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Explore the latest news from Bond University

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.  

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Professor Chris Knapp appointed as Head of The Abedian School of Architecture

Internationally-recognised designer, educator and researcher, Professor Chris Knapp, will commence at Bond University in May as Head of the Abedian School of Architecture.

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Study finds nearly half of prostate cancers in Australia are over-diagnosed

An Australian-first study led by Bond University on the Gold Coast has found that at least 41 per cent of prostate cancers detected by commonly performed screening tests are over-diagnosed. The new research, which was recently published in peer-reviewed medical journal, BMJ Open, is the first of its kind to detail the extent of prostate cancer over-diagnosis in Australia.

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Designer of Bond University and the iconic Arch receives world's highest architecture honour

The Japanese architect who designed the original buildings at Bond University, including the landmark Arch, has received the highest honour in world architecture - ​​​​​​​Arata Isozaki has been named the winner of the Pritzker Prize.

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Research reveals older Australians want the truth about their medical prognosis

Two new surveys show older people want a straight answer to one of life’s weightiest questions but clinicians are often reluctant to give one. The research, led by Associate Professor Magnolia Cardona of Bond University and Gold Coast University Hospital, reveals older Australians want the truth about their prognosis, even if it is bad news.

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Sporting news

QAFLW stalwart inspires baby Bull Sharks

Pride and team spirit took the sting out of the Bull Sharks’ first loss of the QAFLW season to the Aspley Hornets.

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Bull Sharks 2022 rugby season preview

Bond University’s 2022 Queensland Premier Rugby campaign kicks off this weekend with the Bull Sharks playing away against the Sunnybank Dragons.

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Flying Flynn on track for greater glory

Flynn Southam is ready to battle the big names at next month’s Australian Swimming Championships after breaking Olympian Kyle Chalmers’ Australian Age record in the 100m freestyle.

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Sargeant feeling back at home with the Bull Sharks

Playmaker Hayden Sargeant will face off against his former club in his first match back for the Bond Bull Sharks as the season gets underway next week.

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