Walk and Talk City Campus

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[Lily]

Welcome everyone, my name is Lily and today I’m going to give you a tour of RMIT’s city campus.

Being right in the heart of Melbourne, there are a ton of trains and trams they can take you where you want to be. Right next to our city campus, we have the beautiful State Library, where you can come study and get inspired.

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Melbourne is super well known for its food and coffee scene and there are a ton of places to eat and drink on campus. So, you’ll never run out of places to try. And Standing Room is one of my favourites. Thank you.

If you’re looking for advice on applying to study, pathways to different programs or just important days to remember, then Study at RMIT is the place to go.

RMIT was founded in 1887. So, some of our buildings, including this one, are heritage listed and an important part of Melbourne’s history. Let’s keep going.

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So, right now we are heading down Bowen Street, which is where all kinds of Uni events happen. So, if you are heading to orientation, to an expo or meeting up with one of our many student clubs, chances are you’ll find yourself here a lot. No matter what you study at RMIT, there is a collective group or a club that will be perfect for you. Woodworking, jujitsu, hip-hop, you name it.

So, there are a ton of cool places on campus to hang out and relax. Or if you’d like to shoot some hoops, a basketball court. [Cheering and applause]

At RMIT, we recognise the unique culture and contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our community. So, I’m here with Kaley from our Ngarara Willim Centre.

[Kaley]

At Ngarara Willim, we provide a safe space for Indigenous students to come and get together on a social and educational level. We also provide cultural needs as well. And also, we have tutoring for Indigenous students to come and have some free learning experiences. And we also have social events for students to get together and become a mob as well.

[Lily]

So, this is our multilevel library off Swanston Street. We’ve got high-speed Wi-Fi, computers, helpful librarians and plenty of spots to chill out with a book or study. In fact, there are over 50 dedicated study spaces on campus.

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Let’s head into the Campus Store. The Redbacks are RMIT’s official sports team and this is their mascot. Go Redbacks!

So, we’ve just arrived at Job Shop, where any of our students can come to talk about all things career-related. So, the staff here can give you advice on resume or cover letters, find job opportunities, career consultations and info on industry and mentoring advice.

RMIT Connect is the place for current students to seek advice on timetables and enrolment, help with tech set-up, university exchange and other global experience programs and heaps more. If you book an appointment, they’ll even send you a text, so you don’t have to wait.

So, this is RMIT’s Medical Hub, where you can book an appointment with one of our GPs for a range of health services. And don’t forget, bulk billing is available to all students enrolled at Australian universities.

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So, behind me is building 80, where business students spend most of their time. It also has over 80 learning and teaching spaces.

So, this is building 100, our Design Hub, home to all things architecture and design. Let’s take a little look. So, this is our Design Hub Gallery, where talented students showcase their work.

If you’re a fitness nut or just like riding your bike to campus, this is our dedicated bike hub, where you can store it securely throughout the day. You just need a student card to get in and out.

This is building 94, where you’ll find Carlton Library and our vocational design and screen and media students.

We’ve reached our advanced manufacturing precinct, where loads of cool research takes place, bringing together design and engineering. They do a lot of specialised 3-D printing here. In fact, Australia’s first-ever custom-made spinal implant was made right here.

Let’s finish off the tour at one of my favourite RMIT locations, The Capitol Theatre. Maybe they’ll be showing a movie.

Just off Swanston Street is one of the most important cinemas in Australian history, The Capitol Theatre. It was designed by Marion and Walter Burley Griffin and constructed in 1924. It’s been recently reimagined by RMIT as a hub for culture and education and hosts live productions, screenings, talks and workshops.

I hope you enjoyed the tour of our beautiful city campus. And remember, if you have any questions about studying, our friendly team at the Study at RMIT Centre are more than happy to help you out. We’ll see you soon.

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[Eliza]

Hey, I’m Eliza.

[Gemma]

And I’m Gemma.

[Eliza]

And where both second-year textile design students.

[Gemma]

And today, we’re going to give you a guided tour of our beautiful RMIT Brunswick campus. Come on [laughing].

[Eliza]

Brunswick is home to our School of Fashion and Textiles as well as other design courses like industrial and graphic design. So, we are a pretty creative bunch of people.

[Gemma]

The quad often holds events like concerts, stalls and free student union lunches. So, we get to intermingle amongst students and really build a sense of community.

[Eliza]

Here we are at RMIT Connect, which is the place to go for current students looking for advice on timetabling or enrolment.

[Gemma]

The friendly staff can also help with any tech support in foreign global experiences and University exchange programs. Plus, a lot more.

