End Of Year Highlights 2020

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AUDIO: Instrumental music starts

VISUALS: Grassland with some trees on fire.

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2020, where do we start?

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TEXT ON SCREEN: Stop the spread of COVID-19. Stay at home.

It's almost impossible to describe it, but you know what?

VISUALS: Male wearing a face mask stands behind a table taking the temperature of a female in an RMIT foyer.

Just take a look at what we did.

VISUALS: A female is sitting in front of a computer screen showing a virtual meeting taking place with three participants. A male is sitting at a table on his laptop, while a young female child is sitting next to him.

In no time, we were teaching, learning, researching and working remotely.

VISUALS: A close-up of a monitor with a number of people participating in a virtual meeting. A part-transparent red background appears on top of the image, over half the screen. Text appears on the red background, while in the second half of the screen, a female is sitting against a blue background talking to someone off screen.

TEXT ON SCREEN: 5,000+ courses transitioned online. 25,000+ RMIT users now active on Teams. Operated at scale remotely: RMIT-wide.

We transitioned over 5,000 courses online, delivered our first ever media training for RMIT academics remotely.

VISUALS: In the second half of the screen, a hand is placed near a laptop keyboard with a female appearing on the laptop screen. A female is sitting at a desk working on a laptop. The text fades out and the red background slides off screen.

Our foundation studies students in ten countries completed their pathway courses online.

VISUALS: A mid-shot of a person wearing a white jumper and typing on a laptop keyboard. A part-transparent purple background appears on top of the image, over half the screen.

As well as the Informit launch and our first virtual Open Day.

VISUALS: Text appears on the purple background, while in the second half of the screen, a female is dancing to the camera in a lounge room. In the second half of the screen, a female is talking to the camera.

TEXT ON SCREEN: RMIT Training: Informit platform 1.84m records downloaded. 1^st virtual Open Day: 9,000 registrations & 11,039 unique visitors. Invested in wellbeing support.

And we did it all while keeping everyone safe.

VISUALS: The text fades out and in the second half of the screen, a smart phone is being held up with the smiley face of a male on the screen. The purple background slides off screen. A male wearing glasses is sitting in front of a laptop working. A part-transparent red background appears on top of the image, over half the screen.

Helping the entire RMIT community with world-class COVID safe practices and support.

VISUALS: Text appears on the red background, while in the second half of the screen, a female is wearing earbuds and smiling and talking to the camera, seemingly to a phone or other device. In the second half of the screen, a male is wearing a headset with a microphone and talking and laughing to his laptop.

TEXT ON SCREEN: 9,000+ students received $10m+ financial support package. $470,000+ to students experiencing hardship in study, living & wellbeing. Ngarara Willim supports 300+ First Nations students.

We started remote well-being check-ins and training for staff and an online well-being module for students.

VISUALS: The text fades out and in the second half of the screen, a female is holding the microphone that is a part of her headset while talking. The red background slides off screen.

And extended census dates and fees deadlines.

VISUALS: People in a long corridor are waiting in line, they are all wearing lab coats and masks.

Our frontline pandemic support was crucial.

VISUALS: A side view of a person wearing a white beanie, along with a face shield and a medical mask. A part-transparent purple background appears on top of the image, over half the screen. Text appears on the purple background, while in the second half of the screen, a close up of a series of medical masks are fanned out on display. In the second half of the screen, a male and female are wearing face shields and medical masks in a white room while the male presses a pump of hand sanitiser which is sitting on a table in the foreground with other spray bottles and hand towels.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Health Transformation Lab & MediStays: critical accommodation. RMIT ABC Fact Check launch CoronaCheck. RMIT’s ECP Post-COVID-19 ReStart.

Our advanced manufacturing precinct produced face shields and we partnered with CSIRO on PPE masks, as well as critical accommodation, corona check.

VISUALS: The text fades out and in the second half of the screen, a series of cars are lined up with two people wearing protective clothing, face shields and masks are approaching a vehicle. The purple background slides off screen. A person is sticking a “closed” sign on a glass panel.

TEXT ON SCREEN: COVID-19 drive-up testing. Closed. We are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus COVID-19 virus.

And we have over 1800 researchers and partners identifying issues and pathways for impact post-COVID-19.

VISUALS: Camera pans across an elevated view of a large suburban sprawl. A part-transparent red background appears on top of the image, over half the screen. Text appears on the red background. In the second half of the screen is a view of a large city building.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Formed the College of VE. $1m research contract: novel antiviral peptide therapy. Women at NASA: 300+ VE & high school students inspired to work in STEMM.

And while we were doing that, we were still transforming lives and shaping the world.

VISUALS: In the second half of the screen, a female is handling fabric draped on a mannequin body. The text fades out and new text appears. In the second half of the screen are two rotating chains.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Engaging for Impact 2020: 1,100+ guests. $18m new ARC Research Hub to tackle global waste. Launched the Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation.

We formed the College of VE, and we launched RMIT Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation.

VISUALS: In the second half of the screen is a view of the earth from space. The text fades out and the purple background slides off screen.

Our people had different years in different locations.

VISUALS: A part-transparent purple background appears on top of the image, over half the screen. Text appears on the purple background, and in the second half of the screen, is an elevated view of a city landscape. In the second half of the screen, people are walking along a paved pathway lined by trees. In the second half of the screen, a female is sitting with a laptop on her lap typing. The text fades out and in the second half of the screen is a close up of a female wearing glasses.

