Sunshine Coast Health Institute
A world-class teaching and research facility located alongside the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Thompson Institute
Integrating mental health research, clinical services and teaching
UniSC Clinical Trials
A UniSC-led initiative to enhance clinical capacity in regional Queensland, and to deliver locally relevant research outcomes
K'gari Research and Learning Centre
A research and learning centre on the World Heritage-listed K'gari
Research news
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
Love island: Bird’s refusal to leave resort life leads to genetic change
19 SepA little yellow-and-white bird that prefers to date its mates in an idyllic island lifestyle rather than fly to the mainland to mingle is an example of avian species evolution in action, according to new UniSC research
As strong as a feather: New insights into optimal muscle design
19 SepAre the biggest and most bulging calf muscles necessarily the most powerful? The scientists behind new research into muscle architecture say it’s not the size of a muscle that delivers the most force, but rather its layout – in particular, a feathered layout called “pennate”