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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

Tips to reduce back-to-school stress

Dr Cher McGillivray offers practical strategies for parents to help children cope with school refusal and anxiety.

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Order of Australia award for Professor Redfern

The Director of the Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare at Bond University, Professor Julie Redfern AM, is named on the 2025 Australia Day Honours list.

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From Cleopatra to Wellington, leaders have always taxed beer

Australia’s ever-higher beer taxes are linked to a tradition that dates back thousands of years, says Assistant Professor Anthea Gerrard.

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Cash in on happiness with the right gift

Spending money on experiences, rather than material goods, boosts happiness and fosters stronger social connections.

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Research news

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.

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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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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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Sporting news

Rising star Joshua Raj set for Scottish Junior Open

Squash rising star, Joshua Raj has his sights set on the Scottish Junior Open after a successful hit out in Cairo.

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Bond and Surf Life Saving Australia form alliance

New partnership with SLSA to deliver research that strengthens athlete welfare, enhances beach safety and drives national impact.

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Double Gold Delivers Bond’s Sportspersons of the Year

Bond celebrates its golden sporting season as Robinson and Jansen claim Sportsperson of the Year at the Blues Awards.

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Cap tossed, tries scored: Grey's winning year

Alumni: From Bond lecture halls to NRLW hat‑tricks, Georgia Grey celebrates her Sports Management degree and Titans success.

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