Putting plastic waste to good use: building a sustainable future
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.
First national study on intimate partner violence among young people aims to turn the tide
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.
Hot cities: Collaborating for climate justice
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.
Food aroma study may help explain why meals taste bad in space
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.
Moves to strengthen higher education integrity welcome, but well-balanced policy decisions needed
RMIT University responds to the draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework.
RMIT ranked fifth globally for sustainability impact
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).
One in seven adults have experienced someone threaten to share their intimate images: research
A global study on the prevalence of sexual extortion among adults has found the issue to be more widespread than initially thought.
QS ranks RMIT equal 123 in the world, 10 in Australia
RMIT University continues to make solid gains in the latest QS World University Rankings, one of the most influential rankings systems in the world.