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

    Why family empires fall

    Dr Clarisse Lafleur’s PhD lifts the lid on the Succession-style drama inside family offices, with her personal connections helping her get the full picture.
    Alumni

    The science of eye colour explained

    Blue, brown, green or something in between — what lies behind the differences in eye colour?
    Research

    Designing for a better future

    When Nicole Mesquita-Mendes started her degree in architecture at Bond, she had one goal – to leave the world a better place. At just 24, she’s already having a global impact.
    Architecture
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Research news

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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Earning $140k two years out of uni in construction salary boom

New research showing a salary boom for construction industry professionals could encourage school leavers to consider careers in a lucrative and growing industry.

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'A wicked problem' - sports concussion management in spotlight

A Senate inquiry into concussions and repeated head trauma in contact sports is due to deliver its findings in September.  It's findings could have significant ramifications for sportspeople and administrators.

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Beyond the 9-to-5: revamping cities for work and play

City centres were once thriving residential areas. Assistant Professor Libby Sander says it’s time to move beyond office blocks.

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