2016 Annual Report

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39 30 34 38 28 36 26 24 22 32 14 12 6 5 Contents Infrastructure Financial Overview Governance Bond University Sport Alumni andDevelopment Pathways andPartnerships Research Learning andTeaching Bond University Student Association Bond University College Faculty Reports Our 8thChancellor Chancellor’s &Vice-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 professionalsa whoshare internationally asaleading independent university, imbuedwithaspiritto innovate, a As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, BondUniversity seeks tobe recognised THE MISSION

Mission andKey Goals Promote commitment, agility, andresponsiveness withinourworkforce culture. Raise ourreputation, brand andtheprofile andimpact of our research. Provide aservice orientated culture focussed onoutcomes. Deliver innovative programs attuned to industry andmarket needs.

2016 Annual Report 5 Chancellor’s & Vice-Chancellor’s Report

We are very pleased to share this Annual Report with you as a profile of Bond’s achievements during 2016.

The year under review has been characterised by evolution and FOUNDERS’ CORNER ESTABLISHED progress, as we continue to embrace and meet the challenges of a In the lead-up to Bond’s 27th anniversary celebrations in May, highly competitive global education market. statues of the University’s founders, Alan Bond and Harunori Takahashi, were unveiled in the new Founders’ Corner. Success has been achieved in enrolments and net tuition, infrastructure development, academic programs, student The ceremony was attended by the families of Mr Bond and Mr performance and in every aspect of our research endeavour. Takahashi. Mr Bond’s children - John Bond, Craig Bond and Jody Fewster and grandson, Banjo Bond - travelled from Perth. Mr Robust oversight of costs remains our baseline. The result is solid Takahashi’s children - Ichiro Takahashi and Makiko Komai - and his revenue growth that has led to an improved operating surplus for widow, Aki Takahashi and her grandchildren, flew from Tokyo for the the year with a strong balance sheet underpinning upcoming event. performance. Founders’ Corner is located at the crossroads of the University The hard work continues to provide a solid foundation for the future. near the lake in the campus’ main thoroughfare. It will become a new focal point, serving as a meeting place for newcomers to the University and, undoubtedly, a popular photo opportunity spot on NUMBERS TELL THE STORY graduation days. During the year, the University met and exceeded our important annual targets. STUDENT EXPERIENCES RATED 5 STAR On the Australian Government website Quality Indicators for Enrolment numbers were up from 2015. Learning and Teaching (QUILT) Bond was ranked first in Australia for: These results are achieved through a range of factors. We continue • Overall quality of educational experience; to promote and better articulate our ‘value proposition’ both • Learning resources; domestically and overseas, our academic reputation goes from • Teacher quality; and strength to strength and the success of our students during their • Learner engagement. time at Bond and after graduation, continues to be our best testimonial. In the same 2016 survey Bond also ranked second in Australia for skills development and student support. Similarly, our financial results have been very pleasing. Revenue targets for the year have been achieved through a mixture of In the 2017 Good Universities Guide, Bond University was awarded generous donations, increased research funding and key more 5-star ratings in the student experience category than any commercial activities. other university in Australia for the eleventh year in a row. Four of these seven categories were specifically in the areas of In 2016, investment focused on innovation, student support, learning and teaching - teaching quality, learner engagement, teaching and learning spaces, and sporting infrastructure. learning resources and skills development. students andstaff. athletes andteams inadditionto being available every day to Bond’s The Centre willattract high-profile Australian andinternational to offer tangible benefits to students. functions of learning andteaching, research andengagement, and strategy of integrating into sport each of Bond University’s core The creation of thisfacility isintegral to theUniversity’s longterm is inkeeping withthe iconic nature of campus architecture. The new facility iscladinBond University’s signature sandstone and linkage pathways withourOlympicsize pool. rooms, two beach volleyball courts, adedicated functionarea and gym withstate-of-the-art fitness equipment, three group exercise The elite facility sporting measures 2,700 sqm andencompasses a Chancellor DrHelenNugent AO. Vice-Chancellor andPresident, Professor Tim Brailsford andformer President MrJohnBertrand AMalongsideBond University The new Centre Sports was officially opened by Swimming Australia May of ournew Centre. multi-milliondollarSports unveiled another jewel intheBond crown Sports withthelaunchin With the2018 Commonwealth Games onthehorizon, theUniversity NEW SPORTS CENTREOPENED leader intertiary education by thisvery important measure. proud to beableto maintain ourstatus asarecognised Australian It isthestudent experience thatdefines Bond. We are especially servicesand support inthecountry. Australia, also showed Bond to have thebest career development comprehensive survey of current highereducation students in The Student Experience Survey (SES), whichistheonly study options. providing aresource for students researching theirundergraduate is a trusted independent guide to Australia’s higher education sector, The GoodUniversities Guide, released by theGoodEducation Group,

2016 Annual Report 7 The Chancellor, the Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett AO SC and her special guests after her installation as the 8th Chancellor of Bond University.

NEW ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD BOND ALUMNI HONOURED AS 2016 JOHN MONASH Derek Cronin takes over the role from the inaugural Alumni Advisory SCHOLARS Board Chair Peta Fielding who steered the committee through its Two Bond University alumni have been honoured among the elite first two years, helping to establish the framework for encouraging list of 2016 General Sir John Monash Scholars - Law / International more alumni to actively participate in the various activities held Relations alumna Katherine Mansted and Law / International worldwide. Business alumnus Stephen Dietz.

Derek is the principal of Cronin Litigation - a Gold Coast commercial Widely regarded as one of the most prestigious postgraduate law firm - and was a member of Bond’s foundation cohort of scholarships currently awarded in Australia, the John Monash students in May 1989, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws in 1991. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding individuals with Joining him on the Board are: demonstrated leadership skills who are studying or working in areas of potential benefit to Australia. • Ed Brockhoff, Class of 2002, Elected Alumni Member • Todd Hiscock, Class of 1991, Elected Alumni Member The scholarship enables the recipients to pursue postgraduate • George Raptis, Class of 2003, Elected Alumni Member studies at their choice of the world’s best universities. • David Baxby, Class of 1992, Appointed Alumni Member • Lisa MacCallum, Class of 1991, Appointed Alumni Member Since graduating as valedictorian of Bond’s Class of 2011, Katherine • Jacqui Ward, Class of 2009, Appointed Alumni Member. Mansted has won numerous accolades, including the Una Prentice Award which recognises the academic excellence of women in The University is extremely fortunate to have alumni of such high Queensland’s law schools and the Sybil A M Vise Graduate calibre contributing to the Board’s role of developing and managing Achievement Award for Queensland women who excel in the fields relationships through the Bond alumni network. of education and community affairs.

Ed Brockhoff, who is a previous recipient of the Bond Alumni Stephen Dietz graduated from Bond in 2008 and has gone on to Scholarship, works for the International Centre for Transitional establish a global career with the Australian Permanent Mission to Justice in New York; David Baxby who was the inaugural recipient of the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation in Geneva and, the Robert Stable Alumni Medal and a former co-CEO of Virgin most recently, with the Office of Trade Negotiations at the Group and Lisa MacCallum has headed up the Nike Foundation. Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The major areas of focus for the Advisory Board in 2017 will be to expand its existing networks and further development of the global INDIGENOUS STRATEGIES DELIVER TOP RESULTS alumni clubs, groups and chapters, in support of its key aim to reach, The University’s Indigenous education initiatives have resulted in engage and represent alumni in the life of the University. some outstanding outcomes, including a 79 percent growth in Indigenous student numbers and a retention rate of 96 percent for Indigenous undergraduate students (compared to the national average retention rate of 71 percent).

We are also seeing an increasing number of Indigenous students continuing on to postgraduate and Higher Degree Research (HDR) studies.

From the most recent graduating cohort, three Indigenous students have enrolled in further studies: South-East Queenslandthathad,until recently, almost beenlost. anthem intheYugambeh language, the Aboriginallanguageof Myora was thevocalist ontheofficial recording of thenational Yugambeh Youth Choir. dedication to theIndigenouscommunity where sheworks with the fee scholarship, thanks to herfirst-rate academic record andher The 19-year-old proved herself to beaworthy candidate for thefull Scholarship was announced asMyora Kruger. The inaugural recipient of Bond University’s IndigenousMedical the fullmedical program for thesuccessful applicant. Indigenous Medical Scholarship, covering alltuition fees throughout ofAs part thisinitiative, theUniversity willoffer adedicated launching anIndigenousPathway into ourMedical Program. healthcare gapfor AboriginalandTorres Strait Islanders by In 2016, significant Bond madeafurther commitment to closing the postgraduates to consider acareer inmedicine. recruiting thebest andbrightest Indigenousschool-leavers and The IndigenousPathway aimsto improve these statistics by actively Torres Strait Islanderdoctors andjust over 300 studying medicine. Australia-wide, there are currently onlyaround 200 Aboriginaland LAUNCHED NEW INDIGENOUSMEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP Indigenous students. scholarships, bursaries, services support andoutreach programs for Since 2012, theUniversity hasinvested more than$4millionin • • • Inaugural recipient of theIndigenousMedical Scholarship: (From left to right) DrShannonSpringer, Professor HelenChanery, Myora KrugerandProfessor Peter Jones. career inthepolitical arena. Masters of International Relations withtheaimof pursuing a Business graduate Chelsea Currie hastransitioned into a 2014 Indigenous Scholarship recipient andBachelor of Experience (AIME). involvement intheAustralian IndigenousMentoring becoming anacademic andteacher was fuelledby his Indigenous Pathways Scholarship, Oscar’s ultimate goal of Master of Philosophy. Arecipient of a2014 Bond University Bachelor of graduate Arts Oscar Davies hascommenced his identity andpolitical participation. PhD, examining therole of law andpolicy inIndigenouscultural Master of Law graduate DaniLarkinisnow embarking onher • • • • • programs: Other research areas assessed asbeing‘at world standard’ were in been assessed as‘above world standard’. Sciences andBusiness andManagement fields, Bond research has In theMedical andHealth Sciences areas overall andintheClinical Excellence inResearch for Australia (ERA) 2015 results. standard’, from theAustralian Research Council (ARC) inits team received thehighest possible ranking, ‘well above world During theyear, ourPublicHealth andHealth Services research most ever. Thirty-five HigherDegree Research students graduated in 2016, our million of new grant fundingin2016. Research atBond University continues to grow, withover $10.8 all academic disciplines. Bond University isrenowned for research thatleads theway across RESEARCH STEAMS AHEAD Law andLegal Studies. Banking, Finance andInvestment Commerce, Management, Tourism andServices Nutrition andDietetics Human Movement Science andSports

2016 Annual Report 9 RESEARCH WEEK... AND EVERY OTHER WEEK OF Working Group for Research Impact and Engagement. The THE YEAR group of high-profile national and international research experts will provide advice and testing to the Australian Research is conducted across Bond every day and is spotlighted in Research Council (ARC) regarding potential research impact Research Week - an annual opportunity to showcase the extensive and engagement measures in Australian universities, with the range of research options we offer. first assessment planned for 2018.

