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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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Bond a study of success at Olympics

Bond University’s Tokyo 2020 Olympics campaign has finished with two gold and two bronze medals. Bond’s eight athletes competed in 12 events spanning pool, track, footy fields and sea.

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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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Sporting news

Five Bull Sharks into Queensland netball squad

The Bull Sharks Under 18 side have finished second in the Netball Queensland State Titles, unbeaten until a heartbreaking defeat in the Grand Final.

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Coach signs on for premiership defence

Andy Lovell: "I owe the girls in my side and the entire club a huge thank you for reigniting my passion for this great game."

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Bond rugby club to tour Europe

The quest for constant improvement is taking the Bull Sharks to some of the world's best sporting universities and clubs.

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More silverware for Bond

Our men's soccer team get in on the act winning Bond's fifth football premiership in two weeks.

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