Marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026: RMIT earns final two SAGE Cygnet Awards
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, RMIT is proud to announce it has achieved its final two SAGE Cygnet awards, recognising the University's leadership in advancing gender equity, inclusion and safety.
Watching violence online is affecting our mental health, and we are not prepared for it
Violent events now reach audiences instantly and repeatedly through mobile media, often without consent or context. RMIT experts examine how this reshapes emotional wellbeing and why digital grief literacy is critical to protecting audiences from cumulative psychological harm.
Don’t throw away your old tea towels – here’s why
Have you ever wondered why old tea towels often perform better than new ones at drying dishes? An RMIT expert explains the science behind why tea towels can improve with age.
Introducing ‘Folio’, a digital storytelling project about contemporary Australian comics
A lively and accessible online collection, Folio spotlights the narrative innovations in Australia’s contemporary comics culture by sharing object-based oral histories from graphic artists immersed in the comics community from the 1980s until now.
RMIT experts available to comment on 2026 Winter Olympics
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games will officially commence on Friday 6 February local time, with 53 athletes representing Australia. RMIT experts are available to comment on a range of topics related to the Games.
Personalised cancer treatment entering a transformative phase driven by AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly accelerating the shift towards personalised cancer treatments. Ahead of World Cancer Day, an RMIT expert explains how these advances are improving treatment options and what challenges still need to be overcome.
Celebrating three years of Free TAFE: RMIT showcases student success and skills for the future
The Hon Andrew Giles MP visited RMIT’s City campus last week, in celebration of the third anniversary of the Commonwealth’s Fee‑Free TAFE initiative.
Aussie bushfire prevention tech goes global
A powerline fault detection system invented at RMIT is being rolled out globally thanks to AUD $50 million in new funding.
