Industry

Industry partnership and engagement is a core activity of the School of Engineering and the wider RMIT community.

Making a difference with industry projects

RMIT engineering students get to the opportunity to make a difference by working on industry projects with real clients. Hear how Daniel, Marcela and Peter are working on creating new technology to help children with limited mobility.

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The School of Engineering is committed to driving innovation and collaboration through our vast and growing industry partnerships.

Our industry partners range from small companies to multinational organisations.

Industry engagement occurs in many forms, including:

student work placements and internships
graduate employment
participation in University Industry Advisory Committees to provide advice on engineering programs
participation in Research Committees to provide advice on current and emerging research trends to support industry growth
involvement in the RMIT Engineering Learning Factory, an initiative modelling on a fully functioning R&D department
sponsorship of prizes to recognise high achieving students
offering short course training for industry staff development
research and consultancy
support of Higher Degree by Research students

Engaging with the School of Engineering

There are several ways that industry can get involved with the School of Engineering.

Industry Advisory Committees

Get involved with advising the University on matters associated with the development, delivery and assessment of engineering programs.

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Engineering industry experience placement program

Have one or more of our students undertake a work placement at your organisation.

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Engineering Capstone Projects

Work with our students on solving a problem through a final year Engineering Capstone Project.

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Research and development

RMIT undertakes large, complex and multidisciplinary research projects with support from our industry, government, university and community partners.

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Partnerships and commercialisation

Our multidisciplinary, outcome-oriented approach makes us the partner of choice in our collaborations with research agencies, other universities, and government, community and industry bodies.

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Sponsorship opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities

Industry partners are invited to invest in a wide range of exciting sponsorship opportunities with the School of Engineering including exhibitions, academic prizes, and our Formula SAE Racing Teams.

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EnGenius

EnGenius showcases undergraduate students’ final year projects, each providing an innovative design solution to a real-world problem. There are a range of opportunities of sponsorship opportunities available.

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School of Engineering Prize Ceremony

The annual School of Engineering Prize Ceremony recognises excellence in studies and academic achievement. There are sponsorship opportunities available for student prizes.

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