OPP and RMIT's CIJ launch Communicating with Victims Report

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RMIT has begun delivering a unique industry-based 'Earn and Learn’ model, where students gain their qualification while working full-time with an industry partner.

This week, RMIT hosted an industry forum 'Addressing the Skills Crisis with Innovative Education Models', bringing together industry, government and civil society to discuss how the tertiary education sector can help meet Australia’s workforce challenges now and into the future.

Australian food scientists have reclassified dietary fibres – beyond just soluble and insoluble – to better guide nutritional decisions and drive targeted health food products.

A 4.2-meter-long textured fabric artwork with accompanying vinyl decal has been installed at the City campus as an expression of accessibility, belonging and allyship through the lens of students who are d/Deaf, Disabled, and living with disability.

Revered Australian artist Patricia Piccinini has been appointed a Professor of Practice with RMIT’s School of Art.

RMIT student Indigo Stuart was named National Graduate of the Year at this year’s PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival, alongside other success from the RMIT community.

RMIT has announced the launch of a groundbreaking Marketing Technology major, the first of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region and only the third globally.

The company producing an early fault detection (EFD) system that helps prevent bushfires and blackouts globally has established a new manufacturing hub in Richmond.

Researchers from RMIT University and the University of Melbourne have discovered that water generates an electrical charge up to 10 times greater than previously understood when it moves across a surface.

Six students from RMIT’s Australia and Vietnam campuses travelled to BITS Pilani’s Goa campus for a study tour where they were immersed in Goan culture.

RMIT sustainable fashion experts have collaborated with brands to create guidelines aimed at eliminating wasteful designs and promoting durable fashion that supports reuse and recycling.

Scientists from RMIT University are calling for countries to include carbon emissions from plastic production and waste in their climate action plans before the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 30) in Brazil.

RMIT University’s coffee concrete innovators have won an award at Universities Australia’s Shaping Australia Awards in the Problem Solver category, after tallying the most votes from the public.

A pioneering rehabilitation program has fitted more than 200 prosthetic legs and delivered 4,600 biomechanical therapy and counselling sessions in partnership with local programs across the region.

RMIT’s free Diploma of Information Technology for women and gender diverse students across Victoria will continue in 2025, supported by the Australian Government.

RMIT University and MUFG Bank, Oceania, have established a strategic partnership aimed at fostering innovation, developing talent, and addressing key societal challenges to empower a brighter future.

RMIT University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Infinite Learning and Innova8 to deliver cyber safety and resilience training programs for Indonesia's workforce development.

An RMIT graduating project has won the national student prize at the Landscape Architecture Australia Awards.

As more Australian jurisdictions begin drug checking trials at festivals and in the community, experts are exploring how the data could reach significantly more people.

Emerging technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotic automation and blockchain are presenting exciting new opportunities for the logistics and supply chain industry.

A new artwork by renowned Australian artist and RMIT Industry Fellow Professor Mikala Dwyer has premiered in Hong Kong as part of the Re: Tai Kok Tsui public art project.

A satellite navigation system incorporating light-based microchip technology is being scaled up for low Earth orbit applications through a new Australia-India collaboration.

Universities Australia has shortlisted RMIT University’s coffee concrete innovators for the Shaping Australia Awards in the Problem Solver category.

At 68 years old, John Readshaw has pursued his lifelong passion for music as a recent graduate from RMIT’s Diploma of Music (Sound Production).

RMIT's student-led rocket team have continued their legacy of success at the Australian Universities Rocket Competition (AURC), placing second overall and winning the Technical Excellence Award for their design.

An electric performance by singer-songwriter G Flip and an honorary degree awarded to the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC were just two highlights from RMIT’s graduation ceremony at Marvel Stadium.

Scientists from RMIT University and the Doherty Institute have developed a new blood test that could screen cancer patients to help make their treatment safer and more effective.

A report has found that widespread structural change to service systems and legal processes is urgently required to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who experience crime are receiving appropriate and effective support.

Lucinda Johnson-Cornes’ art practice imbues quietness and provides perspective amid a busy world.

Australia will need hundreds of thousands of skilled, knowledgeable workers in the next two decades to support Australia’s economy and our community.

Last semester, 80 RMIT Impact Academy students in the College of Business and Law were challenged by UNIQLO with an industry-embedded business project in the semester’s Impact Academy course.

The announcement is part of the Australian Government’s plan to invest $68 million to narrow the digital gap by supporting more First Nations communities to access the internet.

What if music can be created beyond the stage – in a building’s foyers and stairways? Who said stairwells were just for stairs?

RMIT has launched the Safety and Health Innovation Network (SHINe), an industry-led collaborative research funding model to identify and tackle problems across the construction industry.

New research from RMIT University has investigated why women are under-represented in Australia’s cyber security workforce and why the few that do enter the sector, often end up leaving it.

Animations by RMIT design students featured in a Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) performance led by Principal Viola Christopher Moore.

A major global study using teabags as a measuring device shows warming temperatures may reduce the amount of carbon stored in wetlands.

RMIT and LASALLE College of the Arts have co-hosted the Imaging Pasts and Futures: Creative Digital Practices in the Arts symposium in Singapore.

Researchers from RMIT have partnered with the Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) in Bangladesh to build 40 sustainable and resilient housing solutions for vulnerable rural communities.

RMIT and ACCIONA have signed a partnership agreement to drive innovation and build skills for a sustainable future.

RMIT University has launched the Centre for Atomaterials and Nanomanufacturing (CAN), which will pioneer atomaterial research translation to drive commercial growth for Australia

An innovative bi-directional hospital transfer chair that facilitates seamless attendant-facing transfers has won a Victorian Premier Design Award alongside recognition for a more than dozen RMIT-affiliated projects.

Students, staff and alumni from the University's Bachelor of Design (Games) and Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity featured across a range of events at Melbourne International Games Week 2024.

Researchers in the DIAMETER project will develop digital platforms focused on augmented sustainability and circularity of additive manufacturing and machining processes.

With most donated clothes exported or thrown away, experts are calling for a shakeup of how we deal with the growing fashion waste issue.

New research from RMIT University found confined and isolating environments changed the way people smelled and responded emotionally to certain food aromas.

RMIT welcomes new Chief Operating Officer and Vice-President Fiona Notley, who brings to the role more than 20 years' experience in senior executive positions across education, sport, and health.

RMIT’s Health Transformation Lab and College of Vocational Education are piloting a program to rapidly upskill front-line staff, broader health workforce and IT professionals in the healthcare sector to meet the industry’s emerging skills needs.

This year’s Vice-Chancellor Research Fellows (VCRF) in the College of Design and Social Context and STEM College are set to play a pivotal role in advancing the University’s strategic priorities, contributing to cutting-edge developments across various disciplines.

A refreshed version of RMIT’s Diploma of Logistics is focusing on the technology and organisational skills needed to make an impact in the fast-changing field of logistics.

RMIT University will offer Queensland’s first nuclear medicine degree, addressing critical workforce shortages and shoring up cancer services across the state.

Engineers from RMIT University have invented a protective coating for concrete pipes that could help drastically reduce the formation of fatbergs in sewers.

A new strategic collaboration with UPM will allow students to enrich their academic experience in an international environment.

Engineers in Australia have found a way to make stronger and crack-resistant concrete with scrap carpet fibres, rolling out the red carpet for sustainability in the construction sector.

RMIT economist Dr. Darcy Allen says the world is in an economic ‘supertransition’: profound economic change driven by the simultaneous combination of technologies.

The newly refreshed Centre for Urban Research (CUR) is exploring critical urban questions relating to geographies of land, regenerative environments, climate action and planning and transport.

RMIT is partnering with Accenture, ANZ, L’Oréal and Salesforce to deliver a new undergraduate degree designed for students with a keen eye on leadership.

RMIT and the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) will deliver new short courses to address specific screen skills shortages in Victoria.

Outstanding innovations by RMIT graduates, students and staff have been recognised at this year's Good Design Awards.

An invention made from waste polystyrene that generates static electricity from motion and wind could lower power usage by recycling waste energy in air conditioners and other applications.

RMIT’s new Post-Carbon Research Centre will tackle the complex challenges of decarbonising the built environment and infrastructures to transition to a sustainable, equitable and resilient future.

Justice Mordy Bromberg, the President of the Australian Law Reform Commission, delivered the 2024 Higinbotham Lecture, focusing on the recent ALRC inquiry into anti-discrimination laws.

The ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science (COMBS) will launch this month, bringing together eight Australian universities to develop tools to explore new planets, prevent strokes or monitor natural disasters.

A new Australian study of small to medium sized cafes has found making small changes could prevent hundreds of tonnes of food waste while saving struggling businesses thousands of dollars.

The new agreement will connect the White City and Melbourne Innovation Districts to create new opportunities and strengthen economic growth.

RMIT has launched a new Master of Physiotherapy to respond to increasing health demand and skills shortages, particularly in private and community practices.

A study led by researchers from RMIT University and the Doherty Institute has provided the first detailed analysis of how mRNA vaccines circulate and break down in the human bloodstream.

Barcelona's internationally renowned superblock model is aimed at improving the sustainability and liveability of the city for people, place and planet.

Artworks by RMIT students have been selected to feature in Alter State, a disability-led arts initiative celebrating Deaf and Disabled artists, creativity and culture.

A shortage in mental health placements has spurred RMIT educators to create a mental health hub on campus.

RMIT improved two places to rank equal 14 in Australia in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) and also maintained its rank in the 251-300 band globally.

RMIT’s NetLab+ is providing remote ‘supercomputing’ power to vocational education students, across campus and from home.

The latest report out of the Future Europe Series delivered by RMIT Europe and the State of Victoria’s European Trade and Investment office, has made recommendations in skills and talent, innovation and digitalisation for French companies investing in Victoria, Australia.

Aerospace engineering student Preetham Akula has won the new entrepreneurship category at the Victorian International Education Awards 2024.

New funding will support an Australian-first project that brings together engineering students and diverse communities in search of solutions. 

The first-ever nationwide study into how Australians use and dispose of clothing has revealed people are buying too many clothes and are unsure how to discard them responsibly.

An innovation developed at RMIT University has been used for the first time in a major infrastructure project, being laid into a footpath along a busy road in Pakenham as part of Victoria’s Big Build.

Dr. Louise Byrne, Senior Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellow in the School of Management (SoM), was last month awarded the highest accolade in mental health, the Australian Mental Health Prize (Lived Experience).

Engineers at RMIT University have designed an innovative tubular structural system that can be packed flat for easier transport and pop up into strong building materials.

