Funding of $6 million to support RMIT research to measure First Nations digital inclusion
The announcement is part of the Australian Government’s plan to invest $68 million to narrow the digital gap by supporting more First Nations communities to access the internet.
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World-first green hydrogen innovation wins prestigious Climate Innovation Challenge
South East Water and RMIT University's ground-breaking method for producing green hydrogen from solar energy and recycled water has won the 2024 Water Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge.
Study reveals the reasons women leave cyber security: bullying, 24/7 culture, pay gap
New research from RMIT University has investigated why women are under-represented in Australia’s cyber security workforce and why the few that do enter the sector, often end up leaving it.
Internet use grows in remote First Nations communities, but cost still a barrier
A new report shows internet access in Australia’s remote and very remote communities improved in the past two years as 4G, Wi-Fi and satellite infrastructure is bolstered across regional Australia.
Warming temperatures may shrink wetland carbon sinks
A major global study using teabags as a measuring device shows warming temperatures may reduce the amount of carbon stored in wetlands.
Gold beats platinum for chemo drugs in new lab study
Gold-based drugs can slow tumour growth in animals by 82% and target cancers more selectively than standard chemotherapy drugs, according to new research out of RMIT University.
Enabling circular economy practices in sustainable metal production
Researchers in the DIAMETER project will develop digital platforms focused on augmented sustainability and circularity of additive manufacturing and machining processes.
Study calls for city fashion waste shakeup
With most donated clothes exported or thrown away, experts are calling for a shakeup of how we deal with the growing fashion waste issue.
Major Australian cities fail international tree canopy goals: study
New research measuring access to nature for eight major global cities, including central Melbourne and Sydney, found most have inadequate canopy cover despite access to an abundance of trees.
Confinement may affect how we smell and feel about food
New research from RMIT University found confined and isolating environments changed the way people smelled and responded emotionally to certain food aromas.
Aged care digital health tool recognised again on national stage
Australia’s first electronic screening and risk prediction tool for deterioration in aged care residents has won another national prize for its positive impact on health and safety.
Anti-fatberg invention could help unclog city sewers
Engineers from RMIT University have invented a protective coating for concrete pipes that could help drastically reduce the formation of fatbergs in sewers.
