Research

Research with impact

From health and medical exploration to real-world big data applications, Bond’s research portfolio reflects the University’s spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship and independence.  

Our community of researchers represents a cross-section of accomplished professionals in their chosen field; attracted to Bond by the focused support and resources available to our research academics and students.

Working in partnership with fellow academics, practitioners and students, they are connected to a global research network, striving to know better so that we can do better. 

Research centres and institutes

Bond University is home to a range of research centres and institutes that are recognised for their findings across a number of disciplines, including evidence-based healthcare, data analytics, construction management, legal professional education, tactical response and biomedicine. Collectively, these disciplines contribute to Bond’s vibrant research culture and the University’s overall function as an institution for learning, discovery, scholarship and invention.

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Higher Degrees by Research (HDR)

Discover the Bond research experience, where you will be part of a talented cohort of HDR students. We offer master’s and PhD research degrees in an extensive range of discipline areas that will see you be mentored by a team of academic supervisors. We can also connect you to valuable industry contacts and offer one-on-one job search support through the Career Development Centre.

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Research support

We are committed to growing our vibrant research culture here at Bond, and provide a high level of support at all stages of the research process. Find out how we can assist you with ethics for your research, seeking funding for your research, and recording your research.

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Research governance

Our research programs are governed by University Research Committee in accordance with the plans outlined in the University’s Research Strategic Plan. Sub-committees provide further guidance to ensure that our research projects are responsibly managed.

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Research stories from Bond

    Through three lenses

    Dr Oyuka Byambasuren was researching COVID-19 when she caught the virus. Years on, she still suffers symptoms.
    Research

    Tapping out of stress

    In recent years, the field of psychology has witnessed the emergence of a fourth wave in therapy. These innovative approaches include therapies that integrate the mind and body in counselling settings and include a somatic (body-based) element. 
    Psychology

    Eyes on the prize

    As Professor Helen O’Neill retires, she shares her path into stem cell biology, the advances she’s made, and what’s ahead for Bond’s research into age-related macular degeneration.
    Profile
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Research news

Has Covid forever changed the way we work?

Dr Libby Sander's 'Bond Health Presents' lecture analyses how the pandemic may have been the circuit-breaker workplaces needed.

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The therapeutic power of music

Bond University Professor of Psychology, Dr Bill Thompson, speaks about the important therapeutic power of music during his Professorial Series lecture.

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Support for parents vital in child abuse trauma recovery

It’s very common for parents to blame themselves or be unable to forgive themselves for abuse suffered by their child, and often don't reach out for support.

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Should we all get paid for helping train AI?

Generative AI is essentially mining the intellectual property of anyone who uses the internet to train the models, without offering compensation or even the right to disallow the use of their information for such purposes.

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