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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.  

University news

Maxim graduates to politics in New Caledonia

Master of Communication graduate Maxim Banck is off to a flying start in his quest to enter politics, securing a role with one of New Caledonia’s most experienced politicians.

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Big-screen break for BUFTA winner Benjamin

The Best Overall Filmmaker for BUFTA 2023 was awarded to Benjamin Rosenberg from Toowoomba Grammar School. Benjamin also won both the Comedy and Documentary categories.

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Sienna forges future with Mandarin mastery

As Australia's ties with China begin to thaw, Sienna Grubb is positioning herself to help steer the relationship into a new era.

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Bond best in class again

A new ranking of 40 Australian universities puts Bond University first for student satisfaction and 12th overall.

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Research news

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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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. Four years of fulltime study culminated for Dr Byambasuren when she graduated with her PhD, alongside receiving the Vice Chancellor’s Doctoral Award in recognition of an exceptional doctoral thesis.

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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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Sporting news

Bond set to get physical in sibling rivalry

Rugby preview: The Bull Sharks set for the reigning premiers at Brothers Rugby Club.

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A big name out for the Bull Sharks in clash with Cougars

Netball preview: Jayden Molo is ruled out for the Sapphire squad and a young Ruby player gets her chance at the top level.

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Bull Sharks primed for Grand Final rematch

AFL Preview: The Bull Sharks will field a vastly different side to the one that beat Aspley in the Grand Final.

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Bree Masters the track

Bree Masters and friends break a new national record on the way to booking Australia its first Olympic 4x100m relay lane since the 2000 Sydney Games.

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