2019 ANNUAL REPORT

CONTENTS 30 20 26 24 22 32 10 18 19 6 5 Governance Financial Overview Engagement Sport Research Learning andTeaching Student Association Bond University College Faculty Reports ’s andVice Chancellor’s Report Mission andKey Goals

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4. 3. 2. 1. We will: our mission. Our key goals are highlevel goals thatimplyaction.They sitwithinandare consistent with THE KEY GOALS personalised andtransformational student experience. commitment to influence andadedication to inspire tomorrow’s professionals whoshare a internationally asaleading independent university, imbuedwithaspiritto innovate, a As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University seeks to berecognised THE MISSION MISSION AND KEY GOALS

Promote commitment, agility, andresponsiveness withinourworkforce culture. Raise ourreputation, brand andtheprofile andimpact of ourresearch. Provide aservice orientated culture focused onoutcomes. Deliver innovative programs attuned to industry andmarket needs.

2019 Annual Report 5 CHANCELLOR’S & VICE CHANCELLOR’S REPORT

The year 2019 marked a very proud milestone in the history Chancellors and Vice Chancellors, as well as the families of the of Bond University. Our thirtieth birthday fell on the fifteenth University’s late co-founders Alan Bond and Harunori Takahashi. of May. A remarkable achievement for Australia’s first private university, we were delighted to celebrate the anniversary with Our annual HomeComing was held during the same week, designed our staff and students, donors and VIPs, alumni and community to engage as many alumni as possible. A feature was the Alumni of supporters all over the world. Awards evening where Kate Vidgen was named as the winner of the Medal. Amongst those alumni in attendance were To commemorate this very special birthday, over sixty-five ‘30th many of our hard-working committee members from the various Anniversary’ branded or themed events were held, designed to global Alumni Chapters. The breadth of our reach to all corners of support and enhance our engagement in personal, memorable and the globe is something for which we are well known and continues inspiring ways. to make us very proud.

Much has been told about how our founders, Alan Bond and On May 15th, the University’s Foundation Day, staff and students Harunori Takahashi, dreamed of a progressive university with gathered in the quadrangle to recreate a historic photograph of the a strong international focus, upholding core disciplines aligned University’s first cohort of graduates taken on 14th February 1991. to industry, business and the professions, while supporting our Our celebrations were shared far and wide. During the year, more students to have the best experience possible. than 400 stories were published by external media specifically mentioning our 30thanniversary, not including the vast amount of However, soon after opening the doors, the University fell on difficult content created for our internal sources, such as the Bond website times. With little outside support, we quickly learned the hard lesson and social media channels. Potential reach has been estimated at of what it meant to be a private, independent institution. over 80 million people from Australia and around the world.

Yet despite these challenges, students continued to vote with INFRASTRUCTURE POWERS AHEAD their feet by arriving at our campus door. Bond was clearly doing While we celebrated throughout the year, infrastructure something right and our approach since has, demonstrably, developments and improvements continued to keep Bond optimally stood the test of time. Our proven student-centredness, our deep functional and comfortable for the myriad of activities and understanding of the international and national education ‘markets’ programs we offer. and our focus on continual innovation have provided a wonderful foundation to both celebrate our past and to set goals for our future. A major highlight of the first half of the year was the opening of the Stage 2 extension to the Health Sciences and Medicine building – a We are forever grateful to the students who chose Bond and wonderful facility, welcomed by everyone who sets foot in the new we thank each and every one of them. Our students believe in a space. non-traditional model and seek an apolitical environment that is supportive of individualised learning from staff who genuinely care The site also now incorporates the Institute for Evidenced-Based about their progress and outcomes. Healthcare. The Institute was launched in June, transitioning from the Centre for Research in Evidence-Based Practice. The transition Bondies are lateral thinkers who accept risk, dare to dream and will also help to increase their impact, partnerships and translational continue to push boundaries wherever they live and work. Their project opportunities in addition to the development of new success is ours. educational programs.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR The new Institute is a beacon for our international efforts in To share celebrations of our momentous anniversary, the year was research and improving society and, as a modern, functional, and packed full of highlights and major events, building on our legacy technology-rich building, it will serve our Health and Medicine and celebrating our progress. programs for many years to come.

As a gift to our alumni, during April we unveiled a commissioned The John and Alison Kearney Law Library supports the learning, sculpture called Limitless. A towering 6.5 metre masterpiece made teaching and research of the Faculty of Law and is part of the from polished steel, Limitless sits underneath our iconic Arch and exceptionally high quality learning experience enjoyed by Bond Law features the inscribed names of every Bond graduate (some 27,000 students. The Law Library provides access to an extensive range past students) from our first 30 years. Its launch was met with of materials, both online and in print. It is the University’s main widespread acclaim and sincere appreciation of the gesture. library and underwent a makeover in 2019 to provide more modern, student-friendly spaces. Designed by local artist Ian Haggerty, the majestic structure will forever recognise the original Bondies. Bond Business School opened the Business Commons in December, a new modern space to accommodate 120 students in a range of Hundreds of those names returned to campus in May to join the self-study areas, collaborative spaces and informal teaching hubs. annual Homecoming Week and associated events, culminating in our 30th Anniversary Gala Ball. The evening was a sell-out with 1000 On the sporting front, the Bond University Aquatic Centre opened attendees from around Australia and across the world – including in June with a new FINA-ratified 10-lane, 25m pool and included New York, London, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo and even Botswana. the unveiling of our Swimming Hall of Fame. Several distinguished alumni and former Olympic champions attended a wonderful night Graduates from every year of Bond’s history attended, representing of reunion, fun and celebration. 35 nations. Special guests at the black-tie event included former to coordinate thedevelopment anddelivery of anactionplan. the Pacific to do so. Throughout 2020, aworking group willcontinue and isoneof afew universities (and thefirst private university) in a signatory to United NationsSustainable Development Principles of theenvironment. Inthemiddleof theyear, Bond was accepted as increasing role andresponsibility that universities play inthefuture Across allourinfrastructure andbuiltprojects, we recognise the and anew walkway, finished intimefor December graduation. opened inSeptember andtheStudent Court received amakeover An extensive refurbishment of Student HousinginSouth Tower visitors andprovides anattractive point of arrival. Road. This impressive new entrance welcomes students, staff and including thenew entranceway to theUniversity attheEastern Ring Several other new pieces of infrastructure were completed, to achieve thislevel of partnership. Program. We are proudly oneof onlythree universities inAustralia officially amemberof the Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner terminals, themost of any university perhead inAustralia and opportunity for theBond Business School, hometo 40Bloomberg The Bond FinTech HubopenedinOctober, anindustry-engagement unveiled atOpenDay. by ourstudents andtheirnewly formed clubandwas eSports the high-performance Hub. eSports This facility hasbeenembraced In July, we launchedanew initiative through insport thecreation of engagement. joint initiative withScreen withanagendaof industry students. The FilmandTVCreative HubopenedinOctober asa co-working hub, where screen industry creatives work alongside We united withScreen Queenslandto launchanAustralian-first completed duringtheyear. facilities, we also saw aseries of program-related infrastructure To keep ouracademic programs functioningwithworld-class the builtenvironment. whose work hasproduced significant contributions to humanity and the winnerof theinternational Pritzker Prize, honoringarchitects Isozaki, architect of ourfounding buildingsandtheArch, was named received thehighest honourinworld architecture. Professor Arata On theeve of ourbirthday celebrations, ouriconic landmarkArch of the year. The outstanding work of theNyombil Centre continued Our commitment to theIndigenous community was also ahighlight even withmore further activities andmore involvement. this significant cohort and,in2020, we willseek to raise ourefforts Office of Engagement ledourpushfor greater engagement with alumni allover the world to a new height. The establishment of the The year also provided anopportunity to take ourengagement with Data Analytics andTransformational Business. with theCPA Australia, andacademic forums covering Business association Bond Investment Group, Bond Business Links hosted the ‘Titans of Industry’ forum hosted in conjunction withthestudent range of events to showcase theirsuccess. These events included Bond Business School celebrated its 30 years inJuly, hosting a forge beneficial associations for ourstudents andalumni. important to Bond asthey keep ouracademic practice current and The associations we have withindustry andtheprofessions are RELATIONSHIPS ANDENGAGEMENT facility to achieve thisresult. amenities, for asecond year. We are theonly Australian training America GoldTraining Standard, recognising thequality of our international andlocally-based squads andwon aStrength of Bond’s HighPerformance Training Centre hosts national AFL andWomen’s Development AFLteams. teams thatenjoyed great success withpremierships for theMen’s Triathlon (for thefirst time) allfielded strong individualathletes and Our Rugby Union,Netball, Swimming, AFL,Tennis, Equestrian and celebrate multi-university competitions. sporting year attherevamped University National Championships that Bond won theNationalPer Capita Trophy for thethird successive In thecompetitive arena, we continued to shine. years. 30 February, celebrating theachievements of over Bond Sport thepast The annualBond University Blues Awards were presented inlate consolidated ourprofile. the success of various Bond teams andindividualathletes further engagementOur Sports enjoyed another very positive periodand SPORTING SUCCESS

2019 Annual Report 7 to support our growing enrolment of Indigenous students. The Keeping our curriculum cutting edge, proactive and innovative is a University also submitted our Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan key focus. which is now in implementation phase. All Faculties launched new programs during the past year. Particular We continued to punch above our weight in the national and emphasis includes data analytics (Business), project management international arenas. (Society and Design), healthcare innovation (HSM) and governance (Law). As an example, our Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Our reputation for Learning and Teaching excellence was was the first in Australia to launch the newly created Master of further enhanced through various national awards, citations Healthcare Innovations, a postgraduate qualification designed for and acknowledgments. And each of our faculties expanded their professionals who want to drive change and identify opportunities offerings, winning recognition and boosting our reputation across all for evidence-informed innovations. key study streams. The Bond Business School received full re-accreditation with the Bond’s international strategy was progressed through our work Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), in Japan. Given the University’s historical ties with Japan and the that connects educators, students, and business to achieve a various relationships that have been formed especially over the past common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders. A decade, we are well placed to work with our Japanese colleagues as major initiative of the Business School is its establishment of a they seek to expand their international reach. Centre for Big Data which includes a range of projects that will be supported by some new strategic appointments. This year, a fundraiser was held at the staff Christmas party for the Rural Fire Service and over $6,000 was raised at the event to The Transformation CoLab was launched in 2019 and has its first support those in our community that protect, serve and assist at intake in 2020. This program includes a suite of four new innovative times of natural disaster. The outpouring of support for the RFS undergraduate degrees designed for the future world of work. In sends a strong signal about our commitment to the local community addition, new transdisciplinary subjects will be offered for the first and an understanding of the important role that institutions like time. Bond play in the local community. There are many opportunities that lie ahead but taking advantage EXCELLENT RATINGS, AGAIN of these opportunities requires deep consideration and well- Overall, our student enrolments remained strong throughout the constructed plans. Our advantage lies in our nimbleness and year. But, as we move into the next stage of our evolution, it is innovative culture. important to continually listen to what our students are telling us. As an indicator, we are pleased to note that the Good Universities Guide In closing, 2019 was a milestone year for Bond. While our 30th rated Bond #1 in Australia for student experience for the fourteenth anniversary was a wonderful celebration, our focus on the student year in a row. experience was unwavering.

