The Humanities Student Association and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate Panel event was a great success as students of Bond’s HSS faculty were given the opportunity to network with major industry players. The night began with a seminar in the University Centre where students were presented with a panel of six industry representatives, three of whom were Bond alumni. Bondies were able to ask questions and hear of experiences from the panel members, including the Assistant Manager of Cultural Services at the French Embassy, Mr Nickolas Cherrier.

Later, the night proceeded into the University Club where students were able to mingle with the different industry representatives. Of particular interest was Sky News’ Chief Executive Officer Mr Angelos Frangopoulos who started his career as a journalist at the age of 13 at a community radio station. Mr Frangopoulos provided journalism students with much insight into the industry and was continually questioned as the night progressed. Detective Senior Sergeant of the Gold Coast Criminal Investigation Branch of the Queensland Police Service, Dr Terry Goldsworthy, also received a great response from Bondies. Having started work for the police force at only sixteen, Dr Goldsworthy went on to be an integral part of the police force, later completing two bachelor degrees, a Masters in Criminology and a PhD. Director of Communication, Reserve and Employer Support Division of the Department of Defence, Ms Deanna Nott, said that the advantage of attending Bond University instead of other Universities is that you are treated as an individual, not a number. Director of Psychology for the Gold Coast Health Service, Dr Simon Langston, said that he found the night to be very entertaining and informative. “It was a good all round networking opportunity for everyone involved… I thought it answered questions potential graduates need to know,” he said. Journalism student Mark Pangello said that he too felt the event was a great networking tool and that similar events should be offered throughout the year. Psychology student Claudia Hounslow agreed and said the MC, Dr Jeff Brand, ran the night incredibly well.