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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.  

University news

How to make it as a student entrepreneur

Top tips from three people who went from campus to careers.

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Heat is on to respond to the fury of our forever changing climate

The weather events of the past few months showcases that Australia and the Gold Coast in particular, must build towards a more climate-resilient future.

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Perry's degree plays out as an action-adventure movie

It was a whirlwind final year of university for Perry Briggs, with stints working at the Brisbane Lions and Dick Johnson Racing.

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If you're sharing, please take care

The sharing economy continues to grow in unexpected ways, but it is not without some serious legal risks...pointing to a need for better education of all involved.

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Research news

Queen’s Birthday honours for professors

Bond University professors Paul Glasziou and Chris Del Mar have been appointed to the Order of Australia. Professor Glasziou was announced as an Officer of the Order (AO) in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List while Professor Del Mar becomes a Member of the Order (AM).

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The media is overhyping early detection tests, and this may be harming the healthy

Do you remember hearing about the simple blood test that could tell if you had any of several different cancers? What about the Apple Watch that promised to catch your hidden heart problems before it was too late? Or the artificial intelligence test to diagnose your dementia years before symptoms appear?

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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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Sporting news

Bond at the Olympics: Daniel Kowalski

In the lead up to Paris we will celebrate Bond's proud Olympic history. In this edition we profile dual Olympian and former World record holder Daniel Kowalski.

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Bond at the Olympics: Andrew Baildon

In the lead up to Paris we will celebrate Bond's proud Olympic history. In this edition we profile dual Olympian Andrew Baildon.

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Bull Sharks eye third spot in clash with Thunder

Netball preview: Aubrey the key in clash with the Thunder.

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Bull Sharks triumph in scrappy affair

AFL wrap: the conditions were tough and so was the opposition and the Bull Sharks had to dig deep to record an impressive win.

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