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RMIT returns to Melbourne Design Week 2026 as NGV’s ‘Futures Partner’, reaffirming the University’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of design practitioners, thinkers and leaders.

From Ho Chi Minh City to Barcelona to Melbourne, DSC’s HDR Symposia spent the first half of 2026 engaging with RMIT’s global community of Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates through formal PhD examinations, milestone reviews and work in progress presentations.

The University was honoured to host Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria, for a tour of our Brunswick Campus.

Melbourne Design Week has drawn to a close for 2026, with record numbers of visitors attending 350+ events across Greater Melbourne.

RMIT returns to Melbourne Design Week 2026 as NGV’s ‘Futures Partner’, reaffirming the University’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of design practitioners, thinkers and leaders.

Indigenous RMIT alum Grace Lillian Lee’s striking woven creations have captured the attention of the fashion world.

Over the past week alone, three legacy Australian retail brands announced permanent closures: Glue Store, Barbecues Galore, and Lincraft. An RMIT expert explains that these were not failing businesses that lost relevance overnight, but reflect a wider shift in the mid-market retail sector.

RMIT has partnered with Australian premium sheepskin footwear brand EVERAU to announce the winners of its 2026 Student Design Award for Sheepskin Shoemaking. 

Indigenous RMIT alum Grace Lillian Lee’s striking woven creations have captured the attention of the fashion world.

Kirby Hanrahan always knew she wanted to work in fashion. This was her journey from coursework to catwalk.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, four inspirational alumni share their top tips for starting a business as a woman.