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As a global university of technology, design and enterprise, RMIT brings unique capabilities to research through a transdisciplinary approach.
Our academic expertise, strong links to research partners and consideration of technological and social dimensions enables us to find solutions to critical problems impacting communities and the environment.
RMIT is growing and strengthening its research capability to deliver significant economic, social and environmental impact.
RMIT’s status as a global university of technology, design and enterprise is underpinned and reflected in the research work conducted by our academics.
RMIT has a reputation for excellence in high quality research and deep industry links.
RMIT’s focus as a global university of technology, design and enterprise is supported by a range of research hubs such as the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct and the MicroNano Research Facility.
RMIT Gallery is the University's premier exhibition space.
Latest news
Liquid metal breakthrough ushers new wave of electronics
RMIT researchers have used liquid metal to create two-dimensional materials no thicker than a few atoms that have never before been seen in nature.
Tree change a major win for Melbourne’s west: study
A major urban greening initiative across six local councils has dramatically reshaped western Melbourne’s tree cover, making the area more liveable and cooler, an RMIT University study has found.
Australia’s liveability report card has too many fails
While Australian cities are often labelled some of the most liveable in the world, this isn’t the daily reality for many residents of our capitals, a new report from RMIT University has found.
Upcoming events
Experimenta Make Sense: International Triennial of Media Art
Experimenta Make Sense investigates how artists ‘make sense’ of our world, inviting us to explore our understanding of the present.
Water
This new exhibition creatively explores contemporary issues surrounding water.
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