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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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Mooney to spearhead Bond University swimming after Tokyo glory

Chris Mooney, one of Australia’s most successful coaches at the Tokyo Olympics, has been appointed Head Swimming Coach at Bond University.

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In praise of an amazing critter with an unfortunate nickname

Australia’s oceans are home to a startling array of biodiversity — whales, dolphins, dugongs and more. But not all components of Aussie marine life are the charismatic sort of animal that can feature in a tourism promotion, documentary, or conservation campaign.

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The case for hope amid Afghanistan chaos

Between October and April, the Hindu Kush mountain range is covered in heavy snow. For the rest of the year, the jagged peaks and the surrounding Afghanistan countryside are bone-dry. It’s a harsh, unforgiving environment. Even the name Hindu Kush translates to “Killer of Hindus”. Afghanistan is a country steeped in tradition, but also in violence. From Alexander the Great, to Genghis Khan, through to the Afghan Civil War, the Soviet invasion of 1979 and more recently coalition operations against the Taliban, al-Qaeda and ISIL, for centuries the soil of the so-called “graveyard of empires” has been stained with blood.

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Sebastian on board with new design

Sebastian Fergusson has two goals – to save lives, and grow the sport he loves.

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Sporting news

Bond University Club Sport Awards 2023

Wrap: A swag of gongs for Bull Sharks tennis plus all the other winners.

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Bond University to host new esports tournament

A multi-tournament esports series for Gold Coast high school students will be created under a new partnership between Bond University and Fuse Enterprises.

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Bull Sharks in action through AFLW final series

Could Riewoldt Family AFL Excellence Scholarship holders Mikayla Pauga and Ruby Sargent-Wilson meet in an AFLW Grand Final?

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Bond University underscores reputation as an Iron Series breeding ground

Will Savage has etched his name alongside the growing list of Bull Sharks competing at the top level in the Nutri-Grain Iron Series.

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