Evidence of student satisfaction with the Bond University learning We express our sincere appreciation to all staff – academics, and teaching experience is indicated through student evaluation teachers in the College, professional staff and the management surveys and the high overall means. Our results continued to team for their long hours, dedication and commitment to Bond impress. Overall for 2019, the mean educator score was 4.45/5 and University and our students. the subject score was 4.25/5. We also acknowledge our many supporters and friends in the Overall, Bond performed strongly against our Strategic Goal for professional and community space. The University is so privileged student experience with 82 per cent of subjects achieving a mean to have such strong support from individuals and organisations who score of 4/5 over the year. External measures reinforced this believe in our mission. positive sentiment. In the Good Universities Guide, Bond University was awarded more 5-star ratings in the student experience category We thank every member of our community for their magnificent than any other university in Australia, for the 14th year in a row. contributions over the past 30 years, and specifically, the last 12 More specifically, a five-star rating and the top score were received months, as we look towards the future, albeit uncertain, but ready with respect to: student to teacher ratios, student retention, skills for the challenge. development, student support, teaching quality, learning resources and learner engagement.

Bond University achieved two of only 13 national honours at the 2018 Australian Awards for University Teaching. The Awards, which have existed for more than 20 years and are the nation’s most Chancellor prestigious teaching awards program, recognise brilliant teachers in Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett AC SC FAA Australian higher education.

THE WAY AHEAD The next few years will be extraordinarily challenging as universities, business and society in general all over the world seek to emerge Vice-Chancellor and Presiden and recover from the dual health and economic crises caused by the Tim Brailsford global pandemic of COVID-19.

As a response, we have formed an Innovation Task Force to lead our recovery. This specialist group will build on our distinctive features, our commitment to continual innovation and our demonstrated ability to unify our community. 2019 Annual Report 9 FACULTY REPORT BOND BUSINESS SCHOOL

Bond Business School ranks in the top two percent of worldwide business schools. The School is home to the world-renowned Centre for Actuarial and Financial Big Data Analytics. It is the first and only university in Queensland to offer accredited degrees in Actuarial Science. The School also offers a major in Big Data as part of our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

AACSB REACCREDITATION NEW APPOINTMENT BOOST EXPERTISE Bond Business School received reaccreditation for a further five Early 2019, Bond Business School appointed international family years by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business enterprise expert Dr Justin Craig as Professor of Entrepreneurship, (AACSB). The International Review Panel visited the Business School luring him back after six years working for some of the world’s most in March 2019, conducting an extensive evaluation of the Faculty, elite business schools in the . including interviews with professional staff, business academics and adjuncts. Following their assessment, the School was awarded Professor Craig’s renowned research focuses on the strategy, reaccreditation by the AACSB International Board of Directors. function, management and performance of multi-generational entrepreneurial family enterprises, and he has authored 49 30 YEARS OF BUSINESS peer-reviewed academic publications, numerous book chapters and Bond Business School celebrated its proud 30-year history with a co-edited several books on the topic. week-long program of workshops, networking events and guest speakers in July. The focus for Bond Business School’s anniversary celebrations was on the next 30 years, with dynamic workshops and expert-led panel presentations examining what graduates will need to succeed in business. The School showcased its three research pillars: Transformational Business, Data Analytics and Entrepreneurship through a series of events involving students, alumni, academics and industry partners. global leaders whothinkcritically, creatively andstrategically. decision making,Bond’s world-renowned MBA program develops business transformation, andwithafocus onevidence-based Developed usingthepillars of innovation, data analytics and schedule. for professionals to complete anMBA full-time, butonapart-time degree to theircareer aspirations. The structure allows theflexibility with greater knowledge, focused expertise andflexibility to tailor the Following areview, theredesigned program aimsto provide students The internationally accredited MBA program hasre-focussed. big data andmachinelearning. quantitative program, combining elements of statistics, computing, techniques are used to improve business decisionmaking.Itisa program is, therefore, focused onunderstanding how data analytics investment inanalytics capabilities over thenext two years. The Studies show 76 percent of businesses are planningto increase newest undergraduate program to commence inJanuary2020. Analytics program was introduced astheBond Business School’s Launched inSeptember 2019, theBachelor of Business Data LAUNCH ANDRE-FOCUS OFPROGRAMS this prestigious partnership. We are proudly oneof onlythree universities inAustralia to achieve Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner (ELP)Program. per-capita of any university inAustralia, asanofficial member of the Bond Business School now has40Bloomberg terminals, themost 24-hour access to Bloomberg’s live financial market data. Trading Room andThe Dealing Room, offering every student The FinTech Hubhouses two industry-standard trading facilities: The Building 1b. known asThe Macquarie Trading room, relocated to its new homein and launchof Business Commons, theBond FinTech Hub, previously With therefurbishment of theBond Business School level 2precinct buildings directly into high quality study spaces. such thatonarrival, astudent can enter any of thefour adjacent The Business Commons completes thevisionfor theQuadrangle Students’ Association. area to business support students andanoffice for theBusiness collaborative spaces andinformal teaching areas. Italso hasastaff accommodates 120 students inarange of self-study areas, The Business Commons isamodern,comfortable space that was launched inNovember. University’s 30th anniversary celebrations. The Business Commons We opened anupgrade of ourBond Business School during the NEW FACILITIES –BUSINESS COMMONS

2019 Annual Report 11 FACULTY REPORT HEALTH SCIENCE AND MEDICINE

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine (HSM) at Bond University is recognised for the excellence of its world-class education and research across the medical, health and sports sciences. The Faculty offers a personalised educational experience where students enjoy small class sizes, assured placements and work experience opportunities, as well as comprehensive use of industry equipment and the latest technologies. These factors, combined with an accelerated trimester timetable, attract some of the brightest and most ambitious students who are eager to embark on their careers sooner, and make a significant impact in their chosen industry.

INSTITUTE FOR EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE LAUNCHED Classically-trained opera singer and inaugural recipient of Bond The Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine launched the Institute University’s Indigenous Medical Scholarship, Myora Kruger, opened for Evidence-Based Healthcare to further boost its impact and the ceremony by performing the national anthem in Yugambeh influence on the global health sector as a transition from the language. University’s Centre for Research and Evidence-Based Practice (CREBP), founded in July 2010. LAUNCH OF THE MASTER OF HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS: AN AUSTRALIAN FIRST Since this time, the group has grown and matured into a highly- During 2019, the Faculty was the first in Australia to launch the influential and internationally-renowned research centre and newly created Master of Healthcare Innovations. This ground- thought leader in the realm of evidence-based practice. breaking postgraduate qualification is specifically designed for CREBP has attracted in excess of $25 million in external funding, professionals who want to drive change and identify opportunities conducted world-first research and instigated industry-wide reforms for evidence-informed innovations. and alliances that continue to have significant and wide-reaching national and global impact. In the past five years alone, the CREBP Students will learn how to analyse healthcare systems and explore team has published more than 400 peer-reviewed articles in some how contemporary, evidence-based health, educational, business of the top international journals including The Lancet, The Journal and research practices can create more effective, efficient and of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the British Medical sustainable systems. This new program targets a diverse cohort of Journal (BMJ) and PLOS One, the Peer-Reviewed Open Access health leaders and change makers; doctors, nurses, allied health Scientific Journal published by the Public Library of Science since professionals, health administrators, academics, and health 2006. journalists.

The Institute will continue to conduct world-class research focusing A unique joint venture between the Institute for Evidence-Based in four high impact areas: Healthcare, Bond Business School and the Bond University • Antibiotic resistance Transformer, it brings together the core essentials of evidence- • Overdiagnosis based practice, healthcare management, health models and systems • Non-pharmaceutical treatments with the very latest business strategies and technologies. • Waste in medical research. PROGRAM LEADS APPOINTED STAGE 2 OF HSM BUILDING OPENS Professor Sharon Mickan was appointed to lead the new Healthcare As mentioned earlier, Stage 2 of the Health Sciences and Medicine Innovations program at Bond University. building was opened in May featuring state-of-the art learning and teaching zones, additional facilities for researchers and expanded She was previously Professor of Allied Health at Gold Coast Health space to accommodate staff working on our pioneering new health and , and Course Director of Evidence-Based and medical programs. Health Care at the .

