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Bond lays foundation for future swimming success with new aquatic centre

Some of the world’s best swimmers have called Bond University home and the campus is set to strengthen its position as a national powerhouse with the development of a new aquatic centre. Construction has begun on a multimillion-dollar state-of-the-art facility to be officially opened in May 2019, boasting a FINA-ratified 10-lane 25m pool.

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Bond University Professor receives $560,000 grant for suicide prevention research

Bond University Professor Chris Stapelberg has been awarded $560,000 in Federal Government funding for research into suicide prevention treatments to be trialled on the Gold Coast.

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John Eales scholarship opportunities increased to cater for bigger pool of rugby talent

For the first time since its introduction in 2014, Bond University’s prestigious John Eales Scholarship has been awarded to three up-and-coming rugby stars for 2019.

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Jenna Strauch ready to take on the world

Breaststroker Jenna Strauch has spoken for the first time about the debilitating illness that sidelined her swimming career before a stunning four-second PB and a ticket to the World Short Course championships in China this month.

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Sporting news

AFLW dream for Ruby Sargent-Wilson

Ruby Sargent-Wilson hopes a move to Bond University on the prestigious Riewoldt AFL Excellence Scholarship will help her achieve her AFLW dream.

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Goffman takes on best golfers

GOLD Coast golfer James Goffman is looking towards a big year on and off the course. The 18-year-old is currently ranked 3rd in the Queensland Men’s Order of Merit.

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O'Leary ready to go next level at Bond

MIA O’Leary believes a move to Bond University under new swimming head coach Chris Mooney will propel her towards her lifetime goal of representing Australia.

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Sprinter Bree masters university

BREE Masters hopes to go from graduating a Bachelor of Communications to graduating into the Australian team for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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