Ten public presentations were held between October 10-14 on topics ranging from Antibiotic Resistance to Zen and the Art of Law. SCIENCE STUDENTS GET A LESSON IN ‘VIRTUAL The final two days hosted more than 70 accountants and academics REALITY’ OF HUMAN ANATOMY from around the world at the fourth Forensic Accounting Teaching In an Australian first, Bond University’s biomedical science lecturers and Researching Symposium. are using the latest virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology available to enable their students to enter a virtual Throughout the year, other highlights from our research work environment and experience the inside of the human body. include: The technology allows students to explore anatomy in a three- • Our weight loss researchers have launched a new research dimensional sense at their own pace, and is accessible so they can program to test the theory that low to moderate intensity continue to interact with it outside the classroom – anytime and workouts are most beneficial and productive for shedding kilos. anyplace - on their personal mobiles, tablets and headsets. • A research team from the Physiotherapy department has launched a new study to investigate the effectiveness of The apps and tutorials being taught in the Virtual Reality Lab at strength training in treating plantar fasciitis. Bond’s Faculty of Health & Medical Science were created • The University hosted an Australian-first symposium on collaboratively by the University’s Health Sciences & Medicine staff, improving the quality of medical and health research literature Dr Christian Moro, Dr Allan Stirling and Dr Athanasios Raikos. in March, in-line with the launch of the Australasian EQUATOR Centre. The Australasian Centre will be headed by Professor The app takes students through a mini role-based game which Paul Glasziou and Associate Professor Elaine Beller, both from includes some quizzes and interactive elements, creating a variety the University’s Centre for Research in Evidence-Based of different ways to visualise the anatomy enhance learning. Each Practice. app is also accompanied by a podcast from scientific experts and • Australian-first research from Masters of Research student clinical specialists describing each various region of the brain and Wade Chalker and Associate Professor Justin Keogh from the how it functions. Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine has produced significant findings in relation to hamstring injuries that impact on professional cricket players. • A team of researchers from the Centre for Research in Evidence-Based Practice have developed an easy-to-use guide to help healthcare professionals prescribe the right exercise for specific chronic diseases. While exercise is known to alleviate the symptoms of many chronic health conditions such as knee osteoarthritis, low back pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, heart disease and more, it is often under-prescribed as a treatment in favour of pharmaceutical or surgical solutions. • Bond University’s Director of Research, Andrew Calder has been appointed to the Australian Research Council’s Technical performance atthe2012 London Olympics. Sustainability immediately following hisgoldmedalwinning and commenced hisMaster of Urban Development and (BESP), Matcompleted aBachelor of Commerce atBond in2009 470 class withWill Ryan. Amemberof theBond Elite Program Sport Out ontheopenwater, MatBelcher won asilver medal,sailing inthe to train andcompete. Scholarship, MaddiejuggledherBachelor of Social Sciences degree Recipient of the2015 Georgina Swimming HopeRinehart Excellence butterfly, 4x 200m freestyle relay andthe4x100mmedley relay. behind Spain’s Mireia Belmonte. Shealso competed inthe100m the 200m butterfly, finishingjust three-hundredths ofa second In herfirst Olympicouting,Maddie Groves brought homesilver in to cheerontheirfellow Bondies. games inAugust asstudents andstaff gathered around live screens The Olympicspiritspread across campus duringtheRio deJaneiro ALL EYES ONBONDY OLYMPIANS Vice-Chancellor andPresident Professor Tim Brailsford Chancellor Hon. DrAnnabelleBennett AO SC reports throughout 2017. We lookforward to updatingtheBond community withprogress throughout theyear. supporters for theirgenerous contributions andsheerhard work Special thanks to allof ourstudents, staff, alumni,partners and tertiary educations available today. understanding, ourstudents receive oneof thebest ‘all rounder’ presentation, ethical decision-makingandcross-cultural negotiation, analytical reasoning, team-work philosophies, personal and aset of academic offerings thatemphasise career skillsin student, constant examination of industry trends, aglobal mindset With acontinued focus ontrulypersonalised attention for each to attract thebest andbrightest to both study andwork withus. research endeavour andamenities maintain world class, we are able As ourinfrastructure, academic programs, extra curricula offerings, We are pleased to report onthese very satisfying results for 2016. INTO THEFUTURE

2016 Annual Report 11 The 8th Chancellor

Meet our 8th Chancellor, The Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett AO SC

Annabelle Bennett initially graduated with a Bachelor of Science with Honours and, subsequently, a PhD in cell biology from the University of Sydney. In 1980 she changed tack to follow a life-long interest in the law and completed an LLB at the University of New South Wales.

Throughout her career, Annabelle has developed expertise in intellectual property, administrative law and professional misconduct. She was appointed as a Senior Counsel and has held a series of prominent roles including as an Acting Judge of the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

Outside of the law, Annabelle has an extraordinary depth of experience in science. She has chaired and been a member of major national industry and research bodies. And her strong commitment to the community is evidenced by her service to various non-profit organisations.

Of particular relevance to Bond University, Annabelle has enjoyed a strong involvement in higher education. In 1998, she joined the Council of the Australian National University and served for over a decade as Pro Chancellor. She currently sits on the Advisory Board of the Faculty of Law of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, providing her additional insight into trends and developments in global education.

In a unique arrangement, Bond has also welcomed Annabelle’s husband, Dr David Bennett AC QC as a member of the wider Bond family. A former Solicitor-General of Australia, David has accepted our offer of an appointment with the Faculty of Law as an Honorary Adjunct Professor.

Annabelle and David are proud parents of a Bond alumna. Their daughter, Tala, studied at Bond from 1997-2000, completing a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts majoring in international relations.

Dr Annabelle Bennett was formally installed as 8th Chancellor of the University on 8 June, 2016 in the presence of His Excellency the Governor of Queensland, the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC. The Hon.DrAnnabelleBennett AO SC

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Bond Business School

The Bond Business School delivers a truly personalised educational LAUNCH OF THE COMMERCIALISATION CENTRE experience to every student. In June 2016, Bond Business School officially opened the doors to the Commercialisation Centre, a new 24/7 dedicated co-working Within a unique learning environment based on small class sizes and space for entrepreneurs and start-ups within the Bond Business an accelerated three-semester-per-year timetable, our industry- School. relevant learning experiences are tailored and targeted. The Centre aims to increase the employability of Bond University In addition, each student has unparalleled access to dedicated graduates, both as future employees of existing firms and as learning facilities, global industry connections, internationally entrepreneurs creating new business ventures by encouraging diverse cohorts and leading academics. collaboration and disseminating leading-edge knowledge.

The Bond Business School is consistently ranked first in Australia for Supported by a dedicated Advisory Board and managed by Director educational experience and student satisfaction, supporting them to of the Commercialisation Centre, Assistant Professor Baden U’Ren, achieve their ambitions on the global stage through a range of the open plan office classroom is equipped with high speed WiFi and undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. comfortable fittings to deliver Business School’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation. The space is home to experiential education subjects, while also developing and delivering workshops, programs and NEW EXECUTIVE DEAN APPOINTED events that foster entrepreneurship and innovation. Professor Terry O’Neill was appointed the Bond Business School Bond Architecture alumni, Rory Spence and Joel Hutchines of Studio Executive Dean in October 2016, after working in an interim capacity Workshop Design Group designed the bespoke timber furniture for four months. which can be morphed into over 20 different configurations, ensuring maximum movability and flexibility of use. Before joining Bond University as the Professor and Head of Actuarial Science in the Business School, Terry was Director of Bond University was recently named the Gold Coast’s regional ‘Hot Research School of Finance, Actuarial Science and Applied Statistics DesQ Host’ as part of an $8 million Advance Queensland government at the Australian National University in Canberra for 18 years. initiative to encourage start-ups from across the country, and the globe, to relocate to Queensland. The Commercialisation Centre will He completed his Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy at become ‘Hot DesQ HQ’ for those start-ups that choose to base Stanford University and his research and consulting capabilities span themselves on the Gold Coast from 2017. a large range of areas including applied statistics, big data, economic models, forecasting and finance. Terry has been published widely in the areas of Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Biostatistics, CENTRE IN ACTUARIAL AND FINANCIAL BIG DATA Bioinformatics and Finance and has also produced in excess of 80 articles with at least 20 percent published in A* ranked journals. ANALYTICS There is no question that Big Data analytics is considered by the The University Centre in Actuarial and Financial Big Data Analytics at business community as a step shift in the way evidence is developed Bond was established under his leadership, to help the University to better inform decisions – leading to improved social and economic establish itself as a significant player in the Big Data and Analytics outcomes. Bond University sees this as a major opportunity to research space. leverage off its industry connections to establish itself as a leader, both in teaching and research in this space. With the launch of the Professor O’Neill has already developed an exciting vision for the new Actuarial Science program in 2015, Bond University is poised to future. capitalise on the opportunity that Big Data presents under the leadership of Professor Terry O’Neill, and growing student numbers *A rated list of industry journals, as assessed by Australian Research Council. Adjunct Professor MarkSowerby andProfessor Terry O’Neill Year for Queensland,received theUniversity of Queensland’s Alumni In 2015, hewas recognised asErnst andYoung Entrepreneur of the projects thathave apositive social impact. established, to spendmore timewithhisfamily andto helpwith the business over to theBlue Sky team, ten years after itwas of Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd. Earlier thisyear, hehanded best known for hisrole asthefounder and former ManagingDirector He isoneof Queensland’s most successful business founders andis August. when sheappointed himasQueensland’s first Chief Entrepreneur in which was recognised by QueenslandPremier Annastacia Palaszczuk Mark isastrong advocate of innovation andcommercialisation, School inSeptember 2016. Sowerby asanHonorary Adjunct Professor for theBond Business Bond University appointed Queensland’s Chief Entrepreneur Mark MARK SOWERBY JOINSBOND BUSINESS SCHOOL Data Analytics. reinforcing Bond University’s reputation inthehighprofile area of Big undergraduates whoprogress to HDRdegrees. The outcomes willbe direct HDRadmissions andthrough attracting interested grow theresearch centre by growing theHDRprogram, both through funding opportunities andcollaborative projects willinturn help Centre members andincreased collaborations between them.These collaborations withexternal organisations, greater productivity from It targets external fundingopportunities, research andeducation Faculties atBond. collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach andengages withother enablingresearchfurther ledteaching. The Centre fosters a significant player inthe Big Data Analytics research space, and focussing theresearch anddeveloping Bond University’s brand asa in Actuarial andFinancialBig Data Analytics hasbeenthenext step, are testament to theimpact of that. The establishment of theCentre Program. Business Commercialisation Centre andourEntrepreneurship pioneer andinnovator isanexcellent fitwiththeaims of our Bond An outstanding role modelfor Bond students, Mark’s reputation asa York. work placement roles inhisBlue Sky offices in Australia andNew many years, andregularly welcomes ourstudents ininternship and generous supporter of ourIndigenousScholarships Program for Mark iscurrently personally mentoring aBond student, hasbeena capping off aremarkable year. Excellence Award andsuccessfully swam across theEnglishChannel,