The University has partnered with the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR), to launch a collaborative research centre with a future-focused vision.

The policy for the responsible use of AI in government came into effect on 1 September 2024.

A new study has revealed Australians are wasting food because of unclear date labels and storage advice.

The College of Vocational Education will introduce a new Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy in 2025, featuring an updated curriculum focused on getting students industry-ready.

A new report from RMIT University urban policy experts recommends using Australia’s tax system to force investors to improve conditions for private renters.

In a thought-provoking event hosted by RMIT University, a panel of experts addressed the growing issue of housing rights in Australia.

The Victorian Premier has joined executives from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science and RMIT University to meet students of the BITS-RMIT Higher Education Academy and learn more about their experiences.

The DREAM+PLAN program will spearhead a new community of visionary changemakers across Europe and Australia. 

A new report reveals the five most significant tech transformations for health – and how to advance adoption over the next 12 months.

A comprehensive study of 40,000 Australians over 17 years found low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets increased a person's chances of developing diabetes by 20%.

Professor Allan Fels AO, former chairman of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), called for stronger government action to combat corporate profiteering, while delivering the 2024 Laurie Carmichael Lecture at RMIT University.

RMIT has announced that the €7.2 million (AU$11.9 million) Australia-Spain Network for Innovation and Research Excellence (AuSpire) has been approved for funding by the European Commission.

This year, the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) celebrates a significant milestone: 25 years of trusted sectoral leadership and sustained, impactful advocacy.

New research reveals the community basketball program aimed at supporting young African-Australians is improving community engagement and academic performance.

RMIT University brings together researchers and screen industry to look at changes in our film and TV audience habits, streaming strategies, and policy recommendations.

Professor Laurene Vaughan, a practising designer, researcher and educator, has joined RMIT’s European Innovation Hub in the role of Research Director.

From silent films to near-demolition, refurbishments and reinvention, the theatre has stood the test of time to remain a cultural icon of Melbourne.

Research into machine listening has made it out of academic journals and into an upcoming performance titled Machine Listening Songbook, as part of Now or Never in Melbourne, which will be presented 31 August at Trades Hall.

National Skills Week presents the perfect opportunity to celebrate vocational education and begin to reframe how we speak and think about what it has to offer.

Researchers warn the animals we eat could be the gateway for a pandemic in the form of antimicrobial resistance, unleashing a wave of deadly superbugs.

Amid a complex landscape of streaming algorithms, new research shows kids struggle to find local content among the flood of international options.

As the principal sponsor of Social Sciences Week 2024, RMIT is hosting a range of thought-provoking events from 9-15 September.

A new publication MAJOR: RMIT Architecture Graduating Projects 2019-2022 captures the immense talent coming through RMIT’s Master of Architecture.

RMIT has sharpened its approach to dental education with upgrades to its dental lab that embrace the future of digital dentistry.

A new online directory is giving RMIT’s alumni business owners a platform to promote their products and services to a global community of over 500,000 people.

RMIT vocational education students have embarked on an epic fashion journey with Disney, navigating real-world design challenges with Jedi-like focus.

Partnerships between professional sports teams and not-for-profit organisations (NPOs) are often weakened by power imbalances, informality and a lack of strategic intent, according to new research led by RMIT University.

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.

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.

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.

RMIT Europe has contributed to a European project aimed at empowering citizens to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

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 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.

In his recent media interviews, Alec Cameron advocated for a managed system for sustainable growth, aligned with the Australian Universities Accord reforms.

RMIT is delivering a Diploma of Information Technology to a cohort of women and gender diverse students across regional and metropolitan Victoria, free of charge.

RMIT University responds to the draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework.

RMIT students combine style and substance in an industry project with social impact.

Meet RMIT alum Monique Zytnik, an award-winning global internal communication expert and author of the newly released Internal Communication in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.

A new smartphone face-screening tool could help paramedics to identify stroke in seconds – much sooner and more accurately than is possible with current technologies.

Australian researchers are developing solutions to recycle solar panels and recover strategic metals including silver and copper.

RMIT continues its sustainability leadership, ranking in the top five global institutions in this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for impact against the sustainable development goals (SDGs).

A compact, lightweight sensor system with infrared imaging capabilities developed by an international team of engineers could be easily fitted to a drone for remote crop monitoring.

RMIT University continues to make solid gains in the latest QS World University Rankings, one of the most influential rankings systems in the world.

RMIT University and Northern Health have partnered to establish a Clinical Translation Research Partnership.

A new leadership program designed to cultivate the next generation of high-potential leaders working at the forefront of urban transformation in Europe's public sector was launched this month in Barcelona by RMIT Europe, RMIT Forward and EIT Urban Mobility.

Freshly brewed coffee concrete may be coming to a street near you after RMIT University teamed up with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to conduct a world-first coffee concrete footpath trial.

A new report out of the Future Europe Series, delivered by RMIT Europe and the State of Victoria’s European Trade and Investment office, has made recommendations in skills, innovation and digitalisation for Spanish companies investing in infrastructure and energy projects in Victoria, Australia.

Professor Namita Roy Choudhury, Head of Chemical & Environmental Engineering in RMIT's School of Engineering, has become the first Australian to win the 2024 George Stafford Whitby Award for Distinguished Teaching and Research.

Researchers have created a series of guides to support wellbeing for architects, after a survey found architecture workers had a lower-than-average quality of life compared with Australia’s general working population.

Engineers in Australia have found a new way to make power-pole insulators resistant to fire and electrical sparking, promising to prevent dangerous pole-top fires and reduce blackouts.

Students from the Advanced Diploma of Sound Production recently worked with international group The Cambodian Space Project, helping to record and mix songs for their upcoming album The Golden Phoenix.

RMIT has led an international team exploring nature-based water treatment solutions in urban areas in Vietnam, Sri Lanka and the Philippines.

Engineers have invented energy-efficient bricks with scrap materials, including glass, that are normally destined for landfill.

RMIT has secured its position as the nation’s leading institution for design and creative fields, with Architecture / Built Environment and Art & Design both ranked #1 in Australia and in the top 20 globally in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

RMIT has helped develop a global network of cities focused on promoting edible green infrastructure and sustainable urban food production, distribution and use.

A toolkit to help fashion businesses build better strategies for a sustainable future and a prosthetic leg for amputee motorcyclists designed by RMIT graduates were praised at the 2023 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards.

A new report reveals Australians lack a crucial understanding of the extent generative AI is expected to disrupt their roles.

RMIT students designed and built a glider resembling a giant magpie, which carried the British Consul-General for Victoria above the Yarra River as part of the 2024 Moomba Birdman Rally on Sunday 10 March.

An early fault detection (EFD) system designed at RMIT University is helping to prevent bushfires and blackouts in North America, Europe and Australia.

RMIT will collaborate with six small-to-medium enterprises and consortiums to help solve health, social and environmental issues, thanks to the latest round of grants given under the Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects Grants (CRC-P) scheme.

Government, university and industry leaders discuss the skills we need for the future amid critical shortages in key industry sectors.

Scientists have created a reprogrammable light-based processor, a world-first, that they say could usher in a new era of quantum computing and communication.

A new type of electromagnetic shield designed and manufactured at RMIT will be launched into space next week.

A global team of researchers and industry collaborators led by RMIT University has invented recyclable ‘water batteries’ that won’t catch fire or explode.

RMIT University has launched its new Master of Physiotherapy Degree, a two-year graduate entry to professional practice degree.

Last Sunday, RMIT had the pleasure of hosting the Taylor Swift Fanposium at The Capitol, in partnership with the University of Melbourne’s Swiftposium.

A new test, similar to COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, could detect a common infection in expecting mothers within minutes, potentially saving the lives of 150,000 newborns around the world every year.

Professor Wendy Steele, a leading expert in sustainability and urban policy, has joined RMIT’s European Innovation Hub.

Researchers have developed an Australian-first list of 16 potentially dangerous medications used in healthcare and their safer alternatives.

RMIT University unveils a new 360-degree rotating VR motion simulator to turbocharge education, training and research.

Engineers in Australia have developed a small ammonia gas sensor that could enable safer hydrogen storage and specialised medical diagnostic devices.

Melburnians now have access to more Spanish language courses and cultural activities, with the opening of the Cervantes Institute’s office at RMIT University.

The School of Engineering has hosted 38 students from partner institution Kaplan Singapore, and a further 51 from School for Higher and Professional Education, Vocational Training Council (SHAPE VTC) in Hong Kong, for a one-week learning program.

RMIT University's Taylor Swift ‘Fanposium’ on Sunday 11 February 2024 has sold out within 24 hours.

Late last year, the first woman-only cohort graduated from the Apple Foundation Program at RMIT University.

RMIT University is playing a key role in designing and building what could be Australia’s first lunar rover, a prototype of which has just been unveiled.

The new European training initiative will see PhD candidates engage in practical, cross-disciplinary and innovative research rooted in design approaches.

The inspirational athlete accepted a Doctor of Social Science honoris causa in front of over 8,500 RMIT graduating students at Marvel Stadium.

Landscape Architecture students have experienced what it's like to undertake public space design with esteemed studios ASPECT Studio, T.C.L and Aecom. Using the City of Melbourne’s Greenline Project as a case study, students got a taste of what's involved in one of the most significant landscape projects ever undertaken in Australia.

RMIT has again performed strongly in the QS Sustainability rankings, which measure how universities are tackling the world’s biggest environmental, social and governance challenges.

Several groups of RMIT students and alumni had their games on show at the inaugural South by Southwest (SXSW) Sydney, a week-long event where the tech and innovation, games, music and screen industries converge with culture for unexpected discoveries.

New technology that turns waste into reusable goods for energy and agricultural applications is a step closer to commercialisation, following rigorous trials.

The new Multifaith and Wellbeing Centre gives RMIT students and staff a purpose-built facility for prayer and wellbeing activity.

Short online courses by RMIT Europe, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Community, EIT Urban Mobility and the New European Bauhaus (NEB) have been named winners in the 2023 LearnX Awards.

The partnership will set a global stage for students to shine across Big Bash League and Women’s Big Bash League matches.

A partnered project between RMIT School of Fashion and Textiles and Roadshow Films has seen Fashion Design students create garments inspired by the recently released film The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.

Researchers in Australia have harnessed AI to produce solar cells from the mineral perovskite in just a matter of weeks, bypassing years of human labour and human error to optimise the cells.

A group of marketing students recently got the chance to pitch their campaign strategies to iconic car manufacturer MINI.

