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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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Debate arrives just like clockwork

Dr Jacob Deem explores the debate over daylight saving in the Sunshine State.

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Workers hoarding 160 million days of untaken leave

Many Australians are not using their full annual leave, leading to burnout and lower productivity.

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What method works best for weight loss?

Here’s the facts on eating earlier in the day versus eating fewer meals or intermittent fasting.

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Bond runners storm the Finn-ish line

Bond University students pushed through the pain barrier and an overnight thunderstorm to run a combined 3500km during a 24-hour fundraising marathon.

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Research news

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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Health and medical app research recognised with top award

Researching the effectiveness of popular health and medical apps has proven a prescription for academic success for Bond University’s Oyuka Byambasuren.

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OAM for Professor Tammy Hoffmann, the patient’s friend

Bond University’s Professor Tammy Hoffmann has received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her services to clinical epidemiology and occupational therapy.

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Sporting news

Bull Sharks dial long distance as Stower breaks another record

Mia Stower's rediscovered love for netball has led to a record breaking season for the Bull Sharks.

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The quiet force behind a rugby dynasty

Special report: Why Lawrence Faifua is more than a coach.

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Taylor's UniSport triumph is just the first over

Bondies lead the charge for women's cricket at inaugural UniSport T20 tournament.

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A golden start for the Bull Sharks in Singapore

Four Bull Sharks claim gold medals as Aussies dominate 4x100m freestyle relays at World Championships.

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