RMIT and Scape by The Living Company announce landmark development above State Library Station
RMIT University and Scape (part of The Living Company) have announced one of the most significant investments in Melbourne, committing more than $270 million combined to establish the State Library Exchange.
Most Australian women wearing shoes that don’t match their feet, study finds
Most women in a new RMIT University study wore shoe sizes that differed from the size indicated by their foot length, highlighting the limitations of conventional sizing systems in accounting for differences in foot width and shape.
Perceptions and policies around homelessness and community safety
Victoria’s new Premier Ben Carroll this month appointed the State’s first ever Minister for Homelessness. This announcement came a week before the Federal government announced $300 million to build 520 homes across Australia. An RMIT expert unpacks the importance of keeping homelessness on the policy agenda.
Why Europe is banning the destruction of brand‑new clothes and what Australia can learn
Every year, tens of thousands of tonnes of unworn clothing are destroyed – burned, slashed or buried – as part of routine retail practice. New EU rules have now banned the destruction of unsold garments, forcing brands to rethink how they manage excess stock.
