Improving local content prominence on smart TVs
RMIT University researchers examined the visibility of local content and services on smart TVs, amid the digital transformation of television and growing influence of global streaming services.
Prosthetic leg donation program changes lives in Southeast Asia
A pioneering rehabilitation program led by RMIT University has fitted more than 200 prosthetics legs and delivered more than 4,600 biomechanical therapy treatments and counselling sessions in partnership with local programs across Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Cambodia.
Intelligent platform transforms infrastructure management through predictive modelling and analytics
RMIT researchers developed a cloud-based software and app that provides data-driven analytics to inform maintenance and management of infrastructure, including buildings, bridges, roads, and drainage systems.
Gas-sensing capsule for better gut health
Researchers developed an ingestible gas-sensing capsule that provides real-time insights into gut health, opening new possibilities for diagnosis, treatment and health analysis.
The Children’s Sensorium – creative strategies to support children’s well-being
‘The Children’s Sensorium’ is a creative research project designed to support emotional resilience and well-being by allowing children to express themselves through sensory-based art installations and mindfulness practices.
Creating sustainable, liveable and healthy cities
RMIT researchers developed the Australian Urban Observatory, a groundbreaking digital platform that provides detailed insights on urban liveability for developing sustainable, inclusive, and healthy cities.
Removing barriers to Aboriginal employment
RMIT University partnered with Woor-Dungin and other Aboriginal organisations to remove barriers to Aboriginal employment. The ongoing collaborations included advocacy to remove the damaging effects of criminal record discrimination in Victoria, leading to significant legislative reform.
Community sport program boosts engagement and academic performance for young African-Australians
A co-designed community basketball program aimed at supporting young African-Australians is improving community engagement and academic performance.
Embedding First Peoples' knowledge and culture within Australia’s built environments
RMIT University’s Yulendj Weelam Lab from the Architecture and Urban Design School are partnering with design professionals to create a reconciled future for Australia's built environments.
Protecting vulnerable workers from exploitation through legislative reform
RMIT law academic, Distinguished Professor Anthony Forsyth, chaired a Victorian Government inquiry into labour hire and insecure work, resulting in new laws to protect vulnerable workers.
Peer-to-peer mentoring boosts digital and social inclusion for older Australians
RMIT University and the University of the Third Age (U3A) Network Victoria partnered on the ‘Shaping Connections’ project to investigate how to improve social and digital connectedness in older adults.
Improving gender representation in Australia’s cyber security workforce
RMIT research has provided greater insights into gender-related workforce challenges faced by the Australian cyber security sector and identified ways to expand and diversify the talent pool.
International collaboration fosters sustainable urban development through nature-based solutions
A large-scale global research project focused on boosting urban sustainability through nature-based solutions across multiple cities.
Coffee concrete trial turns organic waste into a valuable resource
RMIT researchers collaborated with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to conduct a world-first coffee concrete footpath trial.
Improving fungal infection control for immunocompromised cancer patients
An RMIT research team has partnered with the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital to improve automated surveillance of invasive fungal infections in cancer patients.
Improving understanding of cryptocurrency regulation, crime and sentencing
RMIT researchers found that using cryptocurrency to commit a crime leads to a harsher sentence than if a similar crime was committed using regular currency.