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An ingestible gas-sensing capsule invented at RMIT to provide real-time insights into gut health is now cleared for use in the United States.

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Professor Tim Flannery joins RMIT

Leading environmentalist, scientist, writer and researcher Professor Tim Flannery has joined RMIT in the College of Design & Social Context.

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RMIT maintains strong position in world university rankings

RMIT has retained its place among the world’s top 125 universities in the latest QS World University Rankings, a highly influential international ranking system.

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RMIT MedTech invention goes to market

An ingestible gas-sensing capsule invented at RMIT to provide real-time insights into gut health is now cleared for use in the United States.

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Professor Tim Flannery joins RMIT

Leading environmentalist, scientist, writer and researcher Professor Tim Flannery has joined RMIT in the College of Design & Social Context.

Read the story

RMIT maintains strong position in world university rankings

RMIT has retained its place among the world’s top 125 universities in the latest QS World University Rankings, a highly influential international ranking system.

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Exploring everyday food practices to tackle global challenges

Society and Environment

10 Jul 2025

RMIT Senior Research Fellow Bhavna Middha is exploring how food is experienced and practiced in everyday life and how this understanding can shape solutions to global food-related challenges.

Quantum battery device lasts much longer than previous demonstrations

Science

09 Jul 2025

Researchers from RMIT University and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have unveiled a method to significantly extend the lifetime of quantum batteries – 1,000 times longer than previous demonstrations.

RMIT launches Australia’s first Regenerative Futures Institute

Society and Environment

08 Jul 2025

Launching in early 2026, the RMIT Regenerative Futures Institute (RFI) is set to become a pioneering force in advancing regenerative practices and sustainability innovation.

RMIT MedTech invention goes to market

Health

30 Jun 2025

An ingestible gas-sensing capsule invented at RMIT to provide real-time insights into gut health is now cleared for use in the United States.

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Media releases and expert comments

The monumental task of the mushroom murder trial jury

07 Jul 2025

Erin Patterson has been convicted of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder another at a family lunch in 2023. An RMIT expert reflects on the role of the jury, who delivered the guilty verdict.

Tap water bans in France – is this a warning sign for Australia?

Health

04 Jul 2025

Saint-Louis, France has banned tap water after tests showed contamination of PFAS (Poly- and Per-Fluoroalkyl Substances), chemicals commonly used in products such as fabric protectants, waterproof clothing, food packaging and fire-fighting foams. An RMIT expert explains that whilst PFAS are a concern, a water contamination high enough to cause harm is unlikely to happen in Australia.

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New AI road safety cameras won’t be a cure-all for the rising road toll

Society and Environment

03 Jul 2025

New road rules, including AI-enabled safety cameras, came into effect across Australia from the start of July, aiming to drive down the road toll which is at a 15 year high. An RMIT expert explains that the new laws overlook vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and culturally diverse people.

Research impact

Aussie invention predicts power line faults that can cause bushfires

A powerline fault detection system designed at RMIT University is helping to prevent bushfires and blackouts in North America, Europe and Australia.

3D-printed spine disc ‘has given me my whole world back'

RMIT researchers collaborated with a medical device company and a surgeon to successfully deliver a 3D printed vertebral cage to a patient with severe back pain.

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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 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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