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Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine

The Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine at Bond University is Professor Reaburn comes full circle, returning to the Gold Coast recognised internationally for excellence in both education and where he grew up. He developed his lifelong passion for exercise research across the medical, health and sports sciences. and sport science after he joined the Southport Swimming Club as a 10-year-old, sparking a long-term involvement in competitive The Faculty offers a personalised educational experience where swimming, surf lifesaving, representative rugby, distance running, students work in small classes, enjoy assured placements and work triathlon, road cycling and ironman triathlon. experience opportunities, as well as having access to the latest sector technologies. As part of his new role as Program Head, Exercise and Sports Science, Professor Reaburn will play an integral role in building Industry experts and respected academics teach the syllabus - all research capacity in sports and exercise science, and in related are motivated by getting to know each student individually to areas. His own research broadly encompasses applied exercise support their success. science with an emphasis on masters and sports recovery. Professor Reaburn, who sits on the editorial panel for the European NEW DEPUTY HEAD - MEDICAL PROGRAM Review of Ageing and Physical Activity (a well respected journal that provides an international forum to advance understanding of the The Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine welcomed Professor relationships between ageing and physical activity) is focused on Kirsty Forrest to the position of Deputy Head of the Medical Program ensuring Bond University’s sport and exercise science program during 2016. develops students who are skilled, enthusiastic and industry-ready. For the previous three years, Kirsty was the Professor of Medical Education at the School of Advanced Medicine at Macquarie University in Sydney. She is a practicing consultant anaesthetist and RESEARCHERS RECEIVE $9.5M NHMRC GRANT TO holds a Masters’ degree in Medical Education from Sheffield COMBAT UNNECESSARY TESTING AND TREATMENT University. She was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical A team of Australia’s leading healthcare researchers, led by Bond Educators of the United Kingdom in 2010. University’s Professor Paul Glasziou, Director of Bond University’s Centre for Research into Evidence-Based Practice (CREBP), has been awarded a program grant from the National Health and RESPECTED ACADEMIC HEADS EXPANDING SPORTS Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to help reduce unnecessary SCIENCE PROGRAM testing and treatment and to increase the wise and appropriate use During 2016, esteemed academic, decorated athlete and coach of healthcare, particularly in the areas of musculoskeletal diseases, Peter Reaburn was appointed to head Bond’s expanding Exercise cardiovascular disease and cancer. and Sports Science Program. The four chief investigators who will lead the study, entitled ‘Using Professor Reaburn is a sports scientist with a PhD in exercise healthcare wisely: Reducing inappropriate use of tests and physiology from the University of Queensland. He brings with him treatments’, are Professor Glasziou, Professor Rachelle Buchbinder three decades of experience and seven years as Head of Health and from Monash University and Cabrini Institute, Professor Chris Maher Human Performance at Central Queensland University (CQU), from the George Institute for Global Health and Professor Kirsten Rockhampton. McCaffery from the University of Sydney.

During his time at CQU, he won the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for The team will partner with relevant organisations engaged in Excellence in Learning and Teaching, a Vice-Chancellor’s Award for diagnostic and screening policy making to translate and disseminate Excellence in Research Higher Degree Supervision and a national its findings. teaching Citation Award from the Office of Learning and Teaching. Professor Susan Brandis safety andquality, organisational culture andpatient outcomes. care, andsheisinvolved inresearch projects whichexamine patient Her clinical interests includeagedcare, rehabilitation andpalliative Queensland over almost two decades. Scheme, andhasbeenanadjunctlecturer atvarious universities in Rehabilitation Services; andExecutive Officer Medical Aids Subsidy Occupational Therapy; Director of AlliedHealth, Geriatricand government sector includingpositions suchasDirector of Professor Brandis hasalso worked invarious roles inthenon- Research for theGoldCoast Hospital andHealth Service. at QueenslandHealth, includingastheinaugural Director of Brandis joinedBond University after 15years insenior management practitioner andresearcher, Professor Susan Brandis. Professor The program isheaded by highlyexperienced health administrator, business electives inpreparation for acareer inprivate practice. opportunity to complete aclinical research project orundertake first Occupational Therapy Masters in Australia to offer the Occupational Therapy asapostgraduate qualification. Itisalso the Bond isonlythesecond university inQueenslandto offer accelerated trimester program. The Masters takes just two years full-timeto complete through its Bond University accepted its first intake of students in September. Therapists. Australia andisrecognised by theWorld Federation of Occupational is officially accredited by theOccupational Therapy Board of health professions, Bond’s Master of Occupational Therapy program Aimed atfillingtheshortage for one of Australia’s fastest growing Occupational Therapy. Sciences &Medicinethrough thelaunchof aMasters of During 2016, Bond University expanded ourFaculty of Health NEW OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM ultimately, seeing more Indigenousdoctors enter theworkforce. medicalsupport students like Myora duringtheirtimewithusand, We are committed to growing ourIndigenousmedical cohort to Zealand sooner thanany other medical student in Australia. medical interns eligibleto practice medicineinAustralia andNew Program isanaccelerated pathway, allowing students to graduate as Bond University’s highlyregarded Medical Program. Bond’s Medical The prestigious scholarship willcover Myora’s tuition fees through Indigenous communities to improve children’s health. helping singers withvocal damageandworking withremote specialist doctor after she graduates. Herpersonal interests are in The 19-year-old plansonbecoming anEar, Nose andThroat (ENT) people. education andhealthcare for AboriginalandTorres Strait Islander ofpart theUniversity’s commitment to helpclose thegapon Bond University’s IndigenousMedical Scholarship, introduced as Classically-trained opera singerMyora Krugeristhefirst recipient of MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP INAUGURAL RECIPIENT OFTHEINDIGENOUS Professor Peter Reaburn

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Faculty of Law

Bond Law is consistently ranked first in Australia in terms of overall LAW ENROLMENTS CAPPED quality of the student experience for very sound reasons. In a significant announcement within the Australian legal education community, Bond Law announced in October 2016 that it would cap At Bond, we have some of the best law teachers and scholars in the its undergraduate Bachelor of Laws commencing student annual country. They deliver innovative law programs using truly world intake at 180 students to preserve the small class size and personal class teaching facilities. learning experience within the Law School. Bond is the first Australian law school to announce capping of numbers. The new National and international legal experts in a variety of fields intake level will come into effect from January 2017. contribute as guest teachers, ensuring content that represents cutting edge contemporary legal scholarship and practice. WELCOMING STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE Developing international markets delivers a multi-national student FURTHER SIGNIFICANT STEPS FOR STUDENTS AND cohort at Bond Law, particularly at postgraduate level. International THE PROFESSION students comprise 50 per cent of the total Bond Law student The Faculty continues to ensure modern legal education meets both cohort. the needs of the 21st century legal profession and the legal learner. Institutional Partnerships, articulation agreements and increased The Lifelong Legal Learning Initiative, launched August 2015, market profile in Asia and Europe have attracted more Bachelor of continues to shape Faculty strategy. In 2016, highlights including Laws (LLB), Master of Laws (LLM) and Juris Doctor (JD) students to the establishment of the Centre for Professional Legal Education Bond Law. (CPLE), the launch of the first of a suite of continuing professional development products that articulate into degree programs and We welcome students from a number of European countries, China, strong performance in our skills-based programs led by Professional Malaysia, and South East Asia. Legal Training (PLT). Our Juris Doctor Program continues to attract many Canadian The Faculty Skills Program grew significantly as stronger ties were students and interest from their legal and political professions. forged with the legal profession through law firm placements and guest lecturing, technology links to the Queensland Government During 2016, Bond welcomed the Honourable Wally Opal (former eTrials Court System were established, 100 percent of students who British Columbia Court of Appeal Judge and former Attorney required a placement for PLT were assisted and a new Integrated General of British Colombia) as a Visiting Scholar, hosted a visit Skills Program was developed. Clinic opportunities in commercial by Leader of the Opposition for the Province of Alberta (and Bond law, domestic violence, family law, criminal law and community legal Law Alumnus) Mr Brian Jean, participated in the prestigious Wilson matters were made available to students. Moot in Toronto and created new pathways for Canadian students into both the Master of Laws (LLM) and Graduate Diploma in The Faculty received accreditation standards approval from the Professional Legal Training (PLT). Council of Australian Law Deans, had new curriculum approved for 2017 launch in both the Bachelor of Laws and Juris Doctor, and developed new Graduate Certificate programs in CPLE targeting postgraduate markets. • • • • • student efforts. In2016: legal education atBond andoneof theways we best showcase our Mooting continues to beasignificant component of theskills-based MOOTING SUCCESS CONTINUES Court Moot, The Hague, Netherlands. Bond reached thesemi-finals of theInternational Criminal International Commercial Arbitration Moot inHongKong Neil Kaplan Best Oralist Award intheprestigious Vis East A Bond team member, Jeremy Butcher, was inthe runner-up 2017 Law Moot andwillnow represent Australia inHongKong in Bond won theAustralian Red Cross International Humanitarian Melbourne, Victoria Bond won theVoiceless ANZInter-Varsity Moot onAnimalLaw, of China Wanhuida Intellectual Property Moot, Beijing, Peoples Republic Bond won theeighth Beijing Foreign Studies University Faculty of Law hosted theInterdisciplinary Colloquium onSport. And, together withtheFaculty of Health Sciences andMedicine, the and general publicparticipating. with visitingscholars, staff, students, GoldCoast legalprofessionals The Twilight Research Seminar Series was againamajorsuccess published books during2016. welcomed 12new PhDcandidates. Ninemembers of academic staff thesis during2016 andreceived theirdoctorates, andthe Faculty Researcher Excellence Award. Four PhDstudents completed their Francina Cantatore received theVice-Chancellors Emerging Australian Research Council Future Fellow. Assistant Professor Research Excellence Award 2016 ashecompleted histerm asan Professor DanSvantesson was awarded theVice-Chancellor’s far andwide. continuing to spread ourreputation for wide-ranging legalexpertise Bond Law also continues to deliver premium quality research, RECOGNISED RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS INTERNATIONALLY

