Research @DSC

Research @DSC

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DSC research is cutting edge, practical and partnership based. We develop and apply new knowledge for a fairer and more sustainable world.

DSC research co-creates sustainable and inclusive post-carbon societies. We embrace diversity, transparency and accountability, while addressing inequality and navigating digital disruption in ways that benefit society. Our world-leading research across design and social context positively impacts society, industry, and government and non-government sectors.

DSC researchers span our eight schools and connect through membership of RMIT Research Centres and Groups, Enabling Impact Platforms and other cross disciplinary networks.

DSC Research Domains

Our research is concentrated across three domains: Design and creative industries; Social change, care and justice, and; Urban and built environments. Across each we lead new research methods, respond to real-world problems, seek new collaborations, and maintain a flexible and interdisciplinary approach.

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Research Centres

Centre for Materials Innovation and Future Fashion

Centre for Urban Research

Digital Ethnography Research Centre

Social and Global Studies Centre

Social and Global Studies Centre

Centre for Design and Technology

Launching in 2023

Post Carbon Built Environment Centre

Launching in 2023

Research Groups

Upcoming Centres and Groups 2023

The following new Centres and Groups are planning to launch in early 2023. Be sure to revisit this page or follow us on social media to hear more about launch events and how you can be involved.

  • Centre for Design and Technology 
  • Post Carbon Built Environment Centre 
  • Design and Sonic Practice 
  • Designing Hybrid Futures 
  • Designing Social Innovation
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Contact us to discuss research collaborations, studying a research degree, or to find a research expert.

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CMIFF image credit: Fernanda Quilici Mola, PhD candidate, School of Fashion and Textiles.  

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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 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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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.