RMIT students and staff have volunteered time to support the South Melbourne Project, where industry partners Better Living Group and Plantfulness are revamping 31 units to provide housing solutions for those in need.

RMIT has become the first Australian institution to join the Spain-Australia Council Foundation as a patron.

Located at RMIT’s Bundoora East campus, the new Trades Innovation Centre will be a technology-backed facility that supports a training pipeline for northern corridor population growth and infrastructure investment.

RMIT student Yidan ‘Dyann’ Fang has created a unique public artwork, The Arch of Spring, on display in Madame Brussels Lane in Melbourne’s CBD.

A ground-breaking new study by RMIT has found carbon emissions from Australian alpine peatlands to be much higher in areas disturbed by feral horses.

RMIT students Alexandra Groves and Rubee Hay have taken out the top prize at the 2023 Melbourne Fashion Week (MFW) Student Runway, jointly winning the MFW Student Award.

A new compact, lightweight, gel-free and waterproof electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor offers more comfort and less skin irritation, compared to similar heart monitoring devices on the market.

RMIT awarded for excellence in international education across student experience, employability and career development.

RMIT held a week of events to commemorate milestones with key international partners including VTC SHAPE, Hong Kong Arts Centre and the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.

Researchers have invented an experimental wearable device that generates power from a user’s bending finger and can create and store memories, in a promising step towards health monitoring and other technologies.

RMIT Industrial Design graduates swept the board at this year’s James Dyson Awards, taking out the top national places with their designs for electric vehicle retrofits, masonry construction innovation and circular economy systems.

RMIT has launched two new cyber security degrees in response to one of the biggest issues confronting organisations in the digital age.

RMIT is the first Victorian University to be awarded a second SAGE Cygnet Award, as it continues to progress towards its silver Athena SWAN accreditation.

Australia must improve its front-line social services responses to reduce the impacts of large-scale disasters on vulnerable groups, according to a report released by Family Safety Victoria.

Master of Communication Design alumnus Zhen Xiong has worked with researchers to visually communicate the findings from a nation-wide research project funded by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI).

Researchers have invented a nano-thin superbug-slaying material that could one day be integrated into wound dressings and implants to prevent or heal bacterial infections.

Vocational Education students have embraced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with Disney to design garments for public showcase celebrating 100 years of the iconic brand.

Engineers in Australia have found a way of making stronger concrete with roasted used-coffee grounds, to give the drink-additive a “double shot” at life and reduce waste going to landfills.

A new report released by BOCSAR has highlighted the significant challenges faced by people who have experienced sexual violence in the current NSW legal system.

Researchers at RMIT University have helped map European health and digital health literacy, in an important step towards informing health policy and practice across the region.

Engineers in Melbourne are vying for pole position in the global race to make a cheap rechargeable battery for storing solar energy that does not rely on scarce natural resources.

RMIT scientists have shown it’s possible to grow fungi in thin sheets that could be used for fire-retardant cladding or even a new kind of fungal fashion.

Solutions to dealing with furniture hard rubbish and fashion waste are being investigated by RMIT PlaceLab in its latest cycle of research projects seeking answers to vital urban challenges in Melbourne.

Students from RMIT Vietnam and CETT at the University of Barcelona recently partnered up to tackle challenges towards sustainable tourism with a focus on the community of Can Tho in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

RMIT has ranked 140th – a rise of 50 places since last year – in the latest QS World University Rankings, reflecting continued excellent performance on research impact, reputation and sustainability.

Engineers in Melbourne have developed a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to remove heavy metals, including copper and zinc, from biosolids.

As Australia and Spain celebrate the 55th anniversary of their bilateral links, RMIT continues to play a key role in cooperation across education and research between both countries.

Air taxis are coming to our cities, but a new study warns regulations will need to address dangerous wind gusts around city buildings and other urban infrastructure.

Researchers have created a small device that ‘sees’ and creates memories in a similar way to humans, in a promising step towards one day having applications that can make rapid, complex decisions such as in self-driving cars.

RMIT Europe has been awarded AU$434K to contribute to ALCOAT, a research project developing aluminium alloy coatings as a more sustainable alternative to zinc galvanisation.

A team of researchers has created a new class of titanium alloys that are strong and not brittle under tension, by integrating alloy and 3D-printing process designs.

Researchers in Europe, Australia and Latin America are combining social interactions with the colours, sounds and smells of the natural environment to improve mental health in at-risk communities.

A new RMIT partnership with the Australia-UK Chamber of Commerce will see the University's game-changing online education model support urgent workforce reskilling and upskilling needs in the UK.

New RMIT-led research reveals most Australians think food packaging waste is a bigger environmental issue than food waste – but the opposite is true.

RMIT researchers are calling for a collaborative approach to help trusted intermediaries working in health, energy and social services identify and support Australians living in energy poverty.

Scientists in Melbourne have designed a new type of oral capsule that could mean pain-free delivery of insulin and other protein drugs.

Using cryptocurrency to commit a crime leads to a harsher sentence, according to a new study by RMIT University researchers.

A new study confirms that managers contacting remote working employees out of hours is causing extra job stress and calls for policies and laws to protect employees from these increasingly common "out-of-hours intrusions".

An international team of scientists is developing an inkable nanomaterial that they say could one day become a spray-on electronic component for ultra-thin, lightweight and bendable displays and devices.

Opening its doors in 2013 in the city famous for the Sagrada Familia, RMIT’s innovation hub in Europe has reached the significant milestone of its 10-year anniversary.

Engineers have developed new fire-safe building claddings using recycled glass, creating a promising circular-economy solution to address a major waste stream.

Australia’s first dual degree program with India will commence this year, in an exciting new higher education venture.

Supported by RMIT Europe, the Edible Cities Network has announced the winners of its annual awards, featuring innovative and impactful urban agriculture projects from around the world.

Educators from across RMIT’s STEM, business and justice disciplines have taken home six accolades at this year's Australian Awards for University Teaching, the most of any university.

Researchers have developed a cheaper and more energy-efficient way to make hydrogen directly from seawater, in a critical step towards a truly viable green hydrogen industry.

Adequate accommodation is an essential foundation for social and economic wellbeing at the best of times, but when war directly impacts neighbourhoods as it has done in Ukraine, it’s vital that housing is at the heart of recovery plans, a new report has found.

Older Victorians and those living with disability are getting the support they need thanks to a RMIT initiative to attract and train new care workers.

RMIT Master of Communication Design students have designed a world-first exhibition of work by revered international designer Pieter Huveneers.

Vocational Education Merchandising students have partnered with major Australian retailer Myer and its home brand Basque to create a fashion collection in stores now.

A series of free online courses developed by RMIT and industry experts is helping urban planning professionals to tackle a crucial question: "How can we improve air quality in our cities?"

Mobile phone batteries with a lifetime up to three times longer than today’s technology could be a reality thanks to an innovation led by engineers at RMIT University.

RMIT has appointed highly respected Australian journalist, Patricia Karvelas, as an Honorary Professor in recognition of her outstanding contribution to journalism education.

Super-thin chips made from lithium niobate are set to overtake silicon chips in light-based technologies, according to world-leading scientists in the field, with potential applications ranging from remote ripening-fruit detection on Earth to navigation on the Moon.

Well-known researcher and staff alumnus returns to RMIT as Deputy Vice-Chancellor STEM College and Vice-President.

The University’s innovation hub in Barcelona, Spain has been named an associate member of a major innovation community, designed to connect creatives and organisations to one of Europe’s largest innovation networks.

RMIT Europe’s Executive Director, Professor Marta Fernandez, recently spoke to The Collider about European and Asia-Pacific innovation ecosystems and Barcelona's position as a European innovation hub.

RMIT’s game-changing PhD program that’s shifting the concept of industry embedded research in Europe recently returned to Barcelona for its biannual Practice Research Symposium Europe (PRS Europe).

Charles ‘Chuck’ Feeney and his wife Helga Feeney have been awarded the Doctor of Law honoris causa at RMIT’s 2022 graduation ceremony.

Engineers in Melbourne have used sound waves to boost production of green hydrogen by 14 times, through electrolysis to split water.

Hayley Nitschke always had a passion for science and physics, but it wasn't until she heard RMIT's Dr Gail Iles’ talk at her high school that she knew she wanted a career in space.

A new report provides insights for Australian firms looking to explore business opportunities in Vietnam related to Industry 4.0 across the agriculture, logistics and higher education sectors.

Online courses developed by RMIT Europe in partnership with EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, the EIT Community and the New European Bauhaus have been awarded Best eLearning Project and Best eLearning Design in the 2022 LearnX Awards. 

A roadmap to support the regeneration and reinvention of Melbourne, which includes establishing the world’s first Digital Cities Research Centre, has been released by RMIT.

Researchers at RMIT University have found an innovative way to rapidly remove hazardous microplastics from water using magnets.

A new augmented reality experience presents Indigenous knowledge and connection to place in and around St Kilda.

Graduating journalism student Amelia Hirst has travelled to Sydney for a hands-on experience at the Nine Network and The Walkley Foundation after winning the prestigious Jacoby-Walkley Scholarship.

RMIT’s Advanced Manufacturing Precinct (AMP) is expanding to include 3 cutting-edge facilities that will deliver 21st century manufacturing.

RMIT's innovation hub in Barcelona, Spain, has been named the annual Malaspina Award winner in recognition of the team’s significant contribution to scientific and cultural relationships between Spain and Australia.

RMIT will continue as a design partner with the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) for a third term.

A new set of free online courses has been launched by RMIT Europe to help equip urban planning professionals and city officials to drive the cities we need.

Australia’s national science agency has awarded RMIT University a share of $24.4 million to lead graduate training programs in the fields of AI and emerging technology.

New research led by RMIT University indicates that nine in 10 adults who use social media have committed cyberbullying, flagging a need for more measures to prevent this toxic online behaviour.

A thermal-imaging tool to screen for chronic wounds could enable nurses to identify these hard-to-heal sores during the first assessment at a person’s home.

Second year Bachelor of Communication: Media student Anika Luna is the host of a new podcast produced by the Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF) in collaboration with Queer Town, ‘Even More Than This’.

A new approach to business education has launched in Australia, linking industry and research to address the current and anticipated way of working in the rapidly growing digital economy.

RMIT has ranked highly in the new QS Sustainability Rankings which showcase how universities are taking action to tackle the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges.

Delivering the 2022 Higinbotham Lecture, activist and constitutional law expert, Professor Megan Davis, laid out the significance of the upcoming referendum on a Voice to Parliament and the impact of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Staff and students from RMIT’s College of Vocational Education (VE) gave audiences a preview of an electric guitar performance composed by Jim Moginie from Midnight Oil.

