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Ultrathin nanotech promises to help tackle antibiotic resistance

Researchers have invented a nano-thin superbug-slaying material that could one day be integrated into wound dressings and implants to prevent or heal bacterial infections.

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LGBTIQA+ goes worldwide as first multilingual language resource launches

Multicultural members and allies of the LGBTIQA+ community will have better support navigating conversations around sexual orientation and gender identity thanks to the creation of an online resource available in seven languages.

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Ultrathin nanotech promises to help tackle antibiotic resistance

Researchers have invented a nano-thin superbug-slaying material that could one day be integrated into wound dressings and implants to prevent or heal bacterial infections.

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LGBTIQA+ goes worldwide as first multilingual language resource launches

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Free course to make tech design safer for users

Technology

21 Sep 2023

RMIT University and Australia’s eSafety Commissioner have joined forces, launching a free short course to upskill up-and-coming tech leaders.

Four people standing in front of Breakthrough Victoria's pull up banners

Major $15M investment boosts research translation at RMIT

Enabling impact

19 Sep 2023

Government-backed investment company Breakthrough Victoria will match RMIT’s $7.5million investment in research translation to create new partnerships, companies and products out of our research.

Drawings of builder Sam doing different tasks

New graphic novel helps housing research reach a broader audience

Art, Design and Culture

15 Sep 2023

Master of Communication Design alumnus Zhen Xiong has worked with researchers to visually communicate the findings from a nation-wide research project funded by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI).

Experts say Australia is not equipped to keep at-risk families safe during a crisis: report

Society and Environment

15 Sep 2023

Australia must improve its front-line social services responses to reduce the impacts of large-scale disasters on vulnerable groups, according to a report released by Family Safety Victoria.

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Media releases and expert comments

Expert warns federal government's new housing policy won’t work

Society and Environment

14 Sep 2023

The $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund is set to pass parliament after a deal with the Greens. An RMIT social housing expert warns it won’t solve the problem – not even close.

Google’s antitrust lawsuit: experts weigh in

Technology

14 Sep 2023

RMIT experts comment on a lawsuit filed against the internet’s biggest search engine over antitrust violations.

Another preventable drug death renews calls for change

Health

06 Sep 2023

The Coroner of Victoria has published their report into the death of a 26-year-old man who consumed a high-dose MDMA tablet.

Videos

Celebrating Women in STEMM

RMIT researchers are shaping the world in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.

Co-creating 3D printing solutions with industry

3D printing is transforming manufacturing and opening new opportunities for industry. Researchers at RMIT's Advanced Manufacturing Precinct partner with local and international industry to co-create cutting-edge 3D printing solutions.

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Podcasts

Art, Design and Media

Hear from academic experts, successful alumni and guest speakers in the fields of communication, journalism, art, creative media, design, fashion and textiles.

Barely Gettin' By

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.

Better Place: Talking International Law

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

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.

Space for Change

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.

Talking Design

Talking Design is a fortnightly podcast produced by leading design writer and commentator Stephen Crafti.

Talking Innovative Justice

Talking Innovative Justice is a resource for law students featuring Rob Hulls, guests from across the legal landscape, and lectures from leading industry figures.

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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