2025
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
In the spirit of reconciliation, Bond University acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which the University now stands. The Kombumerri people have walked and cared for this land and wildlife for thousands of years, and their descendants maintain spiritual connection and traditions. We thank them for sharing their cultures, spiritualities and ways of living with the land and wildlife in this place we all now call home. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
CONTENTS Executive summary
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Welcome from the Provost
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Message from the Deputy Provost Research
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Research at a glance
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Major research highlights and impact
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Research excellence and recognition
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Research centres
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Higher Degree by Research (HDR)
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Graduations
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Dean’s Doctoral Award
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2025 Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition
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Research culture and engagement
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Professorial Lecture Series
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Research Week 2025
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Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards
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Looking ahead
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Welcome from the Provost I am pleased to present the Bond University 2025 Research Highlights Report. 2025 was another landmark year for the Research Portfolio, marked by strategic transformation, exceptional research output, and deepening engagement with industry, government, and the broader community. Our research efforts continue to build momentum, complexity, and real-world impact across all faculties and centres. The Research Highlights Report 2025 demonstrates Bond’s expanded reach through applied projects spanning health systems innovation, evidence-based clinical care, tactical operations research, commercial and space law, data analytics, legal education reform, stem cell therapy, and urology research. Collectively, these efforts reflect our sustained commitment to research that is Distinctive, Relevant, Connected, and Excellent — the four core principles of our Research Plan 2023–2027. In 2025, Bond University continued to scale the implementation of this Research Plan, supported by strategic investments, a growing cohort of Higher Degree Research students, and the outstanding contributions of our academic community. We extend our sincere gratitude to our researchers, HDR students, industry partners, collaborators, and professional staff for their ongoing dedication. Professor Keitha Dunstan Provost
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Message from the Deputy Provost Research The research landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing emphasis on collaboration, industry engagement, translation, and demonstrable impact. Bond University is well positioned to respond to these opportunities through our distinctive strengths as an agile, connected, and innovative institution. Over the past year, we have seen significant growth across our research enterprise, including increases in higher degree research enrolments, externally funded research, industry partnerships, and research translation activities. These achievements reflect the quality, ambition, and dedication of our researchers, professional staff, and HDR candidates. Importantly, our success is not simply measured by research outputs, but by the difference our research makes to industry, policy, communities, and society. Through initiatives such as industry PhD placements, research commercialisation programs, and strengthened engagement with external partners, we are creating new pathways for impact while building a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As we look to the future, our focus remains clear: to invest in our people, strengthen our areas of research excellence, expand our partnerships, and support research that delivers meaningful outcomes. By working together, we will continue to enhance Bond’s reputation as a university where high-quality research is translated into real-world benefit. Professor Michael Kimlin Deputy Provost Research
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2025 HIGHLIGHTS We are building a research culture that punches above its weight: agile, focused and deeply connected to real-world challenges. AMBITION GROWS IN GOOD COMPANY We collaborate with industry, government and community partners to turn ideas into impact. We deliver research that changes lives and strengthens community. OUR RESEARCH HAS PURPOSE Bond researchers don’t simply publish, they solve, translate and partner. Whether it’s digital health or clean energy futures, we prioritise impact over volume. This culture of inquiry extends beyond research itself, informing teaching and creating richer learning opportunities for our students.
TOTAL RESEARCH INCOME
5,410,000
$
Competitive grant funding
$
4.44M + $0.97M
44 Active grants
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Industry and government funding
19 Grants won
590 Journal articles
TOTAL RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
116 Review articles
1,104
98
Book chapters
125 Conference outputs 43
Books and reports
132 Other
64
%
908
32
Policy citations for Bond authors
Higher Degree by Research students graduated
of all research outputs had at least one international collaborator
243 Clinical guidance citations to Bond publications
526
$
K
2025 savings on article processing charges (APCs) due to Bond read and publish agreements
62
%
Bond open access publications in 2025
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Layne Beachley AO and Dr Davinia Beaver
Major research highlights and impact Bond University’s research continued to shape ideas, industries and communities in 2025. Researchers secured major national and international funding, generated new insights across a range of disciplines, and strengthened partnerships that support real-world impact. ADVANCING INNOVATION AND RESEARCH TRANSLATION Strong research performance was matched by continued progress in taking research beyond academia and into practice. A major milestone was Bond University’s participation as a key partner in the $238 million SMART Cooperative Research Centre, Australia’s largest regenerative medicine collaboration, bringing together more than 50 academic, clinical and industry partners to accelerate advanced therapies and manufacturing capability. Across a range of sectors, research continued to inform policy, practice and performance through initiatives supporting healthcare improvement, tactical performance and operational safety, legal and governance reform, and data-driven decision making. RESEARCH WITH REAL-WORLD IMPACT Bond research further shaped policy, practice and community outcomes across multiple sectors. Highlights included: •
The Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare’s establishment of Bond University’s first Consumer Advisory Group. The group brings together consumers and researchers to ensure health research reflects community priorities and lived experience, strengthening the relevance and impact of future research programs.
