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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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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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Over 18 and considering the AstraZeneca vaccine? This may help you decide

If you are 18 or older, and in an area where there is a COVID-19 outbreak, the best vaccine for you is the one you can get right now. That possibly means you should get the AstraZeneca vaccine, as Pfizer is still in short supply.

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Sporting news

Seven shots at a Bull Sharks world title

Southam hunts more international gold at World Championships in Israel.

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Picture Gallery: Back-to-back premierships for our QPR women

Relive all the magic of our QPR Women's premiership victory through the lens of Bond photographer Cavan Flynn.

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Men’s sides secure seats at the big dance

QFA Qualifying Final wrap: The Bull Sharks seniors and reserves men get the chance to match the feats of our QAFLW sides after advancing through to their Grand Finals.

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Bull Sharks make history with double premiership

QAFLW Grand Final wrap: "Teams win matches but clubs win premierships" Lovell's nod to the Bull Sharks after clean sweep at Brighton Homes Arena.

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