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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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Face masks cut disease spread in the lab, but have less impact in the community - we need to know why

In controlled laboratory situations, face masks appear to do a good job of reducing the spread of coronavirus (at least in hamsters) and other respiratory viruses. However, evidence shows mask-wearing policies seem to have had much less impact on the community spread of COVID-19.

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Dr Wright dives into new career

Two-time Olympic champion Melanie Wright is officially a doctor after graduating from Bond University. Dr Wright said she had dreamed of the moment long before she embarked on a glittering swimming career that yielded five Olympic medals.

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Indigenous Program Appreciation Lunch celebrates student success

Supporters of Bond University’s Indigenous education program have gathered to mark the successful graduation of 30 students, all of who have gone on to employment or further study.

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Uni founder's grandson graduates from Bond

THE grandson of Alan Bond has graduated from the late businessman's namesake university. Charles Bond Fewster had his degree conferred at Bond University before Chancellor Annabelle Bennett on December 2, with his grandmother Eileen Bond in the audience. He is the first Bond to graduate from Bond, departing with a Bachelor of Business.

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Sporting news

Indigenous girls take flight with Woomeras

Best young football talent trains at Bond ahead of matches that could be a stepping stone to an AFLW contract.

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A good little win for big picture Boland

Bond netball supremo snares Queensland championship with her ‘side hustle’ team of youngsters.

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Stanford supremacy tested by tenacious Aussies

Australia’s U20 Juniors came within a whisker of beating one of the world’s best water polo teams.

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We need a miracle

Netball round 13 wrap: Bull Sharks took the win over Panthers but yearned for more.

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