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Gas-sensing capsule takes another big step from lab to commercialisation

An ingestible gas-sensing capsule that provides real-time insights into gut health has moved closer to market with RMIT University transferring IP ownership to medical device company Atmo Biosciences.

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Harnessing data to drive liveability

RMIT is collaborating with government and industry partners on an innovative data sharing project, which aims to create more sustainable, liveable and healthier communities.

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Advancing the Vocational Education Collaboration between India and Australia

The Australia-India Skills Roundtable, facilitated by RMIT University in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has brought together key stakeholders from government, academia, and industry to explore the future of skilling and vocational education..

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The Industry Leadership Roundtable brought together representatives from RMIT University, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India’s National Council for Vocation Education and Training, All India Council for Technical Education, Austrade and BITS.

Gas-sensing capsule takes another big step from lab to commercialisation

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Harnessing data to drive liveability

RMIT is collaborating with government and industry partners on an innovative data sharing project, which aims to create more sustainable, liveable and healthier communities.

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Advancing the Vocational Education Collaboration between India and Australia

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RMIT and Wyndham City Council partner to upskill local businesses

Business and Entrepreneurship

12 Jun 2025

RMIT University will partner with Wyndham City Council to deliver an innovative new business program, Partnering on the Future: Wyndham AI for Business.

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RMIT community recognised in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours

Society and Environment

12 Jun 2025

A host of RMIT University current and former staff and alumni have been awarded with 2025 King’s Birthday honours.

Confusing food labels are costing Australians, new research says it’s time for industry to act

Society and Environment

11 Jun 2025

New research from RMIT University and End Food Waste Australia reveals confusing food labels are driving Australians to throw away perfectly edible food, costing households money and contributing to the nation’s food waste problem.

‘Australia’s most photographed man’ shown for the first time at RMIT

Art, Design and Culture

06 Jun 2025

A new RMIT Gallery exhibition offers a unique insight into the life of Alan Adler, who spent more than 50 years maintaining the iconic Flinders Street photobooth, and others around Melbourne.

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Media releases and expert comments

How is sunscreen protection tested – and is it reliable?

Health

13 Jun 2025

A new report has found popular sunscreen brands may not be meeting their SPF protection claims. But how is sunscreen protection tested – and is it reliable? An RMIT expert explains.

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Slip, slop, scam: popular sunscreen brands fall short on SPF claims

Health

12 Jun 2025

A report by Choice has revealed some popular sunscreen brands may be failing to meet the SPF protection claims displayed on their labels. An RMIT expert explains how this impacts both the brands and their customers.

RMIT and Wyndham City Council partner to upskill local businesses

Business and Entrepreneurship

12 Jun 2025

RMIT University will partner with Wyndham City Council to deliver an innovative new business program, Partnering on the Future: Wyndham AI for Business.

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

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