Centre for Design - News and events

24/02/2011 Tools for change: Embedding life cycle thinking in products and services
The Centre for Design considers life cycle thinking as a fundamental approach when considering sustainability and its relationship to production and consumption.

22/02/2011 Sustainable Urban and Regional Futures Panel Discussion
Professor Ralph Horne will provide a snapshot of contemporary urban sustainability research challenges and introduce four short presentations of current research projects at RMIT University.

LCA validates SMART Pack's green credentials 01/02/2012
A comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment conducted at RMIT University is behind the launch this month of Nestlé Oceania's new NESCAFÉ Gold SMART Pack - an alternative coffee packaging that offers consumers a simple way to reduce their impact on the environment.

Health and safety volunteers honoured 19/12/2011
RMIT University staff who have made an outstanding contribution to the health and safety of colleagues and students have been recognised at an awards ceremony.

Designers prepare for climate change 19/12/2011
RMIT University has led a team of designers making headway in climate change adaptation in regional Victoria.

Housing project wins health promotion award 19/12/2011
An innovative housing development that is the focus of a major RMIT University research project has been recognised with a VicHealth award.

RMIT researcher up for EcoGen Award 06/09/2011
RMIT University's Adjunct Professor Alan Pears AM has been shortlisted for a top environmental award for his 30-year contribution to the energy efficiency industry.

Centre For Design November Newsletter 24/11/2011
November 2011 edition

Centre For Design August Newsletter 31/08/2011
August 2011 edition

Centre For Design May Newsletter 30/05/2011
May 2011 edition

Centre For Design February Newsletter 27/01/2011
February 2011 edition

Centre For Design November Newsletter 08/11/2010
November 2010 edition