Visit by Katherine Bennell-Pegg inspires RMIT staff and students
The RMIT community recently had the pleasure and benefit of hosting Australian of the Year (2026), Katherine Bennell-Pegg, as has been featured in RMIT news.
Federal Government approves RMIT technology for journey to the Moon
A small module comprising an air-filled chamber and devices to transmit data on the environmental conditions inside has been designed and tested at RMIT University as part of a mission led by Lunaria One and supported by the Australian Space Agency to eventually grow plants on the Moon.
Australian of the Year brings stellar insights to inspire the next generation at RMIT
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who is the first astronaut to officially represent Australia, visited RMIT for a tour and panel discussion taking students through her journey from physics student to space systems engineer and astronaut.
RMIT Students ranked among top three teams in Siemens Immersive Design Challenge
A team of RMIT Engineering students were crowned runners up in the inaugural Siemens Immersive Design Challenge.
Space Industry Hub set to launch Victorian expertise into global markets
A new Space Industry Hub at RMIT will connect local business and research to global opportunities in space technology.
Shooting for the Moon with Australia’s first rover
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.
Looking up: RMIT launches Space Industry Hub
Industry experts have gathered to officially launch the RMIT Space Industry Hub and celebrate an exciting chapter of industry collaboration on applied space research.
Next gen 3D printed catalysts to propel hypersonic flight
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.
Victorian government announces $44.6 million investment in RMIT
RMIT’s CBD North campus will be the focus of a new urban renewal project thanks to a $44.6m Victorian Government investment.
Successful engine test brings Australian space launch capability a step closer
An Australian research consortium has successfully tested a next generation propulsion system that could enable high-speed flight and space launch services.
Satellites and light reflections help spot coastal plastic waste
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.
Mini radar could scan the Moon for water and habitable tunnels
A miniature device that scans deep below ground is being developed to identify ice deposits and hollow lava tubes on the Moon for possible human settlement.
Australian Space Agency funds locally-designed space suits
Australian researchers will lead development of the next generation of space suits in a major international collaboration involving NASA and the European Space Agency.
