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.
RMIT and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) announce dual degree partnership for civil engineering students
A new strategic collaboration with UPM will allow students to enrich their academic experience in an international environment.
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.
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.
Australian-first humanitarian engineering program expanded until 2030
New funding will support an Australian-first project that brings together engineering students and diverse communities in search of solutions.
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.
New origami-inspired system turns flat-pack tubes into strong building materials
Engineers at RMIT University have designed an innovative tubular structural system that can be packed flat for easier transport and pop up into strong building materials.
RMIT researcher takes top spot at Engineers Australia awards
Professor Chun-Qing Li was awarded the 2024 Victoria Professional Engineer of the Year Award for his outstanding research and leadership.
Low-carbon ammonia offers green alternative for agriculture and hydrogen transport
A new way of making ammonia by harnessing the unique power of liquid metal could lead to significant cuts in carbon emissions caused by production of the widely-used chemical.
Innovation spearheads cheaper seafloor test for offshore wind farms
Australian engineers have unveiled a clever new device – based on a modified speargun – as a cheap and efficient way to test seabed soil when designing offshore wind farms.
Face screening tool detects stroke in seconds
A new smartphone face-screening tool could help paramedics to identify stroke in seconds – much sooner and more accurately than is possible with current technologies.
Australian solar panel recycling tech on show in Spain
Australian researchers are developing solutions to recycle solar panels and recover strategic metals including silver and copper.
