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Eating plastic makes for smaller mussels

Microplastics are stunting the growth of mussels in Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay, according to a study by RMIT marine ecologists.

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Audio files are being used as digital drugs: survey

New study sheds light on the little-known phenomenon of binaural beats, where sounds purportedly evoke psychoactive effects.

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Eating plastic makes for smaller mussels

Microplastics are stunting the growth of mussels in Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay, according to a study by RMIT marine ecologists.

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Audio files are being used as digital drugs: survey

New study sheds light on the little-known phenomenon of binaural beats, where sounds purportedly evoke psychoactive effects.

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RMIT's head of research recognised as industry collaboration trailblazer

Technology

01 Apr 2022

Professor Calum Drummond, RMIT Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation and Vice-President, has been awarded a lifetime achievement award for contribution to industry-research collaboration by Cooperative Research Australia.

New European research project to improve understanding of marginalised communities in the climate transition

Society and Environment

31 Mar 2022

RMIT has been named a partner in a new €3.8 million European research project named BOLSTER – Bridging Organisations and Marginalised Communities for Local Sustainability Transitions in Europe.

Audio files are being used as digital drugs: survey

Society and Environment

31 Mar 2022

New study sheds light on the little-known phenomenon of binaural beats, where sounds purportedly evoke psychoactive effects.

New Metal Digital Manufacturing Joint Research Unit connects Australia and Europe

Technology

29 Mar 2022

RMIT and Eurecat, the Technology Centre of Catalonia, have announced the establishment of a Metal Digital Manufacturing Joint Research Unit (JRU) to drive industrial innovation for companies in the aerospace, automotive and health sectors in Europe and Australia.

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11 RMIT projects nominated in the Victorian Premiers Design Award

Art, Design and Culture

21 Mar 2022

A First Nations led Statement of Commitment, an app using sound to explore historical Fitzroy sites, and a board game raising awareness for human gut health are just some of the projects nominated for the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards this year.

Is there such a thing as the perfect alarm tone? We think so...

Science

18 Mar 2022

With the return to office work – and no longer being able to roll out of bed and straight into a Zoom meeting – many of us will be waking up earlier to beat the morning rush. So it’s important to ensure we’re on top of our alarm game.

Sonic advance: How sound waves could help regrow bones

Health

22 Feb 2022

Researchers have used sound waves to turn stem cells into bone cells, in a tissue engineering advance that could one day help patients regrow bone lost to cancer or degenerative disease.

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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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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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