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The Hon. Brendan O’Connor joins RMIT as Professor of Practice

Former federal Minister The Hon. Brendan O’Connor has joined RMIT as Professor of Practice, Workforce Skills & Innovation.

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From Vietnam to Italy: Erasmus+ strengthens collaborative learning across borders

A recent Erasmus Plus mobility program has strengthened transnational collaboration between RMIT Vietnam and Istituto Europeo di Design (IED), bringing students and staff together to explore the sensory and temporal qualities of interior design and urban environments through a practice-based approach.

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Smart wound monitor poised to improve chronic infection care

Researchers from RMIT University have developed a wearable wound monitoring device with integrated sensors that could reduce infection risks by minimising the need for frequent physical contact.

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The Hon. Brendan O’Connor joins RMIT as Professor of Practice

Former federal Minister The Hon. Brendan O’Connor has joined RMIT as Professor of Practice, Workforce Skills & Innovation.

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From Vietnam to Italy: Erasmus+ strengthens collaborative learning across borders

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Smart wound monitor poised to improve chronic infection care

Researchers from RMIT University have developed a wearable wound monitoring device with integrated sensors that could reduce infection risks by minimising the need for frequent physical contact.

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The Hon. Brendan O’Connor joins RMIT as Professor of Practice

Business and Entrepreneurship

14 Aug 2025

Former federal Minister The Hon. Brendan O’Connor has joined RMIT as Professor of Practice, Workforce Skills & Innovation.

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RMIT alumni shine in MIFF program

Art, Design and Culture

01 Aug 2025

RMIT University is proud to again partner with Melbourne International Film Festival in 2025, with works by RMIT alumni starring in this year’s program.

From Vietnam to Italy: Erasmus+ strengthens collaborative learning across borders

Art, Design and Culture

31 Jul 2025

Smart wound monitor poised to improve chronic infection care

Health

31 Jul 2025

Researchers from RMIT University have developed a wearable wound monitoring device with integrated sensors that could reduce infection risks by minimising the need for frequent physical contact.

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Media releases and expert comments

Yarra’s plan to shrink bike lanes an accessibility and safety step back

Health

14 Aug 2025

Yarra City Council has voted to approve a controversial parking plan that will see increased parking spaces and a narrower bike lane in Richmond. As an RMIT expert explains, creating new car parks has the potential to jeopardise public safety.

Celebrating the success of the AFLW beyond financial metrics

Society and Environment

07 Aug 2025

Season 10 of the AFLW is set to kick off its longest season yet with the removal of the compressed fixture and an added round. As the game continues to grow, an RMIT expert unpacks the success and future of the AFLW.

Legal action against Kmart highlights fundamental issues in Australia's response to forced labour

Society and Environment

06 Aug 2025

An advocacy group has commenced legal action against Kmart, alleging its products are sourced from Chinese factories that are linked to forced labour. While Kmart has denied the claims, an RMIT expert explains that the legal proceedings may reveal significant gaps in Australia’s commitment to eradicating modern slavery.

Research impact

Aussie invention predicts power line faults that can cause bushfires

A powerline fault detection system designed at RMIT University is helping to prevent bushfires and blackouts in North America, Europe and Australia.

3D-printed spine disc ‘has given me my whole world back'

RMIT researchers collaborated with a medical device company and a surgeon to successfully deliver a 3D printed vertebral cage to a patient with severe back pain.

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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 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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