Saskia Loer Hansen has been appointed to the new role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor International and Engagement and Vice-President.

The recovery journey of Victorians impacted by road trauma is set to be improved thanks to a ground-breaking new partnership between RMIT and the Transport Accident Commission.

RMIT Europe has been named a partner in C2IMPRESS – a new European funded project aimed at designing tools to better prepare for and respond to natural hazards such as wildfires, storms, droughts and floods.

Scientists at RMIT University say their new research advances the potential of nanomedicine to cure conditions that are currently incurable, such as dementia and motor neurone disease.

Melbourne’s Old Magistrates’ Court, built on the site where high profile trials including those of bush-ranger Ned Kelly and 1920’s gangster ‘Squizzy” Taylor were held, is being re-energised with the arrival of RMIT’s Centre for Innovative Justice (CIJ).

The barbershop has long been a place where men have gathered and talked, but a new wave of barbers are transforming the way men can have conversations.

The second publication in the EDITIONS: Australian Architecture Monographs series was officially launched at a special event during Sydney Design Week.

A new screening test App could help advance the early detection of Parkinson’s disease and severe COVID-19, improving the management of these illnesses.

Cricket Victoria, in partnership with RMIT’s College of Vocational Education, is proud to launch the new Melbourne Cricket Education Academy (MCEA).

Brunswick’s newest tenant might look like a chic design space from the outside, but step inside and you’ll find a team of university researchers working alongside the community in a shopfront studio in the heart of the inner north.

A team of three RMIT students have been named the 2022 national winners of the James Dyson Award and received an Australian Good Design Award.

RMIT University and Sao Do Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to mark their cooperation in skills training and research to cultivate high quality workforce in Vietnam.

An LED light installation created by secondary school students as part of an RMIT equity outreach program is lighting up the Museum of Chinese Australian History in Melbourne’s CBD.

Scientists in Melbourne have used supercomputers to speed up the search for a key ingredient in the next generation of lithium-metal batteries, which could potentially increase storage capacity by 10-fold compared with today’s technology.

A satanic dungeon crawling lamb and his cult of followers – how RMIT Bachelor of Design (Games) graduate Will Mesilane helped bring Aussie smash-hit Cult of the Lamb to life.

Strange diamonds from an ancient dwarf planet in our solar system may have formed shortly after the dwarf planet collided with a large asteroid about 4.5 billion years ago, according to scientists.

A week of celebrations has marked the 35th anniversary of RMIT’s presence in Singapore and its longstanding partnership with the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) over that time.

RMIT Master of Photography graduate Jack McLain has had one of his artworks installed for an exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.

In the wake of the federal government’s Jobs and Skills Summit last week, leaders from the School of Computing Technologies explain how we can help tackle the urgent demand for digital professionals to fill growing tech workforce shortages in Australia, including in digital transformation.

UK-based architect and RMIT Professor Tom Holbrook is a London Mayor Design Advocate – one of 42 practitioners appointed by the city to promote quality and inclusion in the built environment with the aim of making London an even better place in which to live and work.

Bottles fitted with GPS tracking devices are being released into the Barwon River to demonstrate how and where litter travels once it enters Victoria’s precious waterways.

Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch, a proud Taungurung man from Mansfield in Victoria, is a driving force behind an innovation to use disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) to make concrete stronger.

RMIT Bachelor of Fashion (Design) graduate, Rachel Shugg, has been recognised for her accessible clothing designs in this year's Design Institute of Australia’s Graduate of the Year awards.

A new report out of the RMIT Asia Trade and Innovation Hub has made 19 recommendations designed to strengthen Victoria’s connections with the countries of Southeast Asia.

What started out as an online lecture series, created by third year RMIT Bachelor of Communication (Advertising) students for second year students during the pandemic, has evolved into an international multimedia show that is gaining a growing global audience on YouTube.

A first-of-its-kind, city-wide survey of Melbourne residents shows just how dramatically our working practices have changed since the beginning of the pandemic and highlights the digital infrastructure we need to support a vastly changed working, learning and thriving city, a new RMIT report reveals.

A first-of-its-kind, city-wide survey of Melbourne residents shows just how dramatically our working practices have changed since the beginning of the pandemic and highlights the digital infrastructure we need to support a vastly changed working, learning and thriving city, a new RMIT report reveals.

Engineers at RMIT University have developed a method to use disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) to make concrete stronger, providing an innovative way to significantly reduce pandemic-generated waste.

RMIT alumna Dr Amaara Raheem has been chosen as one of Australia’s dynamic early-career research talent for ABC RN’s 2022 TOP 5 Arts Media Residency.

RMIT Marketing students presented a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) project at RMIT Open Day 2022 as part of a School of Marketing partnership with Visit Victoria.

To coincide with RMIT’s annual Pride Week, the new Gender Equity & Justice Project will be hosting a pop-up barbershop in collaboration with Little Rebel Barbershop.

RMIT University is a partner in SELFY, a new European research project aiming to make digitally connected vehicles safer.

RMIT has continued to improve in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), demonstrating the University’s momentum as a globally recognised research and education institution.

RMIT students were recognised at the inaugural DECJUBA Awards for Marketing, which recognise marketing students for their academic achievements and commitment to improving marketing practice as a future business leader.

Dr Dennis John Sumaylo recently became the first person to complete a PhD under RMIT’s partnership with the Philippines Commission on Higher Education (CHED), saying "RMIT is not just to study, but to apply what you learn to real life".

Engineers have managed to replace 100% of conventional aggregates in concrete – such as gravel and crushed rock – with rubber from discarded tyres that meets building codes, promising a boost for the circular economy.

In a significant win for global research training, Australian and French academic ties are set to strengthen with today’s announcement of the Australia France Network of Doctoral Excellence (AUFRANDE).

RMIT’s second Skills and Jobs Centre has opened at RMIT’s Bundoora campus – offering free, expert advice on training, re-skilling, and job options for prospective students, job seekers and members of the community.

Meet Pieter Lamb, an RMIT Entrepreneurship graduate with a commitment to sustainability. While at RMIT, Lamb created a new product called the Skrunch-It — an idea that came to life when he noticed a gap in the market for products that promote the convenient recycling of soft plastics.

ABC health journalist and RMIT alumna Olivia Willis on covering the COVID-19 pandemic, podcasting and everything in between.

The Asia Trade and Innovation Hub is now open in the heart of Melbourne’s academic and innovation precinct, providing a physical and digital ‘front door’ for Victorians to engage in the region.

Hear RMIT architecture, design and landscape experts discuss 'building on country' at two important events, as part of the Open House Melbourne 2022 program, Built/Unbuilt.

As part of Open House Melbourne, RMIT’s Mark Jacques and Amy Muir will join a tour and panel discussion about the Victorian Family Violence Memorial project.

The Capitol is throwing open its doors for Open House Melbourne. The stunning 1924 theatre will be showcased with walking tours led by RMIT Venues Manager Marc Morel and architectural tours by Timothy Rodgers from Six Degrees Architecture.

Classic arcade games have been reimagined along Clarendon Street in South Melbourne as part of an urban activation project between RMIT’s Future Play Lab and the City of Port Phillip.

RMIT played host to Nobel Laureate and former World Bank Chief Economist Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz on Wednesday evening, when the best-selling author delivered the inaugural Laurie Carmichael Lecture at The Capitol.

Online grocery shopping has boomed since the pandemic began in 2020, with Woolworths and Coles steadily expanding their home-delivery offerings. Rapid delivery is the latest frontier.

A festival aimed at reimagining mental health care in the 21st century will open in Melbourne following the final report of Victoria’s Royal Commission into Mental Health.

The future of architecture is here, with RMIT experts and technology revolutionising how we treat everyday building materials. A concept so new, Australia's Grand Designs couldn't stay away when it was put to the test.

Exposing humans to ultraviolet radiation to test sunscreen effectiveness should be phased out, according to scientists and cancer experts.

Meet Bachelor of Fashion (Design) students Talia Rubinstein and Lilli McKenzie who were selected to work with leading uniform company Cargo Crew to redesign the Melbourne Olympic Park uniforms.

Accessibility is in the eye of the beholder, and for many it’s difficult to see the countless limitations in public spaces. So how can we make our cities and neighbourhoods a place for everyone? That’s one of the big issues being discussed at this year's Future/Inclusive Festival.

Last month, a two-seater SIAI-Marchetti S.211 jet took off from Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne with an expert aerobatic pilot at the controls and a case full of scientific experiments in the passenger seat.

A design by an RMIT alumnus is to be exhibited at the home of RMIT Europe, bringing Indigenous art and perspectives to Barcelona’s innovation district.

Australia’s only First Nations led agency dedicated to representing First Nations illustrators and artists has been created by two RMIT academics.

Communities along the Dandenong Creek are co-designing a cultural framework to support Indigenous artists in public art.

Plumbing and built environment students are being introduced to a virtual welding simulator, as part of RMIT’s commitment to blended learning strategies and leading-edge technology implementation.

Scientists have taken a promising step towards a new generation of accurate, affordable and portable devices to detect concussion, epilepsy and dementia.

RMIT University is empowering First Nations-owned organisations to export offshore through an Australian-first course co-designed with First Nations businesses and community leaders.

First Nations student artwork brings joy and freedom to the inner-city, as part of the Melbourne Art Trams installation.

Christian Dior Couture has once again selected RMIT as the only Australian university to participate in their global Women@Dior Mentoring Program for 2022. We spoke to a past and current participant about their experiences.

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) and the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), in collaboration with RMIT’s Blockchain Innovation Hub, have released a groundbreaking new report showing how blockchain technology could be used to revolutionise the Australian and New Zealand real estate sector.

Researchers from RMIT have turned their attention to one of Victoria’s best-known tourist attractions — the Sovereign Hill Living Museum in Ballarat — to explore how local and historic dress practices could be applied today to make the fashion industry more sustainable.

RMIT is hosting the 22nd World Building Congress, confirming its status as a leading university in building and built environment research.

Screen and Media students at RMIT’s College of Vocational Education are being given the opportunity to train in the AFL Review Centre (ARC), as a part of their Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements at Marvel Stadium.

Australian scientists have taken the first step towards improved storage of human cells, which may lead to the safe storage of organs such as hearts and lungs.

Members of the RMIT community have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours List for their outstanding contributions to Australian society through teaching, research, innovation and community leadership.

