“We need to put power back in the hands of the people”: former ACCC chair calls for stronger government action on corporate profiteering
Professor Allan Fels AO, former chairman of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), called for stronger government action to combat corporate profiteering, while delivering the 2024 Laurie Carmichael Lecture at RMIT University.
First national study on intimate partner violence among young people aims to turn the tide
An Australian-first study on young people’s use of violence towards intimate partners is seeking a new approach to interventions and support for victims and perpetrators, as experts warn of gaps undermining existing efforts.
RMIT and DiDi team up to help improve equal access
An RMIT student project that aims to improve female participation in the rideshare industry has been chosen for possible further development by DiDi.
RMIT and council trial world-first coffee concrete footpath
Freshly brewed coffee concrete may be coming to a street near you after RMIT University teamed up with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to conduct a world-first coffee concrete footpath trial.
New report aims to support Spanish investment in Victoria
A new report out of the Future Europe Series, delivered by RMIT Europe and the State of Victoria’s European Trade and Investment office, has made recommendations in skills, innovation and digitalisation for Spanish companies investing in infrastructure and energy projects in Victoria, Australia.
Global sustainability leader José Manuel Entrecanales awarded honorary doctorate
RMIT Council has recognised the Spanish businessman’s contributions to sustainability and innovation across the clean energy and regenerative infrastructure sectors with the award of an Honorary Doctorate of Business honoris causa.
Education and skills for the future: insights from sector leaders
Government, university and industry leaders discuss the skills we need for the future amid critical shortages in key industry sectors.
ASX 200 companies lack transparency on sustainable sourcing practices
Just 11% of the ASX 200 listed companies comprehensively disclosed how sustainable their sourcing practices were in 2022, according to a new index that could help Australians make more informed purchasing and investment decisions.
Aussie tech breakthrough to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks
A cutting-edge collaboration between tech startup Tide Foundation and RMIT University is translating ground-breaking research into homegrown cybersecurity capability.
Learning with industry: RMIT and MINI Australia
A group of marketing students recently got the chance to pitch their campaign strategies to iconic car manufacturer MINI.
Experts say Australia is not equipped to keep at-risk families safe during a crisis: report
Australia must improve its front-line social services responses to reduce the impacts of large-scale disasters on vulnerable groups, according to a report released by Family Safety Victoria.
Global business leader Greg Medcraft awarded honorary doctorate
RMIT Council has recognised the impact of Greg Medcraft on banking, business and financial markets internationally, with the award of an Honorary Doctorate of Business honoris causa.
