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Together with our partners we develop and apply knowledge to shape a better world.

We exist to take knowledge beyond academia, and thrive at the intersection of our researchers, industry and community needs. We are responsive to real-world problems, open to new collaborations and flexible in our approach.

Understanding the psycho-social dimensions of urban greening
Little is known about how effectively new kinds of urban green space support psycho-social benefits.
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Collaborative culture

Our experts collaborate widely, both internally and externally.
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Community impact

We deliver research outcomes that deliver real benefits.

Industry focus

We work hard to foster relationships with industry partners.
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Innovative ways of working

We embrace new technologies and seek global best practice.
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Our researchers are the world leaders in their field, delivering outstanding, quality projects that are cited worldwide. Browse our directory to see our capabilities and connect with our experts.

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Our Enabling Capability Platforms (ECPs)

Our ECPs are designed to facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration. This unique way of working brings together staff and students from different backgrounds with people in industry, government and community to ensure our research is useful and usable.

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Nature’s rare colour, blue, owes its existence to bee vision
Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 25 Jan 2021

At a dinner party, or in the schoolyard, the question of favourite colour frequently results in an answer of “blue”. Why is it that humans are so fond of blue? And why does it seem to be so rare in the world of plants and animals?

Nano-thin piezoelectrics advance self-powered electronics
Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 20 Jan 2021

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

Image by Florian Elias Rieser, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license

Bio-inspired: How lobsters can help make stronger 3D printed concrete
Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 19 Jan 2021

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

Too much information: the COVID work revolution has increased digital overload
Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 15 Jan 2021

Interference with our brain's goal-directed functioning is increasing with ever more tools for virtual communication and collaboration.

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Our dhumbali (commitment)

Meaning to promise or commit, our dhumbali is to collaborate with our partners to deliver value and innovation. We openly share knowledge and resources, consider sustainable practices in everything we do and maintain the highest ethical standards.

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If you're not sure how you can best work with us, our team can explain what's possible and put you in touch with the right person. 

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Acknowledgement of country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business. - Artwork created by Louisa Bloomer

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