The building was specially designed to further enhance Bond’s In her new role, Professor Mickan will have oversight of this student experience by providing an outstanding collaborative Australian-first program that draws expertise from the university’s learning environment. renowned Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Bond Business School and the Transformer hub for student entrepreneurs. The Stage 2 expansion was officially opened at a ceremony featuring guest speaker Emeritus Professor Peter Andrews AO, who was Queensland’s first Chief Scientist and Bond University’s Foundation Dean of Science and Technology. care. grant to grow hisstudies into majorneglected problems inhealth and Medical Research Council. Hewas awarded aprestigious $2.7m Investigator Grant from thefederal government’s National Health for Evidence-Based Healthcare, was namedasarecipient of an Professor Paul Glasziou, theDirector of Bond University’s Institute GRANT PROFESSOR GLASZIOU AWARDED NHMRC INVESTIGATOR shared around theglobe. educational resources to helpstudent learning thathave been medical program, hedeveloped asuite of innovative anddynamic A nationalaward-winning educator andscience lead of theFaculty’s award, alongsideProfessor EmmaKowal from . Dr Moro was announced asjoint winnerof theEmerging Leader with medical curricula. leadership prize attheAFRHigherEducation Awards for hiswork HSM’s DrChristian Moro hasbeennamedthejoint winnerof atop ACADEMIC WINSEMERGING LEADERAWARD community. much-needed health care andinfrastructure planningto aremote profession-specific employability skills–plustheprogram delivers skills inteamwork, leadership andresilience, inadditionto Students whoparticipate develop wide-ranging inter-professional and Internationalisation Award for Programs thatEnhance Learning. through work-integrated placements, took outtheGlobal Citizenship faculty supervisors to engagewiththisSolomon Islandscommunity medical, alliedhealth and sustainable development students and The Bond University Kira Kira program hasto date supported 240 the world. teaching by tens of thousands of students andacademics around are freely available andnow utilised to enhance learning and by DrMoro, includingapplications, software andlearning resources, Many of thephysiology andanatomy educational curricula created medical students inarichandinteractive learning experience. creative andtechnology-enhanced curricula to engagescience and Excellence Award (Early Career category) for hisuse of innovative, Assistant Professor Christian Moro was awarded theTeaching brilliant teachers inAustralian highereducation. nation’s most prestigious teaching awards program, recognise The Awards, whichhave existed for more than20 years andare the 2018 Australian Awards for University Teaching. Bond University achieved two of only13nationalhonours atthe TEACHING AWARDS EDUCATORS RECOGNISED AT AUSTRALIA’S TOP UNIVERSITY population of southeast Queensland. primary health care to theAboriginalandTorres Strait Islander leads theplanning,development anddelivery of comprehensive Health, aninnovative Community Controlled Organisation which and Dietitian ClinicLead attheInstitute for Urban Indigenous Dr Odger-Jewell was previously theStudent Placement Coordinator Healthcare Innovations. Odgers-Jewell, whohasbeenappointed asAssistant Professor of Professor Mickan issupported by another key appointment, DrKate University of Technology, for theirwork onretinal stem cell therapy. Helen O’NeillandProfessor Steven Bottle from Queensland Jones Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Bond University Professor Associate Professor NigelBarnett from Bond University’s Clem Health andMedical Research Council (NHMRC), was allocated to The fundingof $683,062 from theFederal Government’s National awarded aprestigious government grant. step closer thanks to aBond University-led research team being A cure for oneof theleading causes of age-related blindness isa RESEARCH INTO AGE-RELATED BLINDNESS Fellows Professor Paul Glasziou andProfessor ChrisDelMar. Healthcare to beappointed aFellow of theAAHMS, joiningexisting She isthethird memberof Bond’s Institute for Evidence-Based her to theattention of theAcademy. translation, andevidence-informed health decisionsthatbrought her specialist fields of evidence-based healthcare, evidence use and It was Professor Hoffmann’s extensive experience andleadership in charities andthepublicservice. universities, medical research institutes, health services, industry, 400 nationwide, are elected by theirpeers anddrawn from science inAustralia. Their Fellows, of whomthere are fewer than authoritative,impartial, cross-sector voice of health andmedical The Australian Academy of Health andMedical Sciences isthe medical research landscape. achievement andexceptional contribution to Australia’s health and Health andMedical Sciences (AAHMS) asaresult of heroutstanding Healthcare was elected to theprestigious Australian Academy of Professor Tammy Hoffmann of HSM’s Institute for Evidence-Based RESEARCHER ELECTED TO NATIONAL ACADEMY one percent by citations for theirfield andyear of publication. and allonthelist have authored multiplepapers ranking inthetop Twenty-three Nobellaureates are amongthose recognised in2019 influence amongtheirpeers. identifies scientists whohave demonstrated significant research The 2019 HighlyCited Researchers list by theWeb of Science Group list of theworld’s most cited researchers. Professor Glasziou continued hissuccessful year, beingnamedona … ANDAMOST INFLUENTIAL SCIENTIFIC MIND restricted to thescope of aspecific research project. they arise andto form collaborations asneeded,rather thanbeing with theflexibility to pursue important new research directions as The new Investigator Grants are designed to provide researchers position asaleading international authority inhisfield. the highest-possible tier, inrecognition of Professor Glasziou’s The research component support of thepackage was awarded at

2019 Annual Report 13 FACULTY REPORT LAW

Bond’s Faculty of Law enjoys a well-deserved reputation for providing the best professional legal education in the country. More specifically, the Faculty launched and relaunched several innovative programs, continued the outstanding success of its mooting and clinics programs, and maintained its high profile research output.

KEY CURRICULUM INNOVATION Negotiation Competition, and the 2019 Alfred Deakin International The Faculty launched its new Master of Laws (LLM) in Enterprise Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition. Governance in response to the clear and pressing need for better education of our current and emergent enterprise leaders, directors The Faculty’s National High School Mooting Competition was again and officers, especially in relation to their legal and ethical an outstanding success. One hundred and six high school teams obligations. competed in preliminary and finals rounds held on our main campus.

The LLM is an eight-subject postgraduate program delivered as a CLINICAL PROGRAMS EXPAND combination of intensive two-day workshops and high-quality online The Bond Law Clinic continued its long-running commercial law modules. A maximum class size of 15 ensures the workshops are clinic, as well as its community advice, criminal law, social justice, engaging conversations with the guest speakers, instructors and family dispute resolution and immigration law clinics. peers. The program is open to both law and non-law graduates and can be completed on a part-time basis in 16 months. In 2019, the program expanded to include a new property law clinic. An external consultant was engaged to undertake a comprehensive The Faculty rebuilt and relaunched its Graduate Diploma in Legal review of the clinics program; her recommendations formed the Practice (GDLP) for LLB and Juris Doctor (JD) graduates wishing to basis of a comprehensive action plan to be implemented in 2020. be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner. We collaborated with global publishing house Wiley, to develop new online content, INCREASED INDIGENOUS FOCUS ensuring Bond now offers the best online GDLP experience in The Indigenous Inclusions Committee continued to develop and Australia. implement measures designed to enhance the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge in the curriculum and identify ways to better The Faculty also completed the rollout of its new Bachelor of Laws support Indigenous students. (LlB) and JD programs. The overhaul of the Integrated Skills and Professionalism Program continued, with the embedding and One of our students, Giselle Kilner-Parmenter, won the award for assessment of legal skills across the LLB and JD programs now 2019 Queensland First Nations Legal Student of the Year. better scaffolded and more practically supported by a suite of innovative online resources. The Faculty was very proud of its success, winning the 2019 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mooting Competition. The Faculty launched its new LlB/JD specialisation in Legal Innovation and Technology, and offered new elective subjects In August, the Executive Dean led a delegation of corporate and focusing on coding and cryptography for lawyers, law and social community leaders and other Bond staff on a trip to Murray and justice, start-up law, advanced criminal law, and included a Solomon Thursday Islands in the Torres Straits as part of Bond University’s Islands legal placement. annual Yarning Up initiative.

MOOTING SUCCESS CONTINUES RESEARCH EXCELLENCE ACKNOWLEDGED The Faculty’s mooting performance continues to be exceptional. The Faculty retained its Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) ranking of three, equating to ‘world class’ research. The number of Bond mooting teams won the 2019 Wilson Cup Mooting Competition publications remained steady as did the number of HDR students in Canada, the 2019 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mooting under academic supervision. Several new legal research teams were Competition, the 2019 QUT Torts Moot Competition, and the 2019 formed, with groups of academics collaborating on projects in the AAT National Mooting Competition; reached the grand finals in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, dispute resolution, internet law, 2018 Michael Kirby Moot on Contract Law, the 2019 Administrative blockchains, climate law and clinical legal education. Appeals Tribunal NOOT Competition and the 2019 Younes + Espiner 2019 Intervarsity Criminal Law Moot; reached the quarter finals in The Faculty’s successful Twilight Seminar series continued, with the 2019 International Humanitarian Law Moot; and participated in presentations by visiting scholars including Song Richardson, Dean the 2018 Animal Law Moot Competition, the 2019 Philip C Jessup of Law at Irvine; Vicki Beyer from Moot Competition, the 2019 International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of Law in Japan; Betsy Competition, the 2019 Australian Law Students Association comparative law andpolicy issues. conferences, seminars andworkshops oninternational law and Global andComparative Law and Policy Network hosted research andto organise research events andsymposia; andthe The Centre for Commercial Law continued to produce important universities. resources to assist theteaching of animallaw across Australian withVoicelesspartnering animalprotection institute to create online emergent technologies ontheteaching of core law units and The CPLEledseveral research projects includingtheimpact of in andpromoting best practice intheteaching of law. administrators whocollaborate indefining, understanding, engaging community of legaleducators, researchers, practitioners and The Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLE) continued asa research projects presently underway. Week event, ‘Legal Research attheFrontiers’, showcasing themany Jurisdiction inOuter Space andCyberspace’; andaBond Research UN inaTime of Crisis’; aresearch event on‘Technology and Graham Hassall on‘Global Constitutionalism inthe21st Century: The Legal Protection for GIs?’; aseminar withKennedy Graham and ‘Taking Provenance Seriously: Will Australia Benefit from Better 2019 Interdisciplinary Colloquium ahalfday onSport; Colloquium on The Faculty hosted several successful research events includingthe University, Sweden. the University of Western Sydney; andUlrika Wennersten from Lund Gregory Durston from Kingston University; Steven Freeland from University; Kristine Bowman from MichiganState University; Grey from theSandra Day O’Connor College of Law atArizona State conclusion. admission of new legalpractitioners reached asuccessful Committee to redesign thenationalacademic requirements for The Faculty’s collaboration withtheLaw Admissions Consultative opportunities. the profession speaking to current students aboutcareer featured panels of alumni andrepresentatives from employers and The Faculty hosted asecond annualCareers Conference, which andGoldCoast Symposia. The Faculty was theofficial sponsor of theQueenslandLaw Society General theHon.Yvette D’ath. the HighCourt theHon.Susan Keifel andQueenslandAttorney The Faculty hosted visits by theHon.MichaelKirby, Chief Justice of breakfasts andjudicialceremonies; and sponsorships. Bond staff andstudents atprofessional events suchasprofessional centres; Twilight Seminars andother research events; attendance by collaboration onlaw for clinics andsupport community legal the judiciaryviaguest lectures andteaching appointments; The Faculty continued to engagewiththelocal legalprofession and PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITHLEGAL WORLD

2019 Annual Report 15 FACULTY REPORT SOCIETY & DESIGN

Bond University’s Faculty of Society & Design is one of the most innovative of its kind in the country. Our degrees are flexible in their structure and practical in their application, and are dedicated to applying the latest theory, research and sustainable practices within their programs. With a strong focus on practical experience, students are offered a range of Australian and international internships, ensuring they are workplace ready.

