RMIT excels in 2024 Good Design Awards
Outstanding innovations by RMIT graduates, students and staff have been recognised at this year's Good Design Awards.
Scientists say plastic rubbish on beaches can now be seen from space
Aussie researchers have developed a new method for spotting plastic rubbish on our beaches and successfully field tested it on a remote stretch of coastline.
Static electricity could help run air conditioners
An invention made from waste polystyrene that generates static electricity from motion and wind could lower power usage by recycling waste energy in air conditioners and other applications.
New Post-Carbon Research Centre launched
RMIT’s new Post-Carbon Research Centre will tackle the complex challenges of decarbonising the built environment and infrastructures to transition to a sustainable, equitable and resilient future.
“There is no hierarchy” in human rights: ALRC President examines what happens when human rights interact
Justice Mordy Bromberg, the President of the Australian Law Reform Commission, delivered the 2024 Higinbotham Lecture, focusing on the recent ALRC inquiry into anti-discrimination laws.
Over $35M will launch groundbreaking optical microcombs research at RMIT
The ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science (COMBS) will launch this month, bringing together eight Australian universities to develop tools to explore new planets, prevent strokes or monitor natural disasters.
Shorter menus could reduce food waste and save cafes thousands: study
A new Australian study of small to medium sized cafes has found making small changes could prevent hundreds of tonnes of food waste while saving struggling businesses thousands of dollars.
Indian education minister visits RMIT during Australian trip
The Indian education minister has visited RMIT, to explore best practice research and industry partnerships.
RMIT partners with London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham to boost cross-border tech innovation
The new agreement will connect the White City and Melbourne Innovation Districts to create new opportunities and strengthen economic growth.
Study may help boost performance and reduce side effects of mRNA vaccines
A study led by researchers from RMIT University and the Doherty Institute has provided the first detailed analysis of how mRNA vaccines circulate and break down in the human bloodstream.
New RMIT degree responds to high demand for physiotherapists
RMIT has launched a new Master of Physiotherapy to respond to increasing health demand and skills shortages, particularly in private and community practices.
Urban design in a climate emergency: Barcelona’s Superblocks
Barcelona's internationally renowned superblock model is aimed at improving the sustainability and liveability of the city for people, place and planet.
