Media releases and expert comments

RMIT University is helping more people into post-secondary education pathways, through its equity access schemes.

RMIT supports a managed growth policy approach rather than relying on visa processing to manage migration. This approach provides international students with certainty and ensures that Australia maintains its reputation as a welcoming place to study and live.

Australian businesses will be required to accept cash for essential items like groceries, fuel and medicine, under a proposed mandate by the federal government. An RMIT expert explains why this is necessary for financial accessibility.

RMIT researchers will be part of a sold-out symposium exploring queer music videos as part of Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) at ACMI.

COP29, the UN’s yearly Climate Change Conference, is currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, with climate finance and carbon markets high on the agenda. Although the reputation of COP is on the line, especially after the minimal outcomes from the last conference in Dubai, RMIT expert Professor Bruce Wilson argues that any progress is good progress.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an age limit of 16 for the government’s proposed social media ban. Legislation is to be introduced by the end of the year, which would take effect in 12 months. An RMIT expert is available to comment.

New RMIT research explores the diverse needs and aspirations of international students beyond the classroom, underpinning the university’s wellbeing and experience initiatives.

This month, Google Shopping was “rebuilt from the ground up with AI” and Amazon started rolling out its AI Shopping Guides to all US customers. An RMIT expert comments on the future of AI-assisted shopping.