NEW HEAD FOR ABEDIAN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE The projects enable the community to build their own vision and Internationally recognised designer, educator, and researcher, take it forward using planning processes. This multidisciplinary Professor Chris Knapp, was appointed in May as Head of the international immersive learning experience is to be applauded”. Abedian School of Architecture. MODEL UN EXPERIENCES Professor Knapp previously held the position of inaugural Chair of In January 2019, four of Bond’s International Relations students, Architecture at Western Sydney University. He promotes a accompanied by Assistant Professor Mark Dinnen, attended the student-focused architectural education that works in partnership 2019 World Federation of United Nations Associations conference in with industry and other associated disciplines, and perfectly aligns Geneva. with the Faculty’s translational approach to research and program design. The conference is convened by the International Model United Nations (WIMUN), the most accurate simulation of the United Professor Knapp’s research area focuses on digital fabrication Nations in the world. After three long days of negotiation, the team technologies and their impact on future modes of architecture and was recognised with two diplomacy awards and a best position construction practice. This research has been presented at a paper award. number of high profile international conferences and published in a range of industry and academic journals, as well as being exhibited During July 2019, another Bond student delegation travelled to in Los Angeles, Kyoto, Singapore, Wellington and Sydney. Japan to participate in the Japan English United Nations JEMUN 2019. The team was recognised with JEMUN Diplomacy Awards that SCREEN QUEENSLAND CREATIVE HUB acknowledging delegates who worked with collaboration, In June 2019, the Faculty officially launched the Bond University togetherness and teamwork while embodying the spirit and values Screen Queensland Creative Hub. This collaborative space sees of the United Nations. screen industry creatives such as filmmakers, producers, writers and game developers working alongside students and sharing green In August, the BondMUNs (our UN Model program) team also screens, boardrooms and office space. travelled to the Vienna International Model UN where they completed four intense days of negotiation. This was the first time The Creative Hub is an excellent example of the University working the BondMUNs ventured to Europe and they proved themselves on collaboratively with industry to build relationships and networks, a global stage most impressively. encourage practical application of learnings and to generally achieve optimal outcomes for our students. FILM SUCCESS FOR JOURNALISM ACADEMIC Senior Teaching Fellow, Rob Layton’s underwater iPhone film Falling, SOLOMON ISLANDS CAPSTONE PROJECT - CUTTING EDGE Not Waving was broadcast on British television’s The Short Film RESEARCH AND TEACHING Show. The producers also asked Rob to film a one-minute behind the The Solomon Islands Capstone Project was recognised at the scenes to include in the episode. Planning Institute of Australia Awards (PIA) for Planning Excellence 2019. The project was awarded commendation in the ‘Cutting Edge Rob was also invited to run a series of workshops on underwater Research and Teaching’ category. filming, as well as smartphone photography, in Ireland in June for MojoFest, the world’s longest running smartphone content creators’ The PIA team were generous with their feedback of the project, festival. stating that “the judges felt that this model of collaborative learning can be adopted across planning for the greater good. Not only does it further good planning through educational activities, it builds in the imperative soft skills in planning of listening, understanding and appreciating place values from different perspectives. and Neglect’. Wayne Petherick for two publications, ‘Homicide’ and‘ChildAbuse Identity’, DrPeta Stapleton for ‘The Science behindTapping’ and Kraven for ‘Intercultural Mirrors, DynamicReconstruction of Personalities in theWorkplace’, DrMarie-Claire Patron andDrJulia Katarina Fritzon for ‘Corporate Psychology, Investigating Destructive Honorary Professor JimMeiklefor ‘Accounting for Construction’, Dr Reality: Internalised vs Externalised Mind/Brain’, DrRickBest and Professor IriniGiannopulu for ‘Neuroscience, Robotics andVirtual The Faculty of Society &Design celebrated academic publications by Research Supervision Award inOctober 2019. authority ontapping. Peta was awarded theVice-Chancellor’s registered Clinical andHealth Psychologist andisconsidered aworld Australian Allied Health Awards. Peta has20 years’ experience asa In September, shewas namedPsychologist of theYear atthe2019 Hawaii International Conference onEducation. students andimprove psychological symptoms atthe17thAnnual event. Shealso gave atalk onEFTto reduce academic fear inschool In January2019, DrStapleton presented herresearch ataTEDx chronic pain, obesity, anxiety andstress. ‘tapping’, whichisused to treat anumberof conditions including Australian research into Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)or Associate Professor of Psychology, DrPeta Stapleton, ledthe DR PETA STAPLETON: PSYCHOLOGIST OFTHEYEAR meeting thechangingneedsof government andthesector. represent aprimeexample of Bond University’s commitment to These programs, inparticular themicro-credentialled subjects, requirements of industry. programs thatwere designed to address theprofessional andskills Following extensive industry engagement, we launchedthe Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Design programs inBuilding Information Modelling(BIM)and program, formally accredited three of our Faculty of Society and BuildingSMART , of part theinternational BuildSMART NEW BUILDINGPROGRAMS FIRST TO BEACCREDITED the Bond community andwillbesadly missed. including theHarvard Business Review. Mike was anintegral of part for 19years, attracting international attention from publications passed away inJulyafter illness. ashort Mike taught publicspeaking techniques duringasterling 20-year career atBond University. He thousands of students andpioneered innovative teaching Journalist andacademic, Emeritus Professor Mike Grenby mentored philosophy until thelast year of hislife. who was generous withhisadvice, andwhoproudly taught of Wollongong. Colleagues remembered anintensely private man University andFoundation Professor of Philosophy attheUniversity universities. Hewas former Vice-Chancellor of Central Queensland philosopher whoheldleadership roles atseveral Australian Emeritus Professor LauchlanChipmanasan influential conservative Professor LauchlanChipmanandProfessor Mike Grenby. During 2019 theFaculty mournedtheloss of two colleagues, EMERITUS PROFESSOR MIKEGRENBY VALE EMERITUSPROFESSOR LAUCHLAN CHIPMANAND

2019 Annual Report 17 BOND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Bond University College provides pathways to undergraduate study, including English language programs. All pathways have been designed in accordance with the University’s entry criteria, with a concentrated emphasis on intellectual development, academic processes and clear thinking.

INNOVATION IN PATHWAY PROGRAMS COMMITMENT TO TEACHING AND LEARNING Bond University College’s objective is to create a broad range of The College continued to strengthen our distinctive position in the alternative entry pathways that provide seamless entry to our award Australian market by building on the programs. highest quality of teaching and personalised learning.

Our focus throughout the year was to develop multi directional Evidence of student satisfaction within the College was strongly pathways for our students. To achieve this result, we created three indicated through continued high response rates to our student new programs in 2019: a new Diploma Preparation Program, evaluation survey for both subjects and educators. providing prospective students with a one semester Bond University Experience prior to enrolling in a Diploma; a new version of the As the sector continues to evolve, more research is being completed Diploma of Health Sciences that provides significantly more credit on the assessment of English Language and what that means for and pathways into the Bachelors’ of Exercise and Sport’s Science and practitioners. Our teachers received an update on best practice and the Exercise and Sports Performance programs; and a new program assessment writing methodology from some of the global leaders in of the Diploma of Arts, providing future students with more credit this field and we continued to refine and develop our practice. and pathways into University programs in Communication, Arts, Global Studies, , International Relations, Law, The College was also represented at the prestigious English Australia Psychological Science, Film and Television and Journalism than events, including the annual conference. This membership gives us a previously offered. broad view of the industry, its innovations and global trends, which further enhances our important student support. The changes to the academic pathways at Bond University are the conclusion of a continuous improvement process that commenced in BOND ON THE WORLD STAGE 2018. As a result, faculties and the College have worked together to During 2019 universities and schools from Japan, Korea, China, Brazil double the number of Diploma pathways into Bachelor’s programs and the United States sought professional connections and from 11 to 22. engagement opportunities through Bond University College.

2020 will focus on similar initiatives for the College’s English These close, mutually beneficial associations complement other program, assuring its relevance to Bond Graduate Attributes and key Bond University internationalisation initiatives which also bring an to the student experience, centred on preparing students for international/intercultural dimension to teaching, research and University studies. service functions with the University.

THE GRENBY FAMILY BEYOND BOND MEDAL They also foster further institutional partnerships, new program The Grenby Family Medal is awarded to the student who earns the development, student mobility, staff recruitment, quality and highest number of points through the Beyond Bond Program – a accreditation, visiting professors and academic programs, improved practical, activity-based, compulsory professional development international visibility and increased opportunity for study/travel program that extends for the duration of all undergraduate degrees. grants. It recognises the wider engagement and experiences obtained by students in their studies to prepare for the changing landscape of work, by developing employability skills actively sought by employers

During 2019 this prestigious medal was awarded to Harsh Shukla. Harsh commenced his studies at the College in January 2017, completing a Diploma of Business and then a Bachelor of Construction Management, Quantity Surveying. He completed and exceeded Beyond Bond activities each semester over eight semesters, including an internship. leavers whocommence university includes 17year-olds. students were catered for asthecohort of Queenslandschool- inclusive social environment. Anall-ages party madesure thatall During 2019, BUSA delivered its promise to promote amore RECREATIONAL PURSUITS Week ona semester basis, rather thanannually. increased its mental health awareness by runningMental Health committee was consolidated by the2018-19 committee. BUSA has The focus onstudent mental health established by the2017-18 and construction, andtaking inlocal part cultural celebrations. students spent two weeks inthecommunity, assisting withfarming assisting therural community of HarmiinNepal. Ourvolunteer BUSA also facilitated thefourth annualBond AidTrip, again individualised opportunities andsubmission options. expanded to cover topics from advertising andtransparency to actively sought by employers. Duringtheyear, Beyond Bond was landscape of work by developing broader employability skills Bond program students thatsupports to prepare for thechanging BUSA assisted intherestructure andredesign of theentire Beyond EDUCATION PERFORMANCE improvement inthemaintenance of receipts for expenditure. time inBUSA’s recorded history, andtheauditor noted an The Association’s financial auditwas unqualified again,for thefifth $43,109. BUSA now hasanaccumulated surplusof $111,940. leaving theassociation withanoperating profit for theyear of Services andAmenity Fee reimbursements totalled $277,555, $141,093 withoperating expenses totalling $402,772. Student BUSA’s income for thefinancial year ending30 June2019 was BUSA FINANCIALRESULTS rights andadvocating for them,andorganising specialdeals for students. range of important ways –runningregular events, managingtheclubs andassociations, advisingstudents of their The Bond University Students Association, known asBUSA, works hard to improve thestudent experience ina BOND UNIVERSITYSTUDENT ASSOCIATION students, by students. Conversation’. The first editionwas over 80pages, written for BUSA also created amental health publication, titled‘The issues. online andinprint, withafocus onarticlesthatdiscussed real social The Publications Director publishedsixeditionsof Bound magazine, ADMINISTRATION ANDCOMMUNICATION event. Superbowl event atDonsTavern andaState of Originscreening eventssporting suchasLadies Day atourRugby UnionClub, a wider group of students andran anumberof successful social BUSA hadakey focus onbuildingsocial inorder sports to reach a Gold Coast community. continue to improve opportunities for sporting ourstudents andthe BUSA formed aclose working relationship to withBond Sport SPORT SUPPORT adherence withinternal rules andpolicies. informationsupport neededto runacluborsociety atBond in for student cluborsociety executive members, includingallthe The clubs team created anew Clubs Guide–a70-page publication the BUSA Treasurer. running ataprofit asopposed to previous loss, aresult credited to The fifteenth annualBondstock was asignificant improvement,

2019 Annual Report 19 LEARNING AND TEACHING

2019 focused on the advancement of learning and teaching at Bond, with a strong commitment to improving knowledge leadership in learning and encouraging and celebrating excellence in teaching. Core to our learning and teaching development is creating and maintaining a culture of excellence in teaching practices, reinforced through a service-focused, evidence-based, collaborative framework of activities, initiatives and training supports.

