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From alumni starting game-changing businesses, to students (literally) kicking goals in sport, to research breakthroughs, there’s always something happening at Bond. See what Bondies have been up to and explore latest news from campus, the community and beyond.  

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Cancer, war and the strength of the human spirit

Professor Amy Kenworthy studies resilience. In this deeply personal story, she reflects on her own battle with cancer and the lessons learned from those facing war in Ukraine.

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How LinkedIn’s AI is learning from your data

As LinkedIn collects data for AI training, Australians are left with fewer privacy safeguards than European users.

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We've never been more connected - or felt so alone

Despite unprecedented connectivity, Australians are experiencing a deepening sense of loneliness.

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Professorial lecture to celebrate a remarkable career

Dr Paul Glasziou will share insights from his distinguished career in medicine at a special event before his retirement.

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Research news

Pandemic may offer opportunity to wind back unnecessary care

A systematic review of more than 80 scientific studies from around the world has found a pandemic-induced median reduction of 37 per cent in the use of healthcare services, such as visits to emergency departments. Published in BMJ Open, the review summarised 81 studies from the first four months of the COVID-19 pandemic and found similar reductions across all forms of healthcare, from hospital visits to diagnostic tests and treatments. The review also found that in many cases, the reductions in the use of healthcare were greater for those with milder conditions, such as for example visits to emergency departments for abdominal pain for example.

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Health and medical app research recognised with top award

Researching the effectiveness of popular health and medical apps has proven a prescription for academic success for Bond University’s Oyuka Byambasuren. Four years of fulltime study culminated for Dr Byambasuren when she graduated with her PhD, alongside receiving the Vice Chancellor’s Doctoral Award in recognition of an exceptional doctoral thesis.

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OAM for Professor Tammy Hoffmann, the patient’s friend

Bond University’s Professor Tammy Hoffmann has received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her services to clinical epidemiology and occupational therapy.

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Face masks cut disease spread in the lab, but have less impact in the community - we need to know why

In controlled laboratory situations, face masks appear to do a good job of reducing the spread of coronavirus (at least in hamsters) and other respiratory viruses. However, evidence shows mask-wearing policies seem to have had much less impact on the community spread of COVID-19.

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Sporting news

From baby Bull Sharks to senior Dolphins

Jesse Coleman has broken through to join close mate Flynn Southam on the Dolphins team for the World Championships.

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Spirit, pride and plenty of laughs: Indigenous UniSport Nationals tour diary

As captain Morgan Sexton explains, the games were a chance to chance to represent culture, connect with mob from across the country, and create lifelong memories with mates.

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Rico Gear: The quiet influence behind a Colts title charge

The former All Blacks flyer has his Colts 1 side humming. They sit on top of the ladder with a game in hand and plenty of room to improve.

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Betts lays down the law on the wing

Bond University student Ned Betts says he's playing his best footy since leaving Victoria to join the Bull Sharks.

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