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RMIT Regenerative Futures Institute

The Regenerative Futures Institute works to find practical solutions that help rebuild and improve social, environmental, and economic systems, making the world fairer, more inclusive, and more sustainable for everyone.

We use knowledge from different fields and bring together researchers, educators, industry experts, and communities to go beyond just reacting to global challenges - we aim to create lasting solutions that make a real difference. As a globally connected university, we combine local insights with international partnerships to speed up progress and make meaningful change.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are custodians of unique knowledges and practices that prioritise culture, community and place. We put Indigenous Knowledges at the heart of our pursuit of regenerative futures. We tackle big problems like climate change and inequality with proactive solutions.

Whether it’s advancing innovation, strengthening communities, exchanging knowledge, or inspiring transformation - everyone has a meaningful role in shaping our collective future.

The Institute builds on five key pillars that position RMIT at the forefront of regenerative education and research

Aligned expertise across disciplines

Educational programs mapped to regional priorities

Strategic interdisciplinary research priorities and impact platforms

World-leading centres, labs and innovation hubs

Commitment to game-changing strategies

The Institute will build on RMIT’s extensive global network and partnerships and reputation for tackling complex issues like climate change and inequality, with proactive solutions.

#1 in Australia and #44 globally for Interdisciplinary Science.

Source: Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Rankings 2026

Top 100 worldwide impact on UN Sustainable Development Goals

Source: Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025

What’s next

From early 2026, we will offer interdisciplinary short courses, an undergraduate minor, and a series of thought leadership events focussed on regenerative practices and sustainability innovation. These will give industry, government and the public access to vital knowledge for shaping a regenerative and just future.

We are also developing an interdisciplinary research strategy that will amplify our impact in response to complex global social, economic and environmental issues.

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News

Learn more about how RMIT is contributing to a regenerative future through education and collaborative research.

Here’s some news that highlights what RMIT and higher education can achieve for a regenerative world.

Gathering of Cultural Custodians and international academics call for paradigm shift in land-based relationships

03 Feb 2026

An RMIT-led event at CERES Community Environmental Park convened philosophers, artists, educators and Cultural Custodians to collectively reimagine regenerative relationships with land and place.

Renders showing what an alternative redevelopment option would look like. Credit: RMIT University & OFFICE.

Melbourne public housing tower report calls for reno over knockdown-rebuild

30 Jan 2026

An RMIT University-led report has found upgrading the Barkly Street public housing estate in Brunswick, rather than demolishing it, could deliver significant social, economic and environmental benefits.

New carbon-conversion technology could turn emissions into jet fuel

27 Jan 2026

RMIT researchers have developed a carbon conversion technology that may one day help turn industrial emissions into jet fuel, by simplifying how carbon dioxide is recycled.

Cairns Airport mangrove study sets new standard for Indigenous-led research on country

03 Dec 2025

A new study highlights how Indigenous leadership, science and business can unite to protect coastal ecosystems while building long-term environmental and cultural knowledge.

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Are you interested in being part of a regenerative and just future?

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Address: 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000

For enquiries, please email regenerative.futures@rmit.edu.au

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Acknowledgement of Country

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.

Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures