RMIT stories

Australia risks missing a USD $6.5 billion tech opportunity unless it opens flexible, skills-first pathways for women into digital roles.

IT leaders must back recruiters and foster inclusive cultures if they want to fix tech's gender gap and unlock performance gains.

WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn, a paid four-year pathway blending software engineering work with a computer science degree.

AI agents will transform retail loyalty by acting as personal concierges, optimising offers, and demanding trust and transparency in shopping experiences.

RMIT has confirmed that its free Diploma of Information Technology for women and gender diverse individuals will continue in 2025, bolstered by government funding.

On International Women in Cyber Day, initiatives aim to address the gender gap in cybersecurity, advocating for more women in leadership roles to drive diversity and innovation.

RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics report that business training budgets will increase to AUD $8 billion in 2024. However, with 45% of companies mismanaging these funds, there are four ways to maximise ROI.

Mandatory climate reporting in July instigates a vital shift, with Deloitte and RMIT Online joining forces to offer a course for finance professionals.

Laura Thomson, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Fastly, shares her experiences breaking down barriers to promote diversity and inclusion in the sector.

RMIT University has released guidance on how Dr. Abebe Diro's research seeks to enhance IoT security for space information networks.

Australia's SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre has invested AU$1.1m into four space research projects, bringing total investment to over AU$10m.

The Australian Lithuanian Cyber Research Network, a joint initiative of RMIT University and Mykolas Romeris University, launched the Hybrid Threat Centre.

As most companies return to work in post-restriction Australia, the conflict about the office's role between business leaders and employees is growing.

Digital skills could be a crucial factor in determining a salary boost, according to new RMIT Online research.

The nanoscale advance combines the core software needed to drive artificial intelligence with image-capturing hardware in a single electronic device.

New study to map emerging skills gaps and training needs in Australia's transport sector disrupted by technology and impacted by COVID-19.

RMIT, Siemens and Festo have partnered to establish an Industrial Digital Innovation Hub in Australia, supporting Industry 4.0 workforce transformation.

A recent survey from Deloitte and RMIT Online showed that out of 600 Australian businesses, 88% say it's difficult to find skilled employees.

The joint research project will help to ensure interoperability of high accuracy satellite-based positioning services.

Microsoft, RMIT, and Victoria's government partner to launch an IT traineeship for under-represented groups, offering certification and work experience.