Rediscovering our city: RMIT celebrates our built environment at Open House Melbourne
RMIT architecture, design and landscape experts will be part of a range of events as part of the Open House Melbourne 2024 program, which begins this week.
Trailblazing digital health collaboration to improve aged care wins national prize
Australia’s first electronic screening and risk prediction tool for deterioration in aged care residents has won a top national prize for its positive impact on health and safety.
Putting plastic waste to good use: building a sustainable future
RMIT's Capitol Theatre became a hub of innovative thinking and practical solutions as leading voices in sustainability, social change and science gathered to discuss the pressing issue of plastic waste.
First national study on intimate partner violence among young people aims to turn the tide
An Australian-first study on young people’s use of violence towards intimate partners is seeking a new approach to interventions and support for victims and perpetrators, as experts warn of gaps undermining existing efforts.
Aviation student’s pilot training off to a flying start
Five eager aviation students have received scholarships from Leidos Australia that will support budding pilots to complete their studies.
Hot cities: Collaborating for climate justice
As our cities heat up, we must urgently find ways to think and act differently to better address the impacts of climate change particularly for those most marginalised, according to RMIT urban futures expert Professor Wendy Steele.
Innovation spearheads cheaper seafloor test for offshore wind farms
Australian engineers have unveiled a clever new device – based on a modified speargun – as a cheap and efficient way to test seabed soil when designing offshore wind farms.
Digital solutions for active healthy living
RMIT Europe has contributed to a European project aimed at empowering citizens to live a healthy and active lifestyle.
Food aroma study may help explain why meals taste bad in space
Scientists from RMIT University have led a world-first study on common food aromas that may help explain why astronauts report meals taste bland in space and struggle to eat their normal nutritional intake.
RMIT graduate takes local luggage brand July to the Olympics
RMIT alum Athan Didaskalou will take his Melbourne-based brand July to the world stage this month, as the official luggage supplier to the Australian Olympic Team.
Aerospace Engineering student represents Australia at NASA competition
RMIT’s Jack Emmerson was the only Australian finalist in a NASA-sponsored global competition held in Florida, USA.
Low-dose aspirin could help prevent pregnancy complications caused by flu infections
A world-first study has found low-dose aspirin may treat flu-induced blood vessel inflammation, creating better blood flow to the placenta during pregnancy.