The Office of Engagement leads and manages UniSC’s commitment to working with and for our diverse communities to advance the social, economic, and environmental wellbeing of its regions and beyond.
This is achieved by connecting and collaborating with the University’s many stakeholders through two focus areas that enable UniSC to both serve and be informed through its non-exclusive outreach activities:
Collaborations and Memberships
UniSC is committed to actively participating in and influencing social, environmental and economic development policies, and connecting with thought leaders across the globe in industry, government and education. The University engages with national and international organisations through institutional membership of networks and forums dedicated to research, public discussion and collaboration.
- Welcoming Universities
- Regional Universities Network (RUN)
- Scholars at Risk (SAR)
- Talloires Network
- Universities Australia (UA)
- Age Friendly University
- U3A Network Queensland
Our commitment to productive community partnerships includes the Centre for Bioinnovation, UniSC Clinics, our sporting facilities, Advancement Office, Library and Art Gallery.
Community engagement stories
Carla Mcrae – illustrating the city of Melbourne and our new food hub: Eat. SC
27 FebAny creative will tell you that making the work comes naturally, commercialising it is the hard part.
Eva kicking goals with FIFA in global youth development
25 FebThe 2006 FIFA World Cup changed so much – especially for Eva Jacobi, who started her own career into the world of professional football (or soccer) at the global event
A terrifying tour of the expanding Alien Universe
23 FebIt's been nearly five decades since the Alien franchise burst onto our screens but little has dimmed its impact, with Dr Susan Hopkins positing that its most terrifying monster may not be the Xenomorph, but the corporate and cultural nightmares explored in the series.