TEXT ON SCREEN: RMIT Vietnam: $2m scholarships program for social impact. Named in ‘Best Companies to Work For in Asia’.

In Vietnam, as well as being one of the best companies to work for and making a lasting impact, we delivered 29 courses online and led in education policy development.

VISUALS: New text appears on the purple background. In the second half of the screen, the camera pans across the bird’s eye view of a city. In the second half of the screen, cars and motorbikes travel along a very busy street. The text fades out and the purple background slides off screen.

TEXT ON SCREEN: RMIT Europe. $2.5m in research, $2.1m in value of industry partnerships & $8.6m in student recruitment. 3,500+ virtual WIL placements.

In Spain, despite tough COVID conditions, we continued to change lives and forge partnerships.

VISUALS: Over a male’s shoulder is a laptop screen with a virtual meeting showing four people. A part-transparent red background appears on top of the image, over half the screen.

And what kept us apart brought us closer.

VISUALS: Text appears on the red background, and in the second half of the screen are hands busily typing on a keyboard. In the second half of the screen, a female is sitting on a lounge with a laptop on her lap typing. In the second half of the screen, a male is working on his laptop. The text fades out and the red background slides off screen.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Partners on $844,000 Australian Space Agency grant. RMIT + FSSI + industry: Higher Apprentices scheme to upskill workers.

We collaborated. Activators Indigenous scale-up program with the Victorian government and the health transformation lab.

VISUALS: A bird’s eye view of a suburban landscape. A part-transparent purple background appears on top of the image, over half the screen. Text appears on the purple background, and in the second half of the screen is a computer monitor with code on a dark background. The text fades out and in the second half of the screen, a close-up of a hand is holding a mobile phone while scrolling. New text appears on the purple background.

TEXT ON SCREEN: COBL + RMIT Activator Inovation Jam. Industrial Digital Innovation Hub with Siemens. Partnership between RMIT Online & SIM. Global 3D printing partnership to transform Australian manufacturing.

We innovated. From Australia’s first digital platform mapping liveability, to cyber security and blockchain enabled business courses, and so much more.

VISUALS: The text fades out and the purple background slides off screen. The camera pans across a bird’s eye view of the city campus. A person is walking along the exterior of the city campus. A part-transparent red background appears on top of the image, over half the screen. Text appears on the red background, and in the second half of the screen.

We uplifted, globally recognised as we climbed the rankings.

VISUALS: Text appears on the red background, and in the second half of the screen, the camera pans up on an elevated view of a marquee structure alongside an open lawn area sparse tables and chairs.

TEXT ON SCREEN: QS World University Rankings ^15 places. Times Higher Education World University Rankings ^51 places. 2021 US News Best Global Universities ^34 places.

We're on our way up and we're really proud of that.

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TEXT ON SCREEN: Academic Ranking of World Universities ^24 places. THE Impact Ranking 10^th globally in SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

We inspired.

VISUALS: In the second half of the screen, the camera pans over a campus building, while the text fades out and the red background slides off screen. A digital image of a duck breaking through a pale fence and walking across chequered paving to a person sitting on a patio chair reading the newspaper. A part-transparent purple background appears on top of the image, over half the screen. Text appears on the purple background.

TEXT ON SCREEN: 8 mentions in media every hour. Top gong for Goose Game: world’s game industry design awards. 1^st virtual Grad Live: Class of 2020.

We achieved.

VISUALS: In the second half of the screen, a female is seated at a table wearing a graduation gown and cap, smiling and talking with a laptop in front of her. The text fades out and new text appears. In the second half of the screen is a close up of a female looking into the camera. The text fades out and the purple background slides off screen.

TEXT ON SCREEN: 25,000 students complete ready for life & work. 4 x Green Gown sustainability awards finalist.

And through it all, our values remained strong.

VISUALS: A part-transparent red background appears on top of the image, over half the screen. In the second half of the screen, a female is standing at a computer console. Text appears on the red background.

TEXT ON SCREEN: 10,000+ staff & students back to campus. Gold Employer award: 3^rd time in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI).

We have our Disability Confident Recruiter Accreditation.

VISUALS: In the second half of the screen, the camera pans across a laboratory with people at workstations. The text fades out and in the second half of the screen, a female is looking at a monitor and new text appears.

TEXT ON SCREEN: 2020 Australian LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

And for the third year, we were a WGEA employer of choice for gender equality.

VISUALS: The camera pans up an elevated view of the city campus to show the city skyline. The red background slides off screen. Tradespeople working at different benches. A part-transparent purple background appears on top of the image, over half the screen. Text appears on the purple background, and in the second half of the screen, a close up of a hand holding a mobile phone up to a QR code.

TEXT ON SCREEN: RMIT COVIDSafe plan. Roadmap back to campus. Bringing campus back to life.

As we look to 2021, we are ready for a vibrant return to campus life, with clear plans in place to keep us safe in our new normal.

VISUALS: Close-up of gloves hands putting green tape across their wrist. The text fades out and the purple background slides off screen.

We're ready for life and work.

VISUALS: A side view of a female looking out and slowly turning towards the camera and smiling.

And we're ready for what comes next. So, thank you. We did this together and we know that no matter what comes next, we've got this.

VISUALS: Image fades to black. A red background slides into view and the RMIT University logo appears in white in the middle of the screen.

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