Respected African Australian community leader receives RMIT honorary doctorate
RMIT University has recognised widely respected community leader and mental health clinician Selba-Gondoza Luka OAM with an honorary doctorate.
Developing a medical implant coating that combats infection and pain
Pursuing his passion at the intersection of engineering, biology and care, Dr Vijay Sisarwal is developing a plant‑based biodegradable implant coating that helps support natural healing.
Statement: 2025 annual report
In a year marked by growing uncertainty and pressure, both locally and globally, RMIT’s steady contribution was increasingly critical.
Reimagining cemeteries from sacred grounds to dynamic urban spaces
Cemeteries in perpetuity are among the most consistently overlooked spaces. New RMIT research explores how these spaces can be transformed into inclusive and dynamic urban environments.
RMIT experts available to comment on potential changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing
The Albanese government is expected to announce changes to the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing in tonight’s federal budget. RMIT experts are available to comment.
RMIT launches sex-specific pharmacy curriculum to address gender disparities in health
RMIT University has launched a landmark health education program in its undergraduate pharmacy degree, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to support sex-specific health differences in clinical practice.
Without centring victim-survivors, image-based abuse laws fall short
Australia has committed to strengthening its legal response to image-based sexual abuse in recent years, but many victim-survivors report it still fails to deliver meaningful outcomes. An RMIT expert explains the need for these systems to better engage with victim-survivors on stronger reforms.
RMIT and EVERAU announce winners of the 2026 student design award for sheepskin shoemaking
RMIT has partnered with Australian premium sheepskin footwear brand EVERAU to announce the winners of its 2026 Student Design Award for Sheepskin Shoemaking.



