Media releases and expert comments

Mental health nurses make up nearly half of the global mental health workforce, yet they remain overlooked as central leaders in mental health reform. An RMIT expert argues the need to recognise and uplift mental health nurses and systems under growing global pressure.

Victoria has established a landmark parliamentary inquiry into anti-LGBTIQA+ hate crimes, extremist recruitment and online harms. An RMIT expert says the inquiry presents a rare opportunity not only to respond to rising hate, but to confront the institutional histories that shape it.

Creative Antarctica: Australian Artists and Writers in the Far South, a major new exhibition opening at RMIT Gallery and Design Hub Gallery on 20 February 2026.

RMIT University acknowledges the release of the Racism@Uni Study, conducted by the Australian Human Rights Commission on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Education.

As Yarra City Council updates its parklet policy, an RMIT expert is calling for councils to expand and innovate their parklet policies and programs to transform streets and enliven local communities.

Violent events now reach audiences instantly and repeatedly through mobile media, often without consent or context. RMIT experts examine how this reshapes emotional wellbeing and why digital grief literacy is critical to protecting audiences from cumulative psychological harm.

Have you ever wondered why old tea towels often perform better than new ones at drying dishes? An RMIT expert explains the science behind why tea towels can improve with age.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games will officially commence on Friday 6 February local time, with 53 athletes representing Australia. RMIT experts are available to comment on a range of topics related to the Games.