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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.
Read more about Sounds like virtual reality can design better classroomsOlympian'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.
Read more about Olympian's battle with life after sport inspires her to help othersScholarship 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.
Read more about Scholarship recipients overcome pandemic disruptionThe 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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Picture Gallery: Back-to-back premierships for our QPR women
Relive all the magic of our QPR Women's premiership victory through the lens of Bond photographer Cavan Flynn.
Read more about Picture Gallery: Back-to-back premierships for our QPR womenMen’s sides secure seats at the big dance
QFA Qualifying Final wrap: The Bull Sharks seniors and reserves men get the chance to match the feats of our QAFLW sides after advancing through to their Grand Finals.
Read more about Men’s sides secure seats at the big danceBull Sharks make history with double premiership
QAFLW Grand Final wrap: "Teams win matches but clubs win premierships" Lovell's nod to the Bull Sharks after clean sweep at Brighton Homes Arena.
Read more about Bull Sharks make history with double premiershipBull Sharks create history with Grand Final triumph
QPR Grand Final wrap: Bond cements its status as Australia's number one women's rugby program with premiership defence at Ballymore.
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