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Advancing the Vocational Education Collaboration between India and Australia

The Australia-India Skills Roundtable, facilitated by RMIT University in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has brought together key stakeholders from government, academia, and industry to explore the future of skilling and vocational education..

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The Industry Leadership Roundtable brought together representatives from RMIT University, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India’s National Council for Vocation Education and Training, All India Council for Technical Education, Austrade and BITS.

Gas-sensing capsule takes another big step from lab to commercialisation

An ingestible gas-sensing capsule that provides real-time insights into gut health has moved closer to market with RMIT University transferring IP ownership to medical device company Atmo Biosciences.

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Harnessing data to drive liveability

RMIT is collaborating with government and industry partners on an innovative data sharing project, which aims to create more sustainable, liveable and healthier communities.

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Aerial view of a Stockland community in Victoria.

Advancing the Vocational Education Collaboration between India and Australia

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Gas-sensing capsule takes another big step from lab to commercialisation

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Harnessing data to drive liveability

RMIT is collaborating with government and industry partners on an innovative data sharing project, which aims to create more sustainable, liveable and healthier communities.

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Advancing the Vocational Education Collaboration between India and Australia

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Advancing the Vocational Education Collaboration between India and Australia

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Gas-sensing capsule takes another big step from lab to commercialisation

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Harnessing data to drive liveability

RMIT is collaborating with government and industry partners on an innovative data sharing project, which aims to create more sustainable, liveable and healthier communities.

Read the story

Advancing the Vocational Education Collaboration between India and Australia

Read the story

Gas-sensing capsule takes another big step from lab to commercialisation

Read the story

Harnessing data to drive liveability

RMIT is collaborating with government and industry partners on an innovative data sharing project, which aims to create more sustainable, liveable and healthier communities.

Read the story

Advancing the Vocational Education Collaboration between India and Australia

Latest news

New report aims to support Italian investment in Victoria

Business and Entrepreneurship

22 May 2025

The latest report from the Future Europe Series delivered by RMIT Europe and the State of Victoria’s European Trade and Investment Office has made recommendations for Italian companies investing in Victoria, Australia.

(L-R) Stephen Morrison, Tarra Waller, Elaine Fitzgerald, Gaynor Witts and Fiona Notley

RMIT wins workplace culture award for inclusion and accessibility innovation

Society and Environment

22 May 2025

RMIT University’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) team has been awarded the 2025 AHEIA Award for Workplace Culture Excellence, recognising their leadership in fostering a more inclusive and accessible workplace culture across the university.

Michele Lee performing 'These Other Things' at The Capitol

These Other Things explores grief through levity

Art, Design and Culture

21 May 2025

Hmong-Australian playwright, screenwriter, RMIT alumni and current PhD candidate Michele Lee’s latest piece These Other Things recently showed at The Capitol, as RMIT Culture’s annual Capitol Commission performance.

A family of three cycling on a bike lane that runs through a park.

Melbourne cycling infrastructure plan risks getting stuck in low gear if feeder networks not considered: new research

Society and Environment

15 May 2025

A new study highlights how far Melbourne still has to go in becoming a cycling city, warning the state government’s plan for strategic cycling corridors must be complemented by local government efforts to make local streets safer for cyclists.

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Media releases and expert comments

Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis: how high-profile personal brands act as a catalyst for health awareness

Health

21 May 2025

Celebrity health narratives can greatly enhance public awareness. Around the 20th anniversary of Kylie Minogue’s breast cancer surgery, an RMIT expert compares the media focus on Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis to the ‘Kylie Effect’ of 2005, which notably boosted breast cancer awareness and screenings.

RMIT experts are available for comment on the Victorian state budget 2025-26

Society and Environment

20 May 2025

As Treasurer Jaclyn Symes prepares to deliver her first state budget, RMIT experts are available for comment on a variety of issues, including the cost of living, housing planning, transport infrastructure, health and creative industries.

sick wasted man lying in sofa suffering cold and winter flu virus having medicine tablets in health care concept looking temperature on thermometer

WFH while you’re unwell? You’re better off taking a sick day

Society and Environment

16 May 2025

As we approach cold and flu season, workers who feel unwell may find themselves torn between taking a sick day or choosing to push through while working from home. An RMIT expert explains the potential negative impacts for those who choose not to rest and recuperate.

Videos

Celebrating Women in STEMM

RMIT researchers are shaping the world in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.

Co-creating 3D printing solutions with industry

3D printing is transforming manufacturing and opening new opportunities for industry. Researchers at RMIT's Advanced Manufacturing Precinct partner with local and international industry to co-create cutting-edge 3D printing solutions.

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Podcasts

Art, Design and Media

Hear from academic experts, successful alumni and guest speakers in the fields of communication, journalism, art, creative media, design, fashion and textiles.

Barely Gettin' By

Historians, millennials, and friends Dr Emma Shortis and Dr Chloe Ward spend a lot of time getting angry at the way public discussion about history and politics is dominated by the same voices. So they started a podcast.

Better Place: Talking International Law

Better Place is an interview series with international law practitioners from around Australia and the world.

Mint and Burn

The RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub podcast 'Mint & Burn' offers an academic analysis of the decentralised digital economy, including blockchain and other decentralised technologies.

Space for Change

Listen to leaders, innovators and researchers discuss the drastic changes in health and justice systems, the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-racism, LGBTQ+ and long-term institutional responses to our social, urban and economic challenges.

Talking Design

Talking Design is a fortnightly podcast produced by leading design writer and commentator Stephen Crafti.

Talking Innovative Justice

Talking Innovative Justice is a resource for law students featuring Rob Hulls, guests from across the legal landscape, and lectures from leading industry figures.

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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