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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 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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Mat Belcher sets sail from Bond

It's been 17 years since Mathew Belcher enrolled at Bond University. Since then he's picked up two degrees, an Olympic gold and silver medal, nine world championships and had three children. Last month, he graduated - again.

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Sporting news

Fresh faces make Ruby Series debut

Sickness sidelined key Bull Sharks players in round 6 of the Ruby Netball Series.

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Swim squad races to Birmingham Games

The Bond University swim squad are vying with the nation’s best at the Australian Swimming Championships to secure spots at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

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Queensland reps bolster Bull Sharks for grudge match

The Bull Sharks will be bolstered by the return of a host of QAFLW representative players for Saturday's grudge match against UQ at The Canal.

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First Nations jersey a good fit for Schuck

Madison Schuck has gone from realising a childhood dream to celebrating the Dreamtime in one emotion-charged week as a Wallaroo.

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