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Radio star Bethany signs off and tunes in to university

Bright and bubbly with a list of funny yarns to share, Bethany Larsen was born to be a breakfast radio host. The All Saints Anglican School alumni previously enrolled at Bond University in 2012 but left four semesters into her degree after she was offered a job in South Australia at the radio station Magic FM.

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Bond borrows from past to build the future

Bond University has opened a new environmentally sustainable building after forging ahead with construction through the depths of the pandemic. The new Faculty of Society & Design building contains recycled materials including railway sleepers and power poles, has enough solar panels to power 10 homes, and features charging stations for electric vehicles. It completes a long-held ambition to create a collaborative precinct for students of the university’s largest faculty.

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Australia's best young filmmakers to be highlighted at Bond University Film & Television Awards

The best and brightest of Australia’s high school filmmakers have been named as nominees for the 25th annual Bond University Film & Television Awards (BUFTA). Twenty-one aspiring young filmmakers will vie for the ultimate prize of a full scholarship to study a Bachelor of Film and Television at the prestigious Gold Coast university, while the winner of the Jury Prize will receive a 25 per cent scholarship. Best Achievement Awards will also be handed out in animation, art film, comedy, documentary, drama, experimental and music video categories at a special online ceremony on November 28. Entertainment will be provided by Gold Coast-based singer-songwriter, actress, producer and director Cole Phoenix.

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Bondies walk away with $5837 for charity

The Bond University Community Outreach Group (BUCOG) has raised $5837 for Camp Quality’s Big Walk for Little Kids campaign, placing them eleventh on the national leader board. BUCOG President, Grace Pucci, says participating in the campaign was a “truly eye-opening experience”. “Knowing that BUCOG was able to bring everyone together to help young children suffering from cancer, and their families, is inspiring and only motivates me and my team to do even better in the future,” says Ms Pucci. “Our Executive Team could not believe how much support we received from fellow Bond students and the local community.”

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Sporting news

Student artist's stunning Indigenous strip brings Bull Sharks "together"

Bull Sharks are in boots, jumpers and all to mark National Reconciliation Week.

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Bond volleyballers undefeated in Intervarsity Sport Bowl

Our social volleyballers were just out for a good time. The trophy was a surprise bonus.

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Strong Bond contingent at National Wheelchair Rugby Championships

Eight Bull Shark players will compete for three states at the National Championships.

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Bull Sharks look to extend ladder lead over reigning premiers

Rugby round 10 preview: The Bull Sharks backs have been firing but the pack's ability to muscle up will be the crucial element.

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