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Launch of the SurfStrong Project in partnership with Surfing Queensland to investigate the relationship between UV exposure and retinal health in ocean sports participants. This innovative study extends the Clem Jones Centre for Regenerative Medicine’s expertise beyond regenerative medicine into population health and prevention.
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Completion of a five-year Department of Veterans’ Affairs program by the Tactical Research Unit, supporting veteran wellbeing and contributing evidence to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide prevention.
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Ongoing contributions to regulate secure cyber governance, data law, space law and legal education reform.
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A strengthened partnership with Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service is supporting future collaborative research opportunities.
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Left: Tim Schleiger, High-performance consultant. Right: Associate Professor Elisa Canetti (Bond University TRU).
Professor Steven Freeland.
Students practising simulation.
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The simulation revolution For 25 years at the frontline of emergency medicine, Bond University Professor Victoria Brazil has seen how poorly designed systems can hinder patient care. Rather than accept those challenges, she developed translational simulation, a healthcare improvement method now used internationally to design, test and refine hospitals, services and workflows. The methodology has also driven Bond University’s first royaltybearing licence agreement through a strategic partnership with global healthcare simulation leader Laerdal. Unlike traditional medical simulation, which focuses on education and training, translational simulation examines the systems surrounding healthcare professionals. Using actors, mannequins and mock environments, clinicians can identify barriers, test solutions and optimise patient journeys before services become operational. Professor Brazil first applied the approach while helping develop new services at Gold Coast University Hospital. Since then, translational simulation has delivered measurable improvements, including significantly reducing treatment times for cardiac patients, while also improving patient experiences and staff satisfaction.
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To expand access to the methodology, Bond University has partnered with Norwegian healthcare company Laerdal after delivering its Translational Simulation in Healthcare microcredential to the organisation. The collaboration has evolved into a global initiative that combines Bond’s expertise in translational simulation with Laerdal’s experience in healthcare innovation to develop AI-enabled tools that guide users through simulation design, delivery, data collection and reporting. As part of the partnership, Professor Brazil is helping build translational simulation capability across Laerdal’s international network and supporting the development of new education offerings based on Bond’s methodology. From its origins on the Gold Coast, translational simulation is now helping hospitals and healthcare services around the world improve quality, safety and efficiency, while supporting better outcomes for both patients and healthcare professionals.
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Research excellence and recognition Bond University’s researchers continue to earn national and international recognition for the quality, impact and influence of their work across diverse disciplines.
Bond University was recognised as the #1 institution globally for law enforcement research in 2025, with Professor Rob Orr (Tactical Research Unit) ranked #10 worldwide.
Professor Julie Redfern AM was recognised in the Australia Day Honours with appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to cardiology, allied health, research and education, and to the community.
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Multiple Bond University researchers recognised in Stanford University’s World Top 2% Scientists list.
Professor Tammy Hoffmann OAM honoured with the NHMRC Elizabeth Blackburn Award for Leadership in Health Services Research (2024 award recognised in 2025).
Professor Paul Glasziou AO, Professor Tammy Hoffmann OAM and Associate Professor Alex Acheampong (pictured) were recognised in the 2025 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list.
Bond recognised as one of only three Australian universities (and 17 globally) selected for Bloomberg’s Experiential Learning Partner (ELP) Program.
Professor Dan Svantesson (Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law) awarded the Masaryk University Bronze Medal.
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Paul Glasziou’s lifelong mission to improve medicine through evidence Bond University Emeritus Professor Paul Glasziou AO has spent his career transforming medicine through evidencebased care, combining his passions for mathematics and medicine to improve health research and clinical practice.
research estimating that up to 85 per cent of medical research is wasted through preventable issues such as poor design and non-publication, helping spark the global Ensuring Value in Research (EViR) initiative.