Distinguished Professor Billie Giles-Corti says she was a lone wolf when she started her research career. Now she’s part of a global network making the connections between liveability and health outcomes.

A van displaying digital art made by East Gippsland students has travelled to reconnect regional communities to metropolitan Melbourne after more than two years of COVID barriers.

Student's from RMIT's School of Fashion and Textiles basked in the glory of Australia's very own big screen fashion icon and multi-award-winning costume designer, production designer and film producer, Catherine Martin.

RMIT has ranked 190th in the latest QS World University Rankings consolidating its reputation as a global leader in education and research.

RMIT Fashion and Design graduates Michelle Li and Yongbin (Bin) Zhang have designed the vibrant costumes lighting up The Wilds at RISING Festival 2022 in Melbourne.

Students from RMIT’s Bachelor of Education stepped back into primary school to practice critical skills required for teaching English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) students.

FORWARD, RMIT’s Centre for Future Skills and Workforce Transformation recently commissioned Aboriginal artist Troy Firebrace to transform their CBD workspace.

First Nations students at RMIT shared their perspectives on how universities can promote inclusion and Indigenous perspectives at the recent UNESCO World Higher Education Conference in Barcelona, Spain.

RMIT has received national recognition for developing Australia’s first professional network for researchers who identify as LGBTIQ+ or who research in the fields of gender diversity and sexuality.

A new hub designed to drive digital health innovation to support healthcare transformation and citizen health in Australia and across the globe was officially launched in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Students from RMIT Vietnam and the Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy at the University of Barcelona (CETT) have worked with local and regional authorities to tackle mass tourism in Spain’s biggest aquatic habitat.

The €2.7 million research project will create a digital health literacy strategy and transform how everyday citizens manage their healthcare.

Photography from RMIT students was on display at Photo 2022, responding to the theme: Being Human.

From exploring representations of self, identity and Country, to the surrealism of glamour and consumption, RMIT alumni have shone under the spotlight at Melbourne’s International Festival of Photography.

RMIT has welcomed news that the Victorian Government has added courses in Auslan to its Free TAFE list, helping more Victorians become Auslan interpreters and contributing to a more diverse and inclusive community.

RMIT Culture is partnering with Melbourne Music Week to bring audiences an evening of music by Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS).

From developing an early screening tool for ovarian cancer to powering the world’s fastest internet, the science of light is transforming technology and could hold the key to a vibrant new era for Australian manufacturing.

Emerging technologies and digital infrastructures, such as NFTs, smart sensors, drones, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence forecasting, would reduce the vulnerabilities in Melbourne’s supply chain highlighted during the pandemic, a new report finds.

Australian cities may be less likely to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles than some lower-income global counterparts, a global study has found.

RMIT is partnering with Melbourne Knowledge Week — the City of Melbourne’s annual festival of ideas for a smart and innovative city — for a rich program of events taking place at the city campus and throughout the CBD.

RMIT has ranked among the world’s top performing universities in The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which assesses global universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

RMIT’s College of Vocational Education is proud to be offering a new Course in Recognising and Responding to Sexual Violence, exploring the sociological drivers of sexual violence, its prevalence, and impacts on individuals and society.

In a research lab at a Melbourne hospital, work is underway to turn biomedical science fiction into reality.

Cutting edge disinformation detection and tracking software will be used by RMIT FactLab to investigate and debunk misinformation and disinformation on social media during the federal election campaign.

RMIT University has 10 subject areas ranked in the top 100 globally in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Professor Calum Drummond, RMIT Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation and Vice-President, has been awarded a lifetime achievement award for contribution to industry-research collaboration by Cooperative Research Australia.

New study sheds light on the little-known phenomenon of binaural beats, where sounds purportedly evoke psychoactive effects.

RMIT has been named a partner in a new €3.8 million European research project named BOLSTER – Bridging Organisations and Marginalised Communities for Local Sustainability Transitions in Europe.

The two-day event provided ample food for thought for city administrators, researchers and citizens exploring urban food practices as a pathway to more liveable and resilient cities.

RMIT and Eurecat, the Technology Centre of Catalonia, have announced the establishment of a Metal Digital Manufacturing Joint Research Unit (JRU) to drive industrial innovation for companies in the aerospace, automotive and health sectors in Europe and Australia.

Microplastics are stunting the growth of mussels in Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay, according to a study by RMIT marine ecologists.

As high global oil prices, spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, drive up the price of fuel and many other things too, there’s pressure on Australian politicians to offer some relief.

RMIT’s building and trade students will have access to state-of-the-art tools and equipment, following the announcement of a quarter-of-a-million-dollar grant from the Victorian Government’s TAFE Equipment and Facilities Fund (TEFF), announced last week.

Industry experts have gathered to officially launch the RMIT Space Industry Hub and celebrate an exciting chapter of industry collaboration on applied space research.

RMIT is bringing its carbon neutral target forward by five years, after achieving the biggest on-site emissions reduction of any tertiary institution in Australia.

Inspired by the bacteria-killing wings of insects like cicadas, scientists have developed a natural antibacterial texture for use on food packaging to improve shelf life and reduce waste.

A First Nations led Statement of Commitment, an app using sound to explore historical Fitzroy sites, and a board game raising awareness for human gut health are just some of the projects nominated for the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards this year.

From the Keep Cup to the Oi bicycle bell, the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards Showcase - Celebrating 25 years of design excellence, features over 170 products by more than 100 designers who have taken part in the prestigious design awards since they first began in 1996.

RMIT has partnered with Melbourne Design Week in 2022, as it explores the theme ‘Design the world you want.’

RMIT FactLab has partnered with Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to fight the spread of misinformation through independent third-party fact-checking.

RMIT has received the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation for the fifth consecutive year.

An RMIT Honours student will showcase her photobook at the NGV for Melbourne Design Week.

A rich program of cultural activities and hands-on experience for students will be the focus of a new partnership with RMIT and the Blak & Bright First Nations Literary Festival.

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.” We asked RMIT’s Dr Leonora Risse and Professor Lauren Rickards about how the pandemic and a shift to hybrid working will impact gender equality and why women are more likely to be vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

RMIT Europe Research Fellow Nevelina Pachova explains her role in the Edible Cities Network (EdiCitNet) Horizon Europe project, and how urban edible solutions can contribute to socially resilient and sustainably productive cities.

Melbourne-based poet and essayist Andy Jackson has been awarded the Health Transformation Lab’s inaugural ‘Writing the Future of Health’ Fellowship.

Some of RMIT’s most talented fashion graduates will dominate the virtual runway on Friday night when they showcase their designs as part of the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival.

Review: Sidney Nolan: Search for Paradise, Heide Museum of Modern Art.

Climatic trends, extreme conditions and sea level rise are already hitting many of Australia’s ecosystems, industries and cities hard, write the co-authors of the new Australia and New Zealand chapter of the IPCC report, including RMIT's Professor Lauren Rickards.

A group of early-stage researchers at RMIT Europe is investigating the impacts of digitalisation in the workplace, including the implications it may have on business innovation and employee training and upskilling.

RMIT Fashion Enterprise students have collaborated with Australian tech company Okkular, to gain invaluable practical experience and learn how AI is applied in fashion retail.

RMIT’s Dr Nick Brown was announced as a 2021 winner for teaching excellence at the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) this week.

RMIT,  Asia Society Australia,  Asialink and the Australia-Vietnam Leadership Dialogue have combined their Vietnam experience and expertise to establish the inaugural Australia Vietnam Policy Institute (AVPI). 

Researchers have used sound waves to turn stem cells into bone cells, in a tissue engineering advance that could one day help patients regrow bone lost to cancer or degenerative disease.

Driven by a promise to help women win the battle against ovarian cancer, Dr Cesar Sanchez Huertas is developing new medical technologies to detect the deadly disease in its earliest stages.

A new partnership with BAU, College of Arts and Design in Barcelona, will see RMIT University take its disruptive online education model to the creative heart of Catalonia’s capital city.

The first electric vehicle research facility of its kind in the southern hemisphere will be established at RMIT University in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.

RMIT University is collaborating with Global Power Generation (GPG) to support entrepreneurs near the company’s Berrybank 1 Wind Farm project in south-west Victoria.

Inspired by the always immaculate lotus leaf, researchers have developed a self-cleaning bioplastic that is sturdy, sustainable and compostable.

Geospatial scientists have found a way to detect plastic waste on remote beaches that are not visible in conventional satellite images, bringing us closer to global monitoring options.

Following the federal government’s announcement yesterday of a one-off payment to aged care workers, an RMIT expert explains why a bigger solution is needed.

A mini nature reserve - in the form of a 6.5 metre circular seating area surrounded by plants and sounds from four Victorian national parks - has been installed in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD to examine how a city’s vibe or ambience can impact, and even improve, the mood of its residents.

One month into 2022 and the debate on cryptocurrency is already heating up, with calls for regulation causing a rift between jurisdictions that are “crypto friendly” and those that aren’t. Which will determine the future of the market?

Biological metaphors for the city abound in daily use. You may live close to an “arterial” road or in the “heart” of a metropolis. You may work in one of the city’s “nerve centres” or exercise in a park described as the city’s “lungs”.

New multi-disciplinary, international research has found that the appreciation of bees has been recognised throughout history and cultures, represented in diverse art forms from ancient carvings and historic cave art, to the big screen and across social media.

Insects are sustainable, nutritious and delicious. They’re eaten by more than two billion people worldwide, mostly in the tropics, and have been a staple in Indigenous Australians’ diets for tens of thousands of years.

Researchers have developed a smart and super-efficient new way of capturing carbon dioxide and converting it to solid carbon, to help advance the decarbonisation of heavy industries.

A new report on the future of work explores the crucial role of designers in achieving more equitable and sustainable ways of working.

A 400-million-year-old fossil discovered in Victoria and described by RMIT researchers sheds new light on the early evolution of land plants.

RMIT has been named a partner of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) – a creative and interdisciplinary initiative of the European Commission aimed at designing new ways of living to build a sustainable, inclusive and beautiful future for all.

RMIT has announced the appointment of its newest Vice-Chancellor’s Innovation Professor, Dr Marta Fernandez.

Fourteen years after arriving from Afghanistan, Shamsiya Hussainpoor graduates from RMIT this week, with a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism), and a desire to give a voice to others.

RMIT researchers have called on Melburnians to plant the right plants and create the right homes for native pollinators, for better tomato crops, more flowers and improved urban biodiversity.

Essendon Football Club and RMIT have joined forces again to offer a new and innovative education program that will give students a pathway to a career in elite sport and business management.

