Wastewater contaminants boost green hydrogen production
Research led by RMIT University has developed an experimental invention to turn wastewater’s high contaminant load into an advantage for making green hydrogen that could reduce reliance on fresh water – a scarce resource in many parts of the world.
RMIT launches research centre for whole life design of carbon-neutral infrastructure
The ARC Industrial transformation Training Centre for Whole-Life Design of Carbon Neutral Infrastructure (DfCO2 Centre) will upskill Australia’s civil infrastructure workforce with the expertise to produce infrastructure that is carbon neutral for its whole life.
RMIT students shine at WorldSkills Australia National Championship
RMIT’s vocational education students have impressed at one of Australia’s premier career and skills events, the WorldSkills Australia 2025 National Championships, held over three days in Brisbane.
New research brings cultural and climatic perspectives into Plus Energy Building design
RMIT researchers have investigated everyday household practices to inform PEB design and enhance the use of energy-saving technologies in the home.
Academy students taste a little BITS of Melbourne
RMIT recently bid a temporary farewell to the newest cohort of BITS-RMIT Higher Education Academy students, who visited Melbourne for a whirlwind nine-day immersion tour.
Tiny device promises new tech with a human touch
Engineers at RMIT University have invented a small ‘neuromorphic’ device that detects hand movement, stores memories and processes information like a human brain, without the need for an external computer.
Smart spongy device captures water from thin air
Engineers from Australia and China have invented a sponge-like device that captures water from thin air and then releases it in a cup using the sun’s energy, even in low humidity where other technologies such as fog harvesting and radiative cooling have struggled.
RMIT strengthens relations in ASEAN region with Digital Readiness Program
Last week, The College of Business and Law in collaboration with the College of Vocational Education, welcomed recipients of the Australia Awards Improving Digital Readiness and Resilience of the Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) short course program.