Get involved
The Sustainability Space (10.4.70) is a free bookable on-campus space for up to 20 people. It provides a welcoming space for students, staff and the wider community to meet, learn, create and showcase social and environmentally sustainable initiatives.
The space can accommodate a range of activities, including workshops, talks, exhibitions, meetings, film screenings, drop-in sessions, craft activities, markets and community events. It also features a large window display for showcasing posters.
The RMIT Student Sustainability Ambassador Program offers students the opportunity to champion sustainability on campus and in the wider community while developing valuable leadership, communication and professional skills. Delivered by the RMIT Sustainability Team, this volunteer program brings together passionate students to support initiatives that advance RMIT's environmental and social sustainability goals and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In 2025, the program engaged 23 student volunteers from diverse academic, disciplinary and cultural backgrounds.
Throughout the year, Sustainability Ambassadors helped drive positive change across the University by:
In addition, 14 ambassadors completed Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) Carbon Literacy Training, building their knowledge and skills to support climate action and sustainability initiatives.
Throughout 2025, Sustainability Ambassadors contributed to initiatives delivered in partnership with external not-for-profit and sector organisations working to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.
Students built sustainability knowledge and capability through training delivered by Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS), while activities and events connected students with not-for-profit organisations including Brainwave Bikes, Uniting Op Shops and Bicycle Network.
Through these collaborations, ambassadors helped promote sustainable transport, circular economy practices, waste reduction and community engagement, while gaining practical experience contributing to positive environmental and social outcomes beyond the University.
As a Sustainability Ambassador, you will:
Applications for future Sustainability Ambassador programs are promoted through RMIT student channels when available.
For more information:
“Being part of the Sustainability Ambassador Program was a meaningful and rewarding experience. I had the opportunity to engage with students and contribute to initiatives that made sustainability more accessible, interactive and enjoyable across the university through a range of events and activities. It strengthened my belief that building a sustainable future starts with community, collaboration and small everyday actions, and inspired me to continue advocating for sustainability at RMIT and beyond.”
Sukanya, Sustainability Ambassador 2025
RMIT has partnered with ACTS to deliver ‘Acts of Connection’ which is an online series of sustainability-themed ‘acts’ – be they engagement events, activities, shared learning opportunities, competitions or networking events – aimed at connecting a community of passionate individuals who want to learn more about sustainability and find out what they can do to help make the world a better place.
Accessible to all RMIT students and staff the series provides a platform for individuals to:
The weekly email bulletin will provide you with details on upcoming events and activities, simply sign up with your RMIT email address for more information.
In line with RMIT’s objective to provide real-world experiences, drive industry connections and encourage sustainability engagement outside the classroom, the Sustainability Team support a range of 'Living Lab' projects which leverage the campus as a learning tool.
Find out more and watch the video on the Living Labs web page.
We deliver an annual calendar of sustainability events aligned with our Engagement Plan to:
Example events include:
Please feel free to contact us to directly via sustainability@rmit.edu.au.
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
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