STUDENT EVALUATION OF TEACHING A total of 83 custom PD and training workshops were offered to staff, Evidence of student satisfaction with the Bond University learning with 965 academic staff participants attending during 2019 (separate and teaching experience is indicated through student evaluation from the Symposium sessions) which is a substantial increase on surveys and the high overall mean scores. Our results continued to 2018 engagement and participation rates. These sessions target impress. Overall for 2019, the mean educator score was 4.45/5 and training, skills development and teaching enhancement activities that the subject score was 4.25/5. align with the Teaching Quality Standards Policy and support staff in gaining PD credit towards achievement of accomplished and Overall, Bond performed strongly against the Strategic Plan goal for outstanding teacher status. student experience with 82 per cent of subjects achieving a mean score of 4/5 over the year. External measures reinforced this positive The 2019 Learning and Teaching Innovation Symposium included an sentiment. In the 2020 Good Universities Guide, Bond University was awards presentation, a teaching excellence panel discussion and awarded more 5-star ratings in the student experience category than workshops co-facilitated ‘by academics for academics’ that focused any other university in Australia, for the 14th year in a row. More on utilising practical teaching tools, teaching with technology, flipped specifically, a five-star rating and the top score were received with learning and student engagement in face-to-face and online learning respect to: student to teacher ratios, student retention, skills environments. development, student support, teaching quality, learning resources and learner engagement. STRATEGIC LEARNING AND TEACHING PROJECTS A total of 21 Strategic Faculty and University Learning and Teaching FURTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT projects were undertaken in 2019. These include online Course Professional development of early career academics continued in Development and new program Curriculum Mapping, instructional 2019 through the ‘Introduction to Teaching at Bond’ program, design projects with the Faculty of Law, all-staff Educational attended by 85 new hires. A nationally benchmarked subject, Technology training and Moderation planning workshops with Bond ‘Foundations of University Learning and Teaching’ (FULT) was University College, Subject Introductory Video, Authentic completed by 44 of our academics. This constitutes a 132 per cent Assessment skills workshops and multimedia production for Faculty increase in reach from the previous year, in part due to the of Society and Design, Online Assessment solutions initiatives and development of a blended/online offering of the FULT program to pilots with the Office of the Core Curriculum, Evaluation of the cater to sessional and part-time teaching staff in particular. Beyond Bond programs, and an ongoing Audit and improvement initiative for all University iLearn subject sites. A FULT alumni network is thriving with 83 current members, increased from 22 members in 2018. The Alumni Program supports The OLT also led strategic learning and teaching projects including a continuing professional development (PD) through mentoring and Peer Observation of Teaching Program, Learning and Teaching targeted training to enhance teaching quality whilst building our Awards and Scholarship Pipeline support project, eTEVAL student internal institutional peer networks of teaching-active academics. feedback and focus group study and e-Assessment/Online exam scoping project. The Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT) Helpdesk and Support@ Bond service logged a total of 2,115 jobs during the year, with substantial supports provided to academic staff with iLearn, iLearn site teaching and learning resource development, technology enhancements, educational video production and classroom interactive board training. been offered to allteaching staff. Workshops onnew technology tools suchasinteractive boards have with OLT to utilise andembedtechnology intheirsubjects. e-marking andonlinetask interactivity. Numerous academics worked resources thatincludesubjectintroductory videos, grade centre and improved andstudents offered enhanced learning activities and Improvement Project whereby allUniversity iLearn sites were The OLT continued to awhole-of-university support iLearn learning andteaching videos withBond academics. our students. 2019 saw theproduction of 345 new high-quality technologies thatenablethemto generate anddisseminate these to production of new digital teaching tools aswell aslearning the Bond academics continue to achieve excellent outcomes inthe TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED LEARNING(TEL) DEVELOPMENT and teaching. ASCILITE, theprofessional association for technology use inlearning Higher Education, andTeaching Excellence andInnovation Awards at short-listed finalists intheAustralian FinancialReview Awards for teaching accolades, includingoneEmerging Leader winnerandtwo We were also successful inachieving other significant learning and Dinnen. in learning andteaching was madeto Assistant Professor Mark science andmedicine, andoneNationalCitation award for innovation reflecting hiswork andaugmented invirtual reality inbiomedical Teaching Excellence award for Assistant Professor Christian Moro the Bond University Kira Interdisciplinary program, theNational Success was achieved intheNationalProgram Excellence Award for Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT). early 2019 –animpressive outcome inthecompetitive field of the We were successful inreceiving three awards supported by OLT in LEARNING ANDTEACHING AWARDS

2019 Annual Report 21 RESEARCH

Bond University’s five-year Research Strategic Plan (2018-2022) sets out a vision and strategy to position high quality and focused research as core to University business. The Plan sets bold measures of research success for the University and our students and outlines key research strategic objectives to focus our research agenda.

The research effort at Bond University continues to grow • The Centre for Regenerative Medicine presented an impressively. In 2019, Bond staff were listed as Chief Investigators in evening public lecture on Retinal Diseases successful grant applications in excess of $6.7 million. • The Rapid-fire mini symposium showcased the research undertaken by the Tactical Research Unit Specific highlights from the year included: • Our Higher Degree research students and supervisors heard first-hand from two recent PhD Graduates, about their • Professor Paul Glasziou, the Director of Bond University’s Institute experiences as a student and life after graduating for Evidence-Based Healthcare, a world-leading research centre in • The Bond Business School explored the Science of Business and the realm of evidence-based practice, was awarded a prestigious in a concurrent session, the Ethics of Consumption, at an evening $2.7M Investigator grant from the National Health and Medical seminar Research Council (NHMRC). • The Centre for Comparative Construction Research hosted a • The research support package, which was awarded at the highest panel discussion on construction productivity challenges and possible tier, will help fund Professor Glasziou’s research project, improvement strategies ‘Working on Neglected Problems in Healthcare’. The project will • Two philosophers from the Faculty of Society and Design run for five years. discussed social and individual responses to a film based on • As well as receiving this prestigious research award, Professor industrial scale landscapes Glasziou was once again named on a list of the world’s most cited • The Centre for Urology Research brought together clinicians and researchers by the Web of Science, that identifies scientists who scientists to explore the topic of urogynaecology have demonstrated significant research influence among their • The Interdisciplinary Centre for the Artificial Mind, whose peers. researchers’ expertise ranges from Artificial Intelligence, Law, • A cure for one of the leading causes of age-related blindness is a robotics in healthcare through to neuroscience, and philosophy, step closer thanks to a Bond University-led research team being showcased their work. awarded funding of $683,062 through the NHMRC’s Ideas Grant scheme. The money was awarded to Associate Professor Nigel 2019 VICE CHANCELLOR RESEARCH AWARDS Barnett for research into retinal stem cell therapy in the Research Excellence immunoprivileged eye. Professor Bruce Vanstone’s research focuses on applying big data • The project aims to use stem cells to create new retinal pigment and predictive modelling techniques to difficult business problems. epithelial cells (that become damaged and die with age) which will Bruce currently supervises seven PhD students and one Master of be implanted into the eye, so the new healthy RPE that nourishes Philosophy student. He is actively involved in the Business School’s retinal visual cells will support the photoreceptors before they die. research portfolio and is a member of various University committees • Associate Professor Adrian Gepp from the Bond Business School including Academic Senate. In his role as Associate Dean of demonstrated continued success this year in securing funding for Research in the Business School, Bruce has demonstrated strong research projects undertaken with industry partners. He has leadership skills with the EQUIS (Business and Management received $100,000 from Rapid Media Pty Ltd, to develop a Schools) and AACSB (Business Schools) accreditation committees. statistical model that will enable quantification of marketing effectiveness, as well as $150,000 from KPMG to undertake a Early Career Research Excellence three-year project on data analytics in risk management. Associate Professor Adrian Gepp graduated with a PhD in 2015. Adrian uses big data and advanced statistical modelling to reveal RESEARCH WEEK 2019 HIGHLIGHTS unique insights about problems of economic and social importance. Our eighth annual Research Week ran from 14-18 October, In 2019 or since 2015? he has secured $523,412 in external funding, celebrating the University’s research across all disciplines The published 16 journal articles with 50 per cent being Tier 1, written six theme of Research Week was Engage, Influence, Impact, and book chapters and published conference papers, made 18 provided an opportunity for Bond to shine a light on the work of our international peer-reviewed conference presentations, supervised researchers, and for the public to engage with them and the wider two PhD completions, three Honours completions and has eight Bond community. current HDR/Honours students.

In 2019 there were 16 events across the week, attended by over 1300 Research Supervision people, including: Associate Professor Peta Stapleton’s expertise is in Clinical Psychology. She commenced work at Bond in 2013 and, in that time, • Legal Research at the Frontiers, which highlighted the research has supervised PhD, Masters and Honour students. The seven undertaken in commercial law, international and comparative law, Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students she has supervised have and dispute resolution, as an example all Graduated. Peta’s approach to supervision includes supporting • Research students and academics gained practical pitching and writing tips for articles to be submitted to The Conversation something thatwould normallytake ninehours. to present their80,000-word thesis inonlythree minutes, developed by theUniversity of Queensland, requires PhDstudents in the3MTcompetition. The (3MT)competition, In August, eleven HigherDegree by Research students participated THREE MINUTETHESIS (3MT) • • • In 2019 thefollowing researchers were recipients of theprogram: scholarly activities. from teaching andadministrative duties to focus onresearch and additional non-teaching semester where anacademic isreleased focuses onresearch outcomes. Extended Research Leave isone to enhance themomentum onspecific research projects and The Academic Extended Research Leave program allows staff ACADEMIC EXTENDED RESEARCH LEAVE PROGRAM and onefrom FSD. In 2019, nineacademics completed theprogram, eight from HSM Supervisor register atBond University. accredited asaPrincipal Supervisor andaddedto thePrincipal hold appropriate qualifications, andare research active, can thenbe Academics whosuccessfully participate intheyear-long program, Principal Supervisors. in aseries of workshops to increase theircapacity andbecome our capacity buildinginitiatives, academics are invited to participate new pathway to HigherDegree by Research of supervision.Aspart The Principal Supervisor Accreditation Program (PSAP) provides a PRINCIPAL SUPERVISOR ACCREDITATION PROGRAM within theFaculty of Society andDesign. Bond program, andisinvolved withHDRandsupervisor initiatives develop, ifneeded.Sheisalso anactive memberof theMentoring@ independence andautonomous thinkingbutoffering guidance to University of ). Organisation of Physical Therapist inPaediactrics, andthe Assistant Professor NikkiMilne(collaborated withInternational Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa) Associate Professor Francina Cantatore (visited University of Sebastian, Spain, BritishSurfing Federation) Associate Professor DanielO’Brien(Wavegarden inSan

on executive function–awarding heragrant of $500. Needham for herresearch into anxiety, stress andworking memory The People’s Choice Award was given to PhDstudent Katarina between serial andnon-serial rapists. Runner-up, PhDstudent Serena Davidson explored thelinks disease. an earlier stage, givingthemmore of an opportunity to treat the diseases. Herwork hasfocused onhelpingdoctors detect cancer at grand prize for herwork inslowing down thegrowth of adaptable Bond University PhDcandidate AmandaTauber won the$2,000

2019 Annual Report 23 SPORT

Bond University Sport continued its successful upward trajectory during 2019 in all three of its strategic pillars of Performance, Partnerships and Participation. Bond athletes represented at state, national and international levels with distinction, demonstrating our reputation for producing world-class student-athletes. Our students continue to make us proud in all types of endeavour, not just academia.

Bond won the National Per Capita Trophy for the third successive Bond’s students reap the associated benefits of significant visits year at the revamped University Nationals that celebrate multi- from professional teams from many sports through access to their university sporting competitions. Bond finished in 12th place overall programs and expertise beneficial to their course of study. in a field of 42 Australian Universities. BOND ELITE SPORT PROGRAM All significant national and state sports partnerships were renewed The Bond Elite Sport Program now supports 81 student-athletes and relationships with each remain professional and of significant pursuing dual-career aspirations. mutual benefit. In 2019, the Program included world record holders in swimming, Bond is renowned for the world-class calibre of our sporting dual internationals in women’s rugby and rugby league, and a facilities. A highlight of the year was the opening of our new Aquatic women’s national beach sprint champion along with contracted Centre, showcasing the new FINA-approved, 25 metre short course professional rugby players and AFL women’s players. pool launched on Thursday, June 20 before guests including Australian swimming greats Grant Hackett, Jon Sieben, Andrew Sport scholarships were awarded to 16 student athletes across eight Baildon and Melanie Wright (nee Schlanger). The Centre sports. incorporates our new Swimming Hall of Fame, featuring the University’s finest swimmers. RUGBY UNION Bond University Rugby is one of Australia’s leading clubs, operating Our eSport Hub state of the art competitive online gaming facility five rugby programs each season and hosting international, national opened to accommodate the development of this rapid sporting and local events of significance. phenomena. It supports our newest partnership with the international eSport team, The Chiefs. The relationship will drive the Men’s 7s and XVs, Women’s 7s and XVs, the Pathway to Premier establishment of eSport at Bond and help guide the academic program run all year round and Bond rugby’s reputation continues courses which flow. to be envied.

The work of our High-Performance Sport Directors and Head In 2019, Bond Rugby produced men and women who represented at Coaches has been outstanding Their efforts also grow the Australian levels (Wallabies and Wallaroos and Junior Wallabies), University’s sporting reputation and attract student-athletes to the State (Reds), National Rugby Championship (Qld Country Senior and Bond ranks. U19).

The summary which follows provides further evidence of the The Bond University Rugby Club continues to host elite level and growing success of Bond Sport for yet another year. representative rugby fixtures with a view to attracting significant rugby events to the Gold Coast to help promote the game locally. HIGH PERFORMANCE TRAINING CENTRE The High Performance Training Centre has gained an international NETBALL reputation for quality and professionalism. Apart from hosting the Bond Bull Sharks Netball’s inaugural season was very successful in national teams in rugby from Australia and Ireland, the Centre now the new Sapphire and Ruby Leagues which replaced the former regularly receives bookings from Super Rugby teams from New State League concept. Zealand, South Africa and Australia along with similar bookings from the interstate AFL teams of Richmond and Adelaide. The Sapphire team played semi-final netball and the more junior Ruby team fell one win short of emulating that feat. Netball has Internationally, the Centre hosted American Major League Baseball been a welcome addition to Bond’s suite of High- Performance players from the New York Yankees to Japanese professional sports and will flourish in the years ahead. baseballers and golfers. Our players represented at State Senior level, Australian and State It also generously supports Gold Coast-based squads from athletics, Under 19 and Under 17 levels with our U16 and U18 junior teams surf-lifesaving, mountain biking world champions and rugby league. finishing second and fourth in the state respectively.

The Centre was awarded the Strength of America Gold Training Netball has also served as a magnet for international players Standard for a second year, recognising the facilities and program seeking to improve themselves under Head Coach Cheryl Burns with qualities. This is considered the benchmark in world- class training two players from South Africa playing pivotal roles in the Sapphire facilities and Bond is the only facility on Australia to have achieved team this season. this recognition. International and national enquiries continue to be fielded as Bond Bull Shark Netball’s reputation grows. Bond Academics have presented ensuring andpublished oneSport world discovers more impact. about eSports Several prominent national competitions andpostgraduate study hasbegunasthe Bond competitors have already featured inthefinals of several faculties andinvestment engagement by commercial bodies. engagement inthebusiness of eSport,course development in conversations concerning competition development, student To thisinitiative, support we have conducted highlevel with theprofessional team, eSport The Chiefs. the university inadvance of thesigningof atwo-year partnership A competitive Hubfor eSport HighPerformance play was builtby gaming –madeits introduction to Bond University in2019. The rise of thefastest growing phenomena inworld –online sport ESPORT Nationals Division1andtheWomen’s team finished seventh. Conference. The Men’s team finished fourth overall attheUniversity Women’s tournaments intheSouth East QldUniversities This transition was vindicated by winning both theMen’s and from status ClubSport to HighPerformance in2019. Sport The Bond Tennis program’s development saw theclubbeginits rise TENNIS All-Australian players were Bond Bull Sharks. players andeight GoldCoast Suns Academy players. Two AFLW Bond Bull Sharks provided three Brisbane Lionscontracted women’s women’s matches. Grand Finals. We won theSenior menandDevelopment Team All four teams played semi-finals withthree of theteams playing season. The AFLClub’s men’s andwomen’s programs enjoyed astellar 2019 AFL around Australia andoverseas. ensure thatBond swimming’s reputation iswidelyacknowledged receiving thestrong of support Swimming Australia. They helpto Samuelson, are both recognised astwo of Australia’s top coaches Head Coach Richard Scarce andDirector of Swimming, Kyle and aTop 10 inAustralia. Bond Swim Clubwas registered asaTop 5QueenslandSwim Club medal winners atinternational swim meets. freestyle) andJennaStrauch (100/200 metre breaststroke) were Alexander Graham andElijahWinnington (both 200/400 metre Swim Club’s Australian Dolphinrepresentatives. During 2019, world-beating performances were achieved by Bond SWIMMING • • • remained impressive atthe2019 Australian University Nationals: In thestudent participation space, Bond University’s results CLUB SPORT PROGRAM international series attheUniversity inthefuture. Discussions have begunto host alegof one of thesport’s major Walton. because of thereputation of theprogram andHead Coach, Craig from Perth isastar of thefuture andenrolled atBond solely events around Australia. Management Sports student Elliot Roberts Several of ourtriathletes won orplaced inthemajorjuniorseries first-rate facilities. Gold Coast region isworld renowned for its natural beauty and international appeal. Australia isasought-after destination asthe Triathlon isademandingandhighlyspecialisedwithstrong sport the program adopts along-gameapproach. Triathlon’s inaugural year atBond proved to bevery rewarding as TRIATHLON acclaim inDressage events. Club’s top performer in2019, achieving nationalandinternational ADCO scholarship winner, Daisy Fielding,proved theEquestrian announcement. International Show-Jumping event inMay 2019 was amajor Bond’s event partnership withpremier breeders AQUIS atits to study at Bond. and steps are inplace to attract local andnational student-athletes devised. Equestrian hasastrong female recruitment focus for Bond 2019 was aholdingyear asaclearer strategy around was thesport Performance atBond. sport Equestrian isalso transitioning from to aClubSport aHigh- EQUESTRIAN investment willprovide. opportunities eSport Bond haspositioned itself strategically to capitalise onthe many concept. a footprint intheacademic conversations surrounding thisexciting Northern PerNorthern Capita Trophy winners for thethird timeinarow. time inarow Doug EllisPer Capita Trophy winners for anunprecedented third competing Twelfth (or fourteenth?) outright of 43Australian universities

2019 Annual Report 25 ENGAGEMENT

The Office of Engagement’s aim is to advance the University by deepening and strengthening our relationships with stakeholders, to raise our profile, continue our reputation for excellence and help to secure our financial future. In 2019, the Office focused activities in Alumni Relations, Corporate Communications and Reputational Management, Fundraising and Development, and Engagement and Advancement.

The Office of Engagement played a key role in all our 30th The event was attended by our first ever graduate, alumni anniversary celebrations including the launch of the sculpture representatives from every class year, eight former BUSA ‘Limitless’ and organisation of the 2019 Homecoming Week that Presidents, 10 former valedictorians, graduates born in more than featured more than 15 events. 35 countries and working at more than 350 different organisations around the world. Homecoming commenced with the opening of the Health Building extension on Monday 13 May with over 200 guests in attendance, We celebrated a former staff reunion event with over 60 attendees. featuring special guest speaker, Emeritus Professor Peter Andrews Guests enjoyed a short video message from former Vice Chancellor AO, Chair of the HSM Advisory Board and former Chief Scientist of of the time, Emeritus Professor Ken Moores AO, and lively panel Queensland. discussion with Mr John Le Lievre, long time employees Mrs Denise Agnew and Dr Debbie Luxton. On Tuesday 14 May the University celebrated 25 Year Staff Service, where two staff who have achieved 25 years’ service were ALUMNI RELATIONS honoured. A further eight staff were acknowledged for 30 years’ Bondies can now be found in more than 130 countries around the service at a luncheon hosted by the Vice Chancellor in the Loggia. world. Our Alumni Relations team works committedly throughout the year to connect and re-connect Bondies, wherever they live and On Foundation Day, a large group of more than 500 students, staff whatever they do. and alumni gathered in the quadrangle for a group photo to The Bond Alumni Community offers a wide-range of benefits, commemorate the University’s 30th milestone. The belltower played services and initiatives, including events such as dinners and Yellow Submarine as students, staff and alumni took a deep dive networking sessions held around the world, publication of ARCH into Bond University’s past to recreate an historic photo. The picture, Magazine, a mentoring program, Alumni scholarships and shot from the iconic Arch, was reminiscent of one taken in 1991, the committees, the Find a Bondy service and the Bondy Business year Bond’s first cohort of students graduated, and again in 2014 to Directory. celebrate Bond’s 25th Anniversary. In 2019, 61 alumni events were held, hosting approximately 1600 alumni across the globe: South Africa, London, Germany, The Alumni Leaders Forum hosted 35 leaders from the Alumni Switzerland, Canada (Vancouver and Toronto), New York, Philippines, Advisory Board, Alumni Committee Presidents from across the Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, UAE, Australia (all capital world and Bond University Limited Alumni members. The Forum was cities) and New Zealand. led by the Vice Chancellor, Vice President Engagement, Director Other highlights included: Alumni and Development, Manager Alumni Relations and Chair of • A commemorative edition of ‘the Arch’ was published, and the Alumni Advisory Board. Discussions centered around Alumni hardcopies were distributed to over 12,000 alumni. strategies, initiatives and programs and proved to be an important • Fountain of Giving – there are 28 plaques installed with 30th engagement activity connecting the alumni community with the Anniversary commemorative branding. future aims of the University. • Bondy Business Directory – to celebrate 30 years, the Bondy Business Directory offered free online listings for 2019. Approximately 1,500 people attended the Bond Friends and Family • A specially designed 30th anniversary flag was designed and Festival on the evening of Friday 17th May held on the Ornamental raised on April 15th to signal a 30-day countdown until the Lawns. This annual community event brings together students, staff, University’s 30th Anniversary. alumni and families in an informal festive environment, culminating in a fireworks display.

