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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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Strength in numbers as women flex muscles

Women taking up the sport of strongman enjoy benefits ranging from a reduced likelihood of chronic disease to improved body image.

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It’s no wonder 75% of people can’t define a vegetable when they’re invisible on menus

Dr Christian Moro presents the case for eating more vegetables - if you can find them.

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Video games a double-edged sword for mental health

Playing video games can be good for mental health - but with several important caveats.

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Bond duo champions First Nations entrepreneurs

Two Bond University alumni have received a Queensland Government grant to help Indigenous women expand their businesses.

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Research news

Queen’s Birthday honours for professors

Bond University professors Paul Glasziou and Chris Del Mar have been appointed to the Order of Australia. Professor Glasziou was announced as an Officer of the Order (AO) in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List while Professor Del Mar becomes a Member of the Order (AM).

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The media is overhyping early detection tests, and this may be harming the healthy

Do you remember hearing about the simple blood test that could tell if you had any of several different cancers? What about the Apple Watch that promised to catch your hidden heart problems before it was too late? Or the artificial intelligence test to diagnose your dementia years before symptoms appear?

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Pandemic may offer opportunity to wind back unnecessary care

A systematic review of more than 80 scientific studies from around the world has found a pandemic-induced median reduction of 37 per cent in the use of healthcare services, such as visits to emergency departments. Published in BMJ Open, the review summarised 81 studies from the first four months of the COVID-19 pandemic and found similar reductions across all forms of healthcare, from hospital visits to diagnostic tests and treatments. The review also found that in many cases, the reductions in the use of healthcare were greater for those with milder conditions, such as for example visits to emergency departments for abdominal pain for example.

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Health and medical app research recognised with top award

Researching the effectiveness of popular health and medical apps has proven a prescription for academic success for Bond University’s Oyuka Byambasuren. Four years of fulltime study culminated for Dr Byambasuren when she graduated with her PhD, alongside receiving the Vice Chancellor’s Doctoral Award in recognition of an exceptional doctoral thesis.

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Sporting news

Bull Sharks Sapphire Series season preview: All Eyes on the Coast

Sapphire coach Rebecca Stower and her leadership group debate the big issues ahead of the return of the Hart Premier Netball League.

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Sharks expect physical test against Thunder

Netball Rd 4 preview: The Thunder may have some new faces, but the Bull Sharks know they can expect the same physical battle they get every time the two sides meet.

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Titans prevail in season's first derby

Netball Rd 3 wrap: The Bull Sharks let a final change lead slip away to give local bragging rights to the Titans.

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New leaders look to build on Bull Sharks legacy

Sophie Westover will lead the Bull Sharks in the 2025 Sapphire Series with Georgia Bodle and Maddison Ryan as deputies.

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