|
|
|
In a wonderful act of generosity, retiring Bond University Councillor Mr Neil Balnaves has donated $1.5 million towards the $3.4 million cost of a new state-of-the-art Multimedia Learning Centre at Bond University.
In recognition of his support, Council has decided to name the new centre the Balnaves Foundation Multimedia Learning Centre.
| |
|
SIR RICHARD BRANSON FLIES INTO BOND
|
|
 Sir Richard Branson, head of international brand Virgin, flew into the centre of the Bond campus for an hour-long question and answer session on Sunday 30 March.
| |
|
BOND LAUNCHES CENTRE FOR FORENSIC EXCELLENCE
|
|
 The Honourable Justice Michael Kirby AC of the High Court officiated the April 11 launch of Bond University's new Centre for Forensic Excellence - the first forensics research centre in Australia that draws together the inter-disciplinary fields of science, law and criminology.
| |
|
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION ENSURES SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR STUDENTS
|
 Bond University now offers the broadest range of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Accredited programs in Australia, after being welcomed as a Partner University by the internationally respected professional body.
| |
|
ENHANCING PUBLIC SERVICES IN THE PACIFIC
|
 Bond University and the Asian Development Bank have partnered with the Commonwealth Secretariat to deliver a Public-Private Partnerships Leadership Program (from April 7 – 12) to senior government officials from developing Pacific nations, designed to improve cost savings and efficiency in public service delivery in the region.
| |
|
LEVEL PLAYING FIELD MEANS 'GAME ON' FOR FAMILY BUSINESSES
|
|
 Family businesses are fast becoming a powerhouse to be reckoned with, according to Bond University Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Business, Dr Justin Craig.
| |
|
BONDIES GET DOWN TO BUSINESS IN BUCHAREST
|
|
 A team of outstanding Bond University students has taken out fourth place in the Global Management Challenge international final in Bucharest, Romania, held April 15 – 16.
| |
|
QUEENSLAND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SHARE IN $500,000 WORTH OF GRANTS
|
 The Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland branch), with the support of Bond University, is offering half a million dollars worth of grants to Queensland high school students for excellence in academic work, sporting and community contribution.
| |
|
ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACCOLADES
|
|
 Our achievements and accolades this month range from MBA students representing Australia on the world-stage in global business planning competitions to Law staff and students contributing to the successful petition for a re-hearing of Graham Stafford's case to try and overturn his 16-year-old murder conviction. We also recognise the efforts of Mrs Dee Leadbetter, Professor Patrick Keyzer and students Bridie Jabour, Sarah Flomersfeld and Jessica Golding.
| |
|
| FROM THE CHANCELLOR |
|
 I was particularly saddened to hear of the passing of the former Chancellor of the University of Sydney, the Hon. Kim Santow AO, this month.
|
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
|
2009 Scholarships: Applications Open April 1 - July 31
Applications for next year’s scholarship awards are now open.
If you know of any truly outstanding young Australians who excel in academics and community involvement or in specific fields such as sport, journalism, exercise science and sports science, encourage them to lodge their submission before the cut-off date on July 31.
More information on the full range of Bond University scholarships is available on our website at www.bond.edu.au/scholarships or email Scholarships Coordinator Benjamin Mack at bemack@bond.edu.au.
|
| IN PROFILE |
|
SUNLAND FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP WINNER MAKES HIS PRESENCE HEARD
 The student residences have been alive with the sound of a very different kind of music lately.
The inaugural recipient of Bond University’s Sunland Foundation Scholarship, Taylor Murray, has discovered that his didgeridoo is proving to be a great way to make new friends on campus.
ANNIE'S OFF TO BEIJING!
 Bond University student, Annabelle Williams, has been chosen to represent Australia at the Paralympic Games in Beijing later this year.
|
|
|
BOND UNIVERSITY, GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND 4229 AUSTRALIA
Telephone: +61 7 5595 1111
Fax: +61 7 5595 1140
Email: enews@bond.edu.au
We are against the sending of unsolicited email (SPAM) and have made every effort within our power to discourage and prohibit the sending of spam. If you believe that you have been spammed please report your complaint by emailing abuse@peoplelogic.com.au
|