The Global Drug Survey 2021, released Thursday, also reveals changing drug and alcohol habits during the pandemic.

RMIT has signed a strategic partnership with Infinite Learning in Nongsa Digital Park, a high-profile tech hub supported by the Indonesian and Singapore governments.

A team of design researchers have created a public parklet with a twist, bringing playfulness to Melbourne’s city centre.

To mark World Prematurity Day, experts at RMIT University share how their research is helping to improve the lives of babies born too soon and their families.

A new book published in the framework of OpenInnoTrain – a European Union-funded project – reflects upon the project’s activities and findings to provide practical guidance to convert research outcomes into outputs which benefit society.

RMIT industrial design graduate Aaron Nguyen is in the running to claim the winner of the James Dyson Award 2021, after being shortlisted as a top 20 global finalist.

A new rapid screening test for glaucoma could help advance early detection of the disease, a leading cause of irreversible blindness.

RMIT has placed in the top 250 in the 2022 US News Best Global Universities rankings, consolidating the University’s reputation as one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions.

RMIT University Council has announced Peggy O’Neal AO as the University's new Chancellor.

Research shows how investors can use news photos to better predict daily stock market returns.

New research from urban planning experts has for the first time detailed how inner-city suburbs lack footpath space – increasingly vital real estate amid strict indoor dining capacity limits.

RMIT has been announced as the second highest ranked university globally for blockchain.

Researchers have developed a clean and cost-effective way to upcycle used plastic, transforming it into valuable nanomaterials and high-quality fuel.

RMIT has strengthened its position amongst the top global universities, ranking 74th in the latest QS Graduate Employability Rankings.

More than 30% of people who actively seek fact-checked information have shared misinformation themselves, a new study suggests.

Ultra-efficient 3D printed catalysts could help solve the challenge of overheating in hypersonic aircraft and offer a revolutionary solution to thermal management across countless industries.

Researchers have found a way to better pinpoint the “golden window” when a womb is ready for pregnancy, in a discovery that could help boost IVF success rates.

Researchers have developed prototype technology that can harvest power from ocean waves, in an advance that they claim could finally make wave energy a viable renewable alternative.

A new report has revealed a rising trend in reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals by Australia’s top 150 companies, but their disclosure on climate action and carbon neutrality intentions lack clarity.

Social housing provides safe, secure, long-term accommodation for some of the most disadvantaged in the community. But some people are more likely to stay housed longer than others.

RMIT is set to become the first Australian university to implement a dedicated cloud supercomputing facility on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to drive digital innovation in research and education at scale.

Professor Alec Cameron has been announced as RMIT's incoming Vice-Chancellor and President.

A new report on the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) explores the opportunities, challenges and benefits that digitalisation presents.

Leaders from RMIT’s global alumni community shared their insights on the skills needed in the renewable energy sector at a recent RMIT global career webinar.

Food tech and nutrition student Stacey Hymer is gearing up to represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics for Taekwondo.

The next iteration of waste transformation innovation is underway with the water industry transforming biosolids headed for landfill into reusable products for farmers, thanks to RMIT-developed technology.

An instant COVID-19 sensor made in Australia could help transform day-to-day management of the pandemic, protecting frontline workers and the wider community.

Researchers have developed a diagnostic tool that can spot prostate cancer before patients have any symptoms, using artificial intelligence to analyse CT scans in just seconds.

Meet proud Gamilaraay man and RMIT researcher, Beau de Belle as we celebrate NAIDOC Week.

Electronic and digital payments are the key for buskers and street performers to survive in a post-COVID world, new RMIT research reveals.

New research shows thermal imaging techniques can predict whether a wound needs extra management, offering an early alert system to improve chronic wound care.

A world-first sleep disorder diagnosis and monitoring trial will be conducted using invisible sensor technology developed at RMIT University.

Researchers have developed smart wound dressings with built-in nanosensors that glow to alert patients when a wound is not healing properly.

RMIT’s CBD North campus will be the focus of a new urban renewal project thanks to a $44.6m Victorian Government investment.

RMIT has ranked 206th in the latest QS World University Rankings, consolidating its reputation as a global leader in education and research.

A traditional Vietnamese meat snack could hold the key to developing a safe and natural food preservative, addressing the twin global problems of food waste and food-borne illnesses.

Venus wouldn't attract much attention if it were outside our solar system. Its skies are filled with sulphuric acid, its land abounds with extinct volcanoes and its surface is mostly red hot lava.

With many local governments keen to include nature in new developments, RMIT ecologists working on Australia’s biggest urban renewal project share what they’ve learned about delivering true biodiversity.

As Australia’s native food industry develops, an RMIT researcher is working with local communities and government to help make it an Indigenous-led industry.

The infection of a Victorian aged-worker who had received their first COVID vaccine dose isn't completely surprising. We need two doses for optimal protection.

To mark National Reconciliation Week, we speak with a Boon Wurrung elder who shares her thoughts on change, working with inspirational younger generations and her hopes for the future.

Spending time on Country with a Kirrae Whurrong Elder is proving life changing for RMIT architectural students as they develop an understanding of Indigenous-led design principles.

Researchers have flipped traditional 3D printing to create some of the most intricate biomedical structures yet, advancing the development of new technologies for regrowing bones and tissue.

Like groups of elements on the periodic table, chemistry runs in the family for Exciton Science's Dr Nastaran Meftahi.

RMIT and Siemens have announced a new Digital Energy TestLab that’ll allow students and researchers to simulate intelligent electrical systems for smart cities in a Victorian first.

A new study has found more than a third of Victorian paramedics feel burnt out by their work and are experiencing significant levels of stress.

A stunning pink lake and native gardens will soon feature at the NGV, with RMIT artist Dr James Carey part of the winning team in the NGV’s 2021 Architecture Commission.

A recently discovered letter written by Albert Einstein discusses a link between physics and biology, seven decades before evidence emerges.

A new study into the efficacy of drug checking services at festivals has been published in the UK by an RMIT visiting fellow.

See What You Made Me Do will change the way we think about domestic violence. Here's what needs to happen now.

RMIT University is partnering with Catalonia’s leading research centre to support technology transfer and innovation for industry in Europe.

Limiting internet searches for investors increases stock market crash risk by 19%, a new study has found.

The urgent need for human stool donations to treat chronic gut infections could soon be eased with innovative research to develop artificial super stool.

The 2013 Dhaka garment factory collapse is the clothing industry's worst ever industrial incident. Not enough has changed for garment workers.

RMIT urban researchers will lead a pioneering project examining how Australia’s housing sector can transition to a circular economy for more sustainable homes.

RMIT has been ranked number three overall in the world in the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.

This Earth Day, US President Joe Biden will host 40 world leaders, including Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, at a climate summit. What’s likely to happen at the virtual event and what will it mean for Australia?

New research shows placing solar panels on the roofs of Australian airport buildings could be an efficient step towards net zero emissions.

Flying the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars is the equivalent of flying one at about 100,000 feet on Earth. Tricky, considering the highest helicopter flight ever recorded maxed out at 42,000 feet.

Prominent leaders from business, government and not-for profit sectors shared their insights on leadership opportunities with 400 students at the recent Global Leadership Forum Worldwide.

Melbourne will come to life like never before in a new playable, public art experience unveiled today. 

Researchers have developed a new superbug-destroying coating that could be used on wound dressings and implants to prevent and treat potentially deadly bacterial and fungal infections.

New research shows waking up to your favourite song can help overcome snooze blues.

Dr Monica Barratt says rapid drug market monitoring could help prevent drug deaths.

The work of leading architects, designers and landscape architects, drawn from RMIT University’s alumni community, is the focus of a new series of books to be published by Thames & Hudson Australia.

Industry, alumni, peers and staff were welcomed back to campus for the premiere of ‘Dreams, Knits & Heartbreak’ – a documentary following three RMIT students’ journeys to the National Graduate Showcase.

Pioneering technology launched today could revolutionise the aged care industry, delivering real-time and non-invasive resident monitoring and alerts.

A new report highlights accountability shortfalls in major resource projects and calls for legislative reform to protect Indigenous people's rights.

Sustainable knitwear, 1960’s Barbie-inspired dresses, and the beauty of heartbreak – here are the stories behind RMIT’s fashion graduates’ collections featured at the National Graduate Showcase.

The Global Drug Survey, released Friday, reveals more Australians are turning to psychedelic drugs to self-treat mental illness and emotional distress.

Just days after International Women’s Day last year, the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a global pandemic and gender equality shot into the spotlight. Our experts talk to the big issues one year on.

RMIT University was among the top Australian performers in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject released today.

Researchers are helping take the guesswork out of cheese manufacturing by using science to better predict and control the ripening process.

RMIT Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Martin Bean CBE, will be stepping down from his role in June this year.

A new Associate Degree in Digital Technologies (Advanced Manufacturing) at RMIT will teach students high-level specialist knowledge and skills to prepare them for industry jobs of the future.

RMIT students are gaining a unique perspective through the first homelessness and housing course developed in collaboration with industry.

International leader, academic and change-maker Tim Marshall has joined RMIT as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Design and Social Context (DSC) and Vice-President.

Designer Lou Bloomer has won a competition to have her artwork featured as RMIT's Indigenous branding design.

From Melbourne to Munich and beyond, meet three RMIT women working in STEM in Germany: Katharina Ivanenko, Sahana Shivanna and Naghmeh Torabi.

A new research and innovation project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant scheme is on the search for budding doctoral researchers ready to embrace the fundamental challenges of future industrial systems.

New research has revealed a major gap in digital skills across Australia’s workforce, with 87 per cent of jobs now requiring these skills, and a need for 156,000 new technology workers to keep pace with the rapid transformation of businesses.

Australia's new advertising code addresses hyper-sexualisation, but not where it’s needed most: social influencers.

Researchers have shown how disposable face masks could be recycled to make roads, in a circular economy solution to pandemic-generated waste.

RMIT and Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee have brought international and industry experts together to discuss the building blocks of smart and sustainable cities.

The mining sector can now test and develop its innovation and technology at RMIT.

A new type of ultra-efficient, nano-thin material could advance self-powered electronics, wearable technologies and even deliver pacemakers powered by heart beats.

New research shows that patterns inspired by lobster shells can make 3D printed concrete stronger, to support more complex and creative architectural structures.

RMIT research has helped create concrete made with soft plastic in a redeveloped carpark – the first time the circular-economy technology has been used in an Australian commercial project.

3D-printed coral structures – made from sea-urchin shells blended with biopolymers – are on display at the NGV Triennial 2020.

