Professor Calum Drummond AO, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation at RMIT, elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science for his remarkable contributions to chemistry and materials science and engineering.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Freshly brewed coffee concrete could be coming to a street near you thanks to a world-first trial conducted by RMIT researchers in collaboration with Macedon Ranges Shire Council ☕️🏗️

Read more about the #CircularEconomy innovation: rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/…

On Friday we celebrated the achievements of 97 exceptional PhD students at the 2024 Doctoral Degrees Ceremony, recognising the culmination of years of perseverance and dedication.👏🎉

We're so proud.

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Leading RMIT academics and students are set to feature in Melbourne Design Week (MDW)- 23 May until 2 June this year. A partner since 2017, RMIT will present a series of events in 2024 alongside RMIT Culture and RMIT Design Archives.

More info: brnw.ch/21wJP3b

New research has revealed that low-carbon #concrete , developed at RMIT can #recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, halve the amount of cement required and still perform exceptionally well over time. ♻️💨

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RMIT has jumped 25 places to secure 28th in the world in the latest Times Higher Education Young University Rankings! 🎉 We're proud of our talented staff who are bolstering our reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

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Could a 5-day work week in construction be the end to noisy weekend works? 🏗️
New research tracking 5 infrastructure projects trialling a 5-day work week found flexibility is key to improving worker wellbeing, with minimal perceived impact on productivity.
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Australian medical device company Signature Orthopaedics partners with leading researchers at RMIT University and University of Melbourne to accelerate #Medtech #Innovation in Melbourne: rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/…

Everyone has a favourite band, or a favourite composer, or a favourite song – if we all have our own opinions on music, is it ever possible to judge it objectively?

🎧 We asked experts from UniSA, RMIT University, Edith Cowan University (ECU) + Australian Catholic University. theconversation.com/is-it-possible…

With 17 billion internet-connected devices worldwide, AI is subtly creeping into our everyday lives.

It's also making us more vulnerable to cyberattacks – and as RMIT University experts explain, consumers must take proactive measures to protect their digital lives. theconversation.com/ai-is-making-s…

Do you watch Bluey? Social media fan communities and articles show that the beloved animation has struck a chord with adults as well. But what do they get from a show that is “for kids”? RMIT experts Jessica Balanzategui and Djoymi Baker investigate. 

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Bluey’s widespread appeal can be considered a symptom of the slow decline of age-based viewing, write Jessica Balanzategui + Djoymi Baker (@RMIT). theconversation.com/why-are-adults…

A team from @rmit have made clay-glass bricks that require less energy to make, less energy to transport and save energy on home energy bills. smpl.is/9211x

From creating moving photographs 🖼️ to visualising a spreadsheet 📊, here are six ways you can use AI beyond generating text, from our #AI expert T.J. Thomson (T.J. Thomson | @[email protected]).

The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand
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Engineers in Australia have found a new way to make power-pole insulators resistant to fire 🔥 and electrical sparking ⚡️, promising to prevent dangerous pole-top fires and reduce blackouts.

🔗 rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/…

AI is becoming ubiquitous in our lives and it's making smart devices like watches, speakers and doorbells easier to hack. Learn how you can strike a balance between enjoying the convenience of AI technology, while staying safe:
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Do you yell from the sidelines when your kids are playing sports? Sideline behaviour can impact your kids and your well-intentioned 'Watch the ball!' might be less helpful than you think. RMIT education expert, Elise Waghorn explains: brnw.ch/21wJ4zr
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