Smart spongy device captures water from thin air
Engineers from Australia and China have invented a sponge-like device that captures water from thin air and then releases it in a cup using the sun’s energy, even in low humidity where other technologies such as fog harvesting and radiative cooling have struggled.
RMIT strengthens relations in ASEAN region with Digital Readiness Program
Last week, The College of Business and Law in collaboration with the College of Vocational Education, welcomed recipients of the Australia Awards Improving Digital Readiness and Resilience of the Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) short course program.
“The reward is incredible”: becoming a teacher aged 77
When most people might be comfortably settling into retirement, 77-year-old Pierre Van Osselaer has returned to the classroom.
RMIT reinforces commitment to preventing gender-based violence with 2024 report
RMIT University continues to strengthen its efforts to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, with the release of the Addressing Gender-Based Violence Annual Report 2024.
Announcing the Saskia Loer Hansen Memorial Scholarship
RMIT is pleased to announce the establishment of the Saskia Loer Hansen Memorial Scholarship in memory of our friend and colleague.
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.
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.
Designing the world we want: RMIT returns to Melbourne Design Week
RMIT will again be represented throughout the Melbourne Design Week (MDW) program in 2025 with a range of stimulating events presented by its academics, students and alumni.
RMIT security training delivers impact in Asia–Pacific
RMIT’s Transnational Security Training (TST) programs are celebrating 20 years of impactful delivery in the Asia-Pacific region this year, helping to combat transnational crime, promote inter-agency collaboration, and drive career development.
Accelerating health workforce skills through a successful pilot program
Following a successful pilot run by RMIT University’s Health Transformation Lab and College of Vocational Education addressing digital skills shortages, the Victorian Government has increased its support with an additional $4.75 million announced to expand Skills Solutions Partnerships – a platform for training providers and industry to collaboratively develop programs addressing emerging skills needs across Victoria.
Water expert joins RMIT Europe
Drawing on extensive expertise in water resource science from Melbourne, Australia, RMIT’s Professor Vincent Pettigrove is set to collaborate with RMIT Europe’s staff and industry partners over the next six months, particularly through his involvement in a research project aimed at improving coastal resilience throughout Europe.
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.