PhD graduate Dr Jessica Borg’s experience at work inspired her to research how the construction industry can better support graduates entering the industry. Plus, she’s part of a growing a family dynasty …

Student engineers have developed a prototype handheld device that can detect potentially fatal blood clots in life support machines faster and more accurately, while also estimating their size and shape.

Inside Out is an innovative education program allowing groups of incarcerated students (inside) to study alongside RMIT University students (outside).

RMIT researchers have taken out awards for Victoria’s most impactful and industry-relevant research.

The Future of Work in the Digital Economy – Developing skills for Industry 4.0 report highlights how the COVID-19 disruption has shown that Industry 4.0 is not only about technology – it’s more about people.

Researchers have revealed how high-frequency sound waves can be used to build new materials, make smart nanoparticles and even deliver drugs to the lungs for painless, needle-free vaccinations.

RMIT University has been awarded the Committee for Melbourne's 2020 Melbourne Achiever Award, for an outstanding organisation.

The first report of the Maximising Impact study has found social housing tenants are more likely to have experienced chronic, often lifelong, disadvantage than other groups, revealing complex needs for which effective social housing is a crucial social safety net.

As Victoria turns the corner, economic, social housing and urban planning experts point to three key shifts in the upcoming Victorian Budget.

Researchers have developed artificial intelligence technology that brings together imaging, processing, machine learning and memory in one electronic chip, powered by light.

Embedding Indigenous knowledge into creative practice and design processes has been a strong focus for students from RMIT’s School of Architecture and Urban Design this year.

Researchers have developed a neuron-growing ink that uses the body’s own electrical signals to precisely guide the growth of nerve cells.

An RMIT-led group has been awarded a share of $1.5 million to develop new diamond-fibre magnetic sensors.

Researchers have developed a powerful, low-cost method for recycling used cooking oil and agricultural waste into biodiesel, and turning food scraps and plastic rubbish into high-value products.

A 3D-printed titanium bone implant is giving a senior rescue dog a new leash on life, thanks to RMIT University engineers and vets from The University of Queensland.

The 2020 Australian Digital Inclusion Index, published today, shows a high level of digital inequality persists in Australia with many groups continuing to miss out on the benefits of being online.

Australia is home to the world’s oldest living culture, yet our Indigenous languages are critically endangered. The complex work of recovery and revitalisation is crucial.

Scientists have developed a next generation wound dressing that can detect infection and improve healing in burns, skin grafts and chronic wounds.

RMIT’s Dr Kate Nguyen will advance her pioneering research into a sustainable coating for fire-proofing houses, thanks to a L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science fellowship.

New apartments are providing more parking than residents need, leading to smaller and fewer homes for higher prices. RMIT experts discuss how policymakers can get the car parking balance right.

New research has confirmed long-suspected links between sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s disease, finding identical signs of brain damage in both conditions.

Researchers from RMIT University have developed an eco-friendly zero-cement concrete, which all but eliminates corrosion.

Researchers have developed the world’s first photodetector that can see all shades of light, in a prototype device that radically shrinks one of the most fundamental elements of modern technology.

From turning back the emissions clock to building more durable roads from old tyres, RMIT researchers are tackling today’s biggest challenges and developing solutions for a more sustainable world.

New research helps explain why flu can lead to life-threatening complications during pregnancy, suggesting the virus does not stay in the lungs but spreads throughout the mother’s body.

Researchers have shown how industries could work together to recycle cigarette butts into bricks, in a step-by-step implementation plan for saving energy and solving a global littering problem.

Researchers have used biosolids to produce hydrogen from wastewater, in new technology that supports the comprehensive recycling of one of humanity’s unlimited resources – sewage.

Going from a single spore to a finished fungi-derived leather product takes a couple of weeks. But raising a cow to maturity for bovine leather can take several years.

Channel Nine reporter and Adjunct Professor Brett McLeod partnered with third year journalism students on a homelessness project, with their stories being published on 9 News.

Researchers have developed electronic artificial skin that reacts to pain just like real skin, opening the way to better prosthetics, smarter robotics and non-invasive alternatives to skin grafts.

The international leader, academic and change-maker will take up the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Design and Social Context (DSC) and Vice-President in February 2021.

Michelle Thomas Zacharias, a recent Master of Landscape Architecture graduate, has been awarded the Future Leaders Student Award at the 2020 AILA Landscape Architecture Awards.

The vaccine hasn't completed phase 3 trials, so we can't be sure it will be safe and effective for all. The Australian government's deal is contingent on these trials being successful.

Scientists have revealed how nanomaterials inspired by insect wings are able to destroy bacteria on contact.

For the first time in 43 years, RMIT is offering an undergraduate law degree – technology is at its core.

A glass artist’s work with diamonds has opened the door to a new class of quantum sensors able to monitor changes in magnetic fields, with implications for mining and underwater monitoring.

When female public figures are sexualised it takes away from their perceived competence. For Brett Sutton, it seems to be a bonus. But that doesn't mean it's a good thing

New research aims to strengthen walkability in rural and regional areas, delivering an innovative smart online tool to support and encourage Australians to get active.

RMIT and the Institute of Data have joined forces to develop new Data Science and Artificial Intelligence training programs to help Melburnians tackle the toughest jobs market in a generation.

Givers of oxygen, providers of shade and shelters to our native wildlife – reasons to love trees never grows old.

From keeping satellites on course to powering the world’s fastest internet, the science of light is transforming technology and could hold the key to a vibrant new era for Australian manufacturing.

Researchers have shown how a blend of old tyres and building rubble could be used as a sustainable road-making material, in a zero-waste solution to boost recycling and support the circular economy.

RMIT University is partnering with Europe’s leading 3D printing institute to support the transformation of Australian manufacturing.

With millions of students learning online amid the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been investigating effective ways for educators to give feedback to students studying remotely.

A suite of new courses is set to equip health professionals with skills needed to keep pace with rapid technological advances in healthcare.

Australian researchers and industry partners will collaborate to design and manufacture the world’s most precise, compact and cost-effective gyroscope, in a new $8.7 million project.

The past month has shown just how much diversity in media matters. But there is no quick fix – sustained, multi-pronged initiatives are required to bring more diverse journalists into the industry.

A major new Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Hub will focus on reducing landfill waste and transforming reclaimed waste into new materials for use in construction and other manufacturing sectors.

Road barriers could be retrofitted with “ecological buffers” to cut air and noise pollution, as part of an innovative greening proposal from RMIT researchers.

Australian researchers will lead development of the next generation of space suits in a major international collaboration involving NASA and the European Space Agency.

Creating a digital twin of infrastructure or services makes them easier to monitor and operate safely.

Netflix may be inching closer to becoming a “local” media company, with an increased presence in our small but profitable national market. What might this mean for local screen producers?

There have been claims on social media that WA's emergency health powers allow forced testing, vaccination and removal of clothing of children.

Every year, treated wastewater sludge called “biosolids” is recycled and spread over agricultural land.

RMIT has received top recognition in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) 2020 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards, becoming the first organisation ever to be named Employer of the Year twice.

Both NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos claimed COVID-19 testing rates in their respective states compared favourably with the rest of the world. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

On World Environment Day, we take a look at some of the simple ways we can individually and collectively help boost biodiversity in our own backyards and beyond.

The 2020 Animation Career Rankings have seen RMIT’s animation program take the step up to number one in Australia, and eighth globally.

Harnessing the power of art to better integrate the knowledge of Indigenous communities into research has been profound and life-changing for PhD graduate Dr Elinor Assoulin.

More than 400 published fact checks have been made available for the very first time as a searchable archive.

Bolstering RMIT’s commitment to gender equity, the new leadership position of Dean, STEMM Diversity and Inclusion, has been created in the College of Science, Engineering and Health.

Amid the COVID-19 infodemic online, a double-sided pamphlet containing a raft of coronavirus misinformation has been dropped in Melbourne letterboxes.

RMIT researchers have partnered with Aboriginal organisations on a new project to tackle barriers to employment for Aboriginal people.

Kamilaroi artist Louisa Bloomer is the designer of RMIT’s new digital brand design. 'Tree' tells the story of Australian connection and diversity, along with Bloomer's own journey of cultural understanding.

Researchers from RMIT, Monash and Swinburne universities have achieved the world’s fastest internet data speed - enough to download 1000 HD movies in a split second - using a single optical chip.

Bingeing true crime documentaries in quarantine? We spoke to a forensic linguist to see what really happens behind the scenes.

Versatility is key to business longevity says RMIT alumnus and food media entrepreneur Loo Pei Wen who has launched her second start-up, online baking course, the School of Perfect Bakes.

A wearable smart patch will deliver precision data to help people personalise their diets and reduce their risk of developing lifestyle-related chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes.

RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates whether it's illegal under the constitution for a state to close its borders in the effort to halt the spread of COVID-19.

RMIT has been ranked number one in the world for its efforts to reduce inequality within and among countries in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.

Human rights law expert Dr Adam Fletcher says coronavirus tracing apps could endanger our rights, but the benefit may outweigh that risk.

The Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas (JNI) has provided support to RMIT ABC Fact Check's fight against misinformation on the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Melbourne artist wants your discarded video art works for a novel new lending library that's celebrating the history of the medium.

Wrapping your head around the scale of a global pandemic is not easy. To help understand the COVID-19 data, experts from RMIT look at five commonly used methods and explain the pros and cons of each.

A historic house on Port Phillip Bay offers a peaceful retreat for writers and artists alike, including RMIT’s first graduate residency prize winners, who will take up residencies as programs resume.

Today marks International Fact-Checking Day, so RMIT ABC Fact Check looks at a couple of rumours which won't go away—that China (or another party) created and released the coronavirus and that petrol pumps are "super spreaders" of the disease.

News Corporation has announced it will suspend the printing of 60 community newspapers. Rural media expert Lisa Waller says they're an essential service and deserve assistance from the government.

With the world in the grip of an unprecedented health crisis, RMIT ABC Fact Check is launching CoronaCheck to ensure that the information we share is accurate and fact-based.

Many people will associate autism with traits including atypical social interactions, repetitive behaviours, and difficulties with speech and communication. But perhaps lesser known is the fact people with autism are more likely to experience gastrointestinal disorders than the general population.

Victoria is home to Australia's most liveable regional cities – Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong – according to new research that for the first time maps health and liveability across the country’s 21 largest cities.

Amid the buzz and excitement of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF), attention turned to fashion’s business model. We asked RMIT alumni about the forces shaping the industry.

