Dr Christian Thompson AO appointed Adjunct Industry Associate Professor
RMIT University is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr Christian Thompson AO as Adjunct Industry Associate Professor within its renowned School of Art and School of Fashion and Textiles.
At the top of a thriving scene: RMIT academic inducted into hall of fame
Dr Jenny Grigg, Senior Lecturer in Communication Design in the School of Design at RMIT University has been inducted into the Australian Book Design Association’s Hall of Fame.
Engineering students empower western Sydney communities to solve local challenges
A new partnership with SydWest Multicultural Services will see RMIT University humanitarian engineering students working with culturally diverse communities to solve local issues, using local resources.
New health research hub to improve patient care and build health workforce in Victoria’s northern corridor
RMIT University and Northern Health have partnered to establish a Clinical Translation Research Partnership.
Building blocks for careers: RMIT student interns with LEGO
Nick Johnson, a fourth-year Bachelor of Industrial Design honours student, recently travelled to Denmark to undertake an internship with one of the world’s most revered brands.
Emerging city leaders in Europe join new leadership initiative led by RMIT and EIT Urban Mobility
A new leadership program designed to cultivate the next generation of high-potential leaders working at the forefront of urban transformation in Europe's public sector was launched this month in Barcelona by RMIT Europe, RMIT Forward and EIT Urban Mobility.
RMIT and council trial world-first coffee concrete footpath
Freshly brewed coffee concrete may be coming to a street near you after RMIT University teamed up with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to conduct a world-first coffee concrete footpath trial.
New report aims to support Spanish investment in Victoria
A new report out of the Future Europe Series, delivered by RMIT Europe and the State of Victoria’s European Trade and Investment office, has made recommendations in skills, innovation and digitalisation for Spanish companies investing in infrastructure and energy projects in Victoria, Australia.
Global sustainability leader José Manuel Entrecanales awarded honorary doctorate
RMIT Council has recognised the Spanish businessman’s contributions to sustainability and innovation across the clean energy and regenerative infrastructure sectors with the award of an Honorary Doctorate of Business honoris causa.
The ABC’s first female news director receives honorary doctorate
RMIT Council has acknowledged Kate Torney OAM for her contribution to media, arts and culture in Australia.
Green concrete recycling twice the coal ash is built to last
New modelling reveals that low-carbon concrete developed at RMIT University can recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, halve the amount of cement required and perform exceptionally well over time.
Ecology, ethics and energy: RMIT talent on show at Melbourne Design Week
Leading RMIT academics and students are set to feature in Victoria's annual celebration of design, Melbourne Design Week (MDW), running from 23 May until 2 June this year.