2016 Annual Report 19 Faculty Reports

Faculty of Society & Design

The Faculty of Society & Design is one of the most innovative of its As well as acknowledgement for our teachers and academics, kind in the country and includes the disciplines of Architecture, Built enrolments continue to grow across the Built Environment Environment, Communication, Creative Media, Humanities and Programs as the strength of our syllabus’ reputation spreads, Social Sciences. particularly in the disciplines of Project Management and Construction Practice. A further two academic appointments will be Our degrees are flexible in their structure and practical in their made in 2017. application, and are dedicated to applying the latest theory, research and sustainable practices within their programs. The Faculty was also successful in obtaining funding through the Australian Government Department of Education & Training New With a strong focus on practical experience, students are offered a Colombo Plan Mobility Programme, with funding awarded through range of Australian and international internships, ensuring they are Associate Professor Marja Sarvimaki to enable our Architecture workplace ready. students to undertake short-term study tours in Japan for the next three years. ENROLMENTS GROW, TEACHING EXCELLENCE ON SHOW, STUDENT SUCCESSES 2016 saw further acknowledgement of outstanding teaching within LECTURE SERIES SUCCESS the Faculty in a range of prestigious and high profile ways. The Abedian School of Architecture has once again hosted some of the world’s most renowned architects and designers at their free Professor Vicki Bitsika was appointed as a Member of the Order of lecture series this year. Australia (AM) in the General Division in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Professor Bitsika, a Clinical Psychologist, received the Hosted by practitioners and academics who are helping to expand honour for significant service to tertiary education in the field of and explore the definition of architectural practice, the 2016 Autism Spectrum Disorders, as an academic and as a supporter of program included the world-renowned founders of Sydney-based people with disabilities. Other Architects, Grace Mortlock and David Neustein, and award- winning architect Drew Heath of Drew Heath Architects, plus a lively Teaching Fellow Caroline Graham received national recognition from Housing Symposium featuring specialist housing architects Jon the Federal Department of Education and Training for Citations for Clements, Clare Cousins and representatives from Brisbane-based Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. Vokes and Peters.

The award is presented by the Minister of Education and highlights Bond’s Architecture students also had the opportunity to work with the dedication and hard work of university academics. internationally-renowned architect, roboticist, software engineer and founder of HAL Robotics, LTD, Thibault Schwartz when he Caroline received the award for her citation: “For facilitating visited the campus as part of the 2016 Architecture Lecture Series. inspiring national publishing opportunities for journalism students that place them at the forefront of industry innovations, develop Thibault is a pioneer in the world of robotic technologies and employability skills and engage with industry.” applications, working on architectural robotics laboratories and presenting at international events throughout Europe and the UK. Architecture academic Matthew Eagle received the 2017 Emerging During his time on campus, Thibault collaborated with staff and Architect’s prize from the Australian Institute of Architects - students to put the Abedian School of Architecture’s robots through Queensland Chapter. Matthew is now eligible for the National their paces. Leading industrial robot manufacturer, ABB kindly Emerging Architects prize. This is a wonderful honour for Matt and, loaned a YuMi® to Bond to experiment collaboratively with the by extension, our Architecture Program as it highlights the quality of University’s two existing IRB 1200 robots, ahead of Thibault’s visit. Bond’s academic team. students to global employment opportunities. endorses students’ international standard of knowledge andexposes world andfirst of the Australian entries. The competition final intense competition, the‘Bond Agents’ were placed second inthe Australia, participated intheearly rounds of thechallenge. After Approximately 50universities worldwide, including12from financial skills to thelimit. construction company so testing theirstrategic, marketing and students from universities around theworld runninga‘virtual’ competition, heldinHongKong during2016. The challengeinvolved participated inthefinals of theCIOBGlobal Student Challenge A team of four Faculty of Society &Design construction students STUDENT CHALLENGE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OFBUILDING(CIOB) GLOBAL ultimate career goals. preferred location so they can aligntheexperience withtheir Management combined degree, withstudents ableto nominate their semester of thenew Master of Architecture andMaster of Project The internships willbeavailable from 2017 to students inthefinal globe andreported aUS$18billionworkbook last year. management atAECOM, whichemploys 100,000 peopleacross the with a12week, full-time internship inintegrated design The partnership willprovide sixBond University students annually New York andAbuDhabi. 150 countries worldwide in cities like London, Moscow, HongKong, Bond student interns placed inAECOM’s network of offices across fully integrated engineering/design global firm,AECOM, thatwill see The University hasforged anagreement withtheworld’s largest INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENTS OPENUP Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) andRoyal possess thetrifecta of recognition from leading industry bodies PMI, This means thattheUniversity’s project management degrees now architecture. practice, business administration, management sports and management combined degrees, whichinclude construction The PMIdecisionapplies to allnineof Bond University’s project (Professional) degrees, after ayear of extensive review andauditing. Master of Project Management andMaster of Project Management with 600,000 members, hasfullyaccredited Bond University’s The PMI,whichisoneof thelargest professional bodies world-wide from theProject Management Institute (PMI). project management degrees, after receiving its latest accreditation in Australia recognised by allthree peak industry bodies for its In thesame field, Bond University isnow theonly institution tertiary research inProject Management. The Centre hasestablished Bond University attheforefront of 2016 Asia-Pacific Regional Winner for Research. the Project Management Achievement Award for Research andthe CCCR was also selected asthe2016 inaugural NationalWinner of Project Management Achievement Award for Research in2016. In August, CCCR was namedtheState Winner of theinaugural the Australia Institute of Project Management awards. was extremely busy duringtheyear, receiving numerous awards at The Faculty’s Centre for Comparative Construction Research (CCCR) AWARD WINNING PROJECT MANAGEMENT

2016 Annual Report 21 Bond University College

Bond University College will address the growing demand for STUDENT SUCCESS CELEBRATED AT AWARDS NIGHT alternative access to full Bachelor degrees, delivering a range of The Bond College and BUELI Awards Night was held in October, courses on campus that prepare students for university life, through celebrating the academic achievements of our students. Awards face-to-face teaching in small groups and one-on-one assistance included Top of Class and Bond College Excellence Award for from specialist educators. students achieving distinction or higher averages, plus the Dux Award for the highest performing student in the University BOND COLLEGE AND BOND UNIVERSITY ENGLISH Foundation and Preparation programs. LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (BUELI) REVIEW INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS GROW In 2015/2016 a comprehensive review was undertaken on Bond Short-term program enrolments exceed expectations over the past College and BUELI and a clear vision statement was subsequently 12 months due to the expansion of our offerings and the developed. Our vision is to provide targeted and packaged programs diversification of existing programs to include activities beyond to ensure a seamless pathway and guaranteed place in further study traditional English language classes. at Bond University.

Returning for their third year in 2016, students from the Instituto A key recommendation of the review was to merge the entities to Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico, were given the opportunity to create a newly combined entity to be known as Bond University attend bespoke classes on Organisational Communication and College which has now been implemented in early 2017. Behaviour. The review process also identified a number of new programs that, The combination of English language classes with opportunities to along with the range of international and domestic pathways, will experience the academic learning environment was favourably continue to contribute a strong pipeline of students through to the received and the group has committed to return in 2017. University.

Our partnerships with Tokyo-based JF Oberlin and Hosei Universities were further strengthened in 2016, with both institutions EXPANSION OF PATHWAY PROGRAMS AND committing to sending students to Bond University for a full CURRICULUM REVIEW semester of study in the English for Academic Purposes Program in This expansion is already underway with the introduction of the new 2017. Diploma of International Hotel and Tourism Management in 2016 and the Diploma of Health Sciences in 2017, both offering a pathway Through our collaboration with Bond Sport, we have also developed to undergraduate study in the respective Faculties. programs for visiting groups that combine English language classes and engagement in sporting activities. These were positioned as Curriculum development and review has also continued in the ‘English+’ offerings such as ‘English+Rugby’ and Foundation Program and University Preparation Program, along ‘English+Swimming’. with the establishment of meaningful academic staff professional development programs. The semesterly professional development days held in 2016 incorporated sessions on blended learning and innovation in teaching, supporting students at risk or with disabilities and the improvement of each subject’s online learning space.

Collectively, the sessions received close to full attendance from the entire Foundation and UPP teaching team. 2016 Annual Report 23 Bond University Student Association

The Bond University Student Association Inc. (BUSA) is the peak representative body of our students.

BUSA is administered by an elected 18-person Management BUSA has committed to supporting identity equality, gender Committee operating as a not-for-profit incorporated association. equality, environmental sustainability, student disability services and a host of other special interest portfolio areas. BUSA is financed through the compulsory Student Activity Membership contributions, aligning with the mandate to enhance the Bond student experience. RECREATIONAL PURSUITS BUSA has a duty to ensure students are able to enjoy their The Association is at the centre of students’ interaction with the time inside and outside of the classroom and takes great pride University. BUSA prioritises student outcomes and experience in providing a broad, interesting and engaging range of social through extensive educational, administrative, recreational and activities. sporting offerings. During 2016, an array of new social events were trialled with great success including an inter-faculty sports day and Street Food at ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS Don’s Tavern, whilst continuing particularly successful events such During the year under review, club and society administration was as Melbourne Cup on the Ornamental Lawns and the Global Food fully consolidated onto a central integration and engagement online Festival. platform for Club Presidents and BUSA. Its useability has significantly increased and it now incorporates functions to organise BUSA’s flagship social event, Bondstock 2016, included a pine forest budget applications, change of leadership, active membership Music Festival and the Student Ball at Jupiter’s Gold Coast, boasting mailing lists and BUSA announcements. record attendance.

The first BUSA survey was distributed during the year under review The success of the social program at Bond University is to enable BUSA to better deliver its services across all disciplines. demonstrated in the attendance of Bond and non-Bond students at The survey received over 150 responses and is helping to shape each BUSA event, and their overwhelmingly positive feedback. future policy and development of initiatives.

