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Six tips for turning your university internship into a job

How do you turn your work placement into a job and transition to the world of work? An RMIT alumnus shares his top tips.

Coming out at work is complex and an ongoing dilemma, research finds

Less than a third of LGBTIQ+ employees are out to all their colleagues and this significantly compromises their wellbeing and work performance, new research has found.

Forging ahead in academic rankings

RMIT continues to advance on the global stage with further gains made in the 2018 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

RMIT researcher wins prestigious APEC Science Prize

Associate Professor Madhu Bhaskaran has been recognised for her groundbreaking work with flexible electronics, taking home the region’s most coveted science prize.

Clever creatives pick up their pencils

RMIT advertising students have picked up three coveted ‘pencils’ at the prestigious D&AD New Blood awards in London.

Pioneering health research awarded NHMRC fellowship and funding

RMIT researchers working to harness the power of nanotechnology to personalise medicine and to develop new technology for analysing blood clots have been awarded over $1.4 million in NHRMC funding.

Masters of Disasters

Humanitarian experts from around the world have investigated how ‘activist architects’ working in disaster zones can design buildings for people in need.

What does the changing world of work mean for business schools?

As RMIT marks the 40th anniversary of its MBA this month, program director David Goodwin reflects on the revolutionary global trends that are changing businesses and, in turn, business schools.

RMIT and Adobe address Australia’s digital skills demand

72 per cent of Australian and New Zealand business are falling behind by not leveraging new technology that could boost business productivity and improve the employee experience.

Are bees watching you?

The tiny brains of bees and wasps can recognise faces.

A wombat’s journey from the classroom to the App store

After starting out as a student project, Paperbark was successfully launched to the market last month.

Global leadership programs recognised

RMIT’s global leadership programs have been shortlisted for an Australian Financial Review Higher Education Award.

Fact Check: Without a home

Despite sustained economic growth, the latest figures show that homelessness in Australia has continued to rise. ABC Fact Check investigates.

Museums of the future: three industry insights

The 50th birthday of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is a perfect time to discuss how museums are adapting to the challenges of new technology.

Third time’s the charm: how to overcome your public speaking fears

Scared of giving a speech? Dread the idea of a job interview? Avatars and virtual reality could be the key to overcoming public speaking fears, according to an RMIT researcher.

Inspiring the next generation of Indigenous poets

Gomeroi poet, life writer and essayist Alison Whittaker visits RMIT to help the next generation of Indigenous poets.

Seven myths about homelessness busted

As experts and policymakers gather for Homelessness Week, we take a closer look at common myths and misconceptions about some of our most vulnerable citizens.

Edukate: Dr Kate Fox nominated for leadership award

Dr Kate Fox knows exactly why she gets up every morning.

New Future Fellows boost RMIT research

New ARC Future Fellowships awarded to RMIT researchers will support landmark projects on foetal brain development, improving human rights and cutting-edge photonics.

Why gender (still) matters

While the bright lights of film and TV have recently focused on issues faced by women in the industry, the need for evidence-based research that can drive sustained change is more important than ever.

Students empowered to create cultural change to reduce sexual harm

Student leaders are being empowered to call out disrespectful behaviour to prevent sexual harm and drive cultural change.

Woor-Dungin CIJ project wins national award

A unique collaboration between RMIT’s Centre for Innovative Justice (CIJ) and Woor-Dungin has been recognised with a national award.

Gas sensing gut pill beats breath test diagnosis

New trials of a breakthrough swallowable sensor have revealed the device is 3,000 times more accurate than current technology used to diagnose many gut disorders.

Broken Heel meets Broken Hill and the School of Fashion

It’s not every day that RMIT students get to explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture with six drag queens at an iconic Australian location.

New pathways to justice

Finding innovative justice responses for survivors and victims of sexual abuse is one way that RMIT is working to build a community where students and staff feel safe, respected and valued.

Changing the Course: RMIT progress on reducing sexual harm

In 2017, RMIT set about responding to the recommendations made by the Australian Human Rights Commission and Universities Australia to change the course on sexual harm.

Baby, let’s keep in touch

New mums who keep in touch with their workplace while on maternity leave are more hireable and less likely to experience unconscious bias, research shows.

Sensor technology to improve safety and health in aged care

Flexible sensors developed at RMIT will be integrated into new health monitoring technology to improve aged care, in a project supported through a $1.7 million Federal Government grant.

RMIT Europe to lead €2.5 million European research project for open innovation

RMIT's European hub is set to lead a global network of researchers and industry practitioners focused on open innovation, university-industry cooperation and research translation.