Initially torn between the two disciplines, Professor Glasziou pursued medicine while studying statistics, decision theory and computer science. His perspective on healthcare shifted after discovering Rational Diagnosis and Treatment by Henrik Wulff, which introduced him to more logical, epidemiological approaches to medicine. Later, mentorship from evidencebased medicine pioneer David Sackett further shaped his career, eventually leading Professor Glasziou to become Director of Oxford University’s Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine.
Throughout his career, Professor Glasziou bridged research and general practice, ensuring real-world clinical challenges informed his work. Now awarded Emeritus Professor status, he remains focused on expanding HANDI internationally, reducing overdiagnosis, and using automation to improve research quality, speed and efficiency, continuing a lifelong commitment to asking better questions and finding better answers.
Among his most significant achievements is the creation of the Handbook of Non-Drug Interventions (HANDI), a world-first database providing clinicians with evidence-based nonpharmaceutical treatments. He also co-authored influential
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Neil brings complex science into focus Bond University PhD candidate Neil Josen Delos Reyes combined cutting-edge eye disease research with a talent for science communication, earning recognition across the AsiaPacific region in 2025.
biological research. Working with collaborators at Bond and QUT, Neil contributes to a field driven by both innovation and collaboration, with researchers around the world seeking more effective treatments for the condition.
Based at Bond’s Clem Jones Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Neil has been researching potential new medicines for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss. His ability to explain complex science in accessible terms saw him finish runner-up in the Virtual AsiaPacific 3-Minute Thesis competition, a remarkable double achievement showcasing the Centre’s emerging research talent.
More than halfway through his PhD in 2025, Neil also strengthened his passion for teaching and science communication. He took on teaching opportunities and developed a reputation for making complex scientific concepts easier to understand, skills that helped him succeed in the 3-Minute Thesis competition.
Originally from the Philippines, Neil moved to Cairns at 17 to pursue an international education before earning a scholarship to study at Bond University. While he initially planned to become a doctor, his interest shifted towards medical research after studying biomedical science and being inspired by academics who built careers in research and education. His PhD focuses on developing hybrid drug therapies for AMD, drawing on his chemistry background while expanding into
As he continues his doctorate, he remains focused on advancing potential new treatments for AMD while helping make science more accessible to broader audiences.
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RESEARCH CENTRES
Centre for Data Analytics BOND BUSINESS SCHOOL The Centre for Data Analytics (CDA) partners with industry, government and community organisations to apply data science, artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to complex challenges across business, healthcare, sustainability and society. Through partnerships with industry leaders and government agencies, the centre’s research is helping organisations apply advanced analytics to improve decision-making, operational efficiency and long-term strategic planning.
2025 SNAPSHOT
109
85%
7
30+
Research outputs
of publications in top-tier journals
HDR completions
active HDR candidates
9M+
$
funding pipeline
Partnerships with KPMG, Youi, Healthcare Logic and Gold Coast Airport
GLOBAL RECOGNITION
GROWING RESEARCH CAPACITY
Bond was selected as one of only three Australian universities and 17 institutions worldwide to participate in Bloomberg’s Experiential Learning Partner Program, recognising excellence in analytics education and research.
Following a major five-year review, the Centre implemented a new distributed leadership model to support interdisciplinary collaboration and guide strategic growth through to 2030.
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE Researchers produced 109 outputs during 2025, including 89 journal articles, with 85 per cent published in leading international journals. BUILDING FUTURE CAPABILITY Seven HDR candidates completed their degrees, while more than 30 students continued research across artificial intelligence, healthcare analytics, sustainability, climate change and finance. The Centre also delivered practical training opportunities, with 119 students completing Bloomberg certification and 91 students completing R programming training. CDA introduced the Outstanding Researcher Awards, with awardees receiving $2,000 research grants, celebrating excellence across the Centre’s broad research portfolio. 14 |
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LOOKING AHEAD With a funding pipeline exceeding $9 million, the Centre is well positioned to expand its leadership in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data-driven innovation.
RESEARCH CENTRES
Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare (IEBH) FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND MEDICINE The Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare (IEBH) is an internationally recognised leader in evidence synthesis, implementation science and healthcare improvement. Working with clinicians, policymakers, consumers and health services, the Institute translates research evidence into practical solutions that improve patient outcomes and strengthen health systems. 2025 SNAPSHOT
19.8M
30+
19
20+
$19.8M active grant portfolio
active research grants
active collaborations
countries engaged through TERA
$
1
#
Bond’s first Consumer Advisory Group established
EXPANDING GLOBAL REACH THROUGH TERA
IMPACT HIGHLIGHT
The Evidence Review Accelerator (TERA) continued to build Bond’s international profile, attracting participants from more than 20 countries. Five webinar series and specialist training programs connected researchers and healthcare professionals worldwide, supporting more efficient evidence synthesis and translation.
