Innovation promises to prevent power pole-top fires
Engineers in Australia have found a new way to make power-pole insulators resistant to fire and electrical sparking, promising to prevent dangerous pole-top fires and reduce blackouts.
National study launched to better understand causes of Australian fashion waste
RMIT School of Fashion and Textiles and the Graduate School of Business and Law have partnered with Kmart and Target Australia to undertake a landmark nationwide study into consumer fashion disposal habits.
Turning to nature to improve vital water treatment
RMIT has led an international team exploring nature-based water treatment solutions in urban areas in Vietnam, Sri Lanka and the Philippines.
Energy-smart bricks keep waste out of landfill
Engineers have invented energy-efficient bricks with scrap materials, including glass, that are normally destined for landfill.
Planning technology key to building climate resilience: reports
Leading planning and geospatial figures are calling for a coordinated approach to digitising and streamlining Australia’s urban planning systems.
Key design and creative subjects ranked #1 in Australia, top 20 in the world
RMIT has secured its position as the nation’s leading institution for design and creative fields, with Architecture / Built Environment and Art & Design both ranked #1 in Australia and in the top 20 globally in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Melbourne public transport services sit idle while apartment numbers boom
New research shows the number of apartments in Melbourne has almost doubled in the past two decades, while public transport services have barely increased at all.
Five years of collaboration: reflecting on the EdiCitNet project
RMIT has helped develop a global network of cities focused on promoting edible green infrastructure and sustainable urban food production, distribution and use.