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Explore the latest news from Bond University

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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Bond librarian’s combined passions trigger unique form of art

Blasting sheets of aluminium with a 12-gauge shotgun doesn’t fit the stereotype of your average mild-mannered librarian. But for Raelene Saheli, a casual library assistant at Bond University, her exploits with a firearm more commonly associated with Olympic clay target shooting are a form of art, art which will this month see her work feature for the first time in the annual SWELL Festival, held on Currumbin Beach.

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Gold Coast doctor's stunning gift to Bond University

Prominent Gold Coast doctor John Kearney OAM has made one of the most significant donations in the history of Bond University to help educate the next generation of medicine students. In recognition, the University has named its anatomy laboratory the Dr John Kearney Anatomy Laboratory. Bond University Vice Chancellor and President Tim Brailsford described Dr Kearney’s donation as an “extraordinary gift”.

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What is EMDR therapy, and how does it help people who have experienced trauma?

Earlier this year, Prince Harry revealed he has used a therapy called EMDR to cope with anxiety and trauma, including trauma resulting from his mother Princess Diana’s death when he was 12. EMDR stands for eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing. But what is this therapy and how does it work?

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George sees business through a new lens

Sunglasses and high-pressure driveway cleaning seem an unlikely combination for business success. But for Gold Coast student George Nield, they’re the first steps in an entrepreneurial journey with a heartfelt end goal – to give back to his mum.

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Sporting news

Bull Sharks feel Cougars' bite in netball opening round

The Bull Sharks have suffered tough losses in the opening round of the 2023 Sapphire and Ruby netball seasons.

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Bond surges to ladder lead

Match wrap: A goalkicking clinic by Matt Smith steers the Bull Sharks to a huge round 2 win.

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Bull Sharks slay the Dragons at The Canal

It was a story of two halves for the Bull Sharks who scored 35 unanswered points in the second stanza to defeat Sunnybank 49-14 on Saturday.

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Armbruster leads Bond medal haul at Australian Championships

Swimming wrap: Records were set and gold medals won, but there’s plenty of work still to be done.

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