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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.  

University news

Midler magic inspires Sarah’s spellbinding film career

Filmmaker Sarah Woodward channels her passion into Hocus Pocus Pictures, winning Bond University's Transformer Award.

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Science behind well-rounded decisions in the Oval Office

The Oval Office's curved design and natural views positively influence creativity, well-being, and decision-making at the White House.

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The case against North Queensland secession

There are calls for North Queensland to secede from Queensland, but Dr Jacob Deem argues the focus should instead be on strengthening regional representation within the state's current political system.

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Budding opportunities in European cannabis market

Australia is poised to capitalise on the booming international medicinal cannabis market amid changing regulations and growing demand.

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Research news

2021 Queen's Birthday Honours List

Institute for Evidence Based Healthcare professors Paul Glasziou and Chris Del Mar have received Order of Australia awards in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

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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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Sporting news

AFL Club to honour two legends

The Bond University AFL Club will honour premiership heroes Paris Lightfoot and James Fitchett in a revamp to its annual club awards later this year.

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Breaking boundaries: Bond leads the charge in men’s netball debut

The Bull Sharks will be one of five teams in Netball Queensland's new M League.

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Half way home: Bond AFL's mid-season report

Director of AFL Andy Lovell shares what’s clicking, who’s flying under the radar, and why this is the most united group he’s coached.

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Bull Sharks put Premier Netball League on notice

Netball Wrap: Round 1 of Sapphire Series saw the girls demolish the Tigers while in Rd 5 of the Ruby Series, we took down the three time champions.

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