DSC Higher Degrees Research Symposia

20-21 June | Launched in 2023 in collaboration with the Parsons School of Design in New York City, PRS North America is open to candidates in design research and creative practice disciplines.

3–9 June | This inaugural event saw the PRS, Urban Futures Symposium and Social Change Symposium run concurrently at RMIT's Melbourne campus.

25-29 April | Held in Barcelona, PRS Europe provides an opportunity for shared reflection and dialogue about design practice, attracting participants from influential academic institutions and practices across Europe.

4-7 April | Primarily based in Ho Chi Minh City, PRS Asia features research by candidates from the College of Design and Social Context at RMIT Australia, as well as the School of Communication and Design at RMIT Vietnam.

20-24 November | From open access publishing, to developing and using open source tools, to sharing data for future use, can embedding openness in our research practices lead to social change?

21-25 August | What is the role of research in understanding urban change and what theories, approaches and collaborations can shed light on city transitions?

15-19 May | Explore the diverse ways that researchers connect with communities to foster social change, and some of the challenges they encounter.

13-17 February | The atmosphere is fundamental to our wellbeing and survival. Approach the question of atmospheric futures and its relevance to research.

21-25 November | A week-long program of special events and presentations exploring transformative research practices for real world change.

16-19 August | Regenerative futures replenish, restore and rebuild us and the natural and social systems we are part of. But how can we create them?