The week’s events and celebrations culminated with the 30th Anniversary Gala Ball, held at the Star Gold Coast. Over 1,000 guests gathered to connect and celebrate in true ‘Bondy’ style. • • • • the following alumnito undertake graduate studies: scholarships of $10,000 each, fundedthrough theAmbitionFund, to The AlumniScholarship Selection Committee awarded four overseas. postgraduate studies atanother world-class institution based tosupport outstanding Bond graduates whowishto undertake The Bond University AlumniScholarship program offers financial ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP offers continues to grow. The opportunities of mentorships leading to internships andjob beyond theformal program runduringtheSeptember semester. was very helpful andrewarding, withmany mentorships continuing together. Both students andalumnireported thattheexperience of matches in2019 withover 120 students andalumnibeingbrought The very popularAlumniMentor Program achieved arecord number ALUMNI MENTOR PROGRAM • • • Homecoming. regions andattheAlumniLeaders Forum heldannuallyduring regular meetings withtheUniversity, atalumnievents intheir Members serve atwo-year term, representing thealumnicohort in The new AlumniAdvisory Board was announced inJanuary2019. ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD 2013), Bachelor of CivilLaw -University of Oxford. Mikayla (Bachelor Brier-Mills of Laws, Bachelor of Arts, Class of Civil Law –University of Oxford Madelaine Clifford (Bachelor of Laws, Class of 2015), Bachelor of Education –University of Bath Eleftheria “Ria”Angelo(Master of Arts, Class of 2013), Doctor of Economics andPolitical Sciences 2012), Master inManagement andStrategy –London School of Barry Newell (Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws, Class of Appointed AlumniMembers: Elected Members: DerekChair: Cronin (Class of 1989) Tim Tews (Class of 2015) Helena Franco (Class of 2013) Sachiko Kokue (Class of 2014) Tanille Turner (Class of 2009) Jason Pohl (Class of 2007) Ed Brockhoff (Class of 2002) Assistance officer. Scheme support for Indigenous affairs andvolunteering asanIndigenousTutorial organisations, participating inseveral aidandawareness programs academically whileatBond andheldnumerous roles onstudent-run inspiring fellow students to reach theirpotential. Sheexcelled Award, recognising voluntary service to Bond University and Minter Ellison lawyer EmilyMacDonaldreceived theYoung Alumni live from aplace of compassion, acceptance andsupport. individuals, organisations andbureaucracy to step outof fear and population by theendof 2020. MsGibson seeks to inspire revolution of love”, by engagingfour percent of theworld’s Loud, aglobal movement aimingto facilitate world’s “the largest Nicole Gibson, social entrepreneur andCEO andfounder of Love Out The AlumniAward for Community Achievement was presented to and Victorian chapter chairof Chief Executive Women. freight operator Aurizon, andserving as anon-executive director chairing Quadrant Energy, actingasanon-executive director of rail past 21years atMacquarie Group inarange of roles, alongside has worked asalawyer andinvestment banker. She hasspent the currently Global Head of Oiland GasPrincipal atMacquarie Capital, Stable Medal,thetop prize atourAlumniAwards. MsVidgen, Macquarie Capital executive Kate Vidgen was awarded theRobert Achievement andtheYoung AlumniAward. include theRobert Stable Medal,theAlumniAward for Community local, nationalorinternational achievements. The award categories significant contribution to society andinspired others through their distinguish members of ouralumnicommunity whohave madea Presented annuallyinMay duringHomecoming, theAlumniAwards ALUMNI AWARDS

2019 Annual Report 27 CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS ABEDIAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS MEDIA COVERAGE Eighteen students were supported by the Abedian Foundation at Bond University, our faculties or our spokespeople were mentioned Bond University in 2019. in 11,358 media reports during 2019 (TV, radio, press and digital. Source: Isentia and Meltwater). The Abedian Foundation Scholars program continued successfully during the year, with students being selected for both A switch in monitoring services in mid-2019 makes an analysis of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across all disciplines, in total reach difficult, but we can say with certainty that in the 154 addition to focused scholarships for the . days between July 31 and December 31, coverage of Bond University Military Scholarships reached a cumulative audience of 35,284,447. Agreement for a new scholarship program provided by Hancock In addition, content was published in major international markets Prospecting to support two military service personnel per year to including the USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand, India and China. study at Bond has been concluded and is now being promoted.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS These scholarships are for undergraduate or postgraduate studies In 2019 the Corporate Communications team also commenced and will cover full tuition and provide a $7,000 living bursary per activity on stakeholder mapping and messaging, a cross-disciplinary semester. thought leadership campaign, development of a proactive issues management and mitigation framework, and increased production SCHOLARSHIPS of multimedia content packages for national and international The Office of Engagement continues to nurture a range of media. scholarships generously supported by our donors and supporters. These include the ADCO Sporting Excellence Scholarship, John FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT Eales Rugby Excellence Scholarship, Georgina Hope Rinehart CHANCELLOR’S CIRCLE Swimming Excellence Scholarship and the Vynka Hohnen The Chancellor’s Circle recognises a prestigious group of individuals Scholarship. who are Bond University’s most generous donors. BEQUESTS In 2019, the theme of the Chancellor’s Circle campaign was to In 2019 the University received two new bequests totaling $1.5m. support travel bursaries to allow students the opportunity to participate in an international educational experience at one of ARTWORKS Bond University’s 60 partner institutions. We received 30 new artworks in 2019, from some notable Australian artists. These include: Swanson Dock by Jasper Knight, assorted Studying abroad helps develop our students outside of the Wayfarer prints by Tim Storrier, Everything is Just Dandy by Jim classroom and our country, and mould our future leaders, while Thalassoudis, Iconographs by Naata Nungurrayi and Save Our elevating the University’s reputation the world over. Homo-Sapiens by Bambi.

The Chancellor’s Circle 2019 campaign raised over $210,000. Of special note is The Historic Wayfarer bronze sculpture, created Ambition Fund and donated by Tim Storrier. Since winning the prestigious Sulman The Ambition Fund ran throughout 2019 as part of the 30th Prize at the age of only 19, Tim has become one of Australia’s Anniversary Celebrations. Alumni donated throughout the year at best-known and highly successful artists, winning the highly coveted alumni events, purchasing Fountain of Giving Plaques and Headshot Archibald Prize for portraiture in 2012. This sculpture is the Wednesday photographs. A total of $75,000 was raised across the three-dimensional embodiment of the Archibald Prize winning year through the Ambition Fund. subject. Essentially, it is a self-portrait of the artist as a pioneering adventurer, striding forward into the endless potential of creativity. INDIGENOUS GALA This life-sized statue gives it a significant impact and is a major The 2019 Indigenous Gala was held on 8 November and was an addition to our growing collection. overwhelming success. The event hosted 525 guests and raised just over $400,000. SPONSORSHIP In 2019 the Office of Engagement re-focused its resources on The Indigenous Gala is a signature event on the University’s annual developing inbound sponsorship opportunities with the objective to calendar. It serves as both a major fundraising exercise and an achieve a consistent approach across all University faculties, sport opportunity to promote Indigenous culture to the wider student and and commercial operations. corporate community. ADVANCEMENT Under the patronage of Dr Patrick Corrigan AM, the event was VICE CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARS MENTOR PROGRAM introduced in 2010 as an art auction designed to raise funds for The 2019 Vice Chancellor’s Scholars cohort is comprised of 12 Indigenous student scholarships, grants and bursaries. students and includes the annual Vynka Hohnen Scholar. The Vice Chancellor’s Scholars Mentor program connects the The Indigenous Gala has evolved into a celebration of Indigenous University’s most prestigious scholarship recipients with outstanding culture featuring high profile Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander senior corporate executives by creating industry links for our leaders and entertainers, as well as past and present Indigenous students and supporting them in their pathway to a graduate job. students. The event attracts corporate and community attendance The Program’s induction reception for 2019 scholars was held on from all over Australia and, since 2010, has succeeded in raising Tuesday 23 July in the Loggia. more than $2 million to support the university education of . of Biomedical Science in theJanuarysemester 2020. Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School inPerth. Tia commenced aBachelor This year’s awardee isTia Chitty, whoiscompleting year 12atSt University. the longest running externally fundedscholarship offered by the In memoryof theirdaughter, Bond AlumnaVynka Hohnen,thisis CateHohnen. Vice Chancellor inPerth, together withtheHohnen family, Markand In October, the17thVynka HohnenScholarship was awarded by the VYNKA HOHNENSCHOLARSHIP AWARD CEREMONY (silver). included (silver) and University of California Indigenous Gala.Otheraward recipients inthesame category? We received aGold Award intheSpecialEvents category for the Development offices inuniversities across theglobe. showcasing creative andinnovate work inAdvancement and Circle of Excellence Awards isaninternational recognition program The CASE (Council for Advancement of andSupport Education) CIRCLE OFEXCELLENCE AWARD Torres Strait Islanders Regional Education Council. Torres Strait IslandRegional Council and NedDavid, Chairof the alumni groups was heldoncampus, including guests CrFraser Nai, On the day of the Indigenous Gala, a lunch with the three Yarning Up changing. was that theexperience was invaluable and,inmany cases, life Engagement Officer Narelle Urquhart. Feedback from participants Indigenous Ambassador Jeremy Donovan andourIndigenous The 2019 Yarning Upexperience was facilitated by Bond University’s on Murray andThursday Islands. and culture by spendingfive days inremote Aboriginalcommunities executives to knowledge gainfurther around Indigenouseducation The tripprovides anopportunity for school principals andcorporate Islands’ annualYarning Upprogram. During theyear, we returned for ourthird visitto theTorres Strait YARNING UP anniversary celebrations inMay. The announcement came ontheeve of Bond University’s 30th ‘architecture’s Nobel’. Chicago in1979. Itisgranted annuallyandisoften referred to as The international prize was established by thePritzker family of commitment through of theart architecture. whose builtwork demonstrates acombination of talent, vision,and named thewinnerof thePritzker Prize thathonors alivingarchitect University, includingthe landmarkArch design, Arata Isozaki, was The Japanese architect whodesigned theoriginalbuildingsatBond world architecture. In March, ouriconic landmarkArch, received thehighest honourin THE ARCH 27 Julyafter OpenDay. In 2019, Live atBond was heldonSunday 13JanuaryandSaturday opportunities. involving student performers andoffering quality performance The program hasdeveloped since thento engageschools by promote Bond University’s standing andreach inthecommunity. activity designed to activate theADCO Amphitheatre venue, andto Live atBond was launchedinJuly2011 asacommunity engagement LIVE AT BOND this Scholarship serves to represent herlegacy to Bond. , shemadeanoutstanding contribution to campus life and Vynka graduated in1997. Through hercompassionate andoutgoing nature. a capacity for academic achievement andagenerous andoutgoing achievers whodemonstrate leadership andcommunity involvement, Australian Secondary School. Itisdesigned to acknowledge young awarded annuallyto aYear 12student enrolled ataWestern undergraduate degree (excluding theBond Medical Program) andis This prestigious scholarship covers fulltuition fees for any single