Professor Julie Redfern AM’s cardiac rehabilitation research was featured in the World Heart Federation and BBC Storyworks initiative Beats of Change.
BUILDING HEALTHCARE CAPABILITY IEBH delivered evidence-based healthcare training to clinicians and researchers, including workshops for trainee psychiatrists and evidence synthesis professionals. These programs help bridge the gap between research evidence and clinical practice. RESEARCH IMPACT
LOOKING AHEAD The Institute will implement its Research Strategy 2026–2029, focusing on: •
Primary care optimisation
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Evidence-informed decision-making
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Sustainable health systems
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Consumer engagement in research
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National and international collaboration
IEBH research informs healthcare policy, clinical decisionmaking and patient care both nationally and internationally. Through collaborations with health services, governments and consumers, the Institute helps ensure healthcare decisions are guided by the best available evidence, improving health outcomes and supporting more sustainable health systems. 2025 RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
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Tactical Research Unit (TRU) FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND MEDICINE Optimising performance, safety and health for tactical personnel For more than a decade, the Tactical Research Unit has delivered evidence-based research that improves the performance, safety and wellbeing of military personnel, law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders. In 2025, the Unit marked its 10th anniversary while strengthening its reputation as a global leader in tactical research. 2025 SNAPSHOT
1
10
70
150+
10
Global ranking for Professor Rob Orr
Technical reports delivered
Agency and industry requests supported
Years of tactical research excellence
#
Institution globally for law enforcement research
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Research supporting military, police, fire and emergency services sectors
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN TACTICAL RESEARCH
BUILDING NATIONAL CAPABILITY
Bond University was recognised as the world’s leading institution for law enforcement research, with Professor Rob Orr ranked among the top researchers globally in the field.
The Unit continued to support military, law enforcement and emergency service organisations through fitness assessment programs, professional development initiatives and applied research partnerships.
SUPPORTING VETERANS THROUGH EVIDENCE The Unit completed a major five-year Department of Veterans’ Affairs research program that delivered evidence to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide and developed exposure matrices covering 28 medical conditions across all Australian Defence Force occupations. RESEARCH TRANSLATION INTO PRACTICE TRU research directly informed military load-carriage equipment, law enforcement body armour design and thermal clothing standards, demonstrating the Unit’s commitment to practical outcomes that improve workforce safety.
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RESEARCH IMPACT TRU research is improving operational readiness and reducing injury risk for military personnel, police officers and first responders. Its work has influenced equipment procurement, workforce standards and veteran support systems, delivering measurable benefits beyond academia. LOOKING AHEAD Building on its global reputation, the Unit will continue expanding international collaborations and translating research into evidence-based practices that improve the health, safety and performance of tactical personnel worldwide.
RESEARCH CENTRES
Translational Simulation Collaborative (TSC) FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND MEDICINE Improving healthcare through simulation The Bond Translational Simulation Collaborative (TSC) brings together researchers, clinicians and educators to improve healthcare quality, patient safety and workforce capability through simulation. By combining expertise in healthcare, education, quality improvement and anthropology, TSC works with health services and universities across Australia and internationally to translate simulation into meaningful healthcare improvement. Bond-developed simulation programs are now supporting healthcare workforce development and quality improvement initiatives across multiple Australian and international health services. TSC continued its collaboration with global healthcare and simulation leaders through consultancy projects, visiting fellowships and international education initiatives. Key partnerships included Laerdal Medical (Norway), South Australian Ambulance Service and healthcare simulation teams across Europe and North America. 2025 SNAPSHOT •
Global partnerships across Australia, Europe, Asia and North America
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Applied Translational Simulation Micro-Credential delivered nationally
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Multiple health services engaged through training and consultancy
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Academic Writers Festival hosted for emerging and established researchers
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Partnerships with Laerdal Medical, Western Health and Adelaide Health Simulation
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International institutions enrolled from Scotland, Ireland and Australia
EXPANDING GLOBAL REACH
IMPACT HIGHLIGHT
TSC researchers shared Bond’s expertise at leading international events including the Harvard Macy Program, the Society for Simulation in Europe Congress, the Australasian Simulation Congress and the Gandel Simulation Symposium. Their work continues to position Bond as a recognised contributor to the global simulation community.