How design and technology is transforming healthcare: Insights from global experts

Experts across the health ecosystem have shared their insights on the way healthcare is being impacted in a digitally connected world at a recent RMIT health innovation symposium in Europe.

Blockchain to transform health care models

RMIT University and DB Results have announced a major industry partnership to pioneer innovative healthcare solutions using blockchain technology.

Sydney liveability scorecard reveals urban wins and fails

A new report measuring Sydney’s liveability progress finds the city is struggling to meet its public transport targets, but other Australian capitals should aim to replicate its ambitious policies.

New partnership to help prevent aquatic pollution

A new $5 million partnership between RMIT University and Melbourne Water will help combat pollution in Australia’s waterways and bays.

Blockchain-enabled badges for students

RMIT students will soon have the option to publish industry-relevant skills and experiences to the blockchain, in partnership with leading digital credentialing platform, Credly.

Constructing a bright future

A group of RMIT students have identified themselves as future leaders of the global construction industry after winning second place in an international competition.

What should be done with the NBN?

The National Broadband Network (NBN) should be built and fully operational by 2022, having cost about A$50 billion. The question will then be whether the government should retain the NBN or sell it.

Students reach new heights at global fashion summit

Three students from the School of Fashion and Textiles were selected to participate in the 2018 Youth Fashion Summit in Copenhagen.

Climbing the ShanghaiRanking ladder

Engineering and Technology subjects were the stand-out performers in the 2018 ShanghaiRanking released yesterday.

Finding solutions for the recycling industry

Three industrial design student studios have worked with Victorian Government agencies and industry partners on a range of new enterprise propositions.

Celebrating Indigenous Women

2018 NAIDOC Week focuses on recognising inspirational Indigenous women- we sat down with Shauntai Batzke, Wiradjuri opera singer and empowering mentor.

Students setting sail for the Indo-Pacific

More than 600 RMIT students are set to participate in 36 unique projects across 13 countries as part of a Federal Government mobility program.

The trophy-winning trophy

The Larry Perkins Trophy, developed through an RMIT / Australian Grand Prix partnership, has picked up an international design award.

Social economy jobs boom

The Future Social Service Institute (FSSI) is providing training, research and services to help train Australia’s workforce of the future.

New technology for early detection of Type 1 diabetes

Researchers are developing early detection technology for Type 1 diabetes that can accurately predict if a child is at risk of the chronic disease.

RMIT leading researcher wins national lifetime award

Professor Calum Drummond has been awarded the prestigious Ian Wark Medal and Lecture for outstanding advances in chemistry and materials science research, and contributions to Australia's prosperity.

Health Clinic helping make treatment more accessible

The RMIT Health Sciences Clinic provides clinical training for students in Allied and Complementary health professions, while delivering key health services to the general public.

Fact check: Are your chances of getting the flu after a vaccination only decreased by 1 to 2 per cent?

Professor of Public Health at Bond University, Chris Del Mar, has called into question the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine

Snooze mobiles: how vibrations in cars make drivers sleepy

New research has found the natural vibrations of cars make people sleepier, affecting concentration and alertness levels just 15 minutes after drivers get behind the wheel.

Rehab device earns students national innovation award

A team of RMIT engineering students have won the Telstra Innovation Challenge for a device that provides real-time feedback to home-based rehabilitation patients.

New study probes links between apartment design and mental health

Researchers are investigating how to improve apartment design policy to enhance the mental health of residents.

NAS a multi-award winner

RMIT’s New Academic Street (NAS) precinct has swept the field at the 2018 Victorian Architecture Awards, taking out the Victorian Architecture Medal along with five other prizes.

Journalism student receives Ricci Marks award

Bachelor of Communication (Journalism), student Jedda Costa has been recognised at the Ricci Marks Awards Ceremony for her leadership in the Indigenous community.

VE helps former pro gamer further career

Vocational Education student, Marcus Raj has been travelling the world while competing professionally in his favourite card game.

Human animal hybrid exhibition explores an enduring fascination

The fantasy of merging animals and humans into one hybrid creature is explored in 'My Monster: The Human Animal Hybrid' at RMIT Gallery from 29 June to 18 August.

Laser-made aircraft parts

Researchers are 3D printing aircraft parts using new laser technology that could transform industry.

Fact Check recognised on world stage

RMIT ABC Fact Check won a major award at the fifth international fact-checking summit held in Rome last week.

