Research
As a global university of technology and design, RMIT brings unique capabilities to research through a transdisciplinary approach. Our academic expertise, strong links to research partners and consideration of technological and social dimensions enables us to find solutions to critical problems impacting communities and the environment.
Our focus
Design, Health, Technology, Sustainability and Future Cities
Our reputation
Internationally recognised people, approach and resources
Latest news
- Social connections key to happiness for "at-risk" teens 11/03/2014An RMIT University report on the happiness of disadvantaged Australian teenagers has emphasised the vital role of family and friends in mental wellbeing.
- Top applied research medal for RMIT professor 07/03/2014The Royal Australian Chemical Institute has recognised Professor Suresh Bhargava for his contributions in the field of applied sciences.
- Understanding families in the digital age 06/03/2014How is family life changing as digital and mobile media create opportunities both for more connection and more interruption?
Upcoming events
- Writing up research for multiple audiences 18/03/2014Scholars are called upon to share research findings with multiple audiences. Most of us strive to present our work in academic conferences and to publish in scholarly journals. But we are also called upon to write grant proposals for funding agencies and to discuss our findings with members of a broad public.
- Careers Mentor Forum 18/03/2014Back by popular demand, the Centre for Innovative Justice will again host a Career Mentors Forum
- Venom to drugs: translating toxins into drugs to treat chronic pain 25/03/2014In this seminar, Prof Glenn F King will talk about how certain venoms containing disulfide-rich peptides can be more effective than morphine at relieving pain in rodent pain models.
2013 RMIT Research Awards
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