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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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Sounds like virtual reality can design better classrooms

Virtual reality can be used to test the acoustics of classrooms that are still on the drawing board, helping students to learn without distractions. A new study by a team at Bond University used VR headsets to create virtual classrooms, then compared students’ cognitive performance in three scenarios: no ambient noise, typical classroom ambient noise, and ambient noise with acoustic treatments.

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Olympian's battle with life after sport inspires her to help others

After failing to qualify at the Australian Olympic trials in 2008, former Olympian and two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Joanna Fargus knew her time in the pool had come to a cold, shallow end. At just 26-years-old, the 200-metre backstroke swimmer made the immediate decision to retire – leaving both her career and social network behind her.

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Scholarship recipients overcome pandemic disruption

TWO Gold Coasters are among nine students from across Australia to be awarded coveted Vice Chancellor’s Elite Scholarships at Bond University. Kyrra Wilks and Christopher Airey, both recent graduates of Coomera Anglican College, were awarded the fully-paid scholarship.

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The media is overhyping early detection tests, and this may be harming the healthy

Do you remember hearing about the simple blood test that could tell if you had any of several different cancers? What about the Apple Watch that promised to catch your hidden heart problems before it was too late? Or the artificial intelligence test to diagnose your dementia years before symptoms appear?

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Sporting news

Bull Sharks tame Tigers in final display

The Bull Sharks premier women’s and second grade men’s teams have locked in finals berths after tough contests at the Canal on the weekend.

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Finals hopes alive for Bull Sharks reserves

Finals hopes remain alive for the Bull Sharks reserves in the QFA Division 2 South competition after a commanding 66-17 win over the Coolangatta-Tweed Blues.

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Hodgson hungry for more international experience  

Riley Hodgson helped Australia achieve a feat some thought impossible- winning a game at the American Football World Championship.  

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Bull Sharks blast off the blocks   

Ten Bond University squad swimmers are in action at the Australian Short Course Championships in Sydney, and they have not wasted any time impressing on the opening day.  

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