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Bike garage gets state-of-the-art showers
Bronwyn Pike, Minister for Education, Skills and Workforce Participation, has opened a new city centre bike pod at RMIT University, significantly improving end-of-trip facilities for cyclists commuting into Melbourne.
09/09/2010
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Skilling up the green economy
Industry and government have provided a leading-edge renewable energy training facility with solar, wind and hydro technologies on the roof of RMIT University's Building 56/57.
09/09/2010
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Survey to see how we’re travelling
RMIT University is collaborating with Bicycle Victoria to survey the commuting habits of RMIT staff and students.
26/08/2010
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Formula Hydrogen speeding to a world record
The RMIT University team behind Australia's first hydrogen racing car is celebrating another milestone, with the clean and green racer reaching a world record speed for its class in trials held in Germany.
31/03/2010
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Picturing the future
When a big storm is approaching, do we build walls or do we build windmills?
19/03/2010
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Geothermal project for clean energy and fresh water
RMIT University researchers are developing new dual geothermal technology to meet two of the greatest challenges facing Australia today.
25/01/2010
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Entrepreneurs and opportunity
Successful entrepreneurs not only recognise opportunities, they take them up and turn them into viable businesses.
14/12/2009
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Eco-business wows city shoppers
Melbourne-designed and manufactured “Keep Cups” that are alternatives to disposable coffee cups have been among the hottest selling items in Leyla Acaroglu’s new eco-business venture.
08/12/2009
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Sustainability a Pillar of the CBD
RMIT University student Leyla Acaroglu is bringing sustainability to Melbourne’s urban streetscape.
02/11/2009
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Researcher contributes to industrial sustainability
Chemical engineer Professor Suresh Bhargava has been recognised by industry for his commitment and leadership in the area of safety and the environment by winning the Worley Parsons Award at the 2009 Chemeca conference in Perth.
29/10/2009
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Universities launch green data centre
RMIT University is part of an Australian-first university alliance to develop a shared data centre that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
09/10/2009
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China turns to RMIT know-how for green challenge
Officials from the Chinese regional government of Wujin have announced plans for the development of a world-leading eco-resort, planned by RMIT University academics.
22/07/2009
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$8.35m advanced manufacturing and green-skills boost
RMIT University will receive $8.35 million from the Australian Government’s Training Infrastructure Investment for Tomorrow (TIIFT).
03/07/2009
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Linkage grants enhance research at RMIT
Research into clean and green geothermal technology that could supply power and drinking water to remote Australian communities is among five projects at RMIT University that have received more than $1.7 million in funding from the Australian Research Council.
05/06/2009
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Bike hire scheme is the wheel deal [ V ]
RMIT University students have launched Common Bike , a Melbourne bicycle-sharing pilot initiative.
08/05/2009
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RMIT reports strong financial results
RMIT University has further strengthened its financial situation, recording a consolidated surplus of $70.9 million in 2008.
06/05/2009
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RMIT exceeds energy-saving expectations
RMIT University’s encore Earth Hour performance has delivered better-than-expected results.
04/05/2009
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Saving energy and the planet
Reducing greenhouse gases is not just about using more renewable energy. It is also important not to waste so much energy, RMIT University’s Dr Andrea Bunting says.
20/04/2009
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Greening the RMIT Quarter
A section of Franklin Street could become a tree-lined urban promenade under an RMIT University proposal that would turn the northern end of the CBD into a pedestrian paradise.
03/04/2009
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In the dark for a lighter energy load
RMIT University is set to give an encore performance – in the dark.
18/03/2009
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RMIT on target to tackle greenhouse gas emissions
RMIT University is one of five member universities in the Australian Technology Network on a mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
02/03/2009
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RMIT’s got GreenPower
RMIT is paving the way as a green university – in the energy-efficient sense.
04/12/2008
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RMIT leads charge against plastic bags
The Director of RMIT University’s Global Sustainability Institute, Caroline Bayliss, will help oversee an Australian-first trial that aims to reduce the use of plastic shopping bags.
14/07/2008
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On the green … on campus
RMIT University’s City campus is getting greener … and can now boast a campus lawn.
12/06/2008
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The great switch-off
RMIT University cut power consumption by 5 per cent during Earth Hour, a global initiative that aimed to lower energy use and raise awareness about the steps necessary to combat global warming.
08/04/2008
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Switched on about switching off
RMIT University is supporting Earth Hour, a global initiative aimed at cutting energy use and raising awareness about the steps necessary to combat global warming.
20/03/2008
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RMIT leads United Nations cities program
RMIT University has been named the global centre for a United Nations program searching for local solutions to the social, economic and environmental problems faced by cities around the world.
18/02/2008
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Recycled water: getting past the ‘yuck’ factor
Australians must get over the psychological barriers to drinking recycled water, an international expert and Visiting RMIT Fellow has warned.
26/10/2007
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Choose your future
Future RMIT University students have choices aplenty when it comes to postgraduate study .
19/10/2007
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Mercury’s rising at RMIT
Mercury from 35,000 fluorescent light tubes will be recycled in a new RMIT University environmental program.
12/10/2007
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RMIT steps up battle to save water
RMIT University is working to cut water consumption by 15,000 kilolitres a year by the end of 2010.
01/08/2007
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RMIT says housing can be affordable and sustainable
The dilemma of how to integrate housing affordability and environmental performance in Australia will be examined for the first time thanks to new research by RMIT University.
05/06/2007
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RMIT Vietnam wins green award
RMIT International University Vietnam has been presented with an environment award by the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City.
01/05/2007
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Waste not: computer scheme helps PNG schools
Two schools in Papua New Guinea stand to benefit from an informal RMIT University computer re-use program.
01/02/2007
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