RMIT Vice-Chancellor elected as a Fellow of ATSE
RMIT Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Alec Cameron, has been recognised with election as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) for 2026.
Why Melbourne has earnt its title as the hay fever and asthma capital of the world
Melbourne is known as the hay fever and asthma capital of the world, and this year's warm, wet winter could make spring particularly challenging for allergy sufferers. An RMIT expert explains why the risks are higher and how Victorians can prepare.
RMIT keeps rising in world university rankings
RMIT has risen to 239th globally in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, up from an estimated 266th last year, and now ranks 13th in Australia.
Tiny OLED pixels could soon be manufactured like microchips
Scientists have created a light-sensitive material that can produce tiny, coloured light-emitting pixels, an advance that could enable sharper miniature screens and light-powered medical technologies.
Demystifying digital platforms: the new Australian Internet Observatory tool pioneering digital research
The Australian Internet Observatory (AIO) has developed a platform that university researchers can use to collate and analyse key statistics from digital platforms including online user experience data, algorithms and interactions.
When the photobooth debuted 100 years ago, it didn’t have a curtain
100 years ago this week the first photobooth debuted on Broadway. An RMIT expert explains the cultural significance behind these machines and how the ways we use them have changed over the years.
Victoria to reap the benefits of an all-interstate AFL Grand Final
For just the second time since the introduction of the Victorian Grand Final eve public holiday in 2015, the AFL’s showpiece match will feature two teams from outside of Victoria. An RMIT expert explains the economic boost of having two interstate teams contest the Grand Final, and considers the effectiveness of this Friday’s public holiday.
Australia’s intergenerational outlook raises questions about tax cuts, debt and productivity
The Australian Government has today released its latest Intergenerational Report, outlining the long-term economic and demographic pressures Australia faces over the next 40 years. An RMIT expert explains the key takeaways.
