Loughborough University London and RMIT partner to advance transnational research and postgraduate education

Loughborough University London and RMIT partner to advance transnational research and postgraduate education

Loughborough University London and RMIT are partnering to boost transnational academic and research collaboration as well as explore new opportunities in postgraduate education.

The new agreement, which was recently signed at RMIT Europe in Barcelona, will see collaboration in design, innovation, sport and media and communications. 

It will involve working on joint publications, developing research training programs and collaborating on major funding applications, including the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network. 

The partnership will also foster innovation and knowledge exchange across innovation districts, including City North Melbourne, Barcelona’s innovation district 22@ and SHIFT, a vibrant innovation hub at the Olympic Park in London, where Loughborough University London is located.  

In addition, the collaboration will strengthen research and education offerings of the two universities in Europe, especially in design, technology and enterprise.

03 June 2025

Share

From left: Marta Fernandez, RMIT Europe Executive Director Marta Fernandez; Professor Aidan McGarry, Dean of Loughborough University London; Professor Katherine Johnson, Dean of RMIT School of Global, Urban and Social Studies; Professor Thomas Tufte, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, Loughborough University London. From left: Marta Fernandez, RMIT Europe Executive Director Marta Fernandez; Professor Aidan McGarry, Dean of Loughborough University London; Professor Katherine Johnson, Dean of RMIT School of Global, Urban and Social Studies; Professor Thomas Tufte, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, Loughborough University London.

Professor Aidan McGarry, Dean of Loughborough University London, said that the collaboration with RMIT is a step forward in the institution’s commitment to global innovation, interdisciplinary research and academic excellence.

“By combining our strengths and expertise, we aim to tackle pressing global challenges and create real-world impact,” he said.

“RMIT and Loughborough University London shares a same vision to build a future that is inclusive and knowledge-driven through impactful research, solving real-world challenges.”

Professor Katherine Johnson, Dean of RMIT’s School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, said that this partnership demonstrates RMIT’s ongoing commitment to global engagement.

“By collaborating with one of the UK’s leading universities, we’re expanding opportunities for RMIT students and researchers across our locations including Europe, Vietnam and Australia,” she said.

“Together, we’re shaping a future that is both innovative and inclusive.”

The agreement was signed during a recent Loughborough University London delegation to RMIT Europe.



Story: Huong Nguyen

Return to RMIT News
03 June 2025

Share

  • Education
  • Sustainability
  • RMIT Europe
Engage

Related News

nicu-thumbnail.jpg

European research lays the groundwork for future stem cell clinical trials

RMIT has contributed to an international consortium exploring how human mesenchymal stem cells could help to repair brain injury in children born preterm.

Electricity bill with light bulb, several coins, calculator and pen on the desk. Concept of electricity prices and tax payments.

Banning energy disconnections shouldn’t destabilise markets, study finds

Approaches by some European countries and Australia to protect energy consumers could help countries worldwide phase out harmful electricity disconnections without destabilising power markets, new research has found.

ceres-regen-futures-image2-1220x732px.jpg

Gathering of Cultural Custodians and international academics call for paradigm shift in land-based relationships

An RMIT-led event at CERES Community Environmental Park convened philosophers, artists, educators and Cultural Custodians to collectively reimagine regenerative relationships with land and place.

news-powerline-early-fault-detectors-1220px.jpg

Aussie bushfire prevention tech goes global

A powerline fault detection system invented at RMIT is being rolled out globally thanks to AUD $50 million in new funding.

Show more
aboriginal flag float-start torres strait flag float-start

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.

More information