ThinkingSteps

Take a walk down the Thinking Steps for inspirational stories and original thinking from Bond’s best and brightest.  

Inside triathlete Kye Robinson’s championship ride

After conquering two world titles, Kye Robinson comes home to crush the Gold Coast T100.
Sport

One of Bond's first students is still part of campus life 37 years on

From Bond’s first intake to today: Mark Kassab reflects on the university that shaped his working life.
profile

What is genomics and how is it transforming healthcare?

Tiny genetic variations can have a huge ripple effect on our health. Assistant Professor Paul Dunn explains how genomics is transforming healthcare.
health

Acclaimed filmmaker Wayne Blair mentors next generation

He may be considered one of our country’s leading actors, writers and directors but Wayne Blair has none of the tropes associated with Hollywood.
Film and television

The shared role we all play in reducing intimate partner violence

Speaking up can be risky, staying silent can be worse — and many people don’t realise why.
Criminology
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Spotlight on Giving Day

On 15 May, 1989, Bond’s first 322 students helped to establish Australia’s first private, independent and not-for-profit university.  Since then, more than 36,000 graduates have walked under the Arch on their way to successful careers all over the world.  Ahead of Giving Day on May 15 and Homecoming 2026 from 21 – 23 May, we’re throwing the spotlight on the students who have been supported by the generous donations that fund scholarships, student opportunity funds and research, as well as the alumni and supporters behind those donations.  

Communication

Turning the tide

Bonnie paddled around Australia. Sharing her adventure inspired her to tell more stories.

For 254 gruelling days, Bonnie Hancock endured sharks, crocodiles, howling headwinds, hypothermia, excruciating pain, seasickness, and severe fatigue to become the fastest paddler ever to circumnavigate Australia, the first Australian woman to do so, and the youngest person to ever complete the feat.

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Profiles

 

Profile

Rising above

A serious paragliding accident drives Maverick to new heights

For Maverick Robbins, a crash at Rainbow Beach midway through his degree was almost a life-ending moment. Instead, it’s inspired a bold move. 

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