European cities short on shade as heat bites
New analysis of 5.5 million buildings shows 84% fall short of tree canopy levels required for meaningful cooling.
Why shoppers may still feel ripped off under new supermarket price gouging laws
From 1 July, Coles and Woolworths face fines of up to $10 million for item prices which are significantly excessive against the cost of supply. An RMIT expert explains why this will be difficult to enforce in practice, and even harder to win back the trust of customers.
Robotic bird helps uncover the mysteries of flight turbulence
A bio-inspired robotic bird capable of mimicking the key movements of kestrels is helping researchers unravel the mysteries behind the species’ exceptional hovering capabilities.
Kmart’s K Home is selling more than furniture – it’s selling customer confidence
Kmart’s first store dedicated to affordable homewares, K Home, has been drawing a crowd of shoppers and influencers alike. An RMIT expert reveals why the new store’s hype explains a desire for retailers to reduce decision fatigue, provide inspiration and make it easier to create an aspirational lifestyle.
A stronger tertiary education system requires more than good will
The outcome of last week’s meeting of national skills ministers was an encouraging sign for Australia’s tertiary education system, writes Professor Alec Cameron.
New BITS-RMIT computer science offering to shape next generation of global technology leaders
The new dual degree in computer science expands RMIT’s transnational education partnership with BITS Pilani.
What Australia can learn from global conflict to safeguard against cyber threats
Cybersecurity agencies in Australia, the US, Canada, the UK and New Zealand (Five Eyes) have released a joint statement on the cyber risk posed by artificial intelligence. An RMIT expert explains how Australia should prepare itself against this future threat.
RMIT top 10 university globally in three sustainability measures
RMIT has ranked in the top 10 worldwide for three of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings.
