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I wish to advise that it is with sincere and deep regret that I have accepted Dean of Law, Professor Duncan Bentley’s resignation, which he has submitted following his appointment to a senior position at Curtin University. His last day at Bond will be 29 February 2008.
Duncan commenced at Bond as an Assistant Professor of Law in January 1993. He became Dean of the (then) School of Law in August 2000 and added Pro Vice Chancellor – Teaching and Learning to his responsibilities in 2005. His contribution to Bond in his various roles over the last 15 years has been invaluable. I have certainly appreciated his advice and his support for me personally since my commencement just over 4 years ago. | |
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MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BOND AT BOND
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 This month’s graduation ceremony was a mother - daughter affair for Bond University graduands Sue and Genevieve Colling.
The pair was among 430 graduating students to receive their degrees on Saturday 2nd February, and they couldn’t have been more thrilled. | |
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BOND COLLEGE CELEBRATES INAUGURAL GRADUATION
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 Bond College’s first cohort of students graduated on Friday 1 February, after successfully completing their Year 12 equivalent Foundation Program in just eight months (two semesters).
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WHAT MAKES A BAD BOSS?
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 A Bond University study will seek to determine the level and nature of bad leadership in business by seeking to define ‘what makes a bad boss’.
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CONQUERING A SLIPPERY SLOPE
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 The road to graduation for Bond Law graduate Christopher Jasek wasn’t always an easy one.
After fracturing his spine in a skiing accident while on Exchange in France, Christopher faced the challenge of balancing his demanding study schedule with months of surgery and rehabilitation. | |
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THE LISBON STRATEGY: HARNESSING GLOBALISATION FOR A STRONGER EUROPE
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 Ambassador for the European Commission to Australia and New Zealand, His Excellency Mr Bruno Julien will be deliver a public lecture at Bond University on Wednesday, March 12, on the topic "The Lisbon Strategy: Harnessing Globalisation for a Stronger Europe".
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INDONESIAN ALUMNUS SCOOPS AWARD FOR BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
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 Bond Alumnus and Managing Director of General Motors Indonesia, Mr Mukiat Sutikno, has been awarded the Australian Alumni Award for Business Leadership at a gala awards dinner in Jakarta on February 16.
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACCOLADES
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 This month we congratulate Professor Laurence Boulle AM, on his appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia; Professor Paul Wilson on his appointment as an expert for the International Criminal Court, and Assistant Professor Tim Jay on his recruitment to the Royal Australian Air Force’s specialist reserve legal panel. Well done to Laurence, Paul and Tim on these prestigious appointments.
If you have a success story you would like to share with the Bond community, please email kwelsh@bond.edu.au. | |
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IN REMEMBRANCE - DENIS CALLINAN, 1954 - 2008
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 We remember the compassion and generous spirit of former Assistant Professor in Sports Management Denis Callinan, who passed away on January 16, 2008, of a heart attack, at the age of 53.
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| FROM THE CHANCELLOR |
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 There has been much criticism in the media of late of the Australian Higher Education sector failing to provide the necessary support, and apply the appropriate classroom strategies, to ensure inclusion of their international students. A recent study by researchers from Monash University and the University of Melbourne reported that more than two-thirds of foreign students in Australia feel lonely and isolated (The Australian, "Foreign students isolated, friendless", 5 Feb).
As Chancellor of Bond University, Australia’s most international university, I can say with great confidence that this is not the case at Bond University, where around half of our students hail from over 70 different countries.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
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The Lisbon Strategy: European Commission Ambassador
The Ambassador for the European Commission to Australia and New Zealand, His Excellency Mr Bruno Julien will be delivering a public lecture at Bond University on Wednesday, March 12.
The lecture, entitled "The Lisbon Strategy: Harnessing Globalisation for a Stronger Europe", will be hosted by Bond University’s Tim Fischer Centre for Global Trade and Finance, and the Faculty of Law.
When: Wednesday 12 March, 2008; from 5.30pm
Where: Cerum Theatre, Bond University
Details: As the world’s largest economy and the world’s largest trader, Europe is deeply embedded in the international systems of trade and finance.
The recent turbulence in financial markets has shown that the European economy remains inextricably linked to global developments. Globalisation is at the top of Europe’s policy agenda.
At the start of the millennium, Europe launched the Lisbon Strategy, an overarching policy response to the challenges and opportunities posed by globalisation. Economic reform, a global vision, and a low-carbon economy are key parts of this agenda.
In 2006, four priority areas – research and innovation, a better business environment, greater employability, and energy and climate change – were agreed by the Members.
His Excellency Ambassador Bruno Julien will speak on how Europe is using the Lisbon Strategy as a lever for reform and harnessing the challenges and opportunities posed by globalisation to achieve a stronger Europe.
Drinks and canapés will be served prior to the lecture but bookings are essential. Please RSVP to Rachel Black at rblack@bond.edu.au or phone 07 5595 2065.
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| IN PROFILE |
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DEPUTY DEAN OF MEDICINE
PROFESSOR PETER JONES
 Quality education is the driving force behind Dr Peter Jones, Bond University’s new Deputy Dean of Medicine.
Peter took up the post in early January, relocating to the Gold Coast from Tamworth, where he has spent the past six years running rural health education programs for the University of Newcastle.
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