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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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Solomon's Open Water Olympic Dream

Not even a four-metre shark could catch Bond Elite Sports Program (BESP) athlete and Law student, Solomon Wright as he broke a 70-year record on his way to winning last year’s prestigious Rottnest Challenge.

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Five Bondies appointed to Mayor's Student Ambassador program

The Mayor’s Student Ambassador program is designed to develop personal and professional skills in Gold Coast students and provide them with the opportunity to engage with the local community. Five Bond University students have been elected to the 2019 program.

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Professor Chris Knapp appointed as Head of The Abedian School of Architecture

Internationally-recognised designer, educator and researcher, Professor Chris Knapp, will commence at Bond University in May as Head of the Abedian School of Architecture.

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Study finds nearly half of prostate cancers in Australia are over-diagnosed

An Australian-first study led by Bond University on the Gold Coast has found that at least 41 per cent of prostate cancers detected by commonly performed screening tests are over-diagnosed. The new research, which was recently published in peer-reviewed medical journal, BMJ Open, is the first of its kind to detail the extent of prostate cancer over-diagnosis in Australia.

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Sporting news

Bull Sharks ready for GF rematch

Bond University face a premiership litmus test when they take on UQ in the QAFLW grand final rematch this Saturday.

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Bond makes a premiership statement

The Bull Sharks have opened their QAFLW campaign with an emphatic 85-0 victory over Wilston Grange on Saturday.

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Lightfoot approach to lead Bull Sharks

Foundation Bull Sharks player Paris Lightfoot has been named captain ahead of the opening round of the Bond University QAFLW season.

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History made at Bond Bolt

Actuarial Science student Daniel Paddison made history by winning the inaugural 2.5km Bond Bolt on Wednesday.

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