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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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From Cleopatra to Wellington, leaders have always taxed beer

Australia’s ever-higher beer taxes are linked to a tradition that dates back thousands of years, says Assistant Professor Anthea Gerrard.

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Cash in on happiness with the right gift

Spending money on experiences, rather than material goods, boosts happiness and fosters stronger social connections.

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Apply for First Nations medical scholarships in January

Join Juliette Levinge in Bond University’s Medical Program.

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Deadly gender gap in CPR training

Women are less likely than men to receive CPR after suffering cardiac arrest, and a lack of female training manikins may be to blame.

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Research news

How well do COVID vaccines work in the real world?

Many Australians will be weighing up whether to be vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine, which is widely available, or to wait for Pfizer later in the year. There are many factors to consider. One is how well these COVID-19 vaccines work in the “real world” of those getting vaccines now.

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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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Sporting news

Shootout Sharks: Bull Sharks claim soccer championship

The Bull Sharks senior women win the soccer championship in a heart stopping penalty shootout.

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Kaylin's climb: Our first signing shoots us to the grand final

Kaylin van Greunen was the Bull Sharks' first netball signing three years ago, now she's about to play in the GF.

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The mark of the man

Oscar Pledge's grand final 'specky' proves why he is the toughest bloke in our QFA side.

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Six Bull Sharks named in Reds squad

Grand Final star Zara Colless among six Bull Sharks in Reds squad.

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