Bond-developed simulation programs are now shaping healthcare delivery worldwide, improving quality, safety and outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals alike.
BUILDING HEALTHCARE CAPABILITY The Applied Translational Simulation Micro-Credential helped healthcare organisations develop practical skills to improve patient care, with programs delivered to Western Health and Adelaide Health Simulation. Strong demand has led to additional international organisations enrolling for 2026.
LOOKING AHEAD In 2026, TSC will strengthen its global leadership through the Global Translational Simulation Collaborative and cosponsorship of the Society in Europe for Simulation Applied to Medicine (SESAM) meeting. The Collaborative will continue expanding its international education programs, partnerships and applied research activities.
RESEARCH IMPACT TSC’s work helps healthcare organisations identify system challenges, improve team performance and strengthen patient safety. Through translational simulation, research findings are applied directly within clinical environments to improve realworld healthcare outcomes. 2025 RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
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Clem Jones Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CJCRM) FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND MEDICINE Advancing the future of regenerative medicine The Clem Jones Centre for Regenerative Medicine is dedicated to developing innovative therapies that repair damaged tissue and restore vision. Through cuttingedge stem cell, regenerative medicine and translational research, the Centre is helping shape the future of treatments for age-related macular degeneration and other complex diseases. 2025 SNAPSHOT
$
238M
Partner in the $238M SMART CRC
$
2
•
International presentations at the NIH and Karolinska Institute
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New research platforms for age-related macular degeneration
HDR completions
•
SurfStrong population health study launched
4.8M
Bond commitment and in-kind support
DRIVING AUSTRALIA’S REGENERATIVE MEDICINE FUTURE
RESEARCH IMPACT
The Centre became a key partner in the SMART Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), a 10-year, $238 million initiative bringing together more than 50 academic, clinical and industry partners to accelerate advanced regenerative therapies.
CJCRM research is building the foundations for future therapies that may help restore sight and improve quality of life for people affected by retinal disease.
Bond’s participation positions the University within one of Australia’s largest and most significant health innovation collaborations.
Through participation in the SMART CRC and collaborations with clinical and industry partners, the Centre is helping strengthen Australia’s capacity in regenerative medicine, advanced manufacturing and translational health research.
BREAKTHROUGHS IN VISION RESEARCH
IMPACT HIGHLIGHT
Researchers developed a new xeno-free protocol for generating photoreceptor-like cells from human pluripotent stem cells, creating a scalable approach for future retinal therapies.
New retinal disease models and stem cell technologies are accelerating the development of potential therapies for agerelated macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide.
The team also established new laboratory models to study age-related macular degeneration and evaluate potential treatments for vision loss.
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LOOKING AHEAD In 2026, the Centre will continue advancing stem cell, gene therapy and retinal disease research while contributing to major SMART CRC programs designed to accelerate the development and manufacture of next-generation regenerative therapies.
RESEARCH CENTRES
Centre for Urology Research (CUR) FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND MEDICINE Advancing discoveries in urological health and cancer research For almost two decades, the Centre for Urology Research has been improving understanding of urinary tract disorders, urological cancers and women’s health conditions. Through laboratory discovery, translational research and international collaboration, the Centre is helping to develop future treatments that improve quality of life for patients worldwide. 2025 SNAPSHOT
1.55
24
2
NHMRC Ideas Grant secured
Peer-reviewed articles, reviews and editorials
PhD completions
$
M
•
Research collaborations across Australia, Sweden, Japan and Brazil
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World-renowned cancer genomicist Professor Jyotsna Batra joined Bond
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New menopause-related bladder dysfunction model established
ATTRACTING GLOBAL RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
RESEARCH IMPACT
The Centre welcomed Professor Jyotsna Batra, an internationally recognised leader in cancer genomics whose work has identified more than 100 genetic variants associated with prostate cancer risk. Within weeks of joining Bond, Professor Batra secured an NHMRC Ideas Grant worth $1.55 million for research investigating the role of PSA variants in prostate cancer progression.
CUR research is advancing understanding of some of the most common and challenging urological conditions, including prostate cancer, bladder dysfunction and lower urinary tract disorders. By combining basic science, translational research and international collaboration, the Centre is contributing to the development of new diagnostic approaches and future therapies that have the potential to improve patient outcomes globally.
