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.
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.
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).
One in seven adults have experienced someone threaten to share their intimate images: research
A global study on the prevalence of sexual extortion among adults has found the issue to be more widespread than initially thought.
Tiny crop-health sensors could help cut the cost of groceries
A compact, lightweight sensor system with infrared imaging capabilities developed by an international team of engineers could be easily fitted to a drone for remote crop monitoring.
QS ranks RMIT equal 123 in the world, 10 in Australia
RMIT University continues to make solid gains in the latest QS World University Rankings, one of the most influential rankings systems in the world.
Engineering students empower western Sydney communities to solve local challenges
A new partnership with SydWest Multicultural Services will see RMIT University humanitarian engineering students working with culturally diverse communities to solve local issues, using local resources.
New health research hub to improve patient care and build health workforce in Victoria’s northern corridor
RMIT University and Northern Health have partnered to establish a Clinical Translation Research Partnership.
RMIT and council trial world-first coffee concrete footpath
Freshly brewed coffee concrete may be coming to a street near you after RMIT University teamed up with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to conduct a world-first coffee concrete footpath trial.
Green concrete recycling twice the coal ash is built to last
New modelling reveals that low-carbon concrete developed at RMIT University can recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, halve the amount of cement required and perform exceptionally well over time.
Five-day work week builds work-life balance in construction: research
Construction workers typically work six days a week but research tracking a five-day work week in the industry shows flexibility is key to improving worker wellbeing, with minimal perceived impact on productivity.
New industry-research partnership accelerates Medtech innovation in Melbourne
Australian medical device company Signature Orthopaedics is partnering with leading Medtech researchers at the University of Melbourne and RMIT University.