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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

Twin Bull Sharks sign with Port Adelaide

Twins Litonya and Laquoiya Cockatoo-Motlap have become the latest Bull Sharks to join the AFLW ranks after committing to expansion club Port Adelaide.

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Bonding with the Bull Sharks: Kelsey Francis

In this week's Bonding with the Bull Sharks, Kelsey Francis talks mad goats, Sea World, and sheer guts.

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Fresh faces make Ruby Series debut

Sickness sidelined key Bull Sharks players in round 6 of the Ruby Netball Series.

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Swim squad races to Birmingham Games

The Bond University swim squad are vying with the nation’s best at the Australian Swimming Championships to secure spots at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

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