Reimagine City Campus to Win a Share of $2,500

29 Jul 2026 - 27 Aug 2026
FREE

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Have ideas on how to upgrade Franklin and Cardigan Street? Join the student co-design challenge.

What if Cardigan and Franklin Street were designed for people, not traffic?

Join an interdisciplinary challenge to compete for a share of $2,500 in prizes and explore how these key spaces could become more connected, inclusive and vibrant places for learning, creativity, collaboration and community.

Working alongside students from different disciplines, you'll tackle a real-world challenge, learn from RMIT experts and industry partners, and develop ideas that could help shape the future of the precinct. You'll also explore how Indigenous Knowledge can inform more regenerative and inclusive public spaces.

Whether you study design, business, engineering, technology, social sciences, health, education or something else, we are looking for curious thinkers who want to make a difference. 

Places in the program are limited to 30 students. Submit your expression of interest by 5pm Thursday 27 August.

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Details

Key dates

You must be available to attend the following sessions at RMIT's City Campus:

Friday 18 September, 4–6pm
Saturday 19 September, 10am–4pm

Participants must also attend a weekday presentation and awards ceremony in the following weeks. Details will be confirmed.

Who can apply

Students in year 2 or 3 of their undergraduate program from any discipline.

Why get involved

Collaborate with students from across the University
Receive mentoring from RMIT experts and industry partners
Build problem-solving, collaboration and design-thinking skills
Create a project for your portfolio
Present your ideas to RMIT leaders and partners
Compete for a share of $2,500 in prizes and have your work recognised.

For questions, email regenerative.futures@rmit.edu.au.

Regenerative Futures

The Regenerative Futures Institute works to find practical solutions that help rebuild and improve social, environmental and economic systems, making the world fairer, more inclusive, and more sustainable for everyone. Find out more.

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