School of Science

School of Science

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Welcome to the School of Science at RMIT

About the school
The School of Science is recognised for its experiential learning practices, customised programs, high-tech facilities, and excellence in research. We offer bachelor and postgraduate programs and undertake world-class research in a broad range of disciplines.
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Our teaching areas

Our research

The research community at the School of Science is multidisciplinary, enabling our researchers and students to collaborate with experts across the university, and with a range of industry partners.

About our research

The School of Science attracts esteemed experts and researchers from around the world and has strong partnerships with industry and international collaborators.

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Research centres and groups

RMIT researchers work together in research centres and groups to solve complex problems.

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Research candidates

Find out how to manage your candidature from getting started to completion and to make the most of your research training experience.

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Research facilities

Our focus as a global university of technology, design and enterprise is supported by research hubs such as the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Facility and the MicroNano Research Facility.

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News

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Warming temperatures may shrink wetland carbon sinks
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A major global study using teabags as a measuring device shows warming temperatures may reduce the amount of carbon stored in wetlands.

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Gold beats platinum for chemo drugs in new lab study
Health
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Gold-based drugs can slow tumour growth in animals by 82% and target cancers more selectively than standard chemotherapy drugs, according to new research out of RMIT University.

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Confinement may affect how we smell and feel about food
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New research from RMIT University found confined and isolating environments changed the way people smelled and responded emotionally to certain food aromas.

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Scientists say plastic rubbish on beaches can now be seen from space
Technology
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Aussie researchers have developed a new method for spotting plastic rubbish on our beaches and successfully field tested it on a remote stretch of coastline.

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Contact

Postal address:

School of Science
RMIT University
GPO Box 2476
Melbourne 3001 Australia

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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 - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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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.

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