Confinement may affect how we smell and feel about food
New research from RMIT University found confined and isolating environments changed the way people smelled and responded emotionally to certain food aromas.
Anti-fatberg invention could help unclog city sewers
Engineers from RMIT University have invented a protective coating for concrete pipes that could help drastically reduce the formation of fatbergs in sewers.
Carpet fibres stop concrete cracking
Engineers in Australia have found a way to make stronger and crack-resistant concrete with scrap carpet fibres, rolling out the red carpet for sustainability in the construction sector.
Brand-new BCom launches for tech-minded business leaders of the future
RMIT is partnering with Accenture, ANZ, L’Oréal and Salesforce to deliver a new undergraduate degree designed for students with a keen eye on leadership.
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.
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.
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.
Coffee concrete shortlisted for national research impact award
Universities Australia has shortlisted RMIT University’s coffee concrete innovators for the upcoming 2024 Shaping Australia Awards in the Problem Solver category.
Remote computing power provides equitable access for students
RMIT’s NetLab+ is providing remote ‘supercomputing’ power to vocational education students, across campus and from home.
Aerospace student named Victoria's most entrepreneurial at international education awards
Aerospace engineering student Preetham Akula has won the new entrepreneurship category at the Victorian International Education Awards 2024.
Coffee concrete makes its debut in a major infrastructure project
An innovation developed at RMIT University has been used for the first time in a major infrastructure project, being laid into a footpath along a busy road in Pakenham as part of Victoria’s Big Build.
