Research
As a global university of technology and design, RMIT brings unique capabilities to research through a transdisciplinary approach. Our academic expertise, strong links to research partners and consideration of technological and social dimensions enables us to find solutions to critical problems impacting communities and the environment.
Our focus
Design, Health, Technology, Sustainability and Future Cities
Our reputation
Internationally recognised people, approach and resources
Latest news
- Nano optical antennas steer light: research 20/06/2013New collaborative research by RMIT University has discovered novel nanoscale devices that manipulate light for the transfer of information.
- No sweat 13/06/2013Getting older has its benefits: experience, wisdom, perspective. Paradoxically, just when we begin to "get it together", our bodies start to slow down.
- Art and soul 13/06/2013High above Sydney's Angel Place laneway, birdcages of all shapes, sizes and colours appear to be dangling from the sky, with the calls of more than 50 birds that differ as day transitions into night.
Upcoming events
- A RARE treat: Exploring the state's response to bushfire 28/06/2013Dr Richard Phillips from RMIT University presents A RARE treat: Exploring the state's response to bushfire.
- Chemosensory receptors in the cardiovascular system: do we taste with our hearts? 16/07/2013A seminar by Professor Walter G Thomas. Professor Thomas' research interest is G protein-coupled receptors and their role in cardiovascular health and disease.
- New Generation Learning Spaces 18/07/2013This one day symposium will focus on research into New Generation Learning Spaces (NGLS). PechaKucha presentations on the experience of working in NGLS will be followed by a research workshop to assist successful writing for journal publication.
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