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RMIT welcomes ambition for essential reform of tertiary education system

RMIT welcomes the commitment of the Albanese government and Minister Clare, working with the expertise of Professor Mary O’Kane and the Accord panel, to recommend essential reform of the tertiary education system

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Rapid test for common infection could save thousands of newborn lives

A new test, similar to COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, could detect a common infection in expecting mothers within minutes, potentially saving the lives of 150,000 newborns around the world every year.

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RMIT welcomes ambition for essential reform of tertiary education system

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Rapid test for common infection could save thousands of newborn lives

A new test, similar to COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, could detect a common infection in expecting mothers within minutes, potentially saving the lives of 150,000 newborns around the world every year.

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Silicon spikes take out 96% of virus particles

Health

27 Mar 2024

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.

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RMIT graduates celebrated at the 2023 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards

Art, Design and Culture

22 Mar 2024

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

Society and Environment

20 Mar 2024

A new report reveals Australians lack a crucial understanding of the extent generative AI is expected to disrupt their roles.

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New exhibition explores AI’s influence on the future of photography

Art, Design and Culture

20 Mar 2024

A new exhibition at RMIT Gallery explores photography’s transformation into a software output, featuring an interactive AI-image-generator.

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Media releases and expert comments

US moves to ban TikTok, could Australia be next?

Technology

14 Mar 2024

An RMIT cyber security expert weighs in on the potential ban of TikTok in the US and whether Australia is likely to follow suit.

Virgin Australia allows pets to fly with their owners

Society and Environment

08 Mar 2024

Announced yesterday, Virgin Australia plans to be the country's first airline to allow pets to fly in the cabin alongside their owners. Two RMIT experts weigh in.

The Oscars | Funny films, like Barbie, don’t do well in awards season

Art, Design and Culture

07 Mar 2024

In the lead up to the Oscars on Sunday 10 March (Pacific Standard Time), an RMIT expert explains why uproarious comedies don’t tend to do well in awards season.

Videos

Celebrating Women in STEMM

RMIT researchers are shaping the world in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.

Co-creating 3D printing solutions with industry

3D printing is transforming manufacturing and opening new opportunities for industry. Researchers at RMIT's Advanced Manufacturing Precinct partner with local and international industry to co-create cutting-edge 3D printing solutions.

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Podcasts

Art, Design and Media

Hear from academic experts, successful alumni and guest speakers in the fields of communication, journalism, art, creative media, design, fashion and textiles.

Barely Gettin' By

Historians, millennials, and friends Dr Emma Shortis and Dr Chloe Ward spend a lot of time getting angry at the way public discussion about history and politics is dominated by the same voices. So they started a podcast.

Better Place: Talking International Law

Better Place is an interview series with international law practitioners from around Australia and the world.

Mint and Burn

The RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub podcast 'Mint & Burn' offers an academic analysis of the decentralised digital economy, including blockchain and other decentralised technologies.

Space for Change

Listen to leaders, innovators and researchers discuss the drastic changes in health and justice systems, the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-racism, LGBTQ+ and long-term institutional responses to our social, urban and economic challenges.

Talking Design

Talking Design is a fortnightly podcast produced by leading design writer and commentator Stephen Crafti.

Talking Innovative Justice

Talking Innovative Justice is a resource for law students featuring Rob Hulls, guests from across the legal landscape, and lectures from leading industry figures.

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.

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