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Alleged flydubai attacker left Australia without finishing engineering course, university says

RMIT confirms co-pilot was a student as Australian authorities examine his time in country between 2015 and 2017

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5

175 years of university architecture reflects Australian history. We shouldn’t let that history be lost

Half a decade ago, Australian universities were thrust into an international experiment in online learning and working. Suddenly, bricks and mortar campuses seemed redundant.

The Conversation · Sep 15

In 2024, engineers turned 140,000 coffees’ worth of used grounds into concrete; the 30-cubic-metre footpath saved more than 3 tons of sand

Coffee concrete: Spent coffee grounds were transformed into biochar for a Pakenham footpath project. This innovation replaced river sand, diverting waste from landfills. Researchers developed a low-energy process to create the biochar material. The project utilized two tonnes of biochar derived from 140,000 coffees.

The Economic Times · Sep 12

In 2022, RMIT tested shredded masks, rubber gloves and isolation gowns in concrete; gloves raised strength by up to 22% and masks by up to 17%

RMIT University researchers discovered shredded personal protective equipment strengthens concrete. Rubber gloves increased concrete strength by twenty-two percent in early studies. Face masks also boosted compressive strength by up to seventeen percent. This innovation offers a circular economy solution for discarded healthcare waste. The findings could lead to stronger building…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

In 2021, RMIT tested shredded face masks with recycled concrete for road bases; 1 kilometer could use 3 million masks and divert 93 tonnes from landfill

Engineers from Australia have introduced an innovative strategy for converting used face masks into construction materials for roads. This forward-thinking approach aims to tackle the substantial landfill waste created by disposable masks during the pandemic, with a single kilometer of pavement needing nearly three million masks. Nonetheless, ongoing research is…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Earlier this year, RMIT engineers tested kestrel-inspired robots against turbulent winds in 2 studies. Today, their findings show that pairing wing and tail movements can boost lift and reduce instability in small aircraft

Inspired by the remarkable aerial skills of Australian falcons, scientists are developing innovative robotic designs for aircraft. These birds are adept at navigating strong winds, leading researchers to construct kestrel-like robots aimed at testing stability and wing adjustments. This initiative promises to enhance the safety and reliability of small unmanned…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen

By tweaking one substance used to create green hydrogen, researchers say they could unlock more of the fuel's potential.

AAP · Jul 20

Your next water bottle might not even need filling – pulling water from the air instead

Scientists have created a sponge-like material that harvests litres of drinking water straight from the air, even in surprisingly dry conditions

T3 · Jul 20

RMIT drops misconduct case against student who accused university of being ‘complicit in Gaza genocide’

Exclusive: Move comes after Guardian Australia revealed Gemma Seymour was facing potential suspension over video criticising RMIT’s ties to weapons companies

The Guardian - AU · Apr 11

Student claiming RMIT is ‘complicit in genocide’ in social media post faces misconduct action

Student accused of sharing a video of the university’s defence and aerospace research centre with the RMIT Students for Palestine Instagram account

The Guardian - AU · Apr 7