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Explore the latest news from Bond University

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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Bond a fast mover in research excellence

Bond University has been named among 15 Australian universities whose research influence grew the fastest in the past year.

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Picture gallery, video: Kumai Karulbo Indigenous Gala

More than 400 people gathered at Bond University to raise funds for Indigenous scholarships.

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Abelee's art from the heart

Works by some of Australia’s top Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists are set to be auctioned at the Bond University Indigenous Gala but few carry as much personal meaning as a painting by Bond student Abelee Stanley.

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Peta's award for tapping the potential of EFT

Professor Peta Stapleton has received a national award in recognition of her groundbreaking research into tapping, or Emotional Freedom Techniques.

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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 create history at Ballymore

The Bond University Bull Sharks are the kings and queens of Queensland Rugby after claiming the historic premiership double.

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Picture gallery: Bond wins rugby grand finals

The Bond University Bull Sharks make history by winning the club’s first men's Queensland Rugby Premier Grade Grand Final.

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The truck driving the premiership campaign

Affectionately known as the 'truck', Matt Leskiw is the most beloved and toughest player on the Bull Sharks footy field.

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Bull Sharks eye history at Ballymore

Rugby Grand Final preview: Bull Sharks chase a hat trick of premierships in Premier Men, Premier Women and 2nd Grade grand finals.

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