I renamed this Uni James Bond University.
The Bond University, located in Robina on the Gold Coast, Queensland, has a rather young history since its establishment A.
History of Bond University
- Founding: Bond University was founded on May 15, 1989, making it Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university B.
- Vision: The vision was to offer an exclusive educational experience of the highest international standards, with small class sizes and renowned academics B.
- Early Years: The first cohort of 322 students graduated in 1989, quickly establishing Bond’s reputation for excellence B.
- Growth: Over the past 30 years, Bond University has become one of Australia’s leading tertiary institutions, known for its expertise in various fields such as business, law, medicine, architecture, and more B.
- Recognition: Bond University has been ranked as Australia’s top university for student experience for 16 consecutive years B.
Bond University continues to thrive, offering accelerated undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, diplomas, and non-award programs C.
Alan Bond and the Founding Fathers
Alan Bond was a prominent Australian businessman known for his high-profile and often controversial business dealings.
Early Life
- Born: April 22, 1938, in Hammersmith, London, England A.
- Immigration: Moved to Australia with his family in 1950, settling in Fremantle, near Perth A.
Career Highlights
- Business Ventures: Founded the Bond Corporation in 1959, which grew to include interests in real estate, brewing, media, and natural resources A.
- America’s Cup: Bankrolled the successful challenge for the 1983 America’s Cup with yacht Australia II, making him the first non-American to win the trophy A.
- Recognition: Named Australian of the Year in 1978 for his contributions to sailing A.
Controversies
- WA Inc Scandals: Central figure in the WA Inc scandals of the 1980s, which involved corrupt business practices and led to the biggest corporate collapse in Australian history A.
- Criminal Conviction: Convicted of corporate fraud in 1992 and served four years in prison A.
Legacy
- Bond University: Founded Bond University in 1987, Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, located on the Gold Coast A.
- Art Collection: Known for his art collection, including the purchase of Vincent van Gogh’s “Irises” for $54 million, a record at the time A.
Alan Bond passed away on June 5, 2015, leaving behind a complex legacy of both achievements and controversies A.
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