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Holding government to account: return of the Election Promise Tracker

One year into the Albanese Government, RMIT ABC Fact Check has relaunched the Election Promise Tracker to follow the progress of pledges made during the 2022 election campaign.

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The power of nature in tackling loneliness and social isolation among vulnerable groups

Researchers in Europe, Australia and Latin America are combining social interactions with the colours, sounds and smells of the natural environment to improve mental health in at-risk communities.

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Holding government to account: return of the Election Promise Tracker

One year into the Albanese Government, RMIT ABC Fact Check has relaunched the Election Promise Tracker to follow the progress of pledges made during the 2022 election campaign.

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The power of nature in tackling loneliness and social isolation among vulnerable groups

Researchers in Europe, Australia and Latin America are combining social interactions with the colours, sounds and smells of the natural environment to improve mental health in at-risk communities.

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RMIT leading globally on sustainable development goals
Society and Environment
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RMIT has been ranked number one globally for its impact towards multiple sustainable development goals, according to the 2023 Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings.

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Mining atlas helps map Australia's clean energy future
Science
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An industry-led collaboration is unlocking value in previously mined and discarded earth and rock to help boost Australia’s global position as a clean energy powerhouse.

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New ‘designer’ titanium alloys made using 3D printing
Technology
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A team of researchers has created a new class of titanium alloys that are strong and not brittle under tension, by integrating alloy and 3D-printing process designs.

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Northsiders are more connected to nature than southsiders: study
Society and Environment
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New research into Melburnians’ connection to nature is helping the City of Melbourne understand how to engage its community members in conservation efforts.

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Exploring current and future challenges through design
Art, Design and Culture
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Leading RMIT academics and students are set to feature in Victoria's annual celebration of design, Melbourne Design Week (MDW).

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New Australia–UK partnership to support workforce skills needs
Business and Entrepreneurship
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A new RMIT partnership with the Australia-UK Chamber of Commerce will see the University's game-changing online education model support urgent workforce reskilling and upskilling needs in the UK.

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Misconceptions of food packaging aggravates food waste problem
Society and Environment
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New RMIT-led research reveals most Australians think food packaging waste is a bigger environmental issue than food waste – but the opposite is true.

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Historians, millennials, and friends Dr Emma Shortis and Dr Chloe Ward spend a lot of time getting angry at the way public discussion about history and politics is dominated by the same voices. So they started a podcast.

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Better Place: Talking International Law

Better Place is an interview series with international law practitioners from around Australia and the world.

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Mint and Burn

The RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub podcast 'Mint & Burn' offers an academic analysis of the decentralised digital economy, including blockchain and other decentralised technologies.

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Listen to leaders, innovators and researchers discuss the drastic changes in health and justice systems, the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-racism, LGBTQ+ and long-term institutional responses to our social, urban and economic challenges.

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Talking Innovative Justice

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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 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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