BUSA has been ever more consultative with each of the respective INCREASED SUPPORT FOR SPORT Faculty Student Associations to create consistency of direction with BUSA has continued to work closely with Bond Sport to ensure a focus on bringing the out-of-class social experience to all Bond quality coaching for externally competing teams. students. Through deliberate funding reallocations and net increased funding, The University magazine, Euno, was replaced with a new online and the number of external teams with accredited coaches increased, print, campus-wide publication, Bound – putting a ‘U’ in the middle of coinciding with unprecedented moves from Tier 3 to Tier 2 sporting Bond. Bound has had incredible success, positioning itself as the status. primary publication with increasing reach and readership each monthly issue. The implementation and improvement of the Club Manager online platform was an integral step in streamlining sports club administration. EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR MINORITIES A major project for BUSA in 2016 was the development and The sports club health checks are another initiative that ensure the implementation of the Bond Aid Program. strategic direction of BUSA’s contribution to Bond Sport.

The revival of the Bond Aid Program (formally BAfrica) was a The Bond University Student Association looks forward to the placement of Bond students in Nepal to educate, build and volunteer opportunity for 2017 to providing more fulfilling, enjoyable in rural communities. The new Bond Aid Program was extremely well experiences. received by students and will be repeated in 2017.

In keeping with the constant re-evaluation of Bond’s acknowledgment and accommodation of minority groups, BUSA with the help of the University, created the LGBTIQ+ Action Plan. In addition to the LGBTIQ+ Action Plan, BUSA also focussed on the nation-wide program aiming to tackle sexual violence on University campuses with the ‘Respect. Now. Always.’ campaign becoming part of Orientation Week presentations. BUSA President Christian Whitfield being aBUSA thatleaves alegacy. “The team Ihave around meisnot onlycapable, butwilldeliver on accommodate thestudent voice. Management andhow muchthey genuinelywant to know and “I amalways impressed athow muchaccess BUSA hasto Senior audit,” he said. experience of minority groups andundertake anarrow academic the work thatisdoneinhighlighting andimproving thestudent facilitates the SAM fundingrequirements andapplication, continue “As President, Iwould like to buildalasting framework thatbetter greatest honour, buthadalso beenalot of fun. Christian said beingelected President of BUSA was not onlythe Scholarship student. Finance andCorporate Law andisaMacquarie Bank Corporate dual Bachelor of Commerce /Bachelor of Laws degree, majoringin Central Coast Grammar School inNew South Wales. Heisstudying a Christian grew upinAvoca Beach andcame to Bond from the Bond University Student Association (BUSA) President for 2017. The University welcomes Christian Whitfield who was elected the NEW STUDENT PRESIDENT hubs. leading global investment bank inoneof theworld’s majorfinancial Christian’s future ambitionitto bean investment banker for a Capital, aSingapore Hedge Fund andMacquarie Private Wealth. at Bond, includingworking atGoldCoast financial servicesIQ firm Christian hasenjoyed anumberof career-defining internships while from Bond.” university, andIsoon found outthatwas trueof everyone else Imet “No-one else Iknew spoke withthesame level of passion for their said. central coast and hadnothing butunbelievable praise for Bond,” he “He hadmoved upto theGoldCoast from my highschool onthe recommendation of an old family friend. Christian said heoriginallychose to come to Bond onthe Association, aswell asamemberof Bond’s First XIsoccer team. of both theLaw Students’ Association andtheBusiness Students’ In additionto hisrole of BUSA President, Christian isalso Treasurer the students’ interest.” contribute theirideas asourrole isto helpfacilitate whatever isin “I would encourage anyone, student orstaff alike, to come inand

2016 Annual Report 25 Learning and Teaching

The Office of Learning and Teaching seeks to lead and support all academics to continuously improve excellence and make an outstanding contribution to student learning.

2016 saw Bond extending expertise on the student learning TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED LEARNING PRODUCTION experience, technology-enhanced learning and graduate AND DEVELOPMENT employability to the higher education sector around Australia and Academics achieved simultaneous outcomes in producing new across the world. digital teaching tools and learning the technologies that enable them to generate more.

STUDENT EVALUATION OF TEACHING 2016 saw the production of almost 300 new learning and teaching Evidence of student satisfaction with the Bond University learning videos with Bond academics. The Office of Learning and Teaching and teaching experience is demonstrated through the high response also ran a whole-of-university iLearn Improvement Project whereby rates to student evaluation surveys and the high overall means. 71 iLearn sites were significantly improved including added multimedia and interactivity. Numerous academics enhanced the Overall, the mean educator score was 4.33/5 in the first semester technology included in their subjects, supported through 12 hours and 4.34/5 in the second. The mean subject score was 4.12/5 in the per week of drop-in education technology sessions to academics in first semester and 4.14/5 in the second. Overall, Bond performed their Faculties. strongly against its Strategic Plan goal for student experience with 76 percent of subjects achieving a mean score of 4/5 or more in the Overall, there have been over 36,000 total downloads (since 2009) first semester and 72 percent in the second. Across the two of 431 documents instructing Bond and external academics from semesters, the increase from 2015 was 4.5 percent. External 1445 institutions and 147 countries about integrating learning and measures, such as the Australian Government QILT (Quality teaching knowledge into University curriculum. Indicators for Learning and Teaching), reinforced this positive sentiment - further evidence of student appreciation and engagement with Bond. CITATIONS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO STUDENT LEARNING In the 2017 Good Universities Guide, Bond University was awarded Two Bond academics were awarded national citations for more 5-star ratings in the student experience category than any outstanding contribution to student learning through the Australian other university in Australia for the eleventh year in a row. Four of Government Department of Education and Training. these seven categories were specifically in the areas of learning and teaching – teaching quality, learner engagement, learning resources Assistant Professor Baden U’Ren, Bond Business School, was and skills development. honoured for creating industry-engaged entrepreneurship curriculum and services enabling all Bond Business students to design real world innovative ventures before graduating, with the PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN LEARNING AND aim of enhancing their employability. TEACHING Professional development to early career academics was provided Senior Teaching Fellow Caroline Graham, Faculty of Society and through the Introduction to Teaching at Bond Program attended by Design, was honoured for facilitating inspiring national publishing 48 new staff, and a nationally benchmarked subject, Foundations of opportunities for journalism students that place them at the University Learning and Teaching, completed by 18 academics. forefront of industry innovations, develop their employability skills and help them engage with industry. Continuing professional development was taken up by 166 Bond attendees, each of whom participated in multiple sessions offered throughout Learning and Teaching Week. In addition, 19 stand-alone professional development workshops were offered with an average of eight people attending per session and evaluation scores were all very good. Professor of Data Science, Steven Stern Graduate Careers Advisory Services, theNew Zealand National Sciences and Humanities, Australian National Association of the annualconferences of theAustralasian Deans of Arts, Social The research produced hasbeenpresented atplenaryaddresses at pleasingly increased by 63percent andpage views by 35 percent. over 5000uniquevisitors. From 2015 to 2016, visitors have Since its official launch in 2015, the website hasbeenaccessed by internationally since 2014. within andbeyond Bond, reaching over 205,000 students resources, videos, case studies andinsights. The resources are used research grant, Bond hasdeveloped adigital repository of tools, As oneof theoutcomes of thisandanother OLT competitive experiences relating to theirstudy andlearning.’ Australia andthe broad range of issues thatthey face intheir has given anew voice to contemporary postgraduate students in journey inacademic, personal, professional, andsocial domains. It tapped into thepostgraduate experience by exploring thatstudent evaluator wrote abouttheBond work: ‘This project hassuccessfully competitive research grant. Intheformal report, theexternal Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) report, goodpractice guides andcase studies asoutcomes of an and three nationalorganisations, completed andsubmitted thefinal Student Experience withover 100delegates from 28 universities In 2016, Bond hosted aNationalSymposium onPostgraduate percent average increase across Australia’s 42 universities. rose by 4.8 percent between 2014 and2015 incomparison to a0.4 initiatives, Bond University’s overall score for graduate outcomes indicatorsAs further of theimpact of these andother employability submissions for theWharton QS Stars Reimagine Education Awards. and shortlisted Employability intheNurturing initiative among500 Financial Review HigherEducation Graduate Employability Award Bond was oneof onlyfour nationalfinalists inthe Australian STUDENT EXPERIENCE GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY ANDPOSTGRADUATE and teaching, includingdevelopment of academic innovations. were peersupported andcoached inadvanced scholarship learning ofIn support future Bond citation award-winners, 23 academics Trade. Austrade andtheAustralian Department of Foreign Affairs and development training circuit to over 50institutions hosted by Tertiary Learning andTeaching Conference, andaprofessional

2016 Annual Report 27 Research

Our researchers are working with industry leaders and researchers from other organisations, locally and globally, to deliver world-class research outcomes that enhance the everyday lives of individuals and the broader community.

EXTERNAL RESEARCH INCOME SOARS Recent milestones include the establishment of a biobank to store various biological samples including muscle biopsies, blood and The research effort at Bond University continues to grow, with saliva. Currently, the biobank houses over 1,500 samples, but is almost $11 million of new grant funding won in 2016. Some highlights expected to house approximately 3,000 samples by the end of 2017, from the year include: and is in a unique position as the only exercise- and health-focused biobank in Australia. 1. Professor Paul Glasziou received a $9.6M National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Program Grant for his work The Project is also revolutionising the curation and sharing of on ‘Using healthcare wisely: reducing inappropriate use of tests research methods with the creation of a Research Methods Library and treatments’ which will include the development and testing that currently holds over 80 detailed scientific methods. The of a range of solutions. Researchers at Monash University and Research Methods Library will encourage a culture of continuous the University of Sydney will also collaborate on the project. improvement within the scientific community. The collection will be 2. Successful grant awards from NHMRC to support the work by designed to endure and grow with enhancements to complement Professor Tammy Hoffman (Faculty of Health Science and the discoverability and accessibility of the data, while providing Medicine) in secondary stroke prevention ($53,000) and an open communication channel for global feedback and possible reducing antibiotic use in primary care ($325,500). improvement of the research methodologies. 3. Professor Liz Isenring was awarded a $200,000 Cancer Council Queensland grant for a two-year clinical trial at The Research Methods Library is supported by a $30,000 grant Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, in the use of from the Australian National Data Service. standardised ginger supplements to reduce chemotherapy- induced nausea. Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University will also collaborate on the project. BOND SIGNS UP FOR ATHENA SWAN PILOT 4. Associate Professor Caitlin Byrne (Faculty of Society and Athena SWAN is a global initiative committed to achieving equal Design) received a $60,000 grant from the Department of opportunity for women with an initial focus on the STEMM Foreign Affairs and Trade to support her research in the area of disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine sport diplomacy. leading to flow-on benefits for academia more generally. 5. The Clem Jones Research Centre for Regenerative Medicine was established at Bond in 2010 to investigate the therapeutic Bond University has joined the Science in Australia Gender Equity use of stem cells for tissue repair and treatment of disease, has (SAGE) pilot of the Athena SWAN program and will undertake a continued to benefit from large individual donations in addition self-assessment leading to accreditation by Athena SWAN in late to significant on-going funding provided by the Clem Jones 2018. Foundation. The Centre supports studies in the broader field of regenerative medicine and stem cell biology. Several research Our participation in this pilot affirms Bond’s established projects unite stem cell science, medicine, biomaterials and commitment to gender equality as reflected in our Statements of nanotechnology for tissue engineering, tissue regeneration, Commitment to Gender Equality and our Gender Equality Strategy. intelligent drug delivery and improved surgery.