Fashion design graduate tops AGOTYA field

Fashion design Honours graduate Jessica Gregory declared overall winner of the Design Institute of Australia’s 2018 Australian Graduate of the Year Award (AGOTYA) last week.

RMIT alumni receive Queen’s Birthday honours

The Queen's Birthday honours list has recognised RMIT alumni and staff for their outstanding achievements and contributions to their community.

Research on law reform protects vulnerable workers

Workers’ rights have been boosted with regulation of the labour hire sector in Victoria, thanks to research undertaken by an RMIT academic in partnership with the State Government.

Country Road provides a window of opportunity for visual merchandising students

Six Diploma of Visual Merchandising students have been competitively selected to work on the Country Road Window Project for 2018.

New pathways created between two leading universities

RMIT University will enable students who undertake selected Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) micro credentials to receive credit towards four different RMIT postgraduate degrees.

Dateline: Graduate Fashion Week 2018

The catwalks of Europe have long beckoned to young fashion designers around the world with dreams of seeing their creations paraded in front of A-list crowds and industry representatives.

Greening the West

RMIT Landscape Architecture students are contributing design work to an exciting initiative in Melbourne’s west through a partnership with City West Water.

Interactive storytelling machine captivates audiences

On display in Melbourne this June as part of the Glen Eira Storytelling Festival, an innovative digital installation turns audiences into artists.

Girls bring the WOW factor

Pop megastar Beyoncé sang about girls running the world and that’s what more than 500 school students were empowered to do at the Girled World WOW Summit at RMIT.

Fact check: Did the Pope declare wage theft a mortal sin that reaps eternal punishment?

Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, Sally McManus, tweeted that the Pope had declared wage theft a mortal sin, and that the repercussions were eternal punishment.

Making architecture more inclusive

Next generation of architects and designers taught the importance of Indigenous inclusion by prominent researcher.

Honeybees zero in on nothing

Scientists have discovered honeybees can understand the concept of zero, putting them in an elite club of clever animals that can grasp the abstract mathematical notion of nothing.

Public Relations students awarded top honour

Five RMIT Public Relations students have won an International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Gold Quill Award as part of this year’s IABC World Conference in Montreal, Canada.

Cyber safety in remote Aboriginal communities: report

RMIT University has released the key findings from a new report commissioned by Telstra to better understand the barriers to digital inclusion for remote Indigenous Australians.

Beyond colour in cellular microscopy

A new microscopy technique developed at RMIT allows researchers to see more of what’s happening inside cells.

RMIT ranks in world's top 250 universities again

RMIT is ranked 250th in the latest QS World University Rankings, reconfirming its position in the top 1 per cent* of global universities.

New partnership helps students in Sri Lanka to study locally

RMIT Training and RMIT Vietnam have teamed up to allow students at Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) to complete the Foundation Studies Science stream locally in Colombo.

The Great Debate: Write What You Know

Six acclaimed Australian authors recently came together at RMIT to debate one of the hottest current topics in creative writing.

Reconciliation Week 2018 at RMIT

Reconciliation Week 2018 was memorable for news of our Indigenous staff and students achieving accolades at home and abroad, and showcased RMIT's partnership with the Essendon Football Club.

Fact check: Are more than half of Australia's working-age Muslims not in the workforce?

Independent senator Fraser Anning says that 56 per cent of Australian Muslims are not in the workforce

One in three Australian kids exposed to disadvantage, new research reveals

Almost a third of Australian children experience some form of disadvantage that can have a lasting impact on their development, a new study of more than 5,000 children released today has found.

Back to the future as researchers invent real-life flux capacitor

The "Back to the Future" time machine runs on an imaginary flux capacitor but could the movie invention become reality?

Dry zones and other temperance hangovers

Anti-alcohol measures like dry zones are not just a part of history: their legacy continues to feed into our approach to urban planning today.

Public Advocate honoured for work supporting the most marginalised

Colleen Pearce has received an honorary doctorate from RMIT University.

Designing in response to Indigenous sovereignty

An interactive Wiradjuri-RMIT project is among the winners in the social impact category at the 2018 Good Design Awards.

RMIT celebrates IDAHOBIT

RMIT has gone rainbow for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), hosting a broad-ranging panel discussion and other events.

RMIT and the University of Oxford join forces

RMIT, in partnership with the Saïd Business School University of Oxford have delivered a National Leadership and Competitiveness program for 22 participants from the Omani Government.

RMIT’s cutting edge tech attracts industry collaboration

The introduction of RMIT University’s new media precinct boasts state-of-the-art facilities, fostering opportunities for students and industry alike.

