Internet use grows in remote First Nations communities, but cost still a barrier
A new report shows internet access in Australia’s remote and very remote communities improved in the past two years as 4G, Wi-Fi and satellite infrastructure is bolstered across regional Australia.
Warming temperatures may shrink wetland carbon sinks
A major global study using teabags as a measuring device shows warming temperatures may reduce the amount of carbon stored in wetlands.
Symposium examines creative practice in the Asia-Pacific region
RMIT and LASALLE College of the Arts have co-hosted the Imaging Pasts and Futures: Creative Digital Practices in the Arts symposium in Singapore.
RMIT researchers help build climate-resilient housing in rural Bangladesh
Researchers from RMIT have partnered with the Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) in Bangladesh to build 40 sustainable and resilient housing solutions for vulnerable rural communities.
Gold beats platinum for chemo drugs in new lab study
Gold-based drugs can slow tumour growth in animals by 82% and target cancers more selectively than standard chemotherapy drugs, according to new research out of RMIT University.
RMIT cuts ribbon on world-class nanomanufacturing research centre
RMIT University has launched the Centre for Atomaterials and Nanomanufacturing (CAN), which will pioneer atomaterial research translation to drive commercial growth for Australia
New partnership with global infrastructure giant ACCIONA to advance sustainability
RMIT and ACCIONA have signed a partnership agreement to drive innovation and build skills for a sustainable future.
Applications open for RMIT and Leidos aviation scholarship
RMIT will again partner with Leidos Australia to offer scholarships to students completing an aviation degree in 2025.
RMIT success at Victorian Premier’s Design Awards
An innovative bi-directional hospital transfer chair that facilitates seamless attendant-facing transfers has won a Victorian Premier Design Award alongside recognition for a more than dozen RMIT-affiliated projects.
RMIT shines at Melbourne International Games Week
Students, staff and alumni from the University's Bachelor of Design (Games) and Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity featured across a range of events at Melbourne International Games Week 2024.
Enabling circular economy practices in sustainable metal production
Researchers in the DIAMETER project will develop digital platforms focused on augmented sustainability and circularity of additive manufacturing and machining processes.
Study calls for city fashion waste shakeup
With most donated clothes exported or thrown away, experts are calling for a shakeup of how we deal with the growing fashion waste issue.