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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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Sunrise shines a light on Bond

Bond University hosted Channel 7’s Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac for a series of live crosses that showcased the campus and gave film and journalism students a taste of their future careers. The live crosses included chats with Vice Chancellor and President Tim Brailsford, Bond’s Australian swimmers Alex Graham and Laura Taylor, and Medicine students.

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Olympic swimmers take the plunge at Bond

Australia’s fastest swimmers have taken part in a surprise swim meet at Bond University to prepare them for the uncertainty of the Tokyo Olympics. The Dolphins squad were told only on the morning of the event that they would be competing in the relay blitz, which was the brainchild of head coach Rohan Taylor.

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Bond chalks up its 30,000th graduate

Bond University reached a milestone of 30,000 graduates on February 5, three decades after the first student enrolled. Gold Coaster Jake Harrison took his place in Bond history when he crossed the stage with a Bachelor of Actuarial Science during a graduation ceremony for the Bond Business School.

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Murgon sportswoman to attend Bond University on Indigenous scholarship

A talented rugby league player who aspires to represent Australia and mentor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children has secured an Indigenous scholarship at Bond University. Generous support from the Envato Foundation will allow Abelee Stanley, 18, to study a Diploma of Arts before progressing to a Bachelor of Social Science.

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Sporting news

Hodgson Helsinki bound for second chance on international stage

Riley Hodgson has a very good excuse to miss the Bull Sharks AFLW finals campaign: she will be strapping on a gridiron helmet to compete in the American Football World Championship in Finland.

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Next challenge for Bond’s netballers: State Titles

The Bull Sharks Ruby netball squad wrapped up their 2022 season by recognising players at a presentation ceremony at the University’s High Performance Training Centre.

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Bull Sharks looking to turn dreams into reality on home soil this weekend

The Bull Sharks will be seeking redemption in Saturday’s preliminary final at home to secure their spot in the QAFLW decider against the University of Queensland.

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Nicknamed ‘Concrete’, Emily Otto has her mind set on a premiership

From work boots to footy boots, Emily Otto is all about inspiring women.

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