Low-carb, high-fat diets boost diabetes risk
A comprehensive study of 40,000 Australians over 17 years found low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets increased a person's chances of developing diabetes by 20%.
RMIT University set to lead ambitious €7.2 million Australia-Spain postdoctoral training network
RMIT has announced that the €7.2 million (AU$11.9 million) Australia-Spain Network for Innovation and Research Excellence (AuSpire) has been approved for funding by the European Commission.
Black Rhinos community sport program charges on
New research reveals the community basketball program aimed at supporting young African-Australians is improving community engagement and academic performance.
What does Australian film and TV look like after nearly ten years of streaming?
RMIT University brings together researchers and screen industry to look at changes in our film and TV audience habits, streaming strategies, and policy recommendations.
A new pandemic could ride in on animals we eat, researchers warn
Researchers warn the animals we eat could be the gateway for a pandemic in the form of antimicrobial resistance, unleashing a wave of deadly superbugs.
Aussie kids let down by streaming algorithms: research
Amid a complex landscape of streaming algorithms, new research shows kids struggle to find local content among the flood of international options.
Steady flight of kestrels could help aerial safety soar
A joint study by RMIT and the University of Bristol has revealed secrets to the remarkably steady flight of kestrels that could inform future drone design and flight control strategies.
Sports partnerships with not-for-profits show lacklustre results, study finds
Partnerships between professional sports teams and not-for-profit organisations (NPOs) are often weakened by power imbalances, informality and a lack of strategic intent, according to new research led by RMIT University.
Trailblazing digital health collaboration to improve aged care wins national prize
Australia’s first electronic screening and risk prediction tool for deterioration in aged care residents has won a top national prize for its positive impact on health and safety.
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.
Innovation spearheads cheaper seafloor test for offshore wind farms
Australian engineers have unveiled a clever new device – based on a modified speargun – as a cheap and efficient way to test seabed soil when designing offshore wind farms.