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The library is my favourite place to study, because it’s nice and quiet and there’s lots of natural light.

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And there are loads of other places to study around campus, whether it be outside or in any of the other buildings.

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This is one of my favourite spots on campus. It’s the print room where textile designers get to spend most of their time.

[Gemma]

It’s where we get to see all our designs come to life.

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We’re now in RMIT’s flagship Fashion Hub, which is a world-class facility.

[Eliza]

This is the exhibition space where third and final fashion and design students get to show off their glorious creations.

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[Eliza]

And this is one of the specialist machine rooms in the Fashion Hub.

[Gemma]

This is one of our fabulous workshop and maker spaces. The multidisciplinary workshop allows for fashion and takes product, graphic and industrial design students to come together and think around.

[Eliza]

They’re equipped with laser cutters, 3-D printing technology, hand machinery and a lot more. So, let’s take a look.

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[Gemma]

Brunswick is only 6 kilometres out of the city. And the Uni itself is a stone’s throw away from busy Sydney Road. Coming from Sydney myself, I reckon it’s one of the best spots in town.

[Eliza]

There’s tons of places to grab a quick bite to eat in between classes. And loads of local designers and makers have also set up shop here too.

Thank you for joining us on this tour of the beautiful Brunswick campus. We hope this has inspired you to join our creative community.

[Gemma]

And if you have any questions, please feel free to contact our friendly staff at Study at RMIT. And if you ever see Eliza and I on campus, come and say hi to us.

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[Hugo]

Hey everyone. My name is Hugo, and today I’m going to take you on a little tour of RMIT’s Bundoora campus. Located just north of the city, Bundoora is home to lots of RMIT’s education, engineering and health and science programs.

It’s super easy to get to the Bundoora campus as well. The 86 tram from the city is going to drop you right on the front door. Plenty of shops and cafes just across the road as well.

There’s plenty of student parking on site and there’s even a free bus service to take you around the campus until the late hours of the night.

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Bundoora campus is located on Wurundjeri country and has six scarred trees on it that are a reminder of harvesting techniques used by Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander people. The Keelbundoora Scarred Trees and Heritage Trail is a 2K walk around the campus and it’s a beautiful way to clear your head between classes.

The Ngarara Willim Centre offers a wide variety of facilities and services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The students use the space to study, build connections and friendships, and engage in social and cultural activities.

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Bundoora is divided into an east and west campus by Plenty Road amongst 400,000 square metres of parkland. It’s even got its own lake. There is also a barbecue area if you’d like to hang out with some friends and take a study break.

If you are thinking of living on campus, then Walert House or Uni Lodge at Bundoora has got everything you could possibly need. The kitchens and dining rooms are fully equipped. And there’s even cinema rooms for movie night. And there’s plenty of social spaces too. If you are interested in meeting new people or hanging out with friends at one of their monthly events.

So, this is the RMIT Health Clinic. Whether you are after psychology or mental health support, all the way to Chinese medicine and needling. The staff and students here are going to be able to help you out. And you don’t even need a doctor’s reference to get an appointment. How cool is that?

Now, due to all the open, green, beautiful space at Bundoora, there’s plenty of room for sports facilities. Whether you are into competitive sports, outdoor adventuring or just hitting the gym, you’ll find it at the RMIT Sports Centre.

The gym is fully equipped. There is a cycling studio, volleyball, badminton. And of course, indoor basketball. Whoa!

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Soccer pitch is right here. Tennis court is just over there. And volleyball court is just beyond that. There’s also a FIFA grade soccer pitch, hockey pitch, competition standard tennis courts, 400 meter athletics track and an AFL oval the size of Etihad Stadium. It’s not even close [chuckles].

And for when that assignment is due next week, there are over 14 different study locations around the campus. How good is that?

So, this is our amazing library, where you can come to get access to study materials. There are also skill advisors and librarians on site to give you a hand with your studies. Or you can try a peer support group, where you can connect with other students, and they can help you with your coursework or your academic confidence.

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RUSU is the name for the RMIT University Student Union. And they’re responsible for fighting for student rights, as well as fostering a sense of community around RMIT. They also run the clubs and associations, of which there are over 96. So, I’m sure that’ll be something to pique your interest.

And for current students, RMIT Connect is always ready and available to answer all your student questions and needs.

Well, I’ve hope you’ve enjoyed today’s tour of RMIT Bundoora campus. If you have any more questions about studying here, get in contact with Study at RMIT. Hope to see you soon.

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