ThinkingSteps

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

Radiology revolution

Lung cancer kills more Australians than any other cancer. A Bond alumnus is giving doctors a second set of eyes to catch it early.
Alumni

Building Bond’s legacy

A transformative 18,000 sqm development at Bond University will support growing demand for medical and business education.
Innovation

Beyond BMI

Two experts weigh in on using BMI alone as a measure for deciding who qualifies for weight-loss medication.
Health

Moral injury

Australian workers are at risk of developing a psychological condition first identified in Vietnam veterans.
Health

Portable practice

Elisha Hodgson and Tom Robinson ditched a city office to build a thriving firm that travels with them.
Alumni
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Spotlight on film and television 

As our future producers, directors and videographers set the stage for Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA), we’re placing the spotlight on film and television. This exciting annual event hosted by Bond on 21 November in 2025 celebrates the incredible talent of high school filmmakers and invites the community to enjoy an evening filled with creativity, storytelling and entertainment.

Health

Psychedelic assistance

How 'magic mushrooms' are helping treat trauma

In a quiet corner of the Gold Coast’s northern suburbs, Bond University alumna Shai Hipperson is doing something that would have been unthinkable in Queensland just a few years ago. Her new clinic, Conscious Mind Centre, is the first of its kind in Queensland, and offers something that stands apart from anything most Australians have encountered - psychedelic-assisted therapy, known as Medicine-Assisted Therapy (MAT).

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Profiles

 

    Strength, strategy and Shanghai

    Stephanie Smith was a student at Bond University when she first imagined a career in international diplomacy. Today, she’s living out her ambition as an Australian Trade and Investment Commissioner for Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
    International Relations

    Heart and mind

    From an ambition sparked during her studies, to a thriving clinic employing a team of 18 in just over a year, the Bond psychology alumna built the largest private psychology practice on the Gold Coast.
    Entrepreneurship

    Treading water

    He won Olympic medals, and still felt like he’d failed. It was a university experience, not a podium, that helped Daniel Kowalski redefine success.
    Sport
Research

Fighting fatigue with fitness

Understanding the signs, causes and how to tackle it

Fatigue is more than being tired; it’s a complex, often misunderstood condition that affects your body, mind, and emotions, and can sneak up on anyone, especially in demanding work environments. Bond University PhD candidate Graham Marvin breaks down the types of fatigue, the internal and external triggers, and how best to boost energy, improve sleep quality, and reset your body clock. 

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