2019 Annual Report 29 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

The University finished 2019 on a strong financial footing through a combination of improving continuing enrolments coupled with vigilance over expenditure budgets. As a consequence, the University finances continue to be in a healthy state, having met banking covenants at all times during the year and with a balance sheet that remains strong.

2019 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS Hub provides two industry standard trading facilities, including The audited annual accounts of the University for the 2019 financial access to Bloomberg computer terminals that provides students year can be accessed here. The University again received an with live financial market data. unqualified audit report. In the emerging area of ‘e-sport’, we launched at our 2019 Open Day INFRASTRUCTURE a new high-performance eSports Hub devoted to competitive video 2019 marked the University’s 30th anniversary that provided gaming as well as providing a training and coaching facility for opportune timing to finalise a number of key infrastructure projects: analysis and strategy that will promote development of educational content within this emerging discipline. Health and Medical Sciences building – stage 2 extension The building extension was opened in May 2019 and provides Within the Faculty of Society and Design, existing spaces have been modern, functional and technology-rich spaces incorporating private repurposed as two suites of laboratories, one experimental and one and collaborative learning areas. An innovative feature is the indoor/ observational. The resultant eight research spaces facilitate the outdoor atrium that is extensively used for what? by both the research activities of current students and staff, including new and faculty and the broader student community. future staff appointments and HDR students. In addition, the HDR research facilities were upgraded with the creation of a collaborative Aquatic Centre research area, incorporating a meeting room and a The new Aquatic Centre was opened in June 2019. Improvements presentation space. include a substantial refurbishment of the existing Olympic Pool surrounds as well as a new FINA-ratified 10-lane, 25 metre pool that Legacy assets further enhances our reputation as a study and training venue for New Entrance Statements were created, the most visible being the some of the world’s elite swimmers, as well as providing a high formal Entrance Statement in sandstone at the intersection of quality facility for our students. University Drive and the Bond University Ring Road, the refurbishment of the Eastern Entrance into the Student Court and Business Faculty Graduation Hall, and work is underway for the construction of an In early December, the Business Commons was opened. This undercover arrival point at the main roundabout entrance to the stunning, practical area incorporates flexible and formal study University. spaces for students, completing our vision to provide accessible study spaces for students from every direction within the central A sculpture, entitled ‘Limitless’ was unveiled during Homecoming Quadrangle. Week under the Central Arch that records the names of every student who has graduated from the University during its first 30 Student amenities years. The central on-campus South Tower student accommodation facility was fully refurbished as part of an ongoing University refurbishment A dedicated Alumni Centre has been established on campus that will and maintenance plan. provide a physical presence for Alumni engagement, including meeting rooms, a presentation area, as well as informal areas for The Muslim Student Room has been relocated into a renovated visiting Alumni. facility that incorporates an external undercover multi-purpose venue for use by all students.

Program related infrastructure The Film and TV Creative Hub was opened in October 2019. A joint initiative with Screen Queensland, the Hub underpins part of the industry engagement agenda within the Faculty of Society and Design.

The Bond Fin Tech Hub was also opened in the same month. An industry engagement opportunity for the Faculty of Business, the 2019 Annual Report 31 GOVERNANCE

The University finished 2019 in a strong financial footing through a combination of improving continuing enrolments coupled with vigilance over expenditure budgets. As a consequence, the University finances continue to be in a healthy state, having met banking covenants at all times during the year and with a balance sheet that remains strong.

GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE COUNCIL MEMBERS Bond University Limited is a company limited by guarantee and, as a • The Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett AC SC FAA - Chancellor result, does not have shareholders. The governance arrangements • Professor Tim Brailsford - Vice-Chancellor & President provide for the Company, with a voting membership of 30 members, • Mr David Baxby to appoint the University Council, which is the board of directors of • Mr Derek Cronin Bond University Limited. The Chair of the board is the Chancellor of • Dr Darryl Gregor OAM the University. • Mr Victor P Hoog Antink • Professor Daryl Le Grew AO The Chief Executive Officer of the University, the Vice-Chancellor, is • Ms Lisa MacCallum in turn responsible to the University Council. The peak academic • Ms Lisa Paul AO PSM body of the University, the Academic Senate, which is provided for in • Dr Emmanuel Pohl AM the Constitution of the Company, is an advisory body to the Vice-Chancellor on matters relating to the academic activity of the COMPANY SECRETARY University. • Mr Michael Dean FCIS FGIS

The University’s status as a not-for-profit organisation is confirmed MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY in the Constitution of Bond University Limited. Council Ordinary Members • The Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett AC SC FAA - Chancellor RISK MANAGEMENT • Mr Victor P Hoog Antink Council has established two sub-committees to oversee the Risk Management activities of the University: the Audit and Risk Staff Ordinary Members Management Committee and the Occupational Health and Safety • Professor Jeffrey Brand Committee. Each committee has an external member as well as • Ms Gina Coetzee nominated Councillors as members. • Mr Joseph Crowley • Associate Professor Justin Keogh The Audit and Risk Management Committee oversees the integrity • Mr Makarand Parulkar of external financial reporting, including compliance with statutory • Mr Marlon Sayer responsibilities relating to financial reporting disclosures, principles and policies, controls and procedures. The Occupational Health and Alumni Ordinary Members Safety Committee ensures that the University adopts a best practice • Ms Eleanor Donovan approach to occupational health and safety matters on campus. In • Ms Ashleigh Golinelli (nee Armitage) particular, the Committee adopted formal external benchmarking • Ms Selena Griffiths criteria against which the University has performed well. • Ms Angela Julian-Armitage • Ms Chloe Kent VOLUNTARY GOVERNANCE CODE • Mr Luke McDonald The Australian Chancellors’ Council in conjunction with Universities • Mr Matthew McLean Australia have published a Voluntary Code of Best Practice for • Mr Christopher Mulcahy Governance of Australian Public Universities. As a private, • Ms Annabelle Simon independent, not for profit University, the Voluntary Code does not • Mr Mokhtair Singh apply to Bond University. Nonetheless, Bond seeks to achieve the • Ms Solua Taylor highest standards in corporate governance • Ms Jade Weller

As a company limited by guarantee we fully comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the Constitution of the Company and with the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission Act 2012.

The Council of the University has examined its governance practices and is satisfied that the University is fully compliant with all relevant governance standards. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Emeritus Professors RECIPIENTS OFUNIVERSITYHONORS • • • • • • • COMMUNITY ORDINARY MEMBERS • Undergraduate Student Ordinary Member • Postgraduate Student Ordinary Member Mr Derek Cronin, DrDarrylGregor OAM, MrVictor PHoogAntink, Professor DarylLe Grew AO, MsLisa MacCallum, MsLisa Paul AO PSM, DrEmmanuelPohl AM Bond University Council: The Hon.DrAnnabelle Bennett AC SC FAA -Chancellor, Professor Tim Brailsford -Vice-Chancellor &President, MrDavid Baxby, Professor JohnWade (Law) 2012 Vice-Chancellor) 2011 Professor Robert Stable AM(on hisretirement as Professor Ken Moores (Business) 2011 Professor EricColvin (Law) 2011 Professor Paul Wilson (Humanities) 2011 Professor David Weedon (Medicine) 2009 Professor Ray Byron (Business) 2005 Professor JohnFarrar (Law) 2004 Professor Neville deMestre (IT)2003 Professor MaryHiscock (Law) 2002 Professor David Allen(Law) 2002 Vice-Chancellor) 1997 Professor Raoul Mortley (on hisresignation as Professor JohnHardy (Foundation Dean of HSS) 1994 resignation) 1990 Professor DonWatts AM(Foundation Vice-Chancellor onhis Ms Leanne Wilson Mr Kerry Watson Mr Patrick Wallas Mr Tom Ray Dr Fay Haisley Mrs Peta Fielding Mr Trevor Dietz Ms Vineesha Veer Mr Evan Donaldson

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Honorary Degree Recipients of theUniversity Alan Finch2019 Kenichi Ohmae2019 AO 2018 Raoul Mortley AO 2018 Basil Sellers AM2018 Ken McGregor February 2016 John Farrar October 2014 Alan ChanHongJooFebruary 2014 Georgina November Rinehart 2013 Soheil AbedianJune2011 Padma HarilelaOctober 2010 Hari HarilelaOctober 2010 The HonMichaelKirby AC CMGOctober 2009 Don Watts AMOctober 2009 Alison Kearney October 2009 Trevor Rowe AO June2009 Neil Balnaves AO February 2009 John WHoward AC February 2009 Harry Messel AC CBEMay 2008 Pat Corrigan AMJune2007 The HonPeter Beattie October 2004 Imelda Roche AO June2004 Robin Loh October 2003 Denis JenJune2003 John FKearney AMQCFebruary 2000 Kerry FBPacker AC December 1999 John DNewcombe AO OBEOctober 1999

2019 Annual Report 33 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

Health and Medicine Building extension opening

Health and Medicine Building extension opening Health and Medicine Building extension opening

Wayfarer statue unveiling Health andMedicineBuilding extension opening Alumni Awards 25-year Staff Service Lunch Alumni Awards Alumni Awards

2019 Annual Report 35 Friends and Family Festival Friends and Family Festival

Friends and Family Festival Friends and Family Festival

Friends and Family Festival Gala Ball Government House celebration Gala Ball Government House celebration Gala Ball

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