenthal to USC’s Bachelor of Medical Science, and now he’s being helped by generous benefactors, awarded USC’s most prestigious scholarship – a Thompson Excellence Scholarship
Students gain Thompson Excellence Scholarships
21 Mar 2019Six high-achieving, first-year students have received USC's prestigious Thompson Excellence Scholarships, valued at up to $32,000 each
Exhibition highlights artistry of Aussie women
21 Mar 2019The creativity and skill of Australian women artists is celebrated in an exhibition on show at the USC Art Gallery from 21 March to 11 May
USC study seeks insights into suicide prevention
19 Mar 2019With suicide rates in the Fraser Coast above the state average, USC has partnered with the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service to improve access to help for people at risk of taking their own lives
Scientists find better way to treat koala chlamydia
19 Mar 2019Koalas can recover fully from chlamydia with half the antibiotic treatment they currently receive, a researcher from the University of the Sunshine Coast has found
Research aims to strengthen parent-child bond
18 Mar 2019A clinical psychologist and mother of two young children has developed a free online program as part of her PhD at USC to help parents build happier, healthier bonds with their children
Vice-Chancellor announces planned retirement
18 Mar 2019USC Vice-Chancellor Professor Greg Hill has announced he will retire next year after leading the University through a decade of rapid expansion
Music students to premiere song celebrating diversity
13 Mar 2019Up to a dozen USC Creative Industries students have written an original song they will perform live as an anthem for Harmony Week festivities
Seaweed science behind ‘Moreton Bae’ brew
12 Mar 2019Scientists from USC are hoping a beer brewed with “sea lettuce” from Moreton Bay will drive new interest in seaweed as a nutritious, tasty and locally-grown resource
Clinical trial of treatment for ‘surfer’s eye’
11 Mar 2019A condition called pterygium – also known as “surfer’s eye” – is now in the sights of USC’s Clinical Trials Centre, which has joined an international trial of a non-surgical treatment for the ailment
Zoologist and nurse speak at Women’s Day event
8 Mar 2019A lively discussion on gender representation in the fields of science and nursing was the highlight of USC Fraser Coast’s International Women’s Day Lunch on Friday 8 March
USC program gave Liam the write start to university
7 Mar 2019Aspiring Hervey Bay journalist Liam Bland believes starting a degree while still in high school helped him write his way to early success when he began full-time university
Lauren gets early start to Animal Ecology degree
7 Mar 2019A decision to study university subjects while still in high school has given a career head start to aspiring wildlife biologist Lauren Zeglio from Brighton
Senior school students can try university early
6 Mar 2019High school students interested in gaining an early start to university can attend a free Headstart information evening at USC’s Sunshine Coast campus on Thursday 21 March
History and futures academic releases Next Big Thing
6 Mar 2019A USC academic passionate about teaching and researching world history and sustainable futures will launch his second book of poetry from 12pm tomorrow, Thursday 7 March, at the USC Art Gallery on campus at Sippy Downs
Tim Fairfax scholarship winner means business
6 Mar 2019The daughter of South Burnett graziers will undertake a Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Events Management) with the support of another family from the land through an esteemed bursary for regional and remote students
University launches new safety and security system
6 Mar 2019USC has launched a new integrated safety and security system, called SafeUSC, to boost wellbeing and safety across its growing campuses
Noosa surfing survey data ready to share
5 Mar 2019Who surfs at Noosa and what keeps them coming? USC “surfonomics” students are ready to share the results of their recent research into this topic
Long road to medical school for former auto electrician
5 Mar 2019A USC Paramedic Science graduate has gained a place with Griffith University’s Doctor of Medicine program being offered for the first time on the Sunshine Coast this year
Fight against mosquitoes reaches a batty milestone
4 Mar 2019Disease-carrying mosquitoes in the Wide Bay will soon have 1000 good reasons to be very afraid
Enviro focus appeals to engineering graduate
4 Mar 2019Josh Craven, 23, has engineered his ideal career building sustainable energy solutions
Scholarship helps Annabelle make her move
1 Mar 2019Hervey Bay’s Annabelle Healy has had her heart set on becoming a midwife since she was a child, and now a special USC scholarship is helping her live away from home as she chases that goal