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Honour for Alan Pears
The Australian Alliance to Save Energy (A2SE) has presented RMIT University’s Adjunct Professor Alan Pears the Energy All-Star Award for Energy Efficiency.
29/03/2012
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An illuminating hour of darkness
RMIT University is participating in Earth Hour for the fifth consecutive year this month.
23/03/2012
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Towards a cleaner, greener Antarctic
RMIT University is collaborating with the University of Otago on research to reduce the environmental impact of an Antarctic base, in a world-first project that could be replicated across the continent.
13/03/2012
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LCA validates SMART Pack's green credentials
A comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment conducted at RMIT University is behind the launch this month of Nestlé Oceania's new NESCAFÉ Gold SMART Pack - an alternative coffee packaging that offers consumers a simple way to reduce their impact on the environment.
13/02/2012
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A Christmas gift for Thankyou Water
MBA students from RMIT University have raised $1,500 for Thankyou Water.
20/12/2011
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Rapid pesticide detection tool for cleaner water
A rapid screening tool developed by an RMIT University doctoral researcher could enable the instant detection of pesticide residues in Australia’s water catchments.
15/12/2011
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Future Aussie trucking: silent and green
RMIT University researchers have developed Australia's first hydrogen fuel cell truck, demonstrating how vehicle design and new sustainable technologies can make freight transport clean, green and silent.
21/11/2011
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Islands to treasure
Taihu three treasures consist of silver-fish, white shrimps and crabs. These delicacies are plentiful in China's third-largest freshwater lake, Taihu.
07/11/2011
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Green lift for Carlton site
Gerard Morel has transformed what was once little more than an inner-city litter dump into a vibrant natural green space.
07/11/2011
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School dons a Green Gown
The School of Fashion and Textiles at RMIT University has won another flagship sustainability award.
20/10/2011
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Minister visits innovative solar scheme
A home-grown solar success story supported by RMIT University has sparked the interest of Queensland Energy Minister Stephen Robertson, who visited Yeppoon in Central Queensland to see the results.
13/10/2011
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Ride to Work + Artland + RMIT = Festival!
A market and festival day at RMIT University's Brunswick campus will celebrate sustainable life and fashion on Wednesday, 12 October.
11/10/2011
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Mekong Delta workshop focuses on climate change in Vietnam
RMIT University academics have collaborated with a United Nations disaster reduction program and key institutions in Vietnam on a workshop to support climate change adaptation.
11/10/2011
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Fresh art from recycled materials
A Taste of Things to Come , a sculpture by Anna Woodruff made from drink cans, has won the $500 first prize in RMIT University's Artcycle … from trash to treasure competition.
10/10/2011
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Greenhouse project recognised at awards
The School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at RMIT University together with NORTH Link received a prestigious Chairman's Recognition for their Greenhouse and Energy Efficiency Project.
03/10/2011
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RMIT researcher up for EcoGen Award
RMIT University's Adjunct Professor Alan Pears AM has been shortlisted for a top environmental award for his 30-year contribution to the energy efficiency industry.
06/09/2011
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Cancan dancers put kick into recycling cans
A recycling scheme which aims to reclaim 20 tonnes a year of bottles and cans has been launched at RMIT University with a display of cancan dancing.
11/08/2011
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Helping Asia-Pacific communities respond to climate change
RMIT University researchers are working with Oxfam Australia to produce a new toolkit that will help communities in the Asia-Pacific respond to the challenge of climate change.
20/07/2011
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Energy and the environment: the challenges ahead
With increasing international concern about global warming and climate change, greater consideration is being given to alternatives to fossil fuels.
07/07/2011
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Greenhouse calculator helps families go low-carb
Families across Australia will be able to measure the impact of simple lifestyle changes on their carbon footprint in just 15 minutes through a groundbreaking online tool.
29/06/2011
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And the Premier's Award goes to RMIT
The environmental innovation and dedication of staff in RMIT University's Bachelor of Arts (Textile Design) has been recognised, with the program winning a 2011 Premier's Sustainability Award.
27/06/2011
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Reducing the disastrous risks of climate change
International experts have joined Australian researchers, practitioners and policymakers at an industry workshop investigating emergency management and climate change. hosted by RMIT University.
14/06/2011
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Textile Design makes sustainability award finals
RMIT University’s Bachelor of Arts (Textile Design) program has been named a finalist in the 2011 Premier's Sustainability Awards.
08/06/2011
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A prescription for success
New facilities for the Bachelor of Pharmacy program at RMIT University’s Bundoora campus have been completed in record time.
27/05/2011
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Sustainability on the red carpet
RMIT University PhD student, Georgia McCorkill, used the Logies red carpet to raise awareness of environmental problems faced by the fashion industry by creating a stunning dress for TV star, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith, that encompassed principles of design for sustainability.
25/05/2011
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Leading the world on disaster risk reduction
An RMIT University research group has joined the United Nations' campaign for "Making Cities Resilient" at the Third Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction and World Reconstruction Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.
20/05/2011
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A tale of climate change in two Asian cities
RMIT University has been awarded a prestigious grant to collaborate with researchers in Bangladesh and Vietnam to better understand climate risks facing secondary cities and inform new adaptation guidance.
04/05/2011
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Workshop explores climate adaptation
Government, industry and academia were brought together by RMIT University through a recent workshop focusing on approaches to climate change adaptation in policy and practice.
24/02/2011
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Toolkit to help make cities sustainable
RMIT University researchers are developing a participatory toolkit for establishing local urban sustainability indicators.
23/02/2011
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Sean takes up carbon challenge
Selected from hundreds of applicants to be trained by former US Vice-President Al Gore in Jakarta, RMIT University student Sean O'Rourke has returned convinced of the need to take urgent action on climate change.
16/02/2011
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Recycling makes banner headlines
Students and staff can now protect notebooks and laptops with covers made from recycled vinyl banners.
05/01/2011
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Shaping global climate adaptation
RMIT University researchers have returned to Melbourne after participating in the United Nations climate change negotiations in Cancún, Mexico.
15/12/2010
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Adapting our ports to a changing climate
A multi-disciplinary team of RMIT University researchers will collaborate with industry and government bodies across Australia on a project to help "climate-proof" the nation's seaports.
24/11/2010
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Bike survey has come full cycle
More than 1,300 of RMIT University’s cyclists and aspiring cyclists have swung into gear and completed the online BikeScope survey.
12/11/2010
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Turning sunshine into song
Students in RMIT University's Music Industry program have discovered the secret of turning sunshine into rock 'n' roll.
12/11/2010
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Ride to Work Day: why not every day?
Wet weather did not stop more than 100 RMIT University staff and student bike riders from cycling to work and enjoying a hearty breakfast and camaraderie with fellow cyclists.
27/10/2010
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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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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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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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