Bond University, Australia
Curriculum Without Silos: A University-Wide Digital Integration Strategy
How Bond University unified academic operations through a connected curriculum data ecosystem
Curriculum transformation is about connecting every system, every stakeholder, and every decision to a single source of academic truth.
In this case study, discover how Bond University partnered with Akari to embed curriculum data into every corner of its enterprise – from subject outlines and enrolments to timetabling, grading, websites, and analytics.
Through seamless API integrations, Bond achieved real-time data flow across systems, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced the student experience – without compromising academic integrity.
What You’ll Learn
From Digital Paperwork to Digital Ecosystem – See how Bond moved beyond digitisation to real-time integration across LMS, SMS, timetabling, websites, and more.
Strategic Use of the Akari API Suite – Explore how RESTful APIs enabled scalable, secure connections that keep systems aligned and data consistent.
Enhanced Student & Staff Experience – Learn how auto-populated outlines, live curriculum updates, and integrated grading improved access, quality, and speed.
Assurance of Learning, Powered by Data – Discover how Akari supports programme-level learning outcome mapping, constructive alignment, and academic reporting via Power BI.
Website-Integrated Curriculum – See how public-facing curriculum data powered 1.4M programme page views with real-time accuracy and visibility.
Bond University is Australia’s first private, not‑for‑profit university, located in Robina on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
Bond has approximately 5,707 students (2023), including around 2,568 undergraduates and 2,168 postgraduates. The university also hosts over 2,300 international students from across the globe.
Research and teaching take place on Bond’s single campus, which houses four academic faculties: Business, Law, Health Sciences & Medicine, and Society & Design. The university is known for its accelerated programs, strong graduate outcomes, and low student-to-staff ratio.
Students: 5,707 (2023)
Undergraduates: 2,568 (2023)
Postgraduates: 2,168 (2023)
Academic staff: 391 (2023)
Administrative staff: 496 (2023)
Total staff: 887 (2023)