NEW INSIGHTS INTO WOMEN’S UROLOGICAL HEALTH Researchers developed a novel preclinical model of perimenopause and menopause, creating new opportunities to better understand bladder dysfunction associated with genitourinary syndrome of menopause. The model provides a more clinically relevant platform for investigating treatments that could improve women’s quality of life.
LOOKING AHEAD In 2026, the Centre will commence its NHMRC-funded prostate cancer program, expand translational cancer research and continue developing innovative approaches to understanding bladder dysfunction and urological disease.
EXPANDING INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION The Centre strengthened partnerships with leading research groups in Sweden, Japan and Brazil, generating collaborative publications, researcher exchanges and joint investigations into bladder function, urinary tract disorders and cancer biology. 2025 RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
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Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law (CSCDL) FACULTY OF LAW Shaping the future of space, cyber and data governance The Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law (CSCDL) examines some of the most significant legal challenges facing modern society, from cybercrime and digital sovereignty to space governance and emerging technologies. In just its second year, the Centre has established a strong international profile through research, policy engagement and global collaboration. 2025 SNAPSHOT
$
16
2.5M
International research grant secured
Major research outputs
30+ International keynote addresses
12 Centre Fellows
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Research spanning space, cyber and data law
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Engagement with NATO CCDCOE, ESA, UN and government agencies
SECURING INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH FUNDING
RESEARCH IMPACT
The Centre secured a A$2.5 million Research Council of Norway grant for the project Truth, Information, Democracy and Law, strengthening Bond’s global research profile and international partnerships.
CSCDL research informs international discussions on cybersecurity, space governance, digital regulation and emerging technologies. Through engagement with governments, global organisations and legal experts, the Centre contributes to the development of policy and legal frameworks for an increasingly digital and interconnected world.
LEADING GLOBAL POLICY CONVERSATIONS Researchers contributed expertise at major international forums including the World Economic Forum, European Space Agency, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, and NATO-supported initiatives focused on cyber governance and international security. BUILDING GLOBAL RESEARCH NETWORKS The Centre expanded its fellowship program, strengthened HDR opportunities through the Internet Law Research Clinic and commenced planning for a major international conference in 2027.
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Bond researchers are helping shape legal responses to issues that affect global security, technological innovation and the future governance of cyberspace. LOOKING AHEAD The Centre will continue expanding international partnerships while progressing plans for a major international conference that will bring global leaders in space, cyber and data law to Bond University.
RESEARCH CENTRES
Centre for Commercial Law and Governance (CCLG) FACULTY OF LAW Advancing governance, commercial law and legal reform Officially launched in 2025, the Centre for Commercial Law and Governance brings together expertise in commercial law, governance, constitutional law, international trade and sports law. The Centre builds on more than 35 years of legal scholarship and industry engagement to address contemporary governance and regulatory challenges.
2025 SNAPSHOT •
New research centre launched
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Major books published with leading international publishers
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International scholars and practitioners engaged Contributions to law reform and policy development
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Inaugural Advisory Board convened
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Governance symposium hosted in Brisbane
INFLUENCING GOVERNANCE AND LEGAL PRACTICE
IMPACT HIGHLIGHT
The Centre hosted the Enterprise Governance Symposium, bringing academics, practitioners and policymakers together to explore governance challenges in a rapidly changing global environment.
Centre members have influenced legal and governance debates across Australia and internationally through research, advisory roles and law reform contributions.
SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE Researchers produced major works with Springer, Cambridge University Press, Routledge and Hart/Bloomsbury, addressing issues ranging from globalisation and governance to sports law and digital regulation.
LOOKING AHEAD The Centre will focus on strengthening its research profile, expanding industry engagement and building interdisciplinary collaborations to address emerging governance and regulatory challenges.
RESEARCH IMPACT CCLG research supports evidence-informed governance, legal reform and professional practice. Through engagement with policymakers, industry leaders and legal practitioners, the Centre contributes to discussions that shape regulation, public policy and organisational decision-making.
