Silicon spikes take out 96% of virus particles
An international research team led by RMIT University has designed and manufactured a virus-killing surface that could help control disease spread in hospitals, labs and other high-risk environments.
RMIT graduates celebrated at the 2023 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards
A toolkit to help fashion businesses build better strategies for a sustainable future and a prosthetic leg for amputee motorcyclists designed by RMIT graduates were praised at the 2023 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards.
Aussies in denial about impacts of generative AI
A new report reveals Australians lack a crucial understanding of the extent generative AI is expected to disrupt their roles.
New exhibition explores AI’s influence on the future of photography
A new exhibition at RMIT Gallery explores photography’s transformation into a software output, featuring an interactive AI-image-generator.
Autistic artist shines positive light on bats and her connection to them
Upside Down People is a multimedia performance that explores the sensory and social world of autistic artist Sara Kian-Judge, RMIT PhD student and Walbunja-Yuin woman.
Aussie invention predicts power line faults that can cause bushfires
An early fault detection (EFD) system designed at RMIT University is helping to prevent bushfires and blackouts in North America, Europe and Australia.
Students’ giant magpie glider helps British Consul-General take flight at Moomba Birdman Rally
RMIT students designed and built a glider resembling a giant magpie, which carried the British Consul-General for Victoria above the Yarra River as part of the 2024 Moomba Birdman Rally on Sunday 10 March.
Pioneering Professor recognised for her lifelong work with Medal of the Order of Australia
Distinguished Professor Barbora de Courten OAM and Associate Dean School of Biomedical Sciences last month received a Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division for her services to medical research and healthcare.
More than 1/3 illicit drugs sold on the dark web contain unexpected substances
Testing of illicit drugs bought online found 35% were not what they said they were, highlighting the urgent need for more local drug testing facilities in Australia to prevent harm and overdose.
RMIT collaborating with industry to deliver life-changing outcomes
RMIT will collaborate with six small-to-medium enterprises and consortiums to help solve health, social and environmental issues, thanks to the latest round of grants given under the Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects Grants (CRC-P) scheme.
Education and skills for the future: insights from sector leaders
Government, university and industry leaders discuss the skills we need for the future amid critical shortages in key industry sectors.
Inclusive employment gives job seekers a SKiP in their step
RMIT’s ground-breaking Skills in Employment Program (SKiP) has achieved a major milestone, successfully placing over 500 job seekers in employment opportunities in the aged care and disability sectors.
