ThinkingSteps

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

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

How 'magic mushrooms' are helping treat trauma

Bond alumna Shai Hipperson is pioneering Queensland’s first clinic to offer psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Health

Igniting change

Former firefighter and Master of Healthcare Innovations graduate Samuel Gil aims to transform mental health care.
Health

Moral injury

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

Saying 'please' to AI could pay dividends

Nick Abrahams unpacks the rise of a crucial new skill for thriving with AI.
Technology
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Spotlight on research

When ambitious minds find each other, extraordinary things happen. At Bond University, our community of researchers are working across disciplines, institutions and countries to enact positive change. Research Week, held from 13–17 October 2025, connects Bond’s research community with industry and public, celebrating the work’s impact and innovation. 

Research

Ambition Loves Company

The science behind Bond's new brand platform

Bond University experts explain the science behind why ambition thrives together. From psychology to education, organisational behaviour, and social connection, there’s compelling evidence that our goals are shaped by the people around us. Belonging, shared purpose, and supportive relationships help fuel motivation and accelerate personal growth.

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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

    Never too late

    A doctor's dream, decades in the making. Meet inspiring alumna Ha Tran.
    Alumni

    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
Sport

Four keeps

HERE'S TO A GLORIOUS WINTER OF BOND SPORT

Relive the Bond Bull Sharks' four magnificent premierships of 2025 in words, pictures and videos.

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