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New research facility to uncover how internet algorithms and AI shape our world

A major new research facility will open the ‘black box’ of digital platforms and their algorithms so we can better understand how people are using search engines, social media, messaging systems, and other digital services.

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RMIT ranked fifth globally for sustainability impact

RMIT continues its sustainability leadership, ranking in the top five global institutions in this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for impact against the sustainable development goals (SDGs).

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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.

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New research facility to uncover how internet algorithms and AI shape our world

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RMIT ranked fifth globally for sustainability impact

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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.

Latest news

Free Diploma of IT offered to women and gender diverse people across Victoria

Technology

27 Jun 2024

RMIT is delivering a Diploma of Information Technology to a cohort of women and gender diverse students across regional and metropolitan Victoria, free of charge.

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New exhibition explores a century of art from academics, alumni

Art, Design and Culture

25 Jun 2024

Works by notable academics and alumni acquired by the RMIT Art Collection over the past 100 years are on display in a new exhibition.

Moves to strengthen higher education integrity welcome, but well-balanced policy decisions needed

Enabling impact

25 Jun 2024

RMIT University responds to the draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework.

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Fashion students put HoMie where the heart is with new streetwear range

Art, Design and Culture

21 Jun 2024

RMIT students combine style and substance in an industry project with social impact.

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Media releases and expert comments

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Is your child experiencing ‘winter burnout’?

Society and Environment

17 Jun 2024

Parents should be on high alert for signs of burnout at this stage of the term.

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France is banning ultra-fast fashion advertising – should Australia do the same?

Society and Environment

13 Jun 2024

France’s lower house of parliament has unanimously passed a bill introducing a tax per item of ultra-fast fashion clothing and banning ultra-fast fashion advertising, including from companies like Shein and Temu.

Victoria is raising minimum rental standards

Society and Environment

07 Jun 2024

This week, the Victorian Government proposed new minimum requirements for rental properties and rooming or boarding houses, to be phased in from October 2025.

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 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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