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Bond University
Bond University
Motto: Forever Learning
Established: 1987
Type: Private
Chancellor: Mr Trevor C. Rowe AM
Vice-Chancellor: Professor Robert Stable
Undergraduates: c. 2,100
Postgraduates: c. 750
Location: Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
Campus: Suburban
Organisations: Member of Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee(AVCC), Council of Australian University Librarians(CAUL)
Website: www.bond.edu.au

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History

Bond University
Bond University

Bond University was founded in 1987 by Alan Bond and given its university status by Queensland's Bond University Act.[2] It also operated Bond South Africa, a degree-awarding campus in South Africa, until 2004.[3] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2016x1008, 383 KB) Bond University Taken by myself on 19th September 2006 WikiCats I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2016x1008, 383 KB) Bond University Taken by myself on 19th September 2006 WikiCats I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version... Alan Bond (born April 22, 1938) is an Australian businessman famous for high-profile business ventures, Alan Bond opened the way for a new style of entrepreneur internationally; building up companies and turning them into the most successful entities in the world with enthusiasm and innovation. ... Bond South Africa is the South African campus of Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia. ...


The campus is bounded by Lake Orr to the east and north, and its site had previously been undeveloped scrub and swamp land. The campus is located beside the Varsity Lakes business precinct. The predominant campus structure is a large sandstone arch that includes the executive office building, and bridges the gap between the Humanities and Main Library building. Varsity Lakes is a suburb of the Gold Coast, Queensland. ...


Bond was listed by Forbes magazine as one of the most expensive universities in the world in 2008, and the most expensive in Australia.[4] This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...


Faculties

  • Faculty of Business, Technology and Sustainable Development
    • School of Business
    • School of Information Technology
    • School of Sustainable Development
    • School of Hotel, Resort & Tourism Management
  • Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine
  • Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
    • School of Humanities
    • School of Social Sciences
    • School of Communication and Media
  • Faculty of Law

Notable programmes

Medicine

In May 2006, Prime Minister John Howard opened the $20 million Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine (though the first intake of students started in May 2005), housing a complete set of lecture theatres, tutorial rooms, specialised clincical rooms and laboratories. As one of the few undergraduate Bachelor of Medicine degrees offered in Australia, Bond's three-semesters-per-year schedule means a medical student studying at the University can graduate in four years and eight months (as opposed to six years at most other universities). The course is the most expensive undergraduate degree offered by an Australian university.[5] John Winston Howard (born 26 July 1939) is an Australian politician and the 25th Prime Minister of Australia. ...


Sustainable development

The School of Sustainable Development will be located in a green building to be opened in late 2008. The building will be the first Australian university facility to receive a six-star energy rating.[6] This article is about green building construction. ...


Hotel, resort and tourism management

The School of Hotel, Resort and Tourism Management will open in 2009, and offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The school will operate with Marriott International as its industry partner, establishing the first such partnership for an Australian university and a hotel company.[7][8] Marriott International, Inc. ...


Students

Bond University is small by Australian standards with around 2,800 students, 40% of whom are international students. The current student to teacher ratio is about 10:1, the lowest in Australia and one of the lowest globally.[citation needed] The university operates on a standard three trimester timetable each year, with intakes each January, May and September. This accelerated program allows a six trimester degree to be completed in two years; an eight trimester degree (such as Law) to be completed in two years and eight months.


Bond University offers accommodation to approximately 700 students in its halls of residence and other buildings.


Vice-Chancellors

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Notable faculty

  • Laurence Boulle - Founding Member of the University [9]
  • David Day - historian
  • Chris Del Mar - Cochrane Project
  • Mike Grenby - journalist
  • Terry Gygar - politician[10]
  • Jon Jenkins - politician[citation needed]
  • Raoul Mortley - philosopher
  • Julian Moti - Attorney-General of the Solomon Islands and alleged child sex offender
  • Ingo Petzke - internationally acknowledged German director, film scholar and author
  • Shirleene Robinson - historian
  • John Wade - dispute resolver
  • Paul Wilson - criminologist [11]

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Notable alumni

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References

  1. ^ http://www.australearn.org/programs/studyabroad/universities/au/BONDstudyabroad.htm
  2. ^ AustLII (2008). Bond University Act 1987. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
  3. ^ The Observatory on Borderless Higher Education (2004). Breaking News Archive - June 2004. Retrieved February 2, 2008.
  4. ^ Lane, Bernard. "Bond Uni one of world's costliest", The Australian, March 11, 2008. 
  5. ^ Morton, Adam. "Student loans blow out as degree prices soar", The Age, August 15, 2007. 
  6. ^ Molloy, Shannon. "Gold Coast 'green' uni an Australian first", Brisbane Times, March 18, 2008. 
  7. ^ Gleeson, Peter. "Tourism at Bond now degree option", Gold Coast Bulletin, March 6, 2008. 
  8. ^ Bond University (2008). Bond announces School of Hotel, Resort and Tourism Management. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
  9. ^ Laurence Boulle
  10. ^ Bond University (2007). Terry Gygar. Retrieved January 11, 2007.
  11. ^ http://www.brisinst.org.au/people/wilson_paul.html
  12. ^ [ :: Bond University - Community Newsletter, January 2006 :: ]
  13. ^ a b [ :: Bond University - Community Newsletter, February 2007 :: ]
  14. ^ It's not about your body, it's how well you look - smh.com.au
  15. ^ Network Global
  16. ^ http://www.bond.edu.au/news/2005/nov-ky_hurst_study.htm
  17. ^ [ :: Bond University - Community Newsletter, February 2006 :: ]
  18. ^ Game Theory - Current Projects - Bond University Research & Consultancy
  19. ^ Global Speakers & Entertainers - Speaker Information :: Karni Liddell
  20. ^ Bond University (2006). Bond University Newsletter, November 2006. Retrieved November 24, 2006.
  21. ^ The Globalist | Biography of Maithreyi Seetharaman
  22. ^ Bring Your Ambition to Life - Bond University
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Bond University - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (717 words)
Bond University was the first private university in Australia.
Bond University was founded in 1987 by Alan Bond and given its University status by the State of Queensland's Bond University Act 1988.
Bond University is small by Australian standards with around 2,800 students, 50% of whom are international students.
Bond University (395 words)
Bond University is Australia's only privately funded, independent university and consists of six academic units: the Schools of Business, Health Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, Information Technology, and Law as well as the Institute for Learning Communities.
Bond is very proud of the fact that our graduates are not only able to find work upon graduation but are actively sought after by a number of prestigious national and international employers and recruitment agencies.
Bond University is located on Queensland's Gold Coast which is world renowned for its magnificent beaches and waterways, national parks, rainforests and mountain ranges.
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