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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

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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Face masks cut disease spread in the lab, but have less impact in the community - we need to know why

In controlled laboratory situations, face masks appear to do a good job of reducing the spread of coronavirus (at least in hamsters) and other respiratory viruses. However, evidence shows mask-wearing policies seem to have had much less impact on the community spread of COVID-19.

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Sporting news

Prucha powers Steelers to Brazil 2026

Lilliana Prucha has helped the Steelers gain qualification for the 2026 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships.

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Bull Sharks power through 3000km in 24-Hour Moveathon

Over 180 Bull Sharks ran, paddled, rowed and rode 3000km for Movember.

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Back-to-back brilliance: Mooney and Trotter claim top honours

For the second year in a row Bond swimming has claimed the Youth Coach of the Year and Flipper Athlete of the Year at the Swimming Australia awards.

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Devonport dominates at Gold Coast Open

Livvy Devonport tops of a standout season winning straight sets at the Gold Coast Open.

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