Industry and partners

Partner with Bond University

Partnering with Bond University connects you with leading researchers and experts across diverse disciplines. Our collaborations leverage world-class expertise and resources, enabling you to expand your network, drive innovation, and achieve shared success through impactful, mutually enriching partnerships.

With Australia’s best student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1 and recognition as the nation’s top university for teaching (Good Universities Guide 2025), Bond delivers personal attention and bespoke solutions for every partnership. As an independent, not-for-profit institution, we take a collaborative approach to partnerships, working closely with you to understand your business needs and explore how we can co-create initiatives that drive meaningful outcomes. Whether you're looking to develop talent, enhance research capabilities, or strengthen industry connections, we are committed to supporting your success.

Opportunities to partner with us

  • Professional development

    Access to experts who can facilitate professional development masterclasses, microcredentials, and postgraduate pathways. You can also engage in executive education and bespoke courses tailored to your specific organisational needs and goals.

  • Expertise and resources

    Access a wide range of expertise and resources, including consulting, policy development, white papers, and academic expertise. You can also benefit from involvement in committees and boards, expert witness services, and use of certain on-campus resources.

  • Student engagement

    Connect with top students for internships, work experience, mentoring, networking, graduate careers, and guest speaking opportunities. Your input is also valued in shaping curricula through participation in our industry advisory boards and committees.

  • Research collaborations

    Partnering with Bond gives you access to globally recognised research centres and over 300 researchers, enabling collaborative research projects across various fields. Leverage opportunities such as honours and PhD students, research funding, intellectual property, and commercialisation.

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Current partnership: ADCO x Bond

Our current partnership with ADCO Constructions for the Bond University Mentor Excellence Program provides invaluable connections for our students with industry leaders. While these seasoned experts provide students with industry insights, ADCO benefits from the latest research and a fresh academic perspective on industry challenges.

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Executive learning

You will have access to experts who can facilitate professional development masterclasses, microcredentials, and postgraduate pathways. You can also benefit from tailored in-house training, industry presentations, as well as: 
•    Short courses and microcredentials
•    Postgraduate pathways
•    Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
•    Conferences
•    Masterclasses
•    Executive education

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Case Study Partnership

At Bond University, we offer businesses the opportunity to collaborate with our academic experts to develop comprehensive case studies. These studies highlight your business achievements, innovative solutions, and the challenges you've overcome, serving as valuable educational resources and enhancing your brand's credibility.

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Industry research internships

Our industry research internships for PhD students provide industry partners with access to some of the brightest minds in research, helping drive innovation and solve real-world challenges.

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Research collaborations

With globally recognised research centres and more than 300 researchers across a range of fields, your partnership can include collaborative research projects and studies, leveraging our offerings which include:
•    Collaborative research
•    Honours and PhD students
•    Higher degree research
•    Intellectual property
•    Research funding
•    Commercialisation

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Sponsorships

There are a range of sponsorship opportunities at Bond University designed to enhance your brand and build lasting partnerships. From supporting sports programs and events to directly sponsoring students, researchers, and athletes, we offer flexible options to align with your business objectives. Sponsorship opportunities can also include facility naming rights, support for Indigenous initiatives, and becoming a preferred supplier. 

Who we are

Bond University's Industry Engagement team is here to answer questions you have about partnering with us and guide you through the process. Contact us to discuss your requirements. 

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Success stories

Bond University to host new esports tournament

A multi-tournament esports series for Gold Coast high school students will be created under a new partnership between Bond University and Fuse Enterprises.

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Tara's triumph from classroom to corporate success

When former Bond University business student Tara Khan wrote a paper on employee retention for Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), they liked it so much they decided to retain her.

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New armour a game changer for women's sport

Bond partners with Queensland company to develop cutting edge protective body armour for female athletes.

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Bond and ADCO launch new Excellence Program for construction students

Construction students at Bond University will have the chance to see the inner workings of one of the nation’s biggest building companies as part of a new partnership.

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Our partners

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