RMIT students get a head start on their careers with Women@Dior

In an Australian first, a mentoring program with one of the world’s most revered fashion brands is giving five RMIT students a head start in their careers.

New report settles the score on Perth’s liveability

A new report measuring Perth’s liveability progress has found that despite improvements, the city is struggling to meet its targets for policy implementation.

Sharks Support Start-Up in Vietnam

RMIT Vietnam alumnus Kinh Van Quan Dao is scaling her fashion e-commerce start-up thanks to investments received through Shark Tank Vietnam.

Melbourne tree data visualisation grows overseas

When Greg More undertook a data visualisation of Melbourne's 70,000 trees he never thought the project would take him to London's iconic Victoria and Albert museum.

RMIT leads the way in sustainability

RMIT’s Sustainable Urban Precincts Program (SUPP) has far exceeded expectation, surpassing target goals years ahead of schedule.

RMIT on show at Melbourne Knowledge Week

RMIT’s strengths in technology and design will be on display during Melbourne Knowledge Week, running 7–13 May.

Top tier ranking for RMIT’S MBA courses

RMIT has upheld a strong performance in CEO Magazine’s global ranking, with the University’s MBA courses ranked among the best globally.

New plant app a force of nature at international internet awards

A new virtual greening app, based on research from RMIT and the University of Melbourne, has won both the People’s Voice and the Judge's Webby Award – the "internet’s highest honour".

Iconic screen producer makes honour roll

Adjunct Professor and producer of The Dressmaker, Sue Maslin, has been admitted to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women, recognising her continued advocacy for women’s equality.

Academy Award winner joins RMIT

Lord David Puttnam, a global name in filmmaking and television with Oscars, BAFTAs, Golden Globes and a Palme D’Or, is joining RMIT University as an Adjunct Professor.

Connecting culture, tradition and fashion in Vietnam

An immersive journey to the mountains of northern Vietnam brought new insights into the vibrant traditional fashion of ethnic minority groups.

Melbourne needs second metro, experts warn

Urban researchers are calling for a second Melbourne Metro Rail, warning the current project won’t meet the expected capacity demand unless the city plans for more rail line infrastructure.

RMIT athletes perform on the world stage

Students and alumni taste success at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Innovation districts connect Melbourne to Barcelona

Recognised as global smart cities with mutual interests in knowledge sharing and technology districts, the connections between Melbourne and Barcelona are growing deeper.

RMIT researchers to drive transformations in food, energy and health

RMIT University is part of three major new Cooperative Research Centres, that are investing more than $420 million to tackle the critical challenges of food waste, future fuels and digital health.

Design veteran set to lead landscape architecture at RMIT

Associate Professor Katrina Simon has been announced as RMIT’s new Associate Dean of Landscape Architecture, in the School of Architecture and Urban Design.

Capturing the essence of Queen Vic Market

The smell of fish, the gleam of fresh vegetables, the chill outside the sheds… research shows the heart and soul of Melbourne’s iconic Queen Victoria Market is not in its bricks and mortar.

New NanoZymes use light to kill bacteria

Researchers from RMIT University have developed a new artificial enzyme that uses light to kill bacteria.

RMIT report sheds light on energy poverty in Barcelona

More than 10% of Barcelona's population experiences energy poverty according to RMIT research commissioned by Barcelona City Council.

European funding award to create network of 'edible cities'

RMIT is set to help develop of a global network of cities focused on green infrastructure and food production solutions after being named a partner on a €11.5 million European research project.

RMIT and Microsoft develop course in world-first collaboration

RMIT has teamed up with Microsoft to deliver a ground-breaking new Games and Graphics Programming course for the next generation of mixed reality software developers and designers.

Citizen scientists take heatwaves into their own hands

RMIT researchers are working with citizen scientists in Melbourne to collect local climate data that will enable communities to plan for extreme heat.

ROO takes to the sky in Australia

A new Robotic Optical Observatory (ROO) Telescope installed at RMIT University has generated new partnerships and research opportunities.

Golden touch: next-gen optical disk to solve data storage challenge

Scientists from Australia and China have drawn on the durable power of gold to demonstrate a new type of high-capacity optical disk that can hold data securely for more than 600 years.

REW celebrates 50 years delivering English language solutions to the world

RMIT English Worldwide (REW) has been providing education solutions to clients around the globe for 50 years.

RMIT designers, engineers use virtual reality to reinvent the wheel

RMIT staff and students have developed the inaugural V8 Supercars Melbourne 400 trophy in honour of racing great, Larry Perkins.