RESEARCH WEEK 2016 HIGHLIGHTS COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH NETWORKS – Focussing on the impact that research has on everyday life, ADVANCING EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE Research Week again provided an opportunity for attendees to learn The Bond-led Collaborative Research Network Project, Advancing more about research at Bond University. Exercise and Sports Science, is a $5.75 million project partnering with the University of Queensland, the University of Sydney and the The week-long program, held in October, represented a collaborative, Australian Institute of Sport. community outreach effort for the University. over 80peer-reviewed journal articles andhaswritten two books. review, critiqueskillsandresearch methodology. Hehaspublished 70 HDRstudents to completion, andhasexpertise inliterature human movement science. andsports Wayne hassupervised over He hasover 20 years of research experience inclinical sciences and Research Supervision Award. Professor Wayne Hingwas awarded the2016 Vice-Chancellor’s AWARD VICE-CHANCELLOR’S RESEARCH SUPERVISION and 80conference papers. He hasauthored 114journal articles, four books, sixbookchapters reassessing whencourts can claimjurisdiction of Internet conduct. Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2012-2016) Internet law anddata privacy law. Danistherecipient of an He specialises ininternational aspects of ITsociety, including Research Excellence Award for 2016. Professor DanSvantesson was awarded theVice-Chancellor’s AWARD VICE-CHANCELLOR’S RESEARCH EXCELLENCE national schools competition. the week whichgenerated interest inResearch Week includinga There were also anumberof competitions thatwere runduring Run Out? -hosted by ABC radio personality Nicole Dwyer. University of Queensland,ledadebate-style event -Will Antibiotics Bond’s Professor ChrisDelMarandDrMarkBlaskovich from the Spectrum. Understanding theUniqueExperience of Children ontheAutism Professor Vicki Bitsika presented to anaudience of 250 regarding the evening events. week, withmore than500tuning into live-streamed broadcasts of Over 1,000 peopleattended thevarious events throughout the value of health apps inaprimarycare setting’. Byambasuran (HSM)for herthesis presentation on‘Evaluating the maintenance?’ andthePeople’s Choice was awarded to MsYuki habits orbreaking habits influence weight loss and weight loss Gina Cleo(HSM)was runnerupwithherpresentation on‘Domaking titled ‘Bacterial Penetration of theBrain: Does Breathing Kill?’.Ms Heidi Walkden (HSM)won thecompetition withherpresentation In August, 18HDRstudents participated inthe3MTcompetition. Ms 3MT –THREEMINUTETHESIS COMPETITION their magnificent efforts. achievement across allFaculties andcongratulates allgraduates for Design hadtwelve graduates. The University isproud of this Faculty of Law produced four graduates andFaculty of Society and Faculty of Health Sciences andMedicine hadfifteen graduates, most ever. The Bond Business School hadatotal of four graduates, Thirty-five HigherDegree Research students graduated in 2016, our HDR GRADUATIONS AT PEAKLEVELS experiences andtips remain popular. sessions where current students orrecent graduates shared their academics, supervisors, HDRstudents andresearch staff. The Each session was onehourinlengthanddelivered by research of thetopics delivered. proofreading; research relationships andcareer options were some Project management; achieving confirmation; writing,editingand a weekly basis andenabledthemto develop transferrable skills. WorkshopHDR Support Series thatfeatured relevant topics on Throughout 2016, Bond HDRstudents have benefited from the AND STUDENTS HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH (HDR) SUPERVISORS

2016 Annual Report 29 Pathways and Partnerships

2016 saw Bond extending expertise on the student learning experience, technology-enhanced learning and graduate employability to the higher education sector around Australia and across the world.

INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS The University’s Indigenous education initiatives have resulted in Our network of deep, sustainable and University-wide relationships some outstanding outcomes, including a 79 percent growth in with partner schools and educational organisations continues to Indigenous student numbers and a retention rate of 96 percent for be a core element of our engagement with the local, national and Indigenous undergraduate students (compared to the national international education communities. average of 71 percent). These include our strong partnerships with the Alliance of Girls We are also seeing an increasing number of Indigenous students Schools Australasia (AGSA), the Australian Boarding Schools continuing to postgraduate and HDR studies. Association (ABSA) and the Association of Heads of Independent Schools Australia (AHISA) which, during 2016, involved a range of The Pathways and Partnerships team, in conjunction with the engagement activities. Nyombil Centre, has continued its focus on increasing enrolments and maintaining our high retention rate. All of these partnership activities continue to build on our strong relationships with schools and profile Bond’s unique programs and In 2016, a total of 14 scholarships were awarded to Aboriginal and experience to school staff, students and parents. Torres Strait Islander students, including our inaugural Indigenous Scholar to the Medical Program. Since 2012, there has been a 79 percent increase in Indigenous student enrolments at Bond and our COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT retention rate of 96 percent for Indigenous students far exceeds the Our established connections with the wider community have national average. once again helped to profile Bond’s values and demonstrate the University’s community spirit through 2016 activities such as: In terms of Bond’s outreach to Indigenous communities, a particular highlight of the year was being awarded the 2016 Queensland • Live at Bond – our free community concert series has grown Premier’s Reconciliation Award for the Yarning Up trips, in by more than 900 percent attendance since it was first partnership with the Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia. introduced in 2011. Our Open Day concert in July provided an opportunity for 70 students from four key Gold Coast partner This unique initiative takes a group of school principals and schools to appear on the ADCO Amphitheatre stage, with entrepreneurs into some of Australia’s most remote communities to the performances live-streamed by our Film and Television facilitate a deeper understanding of the challenges and students. Live at Bond has also generated other engagement opportunities they face. The 2016 Yarning Up trip returned to opportunities, such as being invited to participate in the Lockhart River in far north Queensland and has resulted in some development and judging of the Gold Coast Business Awards exciting economic outcomes for the community, devised by our (2015 and 2016), and in advisory workshops for the City of Gold participants. Coast’s Live Music Plan.

The Indigenous Gala continues to be a hallmark event on the • Bleach* Festival – the University is a foundation partner of University calendar. In 2016, it was attended by more than 530 what has become the Gold Coast’s signature multi-arts festival. people and featured country musician Troy Cassar-Daley as our Spread over 30 locations across the centre and comprising special guest. This annual event has raised over $1.35m to date for more than 50 events, the two-week program attracts almost our scholarships and we thank our Patron, Dr Patrick Corrigan AM, 75,000 attendees each year. A report commissioned through for his continued support. iSentia put the media exposure as reaching an audience of almost 9 million people (across TV, print, radio and online), We are also indebted to Dr Corrigan for the University’s outstanding valued at over $1.6m in advertising equivalent. collection of contemporary Indigenous artworks. Over the past 12 months, more than 300 people have enjoyed the guided Corrigan Walk art tour, helping to raise cultural awareness and impacting profoundly on students, staff and campus visitors. Taylor Birtchnell, Calum Ball, JohnHowe Chris Nyst, Vice-Chancellor andPresident, Professor Tim Brailsford, EmmaSam, Lacey Rowett, Patrick Cross, MarionCharlton, Robert Reed, Annika Cameron, Thomas Fall, Vice-Chancellor Mentor Program (Lto R): KimberlyPearce, Peta Fielding,Adam Rose, Jesse Moffa, Derek Cronin, Jordan Eastway, Barry Lee, Sarah White, MarkSowerby, outstanding networking opportunities andgraduate joboffers. including work experience opportunities, holiday placements, among themost valuable aspects of theirtimeatBond. Outcomes life lessons from leaders intheirfield.Itisan experience they rate as Students gaintheopportunity to absorb insights, perspectives and one-on-one partnership. management professionals inauniqueandmutually beneficial team mentees withsuccessful entrepreneurs, executives and Program extends thisphilosophy beyond thecampus boundaries to For Vice-Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship recipients, theMentoring experience. leaders by offering apersonalised andtransformational student commitment to influence andourdedication to inspire tomorrow’s At of theheart Bond University’s mission statement isour VICE-CHANCELLOR’S MENTOR PROGRAM Business Awards also provided valuable internship opportunities. Gold Coast’s Cultural Precinct team. Early Risers andtheWomen in communications, events andproject management withtheCity of completed work andinternship opportunities inmarketing, for student experience. Inthepast year, several Bond students Our community partnerships also provide avaluable channel • • well-deserved award asaresult of Bond’s submission. see Rugby League legendMalMeningahonoured withthis Queensland Greats Award –Bond University was delighted to Indigenous community, students andspecialguests. for ourcorporate scholarship partners, members of thelocal for around 120 guests hosted by Professor HelenChenery by theAboriginalComedy All-Stars troupe and aVIPfunction cultural workshop for students from theNyombil Centre run extensive benefits inthe past 12months, includingan exclusive program, ourrole aspresenting hasgenerated partner awareness through of oursupport Centre’s theArts Indigenous The Centre Arts GoldCoast –inadditionto promoting cultural maintain aclose andvaluable connection withtheUniversity. managerial andcounselling skills, buildontheir own networks and Mentors report theopportunities to theirown further leadership, and to become ambassadors for Bond. desire theopportunity to beactively engagedwiththeUniversity high-achieving, respected influencers withintheir own industry and and isawarded to individualsfrom external organisations, whoare The Fellow titlerepresents aformal, non-commercial association partnerships withexternal industry leaders. University’s Strategic Planto establish meaningful anddeep The Fellow of Bond University initiative was introduced of aspart the UNIVERSITY FELLOWS

2016 Annual Report 31 Alumni and Development

Our alumni are key to our global reputation.

