Each school or faculty has a designated student association specifically focused on the interests of students studying in their specific fields. These 'Faculty Student Associations' or 'FSAs' liaise closely fall directly under BUSA, working to bring students the best support and access to social and educational events. They also provide a network of like-minded peers who are able to encourage and support students on the journey through their studies.
Bond has six Faculty Student Associations:
Business Student Association (BSA)
Bond Business School's students are actively represented by the Business Student Association (BSA), who engage with our students, academics, industry and the wider community. The BSA hosts a variety of educational, networking & social events throughout the year whilst representing students interests and managing the class representative program.
There are also specific business-adjacent student clubs and societies on campus such as the Bond Investment Group (BIG), Bond University Accounting (BUA) and Bond Actuarial Student Society (BASS).
The BSA Office is located on the ground level of the Bond Business School (Building 2), adjacent to the Business Commons (BLD2_2_14). The BSA Office is open Monday to Thursday, 11am to 3pm.
Contact the BSA
Law Students' Association (LSA)
The Bond University Law Students’ Association (LSA) is the elected representative body for all Bond Law students. It plays a significant role in supporting all Bond Law students through the course of their studies. Whether it be welcoming them to Bond in their initial weeks to farewelling them as Graduands.
The LSA is structured around three key pillars of life as a law student:
- Education and Academic Support
- Social Events
- Careers and External Affairs
The Education Portfolio represents students across all programs and diverse backgrounds. Through equity initiatives and panel events, it provides experiences which can enhance your time studying with the Bond Law Faculty. In addition to these services, the LSA liaises with the Law Faculty and other external bodies on behalf of the student body, ensuring you get the most of you time here at Bond.
The Events portfolio provides opportunities for students to connect with fellow law students and Bondies through events such as The Session and the annual Law Ball. It also keeps you up to date with the latest information on social media.
The Careers Portfolio is your key into the legal industry. Through gaining sponsorship of LSA events, students are given opportunities to connect with firms and network with the profession. Publications such as the annual First Year law Guide and Careers Guide keep you up to date with information from here at Bond and in the profession. Students are also able to gain valuable skills through academic competitions run annually.
There are also specific law-adjacent student clubs and societies on campus such as the Canadian Law Students' Association (CLSA) and Asian Law Students' Society (ALSS).
The LSA Office is located on the ground level of the Faculty of Law (Building 4), opposite the Law Faculty Reception Desk. The LSA Office is open Monday to Thursday, 10am to 2pm.
Contact the LSA
Society & Design Student Association (SDSA)
The Society & Design Students' Association (SDSA) represents students enrolled in the Faculty of Society & Design, Bond’s largest faculty, and offers an array of services aimed at enhancing student life.
The SDSA runs a number of social, cultural and career events, including academic support sessions, wellness giveaways and its semesterly Social. Each year, it runs its flagship sit-down dinner, Dining with Social Justice, and a formal Careers & Networking Evening. It is also responsible for collaborating with Faculty to advance student priorities and officially raise student concerns.
The SDSA represents students in a diverse array of study areas, including Architecture, Built Environment, Communications, Film & TV, International Relations, Arts and Psychology, to name a few. Students in need of academic, social or career support are encouraged to reach out.
The Faculty of Society & Design is also home to dedicated sub-faculty associations, including the Architecture Students’ Association (ASA), Bond Built Environment Students’ Association (BBESA), Bond International Affairs Society (BIAS) and Bond Psychological Society (BPS).
The SDSA Office is located outside the Arch Building below the Balnaves Foundation Multimedia Learning Centre (MLC) and is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 2pm.
Contact the SDSA
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Medical Students Society of Bond University (MSSBU)
The Medical Students Society of Bond University (MSSBU), also known as MedSoc is a student body elected by medical students to support and advocate the interests of Bond's medical students. MSSBU is essential in the orientation and initiation of new students at the start of each May & September intake, as well as supporting continuing students in their pre-clinical and clinical phases. MSSBU's goal is to ensure that all students have a platform to share knowledge and ideas, as well as raise concerns regarding academic and social aspects of the Bond Medical Program. The society is involved in liaising between the students and the faculty, curriculum development and management, educational seminars, information evenings and academic events.
MSSBU understands the challenges that students face and therefore aims to encourage a holistic approach to medicine via programs that address academic, financial, social, physical and mental health matters. It also aims to enhance inter-university relations. MSSBU work with affiliated medical societies at Bond to create opportunities for our medical students to explore their interests into a variety of fields.
The MSSBU is part of the Australian Medical Students Association (AMSA), an organization that represents all medical students at a national level. The MSSBU AMSA senior and junior representatives provide opportunities for Bond medical students to engage in conferences, workshops, educational and leadership projects run by AMSA both nationally and internationally.
Contact the MSSBU
Health and Sport Sciences Student Association (HSA)
The Health and Sport Sciences Student Association (HSA) is the representative body for all undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Health and Sport Science degrees at Bond University. Based at the Bond Institute of Health & Sport, HSA is dedicated to building a strong, supportive, and connected student community.
Run by a team of elected students, HSA works to enhance the student experience through a range of academic, social, and professional development initiatives. These include networking nights, exciting parties, wellness activities, and peer-led support sessions. The association also serves as a key link between students and faculty, advocating for student needs and promoting collaboration.
Whether you're studying in an undergraduate degree of Biomedical science, Exercise and Sports Science and Health Science or a pos-grad program of Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Healthcare Innovations or an honours or masters in the health space. HSA is here to support you throughout your journey at Bond.
The HSA Office is located at the Bond Institute of Health & Sport – North Building, Room 1A_03 please don't hesitate to stop by or flick us an email if you have any queries.
Contact the HSA
The CoLab Collective (TCC)
The CoLab Collective represent and look after a small but unique portion of the Bond University student body, those enrolled in Transformation Degrees through the Transformation CoLab. This small group of dedicated students work closely together to ensure that those enrolled in multi-disciplinary programs do not fall through the cracks and still receive the same support as those studying mainstream courses.