Research news and events

Pursuing his passion at the intersection of engineering, biology and care, Dr Vijay Sisarwal is developing a plant‑based biodegradable implant coating that helps support natural healing.

The first stage of Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop, SRL East, is expected to get more young and working-age Melburnians out of their cars and walking, according to RMIT University modelling that predicts walking in suburbs around future stations could increase by up to 11%.

RMIT University researchers have developed a new way to coat fragile surfaces, including living plant leaves, using high‑frequency sound waves to create a fine mist that can act like a plant sunscreen.

Eucalyptus bark, usually stripped from logs and treated as waste, could be repurposed to help clean polluted water, filter dirty air and capture carbon dioxide, according to new research from RMIT University.

RMIT joins the call for universities globally to adopt a regenerative approach and play a key role in addressing the polycrisis

The Hon. Dylan Wight MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Jobs and Industrial Relations, and Victoria's Lead Scientist Dr Amanda Caples have launched RMIT's Discovery to Device MedTech Prototyping and Scale-Up facility (D2D).

Scientists have developed an injectable therapy that helps clear blocked airways in flat-faced dogs.

RMIT has launched the RMIT AWS Innovation Lab (RAIL), powered by Amazon Web Services, in a landmark strategic collaboration designed to accelerate clinical research and public health, drive digital innovation and strengthen industry partnerships.

Researchers have developed a thin plastic film that tears apart viruses on contact, offering a promising new way to keep high touch surfaces such as smartphones and hospital equipment from spreading disease.

A surge in girls’ soccer participation, driven by the Matildas’ success and growing national momentum, is delivering benefits well beyond the pitch, with new research highlighting its role in supporting adolescent mental health.

Researchers have developed a rapid colour-changing test that can distinguish between different strains of golden staph, including those likely to be virulent and antibiotic resistant.

An RMIT‑led trial on the Bass Coast is showing how floating wetlands could transform the health and productivity of Australia’s 1.8 million farm dams.