Over the past few years in particular we have placed an increased An important aspect of the Alumni Strategy was also rolled out emphasis on alumni engagement and have been very pleased with again this year, with the Alumni Leaders Forum taking place on the results. Friday, 20 May. Twenty Alumni Leaders from the Alumni Advisory Board and Alumni Committee Presidents participated in a Forum led The Alumni Strategy was further rolled out in 2016, with the by the Vice-Chancellor, Chair of the Alumni Advisory Board and formalisation of alumni committees and election of the second Director of Alumni and Development, designed to provide an Alumni Advisory Board, further strengthening the Bond alumni overview of the University’s Strategy and Challenges, Alumni community, supporting deeper and wider engagement with alumni. Community Strategy and Framework and the Alumni Relations Program. Mr Derek Cronin assumed the role as Chair of the Board in 2016, and has lead and nurtured the alumni community further. The Alumni Leaders were invited to share their input and ideas and to discuss the goals and ambition of the Alumni Community and The Alumni Advisory Board has established alumni chapters in all how the Alumni Leaders will help facilitate increasing engagement major Australian cities and in Canada, Japan, London, Malaysia, New with the wider Alumni Community to support our shared goals. York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Singapore, reflecting the truly international world our graduates move, work and live in. There was a shared view that the alumni want to remain connected with the University, that theirs is a well-connected alumni community and that they want a role in supporting the continued ALUMNI AWARDS AND HOMECOMING success of their university. In 2014, we created a Homecoming Week centred on Bond’s The Bond Homecoming 2016 and Alumni Leaders Forum was an Foundation date of mid-May. Our initial purpose was for the week to important step in further focusing and harnessing the energy and serve as the focal point for the 25th anniversary celebrations. willingness of alumni to assist in our development and profile through fostering alumni networking amongst the alumni The Bond Homecoming 2016 celebrations occurred during May, with community, advocating on behalf of Bond as ambassadors, good attendances and positive feedback from each event. increasing student engagement and conducting fundraising. The 2016 Homecoming commenced with a 25 Year Staff Service Lunch, where five staff who have attained 25 years’ service were acknowledged. ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS The Alumni Scholarship is made possible by the support of alumni The Alumni Awards Dinner was repositioned as the opening gala donations from the Annual Fund and assists outstanding Bond event of homecoming this year, where we acknowledged the success University alumni to undertake postgraduate study at an of three outstanding alumni to over 260 members of the wider Bond international institution. 2016 recipients were: Community, including guests from our Council, Board of Trustees, • James Barrett (Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor government, business, students, staff and alumni. of Finance) received a scholarship to study a Master of Science (Computer Science) at the University of Hong Kong. James The 2016 Alumni Awards winners were: graduated in 2004 and has been working as a Senior Analyst for NAV Ltd in Hong Kong, an information technology company. • Robert Stable Medal winner, Dr Jennifer Cronin • Scott Nichols (Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International • Community Achievement winner, Allyson Seaborn Relations) received a scholarship to study a MBA at the Columbia • Young Alumni Award winner, Melanie Hayden Business School, Columbia University. Scott graduated in 2007 and has been working as a consultant with the Boston Consulting In important recognition events, approximately 1,250 people Group in New York. attended the Bond Friends and Family Festival on Foundation Day on • James Graham (Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws) Friday, 20 May. received a scholarship to study an MBA at Harvard Business School, Harvard University. James graduated in 2012 and has The Bond University Rugby Home Game on Saturday, 21 May was been working as an analyst with Goldman Sachs in Sydney. well supported with resounding wins in each division over Norths. • Yoosin Kim (Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations) received a scholarship to study a Master of Laws at The Live at Bond Music Concert on Sunday, 22 May was attended by Tsinghua University, China. Yoosin graduated in 2015 with GPA of over 700 people. The Chancellor Hon.DrAnnabelleBennett AO SC, DrJennifer Cronin andVice-Chancellor andPresident, Professor Tim Brailsford collection of which we are immensely proud. and collectors. With theirsupport,Bond now has aworld-class art contemporary art.We are most grateful to DrCorrigan, theartists pieces of artwork, both Indigenousandnon-Indigenous Through associates of DrCorrigan, Bond hasreceived many more processed for submission to theCultural Gifts Program. valuable artworks from artists andcollectors currently being Dr Corrigan also recently facilitated donationsof several other and complete thedisplay intheAbedianSchool of Architecture. provided 12Sally Gaboriartworks afurther on-loan, to complement display intheFaculty of Health Sciences &Medicine. Healso artworks to theUniversity from hison-loan collection currently on Dr Patrick Corrigan AMhaskindlydonated 26 afurther Indigenous new donationsof artworks valued atapproximately $1million. The University’s collection art expanded significantly in 2016, with COLLECTION GROWS current students since theprogram’s development in2011. registered to participate, arecord numberof matched alumniand overwhelming, with150alumnivolunteering and120 students The response from both alumniandstudents hasbeen University. networks andmaintain aclose andvaluable connection withthe counselling skills, buildontheirown professional knowledge and In turn, thealumnidevelop theirown leadership, managerialand contribute to personal development and build professional networks. to employment, improve industry andbusiness knowledge, explore future career opportunities, planthetransition from study Alumni share theirown journey withcurrent students andhelpthem professional andpersonal experiences. and aspirations alignto provide both parties withvaluable matching volunteer alumniandcurrent students whose career goals The AlumniMentor Program continues its success year onyear, ALUMNI MENTOR PROGRAM office, before commencing studies inChina. 4.0, andworked asaresearcher inaState Government electoral for acareer beyond sport. for athletes to perform to thebest of theirability andprepare them provide theskillsandknowledge, support,mentoring andflexibility Dr Rinehart’s generous scholarship addsto ourcommitment to leadership qualities andbeof highacademic standing. that thesuccessful applicants must excel inswimming, possess that many young athletes andstudents face. The criteria stipulates training, performance andeducation andalleviate thepressures Dr Rinehart’s willallow support Laura andJennato focus ontheir Bond’s stable of Olympicswimming champions. They willalso bepersonally mentored throughout theirstudies by expenses whilethey continue theirswimming career. academic year -thescholarship providing theirfulltuition andliving Australia Squad willcommence theirstudies atBond inthe2017 Anglican Girls’ School, both current members of theSwimming Laura Taylor from St Hilda’s School andJennaStrauch from Korowa and swimming careers atBond University. the nationalswimming professional body, to pursue theirstudies candidates beingselected inconjunction withSwimming Australia, Scholarship selection process took place inOctober 2016, withtwo The third round of Georgina Swimming HopeRinehart Excellence SWIMMING SCHOLARSHIPS assistance. Joint Ownerof ADCO and herbusiness for thisinvaluable express theirgratitude to JudyBrinsmead, Joint Chairmanand The students who have benefited from ADCO’s support continue to strategy andlink withAustralian University Sport. prospective students sporting oursports supports and further This contribution will enhance Bond University’s attractiveness to and $10,000 cash bursary peryear. even more attractive package of a50percent tuition scholarship academic excellence through anenhanced scholarship offering an continue to students support whoshow promise sporting and ADCO Excellence Sporting Scholarships during2016 andwill ADCO Construction continued to theirhighlysought support after ADCO SCHOLARSHIPS EXPAND OFFERING

2016 Annual Report 33 Bond University Sport

Bond University Sport has enjoyed another successful year.

The influence of Bond University Sport continues to permeate across consecutive year with Bond University Rugby representatives many levels in the University. The Bond University Sport strategy’s featuring in this nationally televised competition. organising model refers to three central pillars of Performance, Partnerships and Participation. SPORTS PARTNERSHIPS In the Performance arena, we celebrated medal winning The second pillar of Partnerships throws a spotlight on the many key achievements in Olympic swimming and sailing by Maddie Groves sporting partnerships both external and internal that have been and Matt Belcher respectively. developed over 2016. During 2016, one could find Bond athletes in exotic locations around Bond University Sport enjoys high level relationships in rugby with the world surfing, running, participating in triathlon, Rugby 7s and the Australian Rugby Union and Queensland Reds – the latter being World Championship Rugby XVs competition. Some athletes have a significant one over three years. Bond will partner with the AFL’s this year been offered professional contracts or been given Queensland arm around the women’s game with a two-year naming opportunities to train with amazing international sportspeople - one rights partnership of both the Women’s Youth Academy and such example is Bond swimmer, Jordan Harrison who trained in the Women’s State League competition. This is a valuable partnership of United States this year with arguably the greatest Olympian of all considerable benefit to our Bond players, coaches and faculties in time, swimmer Michael Phelps – winner of 28 Olympic medals over the same vain as the Queensland Reds partnership. four Olympics Games.

New event and tournament partnerships in 2017 with Mountain Closer to home, our Bond University Swimming Club achieved top 10 Biking Australia (MTBA), the Australian Ladies Golf Association status on the national stage and conducted a highly successful (ALPGA) and the senior teams from Gold Coast City Football Club regional carnival in the Bond pool to wide acclaim. (GCCFC) in women’s soccer are aimed at targeting student recruitment from national and international markets for talented students wishing to pursue those sports whilst studying at Bond. TEAM SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS Our fast-growing AFL program had both men’s teams in semi and During 2016, we officially launched into the influential sport of preliminary finals of their hard-fought competition and the women’s Equestrian with a Dressage event attended by current and program grew further with clear improvement on their 2015 prospective students headed for courses at Bond and or equestrian achievement, and semi-final appearances for them are predicted in club. This enjoyable event will become a regular on the sport 2017. calendar in a show-jump format for 2017.

