Research

Research and innovation

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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.

Find a researcher

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.

Our research approach

Collaborative culture

Our experts collaborate widely, both internally and externally.

Community impact

We deliver research outcomes that deliver real benefits.

Industry focus

We work hard to foster relationships with industry partners.

Innovative ways of working

We embrace new technologies and seek global best practice.

Our Enabling Impact Platforms (EIPs)

RMIT’s Enabling Impact Platforms are the University’s unique mechanism in bringing together researchers and industry experts to rapidly respond to large-scale, complex issues in society.

News highlights

3D printed titanium structure shows supernatural strength
A 3D printed ‘metamaterial’ boasting levels of strength for weight not normally seen in nature or manufacturing could change how we make everything from medical implants to aircraft or rocket parts.
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RMIT research agenda drives THE ranking success
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RMIT improved two places to rank equal 14 in Australia in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) and also maintained its rank in the 251-300 band globally.

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Age trumps gender, income and postcode for consumers' clothing habits
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The first-ever nationwide study into how Australians use and dispose of clothing has revealed people are buying too many clothes and are unsure how to discard them responsibly.

Bird's eye view of the coffee concrete footpath being laid along a busy road in Pakenham. Credit: Pete Glenane, HiVis Pictures

Coffee concrete makes its debut in a major infrastructure project
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An innovation developed at RMIT University has been used for the first time in a major infrastructure project, being laid into a footpath along a busy road in Pakenham as part of Victoria’s Big Build.

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New origami-inspired system turns flat-pack tubes into strong building materials
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Engineers at RMIT University have designed an innovative tubular structural system that can be packed flat for easier transport and pop up into strong building materials.

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Current research career opportunities

RMIT is a proud recipient of the HR Excellence in Research Award. Explore careers and employment at RMIT and search for currently available research positions. 

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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.

Connect with RMIT Research

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 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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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.

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