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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

Bond desperate for top two finish

Following their hard fought 21-point win over Aspley, the Bull Sharks women’s seniors are sweating on the fitness of two key players for their final match.

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Bonding with the Bull Sharks: Paris Lightfoot

Get to know Paz, the Bull Shark who wears her game day undies religiously and wouldn't mind snagging a date with national treasure, Chris Hemsworth.

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Bull Sharks to muscle up in GPS blockbuster

The business end of the Queensland Premier Rugby season is fast approaching and the Bull Sharks are set for a mammoth clash with the GPS Gallopers.

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St Joey’s students experience ‘unreal’ Bond University

The brightest talent from Sydney’s prestigious rugby nursery St Joseph’s College were given the keys to Bond University during their three-day training camp.

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