Connecting people and ideas for sustainable urban and regional futures.
The RMIT Centre for Urban Research is directly responding to the globally important need to shape cities that are environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. We are a thriving inter-disciplinary research centre focused on policy-relevant, high impact, research excellence in the fields related to urban planning.
As the largest urban research hub in the southern hemisphere, we provide an intellectual home for multidisciplinary urban researchers at RMIT University to successfully execute global and local initiatives with universities, industry, not-for-profits, media and government.
The Centre is based in Melbourne, a city renowned for its culture and liveability. We welcome visitors, collaborators, and postgraduate students to our Centre. We invite you to partner with us on applied research that shapes public and policy debate to drive innovation and impact for better cities.
Addressing the problems and challenges faced by planners in city transformation.
Fostering transformational change towards genuine sustainable development.
Understanding and examining how we can improve housing affordability and policy.
Engaging with challenges in urban planning and governace globally.
Applying conservation theory in complex planning environments.
Digital innovation, cultural economies, and urban surveillance, securitisation and regulation.
Understanding human-nature relationships and how they impact people and sustainability.
Investigating drivers and processes of change within Australian metropolitan transport systems.
Establishing a collaborative climate change research-practice network.
Evaluation of housing design in the rapidly growing infill multi-residential sector.
Professor Jago Dodson, Director
“Through our research, the Centre is directly responding to the globally important need to shape cities that are environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. Join us in shaping the future of urban and regional environments to drive positive changes for our communities.”
Professor Wendy Steele, a leading expert in sustainability and urban policy, has joined RMIT’s European Innovation Hub.
A new report shows inconsistent fridge temperatures and confusing cold storage advice could be contributing to meat waste in Aussie households.
New research into Melburnians’ connection to nature is helping the City of Melbourne understand how to engage its community members in conservation efforts.
Researchers in Europe, Australia and Latin America are combining social interactions with the colours, sounds and smells of the natural environment to improve mental health in at-risk communities.
Key contact: Assoc Professor Hannah Badland (Deputy Director)
Address: School of Global, Urban and Social Studies
Location: Melbourne City Campus, Building 8, Level 11
Email: cur@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9925 2272
Media enquiries: chanel.koeleman@rmit.edu.au
If you're not sure how you can best work with us, our team can explain what's possible and put you in touch with the right person.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
