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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.  

University news

Voices to strike the right chord

Esteemed violinist Maggie Blades is on a mission to bring together the voices of staff and students.

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Bond signs MOU with Loughborough University

Bond University academics, students and athletes will gain access to the United Kingdom’s best sport-based research and high-performance institution under a new partnership with Loughborough University.

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Physio Tom set for the job

A visit to a physiotherapist when Tom Sanders was injured at 13 lit the fire in one of Bond University’s newest and most highly-qualified graduands.

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Three-quarters of Australian workers think now is a good time to change jobs. This is what managers can do better to keep them

Perhaps one reason for the high numbers seeking new jobs, is stress.

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Research news

The media is overhyping early detection tests, and this may be harming the healthy

Do you remember hearing about the simple blood test that could tell if you had any of several different cancers? What about the Apple Watch that promised to catch your hidden heart problems before it was too late? Or the artificial intelligence test to diagnose your dementia years before symptoms appear?

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Pandemic may offer opportunity to wind back unnecessary care

A systematic review of more than 80 scientific studies from around the world has found a pandemic-induced median reduction of 37 per cent in the use of healthcare services, such as visits to emergency departments. Published in BMJ Open, the review summarised 81 studies from the first four months of the COVID-19 pandemic and found similar reductions across all forms of healthcare, from hospital visits to diagnostic tests and treatments. The review also found that in many cases, the reductions in the use of healthcare were greater for those with milder conditions, such as for example visits to emergency departments for abdominal pain for example.

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Health and medical app research recognised with top award

Researching the effectiveness of popular health and medical apps has proven a prescription for academic success for Bond University’s Oyuka Byambasuren. Four years of fulltime study culminated for Dr Byambasuren when she graduated with her PhD, alongside receiving the Vice Chancellor’s Doctoral Award in recognition of an exceptional doctoral thesis.

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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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Sporting news

Heartbreak for Colts 1 against premiership favourites

Rugby wrap: Colts 1 give Souths a scare while the Premier Men suffer a heavy defeat.

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Bull Sharks reserves claim minor premiership

AFL wrap: The reserves are the clear flag favourites after defeating Burleigh but there's some work to do for the seniors.

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Peacock ready to strut his stuff in Paris

Para triathlete and Bond Alumnus, Jeremy Peacock, is set to make his mark on the Paralympic stage this September in Paris.

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Bull Sharks primed for the last home game of the season.

Rugby preview: Reds pair return to bolster Bull Sharks. And a must-win game for the Colts 1.

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