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Research

Research with impact

From health and medical exploration to real-world big data applications, Bond’s research portfolio reflects the University’s spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship and independence.  

Our community of researchers represents a cross-section of accomplished professionals in their chosen field; attracted to Bond by the focused support and resources available to our research academics and students.

Working in partnership with fellow academics, practitioners and students, they are connected to a global research network, striving to know better so that we can do better. 

Research centres and institutes

Bond University is home to a range of research centres and institutes that are recognised for their findings across a number of disciplines, including evidence-based healthcare, data analytics, construction management, legal professional education, tactical response and biomedicine. Collectively, these disciplines contribute to Bond’s vibrant research culture and the University’s overall function as an institution for learning, discovery, scholarship and invention.

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Higher Degrees by Research (HDR)

Discover the Bond research experience, where you will be part of a talented cohort of HDR students. We offer master’s and PhD research degrees in an extensive range of discipline areas that will see you be mentored by a team of academic supervisors. We can also connect you to valuable industry contacts and offer one-on-one job search support through the Career Development Centre.

Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) - EXPLORE RESEARCH DEGREES

Research support

We are committed to growing our vibrant research culture here at Bond, and provide a high level of support at all stages of the research process. Find out how we can assist you with ethics for your research, seeking funding for your research, and recording your research.

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Research governance

Our research programs are governed by University Research Committee in accordance with the plans outlined in the University’s Research Strategic Plan. Sub-committees provide further guidance to ensure that our research projects are responsibly managed.

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Research stories from Bond

    Through three lenses

    Dr Oyuka Byambasuren was researching COVID-19 when she caught the virus. Years on, she still suffers symptoms.
    Research
    Through three lenses

    Tapping out of stress

    In recent years, the field of psychology has witnessed the emergence of a fourth wave in therapy. These innovative approaches include therapies that integrate the mind and body in counselling settings and include a somatic (body-based) element. 
    Psychology
    Tapping out of stress

    Eyes on the prize

    As Professor Helen O’Neill retires, she shares her path into stem cell biology, the advances she’s made, and what’s ahead for Bond’s research into age-related macular degeneration.
    Profile
    Eyes on the prize

Research news

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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Hat-trick of success for Professor Paul Glasziou

The Director of Bond University’s Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare (IEBH), Professor Paul Glasziou, has for the third successive year been named in a prestigious international list of medical researchers. Professor Glasziou once again appeared in Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list, which identifies researchers who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field or fields through the publication of multiple highly-cited papers in the past decade.

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Global spotlight on evidence-based healthcare

Today, the Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, and six global leaders in evidence-based healthcare, led by JBI, are launching a worldwide initiative to create awareness of the need for better evidence to inform healthcare policy, practice and decision making in order to improve health outcomes globally.

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