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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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Why we can’t bite back against sharks

Calls to increase shark fishing after attacks are unlikely to improve safety and ignore health risks linked to eating larger sharks, says Dr Daryl McPhee.

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Bond celebrates excellence at 2026 Alumni Awards

Bond recognises alumni shaping sport, business, medicine and global environmental advocacy.

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Cities have the space to feed themselves

Untapped urban land and infrastructure could support significant local food production and improve resilience.

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Fuel crisis needs a megaphone

Communications expert Lucy Fisher says the government’s $20m fuel crisis ad campaign is justified in an age of misinformation.

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Research news

UV phone sanitisers dial up savings for hospitals

Installing ultraviolet-C mobile phone sanitisers could save hospitals $500-$700 per bed annually compared to handwashing after phone use.

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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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Researchers take another step towards curing blindness

Bond University researchers are testing stem cell therapy in pigs, aiming to cure blindness in humans.

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Travellers’ phones a biosecurity weak link

Harmful microbes lurking on the mobile phones of international travellers make a case for device decontamination at Australia’s borders.

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Sporting news

Building A Powerhouse: The architect behind the Bull Sharks’ rise

For a man who has poured years into building the Bull Sharks Rugby Club, this weekend carries plenty of meaning.

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All roads lead to Ballymore

A quartet of Bull Sharks sides is hoping to claim Queensland Premier Rugby flags at Ballymore this weekend to mark Bond's arrival as a powerhouse club.

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Bull Sharks chasing the ultimate feeling

It’s officially the pointy end of the AFL season, and the Bull Sharks can smell blood in the water.

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Costello honoured at National NAIDOC Awards

Former Bull Sharks player Caitlyn Costello has been named Sportsperson of the Year at the 2026 National NAIDOC Awards.

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