As temperatures rise, inequality deepens
Earlier this year, RMIT Europe and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Spain invited experts to Barcelona to explore the growing tension between extreme heat and housing.
RMIT recognised at 2026 Good Design Awards
Eight projects featuring RMIT design research, outcomes and collaborations have been honoured at the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards.
Beginning but not alone. RMIT's graduating cohort of teachers step into the profession with the sector behind them
Successful alumni, school leaders and sector partners joined RMIT's graduating teachers at the Beginning Teacher Conference, where they sharpened their interview skills and celebrated reaching the finish line of their degrees.
RMIT and ENS Paris-Saclay forge new partnership to advance research and innovation
RMIT University has formalised a new partnership with ENS Paris-Saclay, creating new opportunities for collaborative research, doctoral training and academic mobility between Australia and France.
Small businesses need AI support, not awareness
Australian small and medium-sized businesses are already embracing AI, but many lack the time, expertise and support to embed it across their operations. RMIT experts discuss the barriers to AI adoption and what governments can do to help.
Who is left to foot the bill following Australia’s card surcharge ban?
Debate over Australia’s card surcharge ban is intensifying. While the RBA has cut interchange fee caps in a bid to lower payment costs for businesses, an RMIT expert warns that unless banks and payment providers pass on those savings, small businesses risk absorbing costs previously charged to customers.
New study tests acupuncture in the emergency department to treat patients with acute pain
RMIT University and Northern Health are testing whether acupuncture can be successfully integrated into emergency department (ED) care, offering patients experiencing acute pain a non-drug treatment option alongside standard clinical care.
Why algorithm reform should be central to Labor’s Digital Duty of Care bill
As Labor prepares to introduce its Digital Duty of Care legislation this week, concerns are growing over algorithms exposing young people to harmful online content. An RMIT expert explains why platforms prioritise polarising content for profit and why greater user control is needed.