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Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLE) FACULTY OF LAW Shaping the future of legal education The Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLE) is a national leader in legal education research, professional training and wellbeing. Through collaboration with universities, professional bodies and the legal profession, the Centre is helping redefine how lawyers are educated in a rapidly evolving world. 2025 SNAPSHOT •
National leadership in legal education reform
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3 peer-reviewed journals administered
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International education partnerships
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•
Leadership in legal wellbeing initiatives
Generative AI professional development delivered
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National and international sector engagement
LEADING LEGAL EDUCATION REFORM
RESEARCH IMPACT
Professor Nick James, as Chair of the Council of Australian Law Deans (CALD), continued to drive the national project Australian Legal Education 2030 and Beyond, helping shape the future direction of legal education in Australia.
CPLE research influences legal education policy, curriculum design, professional standards and student wellbeing. Its work supports universities and legal educators in preparing graduates for an increasingly complex legal and technological environment.
SUPPORTING WELLBEING IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION The Centre continued its leadership of initiatives promoting wellbeing in legal education and contributed to the International Bar Association’s International Guidelines for Wellbeing in Legal Education. RESPONDING TO EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES Researchers supported legal academics in navigating the opportunities and challenges presented by generative artificial intelligence, helping shape innovative approaches to legal teaching and learning.
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The Centre is helping shape the future of legal education nationally through leadership in regulatory reform, wellbeing initiatives and innovative teaching practices. LOOKING AHEAD The Centre will continue leading national discussions on legal education reform while expanding research into wellbeing, professional identity and the impact of artificial intelligence on legal practice and learning.
Higher Degree by Research (HDR) 2025 SNAPSHOT
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73
32
282
Principal Supervisor Accrediting Program (PSAP) completions
HDR new students
HDR Graduations
Total number of HDR students
2025 Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition The Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition celebrates excellence in research communication, challenging Higher Degree by Research candidates to present their research and its significance to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes. The competition showcases the depth and diversity of research at Bond while helping candidates develop valuable communication and engagement skills.
WINNER ($2000)
RUNNER-UP ($1000)
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD ($500)
Neil Josen Delos Reyes
Conor Bell
Hannah Greenwood
Spotting the Cure: How Hybrid Drugs Could Change the View for Dry AMD
Hard Hats Down: Breaking Ground on the Silent Mental Health Crisis in the Construction Industry
Potassium-enriched salt: A game-changer for healthier hearts
Following his first-place win at Bond University, Neil Josen Delos Reyes (Clem Jones Centre for Regenerative Medicine) was named Runner-Up in the Asia-Pacific 3MT Final. This outstanding achievement marks a first for Bond University and reflects the strength of the University’s research training, research culture, and the calibre of its emerging researchers.
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Research culture and engagement Professorial Lecture Series Bond University continued its Professorial Lecture Series in 2025, providing a platform for distinguished academics to share their research, professional experiences and insights with the University and broader community. The series highlighted the diversity of research excellence across Bond’s faculties and fostered meaningful discussion on topics ranging from healthcare innovation and legal scholarship to management education and global challenges. The lectures reflected Bond’s commitment to research that is distinctive, relevant and impactful, while strengthening engagement between researchers, students, industry and the wider community. FEATURED LECTURES IN 2025 INCLUDED:
Professor Amy Kenworthy (Bond Business School), A Journey of Care, Connection, Passion, Purpose, Resilience and Hope, which explored research partnerships with educators and business leaders in Ukraine and the role of resilience, leadership and community during times of conflict.
Professor Anthony Gray (Faculty of Law), sharing insights from his extensive scholarship and contributions to legal research and education.
Professor Nasim Salehi (Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine), highlighting innovation and transformation in healthcare through interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-informed approaches.
Professor Usman Iqbal (Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine), AI in Healthcare: From Promise to Practice, gave an evidence-informed view of AI’s role in healthcare, highlighting where it delivers value, where it falls short and what is needed to translate promise into practice.
Professor Elizabeth (Liz) Sturgiss (Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine), whose lecture examined obesity as a complex health challenge requiring personalised care, systems thinking and approaches that extend beyond healthcare alone.
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Research Week 2025 Bond University’s 14th Annual Research Week brought together researchers, students, industry partners and members of the community to celebrate the excellence, impact and innovation of research across the University. Held from 13–17 October 2025, the week showcased research from across Bond’s faculties through a diverse program of presentations, panel discussions, seminars and research showcases. Topics ranged from artificial intelligence and evidence synthesis to global policy, legal innovation, healthcare improvement and research supporting athletes, defence personnel and communities. A highlight of the week was the presentation of the Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding achievements in research, supervision, early career research and doctoral excellence. The awards celebrated the significant contributions of Bond’s researchers and research students and highlighted the University’s commitment to research excellence and impact.