An interactive RMIT exhibit will again showcase the university’s world-class technology at the Versor Innovation & Tech Hub at the Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2020.

A unique program to support women get training and skills to enter the demanding STEM industries will see students embark on Higher Education degrees this week, boosted by a Ministerial visit.

Meet three RMIT women taking STEMM to new heights in Spain – an RMIT student who recently completed an internship in additive manufacturing and 3D printing, an RMIT alumnus in the automotive industry and an RMIT staff member driving innovation in the built environment.

As our cities evolve, so too should our approach to building and planning our urban habitats. Here, six RMIT urban researchers share how their work is shaping how we live in our cities and with nature.

New research shows that experiencing chronic job insecurity can change your personality for the worse.

From drug delivery to smart materials, researchers are using sound waves in surprising new ways. But they’re only just scratching the surface in understanding the potential of this pioneering technology.

Image-based sexual abuse in Australia is increasing, according to new research.

Researchers have developed a simple blood test that measures the body’s own immune response to improve diagnosis of ovarian cancer.

RMIT is investing $6 million in its world-leading Blockchain Innovation Hub (BIH), cementing the University’s position as a leader in research and engagement within the new blockchain empowered economy.

RMIT's Engaging for Impact event brought together top academics, innovators and industry partners to showcase the best in research and innovative thinking.

A groundbreaking new digital platform is set to transform how we map liveability in major cities across the country, in an Australian first.

Beep beep beep or Beach Boys? The sounds you wake up to could be affecting how groggy and clumsy you are in the morning, according to new research.

RMIT experts look at the Internet of Things and how it can be used to develop smarter and more effective ways of managing and reducing waste.

Entrepreneurship graduate Lyndon Galea was inspired to help kids going hungry at school after learning many were arriving without any lunch.

RMIT researchers are working with Australia’s tuna industry to develop a novel diagnostic testing technique for application on water, to assist tuna farmers to make informed decisions about managing the health of their stock.

The rise around the globe to bring nature back into cities has clear links to individual and community health and wellbeing, according to RMIT researchers at the Centre for Urban Research.

Rice snacks for kids found in Australian supermarkets contain arsenic at levels above European safety guidelines, a new study shows.

Researchers have used liquid metals to develop new bacteria-destroying technology that could be the answer to the deadly problem of antibiotic resistance.

More than 9,000 students – a record number – will mark the transition from student to alumni when they officially became RMIT graduates at today’s ceremony. Here are three of their stories.

RMIT researchers are contributing to a European project looking at how cultural and climatic variables impact the future design of Plus Energy Buildings.

A new smart technology platform launched today in Bendigo will help residents keep cool this summer by mapping the location of urban hot spots in the city to avoid on hot days.

Forget kombucha and think bugs – an RMIT expert says we need to look towards nutrients and foods that are both kinder to us, and to the planet.

As the cut flower industry hits one of its busiest periods, new RMIT research has shown that the water-absorbing green floral foam used by florists is contributing to the world’s microplastic problem.

Successful trials of titanium-copper alloys for 3D printing could kickstart a new range of high-performance alloys for medical device and aerospace applications.

RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates the IT entrepreneur’s claim.

RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates Andrew Sturgess' claim that we're never seen fire danger indices, at this time of year, as we're seeing now.

RMIT has partnered with the European Connected Health Alliance (ECHAlliance) for the launch of a digital health ecosystem in Australia that will strengthen the connections between patients, clinicians, researchers, policy makers, technology providers and the community.

Fact Check investigates whether Liberal MP Katie Allen is correct in claiming emissions have fallen since 2005, and that they are the lowest they have ever been.

People are sick of sexist ads and the harm they cause but feel powerless to change them, according to new research.

RMIT has named its squad to compete at the largest robotics and artificial intelligence competition in the world.

A new restorative justice service has been launched by RMIT's Centre for Innovative Justice following a successful pilot program.

New software to analyse the clinical data of aged care residents for signs of deteriorating health could reduce emergency hospitalisations and allow more time for end of life plans.

A new project from RMIT University could see the waste from the 1.3 million cups of coffee drunk daily in Australia turned into concrete used in homes, driveways or office buildings.

Researchers open a new avenue to quantum computing with a breakthrough prototype: a large-scale quantum processor made entirely of light.

RMIT ABC Fact Check has claimed a prestigious media award for its coverage of homelessness issues.

Scientists are using GPS signals to measure air moisture for better weather predictions.

From humanitarian education to urban planning, meet two RMIT alumni based in the United Kingdom who are contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Clinical trials of an electronic capsule that measures gases in the gut, first developed at RMIT, have begun in Melbourne.

RMIT‘s efforts to improve gender equity have been acknowledged with an Athena SWAN Bronze award, part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.

Today, thousands of Australian students will protest government inaction on climate change. Sustainability expert Dr Blanche Verlie explains how climate change is emotionally impacting young people.

RMIT has consolidated its position amongst the top global universities for higher education, climbing 8 places in the latest global QS Graduate Employability Rankings released today.

On the eve of her appearance at the Melbourne Writer’s Festival, world-renowned poet and multi-award-winning indigenous writer Ali Cobby Eckermann features in a new podcast from The Garret.

Stealthing, or removing a condom during sex, is believed to happen more frequently than sexual violence, but an RMIT expert says the issue is lacking legal clarity.

RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates Adrian Pisarski's claim that social housing levels in Australia dropped from a high of 7.1 per cent in 1991 to a low of 4.2 per cent today.

Final year photography students have reshaped their perception of homelessness through a collaborative project with RMIT ABC Fact Check.

Students on an RMIT Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) study tour in Barcelona have developed strategies to tackle urban heat – a growing challenge for cities around the world as urban populations increase.

RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers' claim that the rate of economic growth has fallen to the lowest level since the global financial crisis.

The average weekly commuting time in Australia has increased considerably since 2002, and this can have negative impacts on job satisfaction and productivity, RMIT experts say.

A chance meeting at the coffee machine of a co-working space has seen two RMIT alumni join forces to create a multi-million-dollar app development company employing 80 people.

From humanitarian education to urban planning and xxx, meet four RMIT alumni from around the world contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Australian laws have come a long way in terms of responding to image-based sexual abuse, but it remains a social, health, legal and criminal policy challenge, RMIT experts say.

Engineers have mimicked the human brain with an electronic chip that uses light to create and modify memories.

Art meets technology for this immersive VR experience that can ease you into the right frame of mind for sleep.

Researchers are working with not-for-profit health and aged care provider Bolton Clarke on a clinical trial of imaging technology to improve chronic wound care.

RMIT graduates will join a line-up of award-winning animators, industry veterans and inspiring independents at Melbourne’s premier animation festival.

An industry collaboration between surgeons and engineers has been recognised for its life-changing impact.

Biomedical engineer Associate Professor Kate Fox has been named on Engineers Australia’s prestigious top 30 most innovative engineers list.

Tiny and virtually indestructible, the “moss piglet” is one of Antarctica’s toughest inhabitants. Now it’s helping us understand how to better protect this most extreme and vulnerable environment.

Researchers have discovered new magnetic properties within atomically thin structures, with exciting potential for the emerging field of “spintronics”.

A new project to capture the lives and memories of Australian elders and seniors through poetry is set to restore some balance to an increasingly youth-focused arts sector.

The University was ranked third in the world for the study of digital currencies, according to a leading provider of institutional grade cryptocurrency market data.

RMIT Vietnam has become the first university in Vietnam to attain formal accreditation for its Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management program from the Institute of Hospitality.

On the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Case, RMIT expert Leonora Risse reflects on the history of the gender pay gap in Australia.

Becoming an industry partner of choice requires several key ingredients, writes RMIT aerospace and defence research centre director Professor Michelle Gee.

Australian building owners face a bill that could run into billions of dollars to replace combustible cladding of the sort that fuelled the Greenfell tower fire in the UK, which killed 72 people, as well as fires in Australia and overseas.

As part of efforts to bring back nature into our cities, researchers are asking people across the globe about their favourite animals to determine which creature is ahead of the pack.

Following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment, The Capitol has reopened today as a contemporary destination for culture, education and innovation.

People with autism often suffer from gut problems, but nobody has known why. Researchers have now discovered the same gene mutations – found both in the brain and the gut – could be the cause.

A new RMIT project celebrates the powerful story of an Indigenous gathering place and how it connects cultures, communities and Country.

Researchers have used sound waves to precisely manipulate atoms and molecules, accelerating the sustainable production of breakthrough smart materials.

Pioneering RMIT research that delivered the first true measurement of liveability in Australia’s capital cities has been recognised with a top planning award.

RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates Opposition Leader Bill Shorten’s claim that “everything going up except your wages.”

RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates Scott Morrison's claim that electric vehicles can't tow a boat or trailer.

Industry-led research at RMIT’s 3D printing facility is being recognised for giving students, staff and businesses the edge in a competitive landscape.

Fact Check investigates Richard Di Natale's claim that the Coalition spent almost as much to keep Christmas Island open in the previous four weeks as they will spend in new money over the next four years on climate change.

The informal settlements of Honiara are home to almost half the city’s population. The complex challenges of these vulnerable urban communities call for tailored, multi-faceted solutions.

New research has found that deploying drug detection dogs at music festivals and public places encourages users to adapt their drug consumption, often with harmful consequences.

RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates Labor Leader Bill Shorten's claim that the number of apprenticeships have slumped.

From moods to memory, the brain in our guts has a big impact on the brain in our heads.

RMIT's student-led rocket team have been notching up some big achievements, now they're officially among Australia's best.

RMIT has been named Geospatial Research Institute of the Year for 2019 by the Geospatial World Forum.

A new way of tracking how sewage sludge flows during thermal treatment could help engineers design better wastewater treatment plants and boost production of biogas.

A new community-based project from RMIT aims to improve the wellbeing of elderly residents and school children through innovative indoor air quality monitoring.

Google rates RMIT as a leading technology university with three prestigious research awards, more than any other Australian university.

Revealed at RMIT’s city campus, Wurrunggi Biik - Law of the Land is a 2.4 metre artwork signifying a long-lasting spiritual connection to Country.

Journalism students are gaining valuable industry-ready experience by producing news bulletins for free-to-air TV.

Computers are increasingly using our data to make decisions about us, but can we trust them?

RMIT, proud Design Partner to the NGV, is gearing up for one of the most exciting creative events of the year: Melbourne Design Week.

The gender pay gap is narrowing and the number of women on boards is increasing but there’s still more to be done to achieve gender equality. Here’s an expert’s view on how to level the field.