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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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Architecture students' grand designs claim top prize

A partnership between Bond University and community developer and home builder Sekisui House Australia has helped two budding architects win $1000 each after taking top spot in an urban design project competition.

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Van der Westhuyzen basks in golden glow of Tokyo triumph

He moved to Australia to train with his heroes and today Jean van der Westhuyzen became one himself by winning gold in the K2 1,000m kayak. The Bond University Bachelor of Business graduate claimed gold alongside teammate Tom Green in a time of 3:15:28, beating Germany in a thrilling final at the Tokyo Olympics. In doing so the South African born van der Westhuyzen replicated feats of his heroes-cum-training partners; 2008 Beijing gold medallist Ken Wallace and 2012 London gold medallist Murray Stewart.

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Belcher sails into Olympic history

Mat Belcher (Class of 2001) has cemented his place as Australia’s greatest Olympic-class helm sailor by claiming gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Belcher, alongside teammate Mat Ryan, was dominant in the 470 class sailing event, wrapping up the gold medal with a race to spare.

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Bond tops Australia for student experience for 16 years in a row

Bond University has continued a remarkable streak in the Good Universities Guide rankings, topping Australia in student experience for a 16th consecutive year.

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Sporting news

Men win ugly as women's streak ends

AFL round 14 wrap: Bull Sharks 6.2 (38), Magpies 4.12 (36).

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Thumping victory as Bull Sharks surge towards finals

Rugby round 15 wrap: Bull Sharks 52, Norths Eagles 5.

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From rag doll to referee

Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science student Fletcher Shearman is one of the youngest members of the QRL senior refereeing squad.

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Hitting the greens and scoring goals

Golfers raise funds to support Bond University Rugby World Cup Tour.

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