First-ever Aussie study of “forever chemicals” in rain finds safe concentrations for drinking water
The first Australian study of PFAS – so called “forever chemicals” – in rainwater has found safe concentrations of the chemicals according to the NHMRC Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
Invention may bring smart bionic eye in sight
A working prototype that can see, remember and interact with the world like the human brain could one day underpin smart bionic eyes, while using far less energy than today's technologies.
RMIT carbon conversion technology wins Eureka Prize
A breakthrough RMIT technology that captures and converts carbon dioxide into valuable products in a single process has won one of Australia's most prestigious science awards.
RMIT and Scape by The Living Company announce landmark development above State Library Station
RMIT University and Scape (part of The Living Company) have announced one of the most significant investments in Melbourne, committing more than $270 million combined to establish the State Library Exchange.
Most Australian women wearing shoes that don’t match their feet, study finds
Most women in a new RMIT University study wore shoe sizes that differed from the size indicated by their foot length, highlighting the limitations of conventional sizing systems in accounting for differences in foot width and shape.
New community-informed resources support fairer employment pathways for First Nations people
RMIT University has partnered with First Nations community members and organisations to launch Rethinking Criminal Record Checks (RCRC), a new suite of resources that aims to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with criminal records navigate record checks and employment pathways.
VENTUROUS exhibition explores design practice research in architecture and urban design
A new exhibition from RMIT Galleries explores how design practice research has provided powerful methodologies for developing new visions, ideas and processes that shape the future of our built environment.
RMIT Security and Resilience Hub to tackle global challenges
RMIT has launched its Security and Resilience Hub, which will act as a front door to industry, government and communities on national security and resilience issues.