Research Week also provided a platform for centres and faculties to showcase major initiatives, including the launch of the Centre for Commercial Law and Governance, the Tactical Research Unit’s Rapid Fire Mini Congress, and a range of events that strengthened collaboration across disciplines and with external partners. The BUWN Women in Research Breakfast further enriched the program, bringing together academics, professional staff and students to celebrate the contributions of women in research and foster discussion around career development, leadership and professional success. The week concluded with a celebration of the researchers, students and professional staff whose work continues to advance Bond University’s reputation for distinctive, relevant, connected and excellent research.
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BUWN Women in Research Breakfast As part of Bond University’s Research Week, the BUWN Women in Research Breakfast brought together academics, professional staff and students to celebrate the diverse contributions of women in research and to explore the personal experiences that often accompany academic and professional success. The event attracted 198 registrations, reflecting the strong interest in supporting and recognising women researchers across the University. The event was opened by Provost and BUWN Chair, Professor Keitha Dunstan, and hosted by Professor Nick James, who led attendees through an engaging program featuring speakers at different stages of their research careers. Dr Hayley O’Neill (Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine) shared insights from her research in women’s health, metabolism, nutrition, and hormonal transitions, alongside personal reflections on resilience, perseverance, and navigating challenges throughout her research journey.
podcast, which later evolved into an HBO documentary. Her presentation highlighted the value of innovation, persistence, and research impact beyond traditional academic outputs. Professor Amy Kenworthy (Bond Business School) discussed her research exploring care, resilience, and lived experiences in challenging environments. Drawing on her work with Ukrainian women business leaders and her own experience navigating cancer, she shared powerful reflections on leadership, adversity, and the human stories that shape meaningful research. The breakfast provided an inspiring platform to celebrate the achievements of women researchers while acknowledging the challenges, sacrifices, and resilience that often underpin successful research careers. The speakers’ honesty and authenticity resonated strongly with attendees, creating a meaningful and memorable event that highlighted the impact of women in research at Bond University.
Dr Caroline Graham (Faculty of Society and Design), an award-winning journalist, writer and academic, reflected on the creative and professional journey behind her award-winning
Professor Keitha Dunstan, Dr Caroline Graham, Dr Hayley O’Neill, Professor Amy Kenworthy, Professor Nick James.
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Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards 2025 The awards recognised outstanding achievement across Bond University’s research community, celebrating excellence in research, research training, and supervision.
PROFESSOR AHMED MOUSTAFA
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR CATHERINE MCDERMOTT
Recipient of the Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award, Professor Moustafa is internationally recognised for his work in mental health analytics, computational modelling, and machine learning. His research is helping advance understanding of complex neurological and mental health conditions.
Awarded the Research Supervision Award, Associate Professor McDermott was recognised for her exceptional mentorship and commitment to supporting and developing Bond’s emerging researchers.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MEGAN LEE
DR MICHELLE GUPPY
Awarded the Early Career Research Excellence Award, Assistant Professor Lee investigates the relationship between diet and mental wellbeing. Her research in nutritional psychiatry is contributing to new approaches to improving mental health outcomes.
Recipient of the PhD Excellence Award, Dr Guppy’s research focused on chronic kidney disease management, with a particular emphasis on improving care and outcomes for patients living with chronic illness.
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Looking ahead Bond University is entering a period of strategic growth, with research excellence, industry engagement, and impact at its core. Over the next several years, the University will continue to strengthen its research capability by investing in its people, expanding research leadership capacity, and supporting the recruitment, retention, and development of high-performing researchers. A key priority will be the development of Bond’s research pillars, providing a focused framework for research investment, collaboration, and growth. Emerging from extensive consultation with academic and research leaders, these pillars will help align resources with areas of existing and emerging strength, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and enhancing the University’s national and international profile. The University will also continue to expand partnership-driven research and translational activities, building stronger connections with industry, government, and community stakeholders. This will support new opportunities for external funding, research commercialisation, and the application of research outcomes to real-world challenges. Sustaining a strong Higher Degree by Research (HDR) pipeline remains central to Bond’s future success. HDR candidates play a vital role in the University’s research ecosystem, contributing to research outputs, innovation, and impact while developing the next generation of researchers and leaders. By remaining focused, agile, and externally connected, Bond is well positioned to maximise emerging opportunities and continue delivering research that creates meaningful economic, social, and community benefit. Professor Michael Kimlin Deputy Provost Research
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