The goal of all four Bond University Rugby teams making the semi-finals was a whisker away with three teams featuring in semi, STUDENT PARTICIPATION preliminary and grand finals. The Participation pillar of our strategy focuses on the Australian University games where, in Perth during 2016, Bond sent a Our Bond University sponsored Golden South Jaguars state league swimming team which achieved a third overall place appearing in 23 Netball team made the division one grand final in that competition of a possible 24 finals. and through that partnership we see our 2017 ADCO sports scholarship winner, Ashleigh Keefe, joining the Jags ranks in 2017 as Swimming looks good for Bond in 2017 at the Southport Olympic she studies at Bond. pool – the site of the swim events for the Australian University Games next year - where a full complement of swimmers will The Bond University Queensland Country sponsored team compete along with a regular participation level by other sports, competed well in the National Rugby Competition for the third supported by our home town advantage. Bond Women’s 7sCoach Ben GollingsandWomen’s 7splayer EmilyBass complement thefresh new lines of itnew Centre Sports neighbour. performance diving blocks aswell asarebranding overhaul to pool hasreceived ahigh-tech submersible wall andhigh with thesoon-to-be erected electronic scoreboard. The swimming the installation of the new AFLPA systems andfibre project along Other significant additionsinhighperformance infrastructure are INFRASTRUCTURE demonstration of Bond’s commitment to women’s AFL development. The AFLfieldhosted ahighlevel state women’s carnivala as defeated their fancied New Zealand counterparts for thefirst time. host theOceania Rugby Tournament where theAustralian U20s Special event highlights from May thisyear saw Bond once again 2017. stream thefour games of theweekly Premier Rugby competition in an industry experience opportunity for Bond students to broadcast- Queensland Rugby Unionhasnegotiated through ourpartnership rugby fixtures. So impressed by thelatter production, the students providing broadcast streaming production for Premier Fox atourNRC Sport games, butviaBond FilmandTelevision the rugby landscape courtesy not onlyof commercial providers like continues to grow withmulti-camera broadcasts already afeature of Bond University Sport’s relationship withthemediumof television INNOVATIONS sport. experience of students seeking apositive recreational experience in representatives to share ideas andimprove theparticipation all clubpresidents can meet withBond University andBUSA Sport 2016 viatheformation of thePresident’s Advisory Committee where The landscape clubsport hasenjoyed improved communication in eventssport during2017. designed to invigorate residential student interest around specific committee’s desire to continue thisBUSA withaproject support appointed BUSA President Christian Whitfield hasindicated his interest for andsupport Strategy’s theSport direction. Recently continues to prosper. Past President Ed Langley hasshown strong Bond University Sport’s relationship withBUSA andits executive opportunities. values, standards andambitionsof Bond’s excellent academic thevisionof programsupport asporting commensurate withthe The University continues to invest wisely andstrategically to insport Coast based Australian University Games inSeptember next year. Program andentering oneourlargest ever Bond teams ataGold end; launchingourBond University Tennis HighPerformance work inthedevelopment of Bond University Swimming attheelite formally withSwimming partnering Australia inrecognition of our competition andhaving aBond Women’s 7steam participating; confirmed National Sevens University Series Tournament seen before inAustralia; hosting around of thesoon to be running of anelite level swim meet usingacompetition format not Looking to 2017, we are exploring arange of focus projects suchas for Bond students andacademic staff. Queensland Reds co-existing andproviding learning opportunities Rugby team, GoldCoast Suns, Australian Women’s Cricket team and subtle mixof highprofile external users suchastheAIS, England of isenjoying Health andSport constant coordinated use witha The HighPerformance Training Centre facility attheBond Institute

2016 Annual Report 35 Governance Bond University Council: Derek Cronin, Lisa Paul, Deputy Chancellor Ken MacDonald, Dr Darryl Gregor, Chancellor Dr Annabelle Bennett, Victor Hoog Antink, Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Tim Brailsford, Professor Margaret Seares, Dr Emmanuel Pohl, Michael Dean (Secretary). Inset: David Baxby

GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE VOLUNTARY GOVERNANCE CODE Bond University Limited is a company limited by guarantee and, as a The Australian Chancellors’ Council in conjunction with result, does not have shareholders. The governance arrangements Universities Australia have published a Voluntary Code of provide for the Company, with a voting membership of 30 members, Best Practice for Governance of Australian Universities. to appoint the University Council, which is the board of directors of Council approved a Governance Statement for the Bond University Limited. The Chair of the board is the Chancellor of University and reviewed the statement in 2016. the University. Council has reviewed its compliance with the Voluntary Code and formed the view that it was fully The Chief Executive Officer of the University, the Vice-Chancellor, is compliant with the Code. in turn responsible to the University Council. The peak academic body of the University, the Academic Senate, which is provided for in BOND UNIVERSITY LIMITED COUNCIL MEMBERS the Constitution of the Company, is an advisory body to the • The Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett AO SC - Chancellor (elected 19 Vice-Chancellor on matters relating to the academic activity of the April, 2016) University. • Dr Helen Nugent AO - Chancellor (retired 19 April, 2016) • Mr Ken MacDonald - Deputy Chancellor The University’s status as a not-for-profit organisation is confirmed • Professor Tim Brailsford - Vice-Chancellor & President in the Constitution of Bond University Limited. • Mr David Baxby • Mr Derek Cronin RISK MANAGEMENT • Professor Kwong Lee Dow AO (retired 19 April, 2016) Council has established two sub-committees to oversee • Dr Darryl Gregor OAM the Risk Management activities of the University: • Mr Victor Hoog Antink the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the • Mr Steven Sargent (retired 19 April, 2016) Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Each • Professor Margaret Seares AO committee has an external member as well as nominated • Ms Lisa Paul AO PSM (elected 19 April, 2016) Councillors as members. • Dr Emmanuel Pohl (elected 19 April, 2016) • Mr Michael Dean FCIS - Company Secretary The Audit and Risk Management Committee oversees the integrity of external financial reporting, including compliance with statutory responsibilities relating to financial reporting disclosures, principles and policies, controls and procedures.

The Occupational Health and Safety Committee ensures that the University adopts a best practice approach to occupational health and safety matters on campus. In particular, the Committee adopted formal external benchmarking criteria against which the University has performed well. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • EMERITUS PROFESSORS RECIPIENTS OFUNIVERSITYHONOURS • • • • • • • • • • • COMMUNITY ORDINARY MEMBERS HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS OFTHEUNIVERSITY John DNewcombe AO OBEOctober 1999 Professor JohnWade (Law) 2012 Chancellor) 2011 Professor Robert Stable AM(on hisretirement asVice- 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 1997 Professor Raoul Mortley (on hisresignation asVice-Chancellor) Professor JohnHardy (Foundation Dean of HSS) 1994 resignation) 1990 Professor DonWatts AM(Foundation Vice-Chancellor onhis Mr Trevor Dietz (elected 19April,2016) Mrs Peta Fielding(elected 19April,2016) Mr Tom Ray (elected 19April,2016) Mr Paul Steer (retired 19April,2016) Dr Trevor Rowe AO Mr Derek Murphy Ms Bronwyn Morris Ms Kathryn Greiner AO Mr AngusDouglas(retired 19April,2016) Dr NeilBalnaves AO Dr Barry Arnison OAM (retired 19April, 2016) The HonPeter Beattie October 2004 Imelda Roche AO June2004 Robin Loh October 2003 Denis JenJune2003 John FKearney AMQCFebruary 2000 Kerry FBPacker AC December 1999 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • activities. activities. Trustee members are particularly involved infundraising Council anddiscuss matters of interest relating to University members whoare non-voting butwhomeet withtheUniversity The Constitution of Bond University Limited provides for Trustee BOARD OFTRUSTEES • • • • • • • • • • • • • Harry Messel AC CBEMay 2008 Pat Corrigan AMJune2007 Mr Basil Sellers AM Dr Trevor Rowe AO Dr ImeldaRoche AO Mr Greg Paramor Dr Kenichi Ohmae Mr Terry Morris Ms Margaret May RFD Mr Terry JackmanAM Mr Peter Ivany Mr Bob Hill Dr Peter HeinerAM Mr BrianFinnAO Mr JackCowin Dr Betty Byrne-Henderson AM Ms JudithBrinsmead Dr NeilBalnaves AO Dr Barry Arnison OAM The HonRichard Alston AO 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

2016 Annual Report 37 Financial Overview

The year has been a successful one where financial targets were met. The revenue base has stable growth and there was stringent oversight of costs.

A YEAR WHERE FURTHER GROWTH HAS BEEN ACHIEVED IN NET TUITION WITH A STRONG OVERSIGHT OF COSTS The University has continued to achieve revenue growth and maintained strong controls over its cost base that has developed an improved operating surplus for the year.

The balance sheet remains strong and the University has met its banking covenants at all times during the year.

In 2016 the University achieved an EBITDA of $22.1M.

Further details are provided in the annual accounts. The University’s auditors issued an unqualified audit report. tangible opportunities and benefits to students. functions of learning &teaching, research andengagement to offer strategy of integrating into sport each of Bond University’s core The creation of thisfacility isintegral to theUniversity’s longterm is inkeeping withthe iconic nature of thecampus architecture. The new facility iscladinBond University’s signature sandstone and level rugby andAFLfieldsa50metre heated pool. within theBond Institute of (BIHS), Health andSport competition facilities includingtheHighPerformance Training Centre located The Centre Sports addsto Bond University’s suite of elite sporting President MrJohnBertrand AM. The new Centre Sports was officially opened by Swimming Australia size pool. function area andlinkage pathways withBond’s renowned Olympic group exercise rooms, two beach volleyball courts, adedicated encompasses agymwithstate-of-the-art fitness equipment, three Centre.Sports The elite facility sporting measures 2,700 sqm and In May 2016, theUniversity openedits new multi-million dollar SPORTS CENTRE study, incorporating thelatest technologies, fittings andfurnishings. zones for lectures, tutorials, group work activities andself-guided create sustainable, dynamic, highquality learning andteaching opportunities to de-commission and/or redeploy some spaces, and The continuous review of ourteaching spaces identified TEACHING ANDLEARNINGAREAS teaching &learning spaces infrastructure. andsporting Infrastructure investment focused oninnovation, student support, Infrastructure workshop area. included theupgrade of machineryandequipment withinthe provide additionalwork benchandproject areas for students that The AbedianSchool of Architecture workshop was refurbished to ARCHITECTURE WORKSHOP University College. ancillary uses facility for theteaching staff andsupport inBond for therefurbishment of theoldgymspace into acentral office and The construction of thenew Centre Sports created theopportunity BOND UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE Bond University forms anintegral of part thefacility. plaque prominently recognises andcommemorates hisservice to benefit of our students, known as“Harry&Pip’s Place”, alarge Ring Road Bridge. Amulti-purpose outdoor facility for theuse and recreational facility was constructed adjacent to Lake Orrby the As atribute to Professor Messel, astudent andcommunity Chancellor. Professor HarryMessel AC CBE,Bond University’s third Vice- In August 2016, theUniversity heldacommemoration for thelate contribution madeby thetwo founders. families of Mr Bond and Mr Takahashi and stand as a reminder of the The life-size bronze sculptures were officially commemorated by the the establishment of theUniversity, ahead of our27th anniversary. on duringMay 2016 to recognise andcelebrate theircontribution to Mr HarunoriTakahashi, withbronze sculptures thatwere unveiled Bond University honoured its Founding Fathers, MrAlanBond and COMMEMORATIVE STRUCTURES

2016 Annual Report 39 BOND UNIVERSITY LIMITED Auditors A.C.N. 010 694 121 Ernst & Young AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 1 Eagle Street Brisbane QLD 4000 COMPANY PARTICULARS Lawyers Directors Minter Ellison The Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett AO SC (Chancellor) Waterfront Place Ken MacDonald (Deputy Chancellor) 1 Eagle Street Professor Tim Brailsford (Vice-Chancellor & President) Brisbane QLD 4000 David Baxby Derek Cronin Bankers Dr Darryl Gregor OAM Westpac Banking Corporation Victor Hoog Antink 260 Queen St Lisa Paul AO PSM Brisbane QLD 4000 Dr Emmanuel Pohl Professor Margaret Seares AO

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