RMIT breaks new ground

Hot on the heels of a tertiary education partnership with the Essendon Football Club, RMIT University has unveiled a new AFL ground on its Bundoora campus.

Out of this world: Designing an urban area on Mars

In the next giant leap for mankind, RMIT students are designing, creating and exploring a sophisticated civilisation on Mars.

Mental Health Tribunal failing to protect rights: study

The body charged with protecting the rights of mentally ill Victorians is failing to properly and consistently apply the law, research has found.

RMIT alumni excel as Quill Awards finalists

RMIT University’s alumni have been acknowledged for Excellence in Victorian Journalism with 11 nominations in this year’s Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards.

Roya: a platform for engagement with communities for people with limitations

A group formed from RMIT staff and students has won the creativity award at TADHack, the largest telecommunications hackathon in the world, held at Oracle in Melbourne this year.

Researchers bring the bling to improve implants

In a world first, Australian researchers have harnessed the power of diamonds in a breakthrough that could radically improve the way human bodies accept biomedical implants.

Explore RMIT design at Melbourne Design Week

As Design Partner to the NGV, RMIT is proud to present and support a range of industry-focused events - including talks, exhibitions and tours - at Melbourne Design Week.

Explore RMIT design at Melbourne Design Week

As Design Partner to the NGV, RMIT is proud to present and support a range of industry-focused events - including talks, exhibitions and tours - at Melbourne Design Week.

RMIT and United Nations University collaborate for urban futures

RMIT University and United Nations University are collaborating on smart urban innovation and technology-enabled user engagement projects.

All power to the proton: researchers make battery breakthrough

Researchers have demonstrated for the first time a working rechargeable “proton battery” that could re-wire how we power our homes, vehicles and devices.

A premier partnership: Essendon Football Club and RMIT

Two iconic Melbourne institutions have joined forces, creating a new frontier in cross-industry collaboration.

Digital artwork captures community life

An interactive sculpture is connecting residents with the rhythms of community life and creating a vibrant cultural centre in a developing suburb in Melbourne’s south-east.

Design evolution: building a radically new kind of hearing aid

Developing the world’s first modular hearing aid took 130 prototypes but for the researcher behind the revolutionary design, each miniscule change was critical.

Boosting confidence doesn’t help women at work: study

Assertiveness is linked to professional success, so ambitious women should work on building their confidence, right? Wrong, according to new research.

Poison patches: study reveals high levels of lead in veggie gardens

A new study led by RMIT University shows one-in-five tested backyard veggie patches are contaminated with high levels of lead, exceeding Australian safety guidelines.

RMIT subjects counted among the world's best

RMIT has had 11 subject areas ranked in the top 100 in the 2018 QS World University Rankings by Subject – two more than last year.

Clever coating opens door to smart windows

Researchers from RMIT University have developed a new ultra-thin coating that responds to heat and cold, opening the door to “smart windows”.

RMIT researcher heads to US in battle against nukes

How the world can avoid nuclear doomsday while our weapons are getting more deadly will be the focus of 2018 Fulbright Scholarship winner Dr Aiden Warren.

RMIT recognised as an Employer of Choice

RMIT University has been named as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE).

Spare parts from small parts: novel scaffolds to grow muscle

RMIT biomedical engineers have successfully produced a 3D material that mimics nature to transform cells into muscle.

Blockchain strategy course prepares students for jobs of the future

From crypto start-ups to established enterprises, global demand for blockchain expertise makes it one of the hottest areas for technology recruitment.

3D printed clip-on turns smartphone into fully operational microscope

Researchers have developed a 3D printable “clip-on” that allows anyone – from scientists to the scientifically curious – to turn their smartphone into a fully functional microscope.

Breaking through: research in the real world

How do we get new technology out of the lab into the community, and pull new knowledge out of academic papers and into policy?

Living alleys: capturing urban life in Ho Chi Minh City

Life in the alleys of District 4 has largely remained the same since it rose up as a cramped slum settlement, bordered by rivers in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.

Young, creative and philanthropic

Filmmaker and RMIT alumnus Ling Ang challenges what it is to be a modern day philanthropist with her significant gift to the RMIT Capitol Theatre Appeal.

Australia Day Honours for RMIT

The Australia Day honours list has once again recognised members of the RMIT community, including alumni and past staff members.

RMIT launches new School of Design

New and emerging fields of design - including virtual and augmented reality, 3D printing, user experience and design for social innovation - will be in focus at RMIT’s new School of Design.

Fearless female engineer appointed Victoria's Chief Engineer

Leading engineer and RMIT alumnus Dr Collette Burke is Victoria’s first Chief Engineer.

Forget predictive text – predictive digital assistants are coming

A predictive digital assistant that helps you complete complex daily tasks could soon be in your hands, thanks to a new collaboration between RMIT University and Microsoft.

From RMIT to Sundance

RMIT alumnus and screenwriter Scott Ryan has exploded on to the international stage, with his six-part series "Mr InBetween" premiering at the Sundance Film Festival.

Electric career in electrical engineering honoured with major medal

Distinguished Professor Xinghuo Yu has been honoured for his major contribution to electrical engineering with the 2018 MA Sargent Medal.

Innovative 3D printed installation brings the Antarctic to Melbourne

A collaboration between two RMIT researchers, the unique cross-disciplinary installation is on display as part of the National Gallery of Victoria’s free Triennial EXTRA program.

Vietnam graduate showcases innovative VR app

A virtual reality app developed by an RMIT Vietnam graduate to help children overcome their fears at bedtime has been showcased at a top Asian technology conference.

Free first aid app boosts emergency care in Vietnam

An RMIT Vietnam graduate is behind the development of the first Vietnamese mobile app for first aid, offering lifesaving step-by-step instructions for basic emergency care.

Swallowable sensors reveal mysteries of human gut health

Findings from the first human trials of a breakthrough gas-sensing swallowable capsule could revolutionise the way that gut disorders and diseases are prevented and diagnosed.

RMIT’s award winning collaboration with ACMI continues

For the second year in a row, ACMI have teamed up with RMIT Bachelor of Arts (Textile Design) students to create an exclusive range of ACMI merchandise.

Women taking the lead in tech

Female leaders from across Australia’s technology sector have taken centre stage at RMIT to provide inspiration and encouragement for women following in their footsteps.

Leading the way for a sustainable future

RMIT is proud to be taking part in the Melbourne Renewable Energy Project to collectively purchase renewable energy from a newly-built wind farm in Victoria’s west.

RMIT team wins hackathon prize with tech accessibility solution

An RMIT team has won the creativity award at TADHack, the world’s largest telecommunications hackathon, with a solution to improve computer accessibility for people with vision and hearing issues.

The ever-changing design process with furniture designer Erin McDonnell

By Studying the Associate Degree in Design (Furniture) Erin McDonnell learnt a variety of manufacturing skills while also further developing her design skills.

Reconnecting Moonee Ponds Creek

The “Urban-Water Transect” project saw RMIT students investigate the Moonee Ponds Creek over a ten-week period in order to develop a vision for its future.

Motherhood shouldn’t stand in the way of your career: Q&A with Jeanie Mulligan

Jeanie Mulligan proves that mums really are superheros by returning to study the Associates Degree in Design (Furniture) with a four-year-old at home.

Researchers develop technology to reduce bushfire risk

Researchers at RMIT have developed technology that can detect which types of trees and plants are more likely to cause powerline faults, potentially sparking bushfires.

RMIT project puts real estate prices in perspective

RMIT-developed software is putting the real back into real estate prices.

Class of 2017 honoured in greatest ever graduation

RMIT’s newest graduates have been honoured in style with an iconic parade through the city of Melbourne, culminating in the University’s biggest ever graduation ceremony.

Qantas to give aviation students a flying career start

RMIT has partnered with Australia’s iconic airline to offer our top aviation students a pathway to become a Qantas pilot.

Roya: a platform for engagement with communities for people with limitations

A group formed from RMIT staff and students has won the creativity award at TADHack, the largest telecommunications hackathon in the world, held at Oracle in Melbourne this year.

Stellar Creative Writing student and alumni achievements in 2017

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) students and alumni were very active in the writing and publishing industry during 2017.

New report raises serious concerns about West Gate Tunnel

The West Gate Tunnel Project could worsen Melbourne’s traffic congestion, increase car dependency and should be rolled back, according to a new report from six leading planning academics.

Funding win offers fresh hope in fight against lung disease

RMIT researchers will help drive the next wave of medical breakthroughs to beat lung diseases after winning more than $3.4 million in government funding.

Journalism students honoured in Ossie awards

RMIT has taken out major awards for journalism investigations and innovations in this year’s national student journalism awards.

Indonesia residency builds writing connections

Three students have been selected as emerging writer fellows to take part in a collaborative residency in Indonesia.