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Why IT leaders need to give their support to recruiters looking to even the numbers
Digital Transformation

Why IT leaders need to give their support to recruiters looking to even the numbers

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

By Catherine Larroche • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn path for school leavers
EduTech

WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn path for school leavers

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

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
RMIT offers free IT diploma for women in Victoria 2025
eLearning

RMIT offers free IT diploma for women in Victoria 2025

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

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Tackling the gender gap in cybersecurity: Advancing women's participation and leadership
Unified Communications

Tackling the gender gap in cybersecurity: Advancing women's participation and leadership

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.

By Kavitha Mariappan • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Four easy ways for business to increase return on investment from learning initiatives
Digital Transformation

Four easy ways for business to increase return on investment from learning initiatives

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.

By Kade Brown • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Deloitte & RMIT Online join forces for climate reporting course
Unified Communications

Deloitte & RMIT Online join forces for climate reporting course

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Space research centre announces innovative, funding-backed projects
EduTech

Space research centre announces innovative, funding-backed projects

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

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023
RMIT University launch Australia's 1st Hybrid Threat Centre
EduTech

RMIT University launch Australia's 1st Hybrid Threat Centre

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

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Dec 2022
Digital skills could be the key to a salary boost in Australia
Salaries

Digital skills could be the key to a salary boost in Australia

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

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
New study looks at tech disruption and skills gap in Australia's transport sector
Clean technologies

New study looks at tech disruption and skills gap in Australia's transport sector

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
AU firms fight digital skills gap in the age of work evolution
Deloitte

AU firms fight digital skills gap in the age of work evolution

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

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020

Global Stories

IWD 2024: Why I'm a passionate advocate for inclusion in the IT sector
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Why I'm a passionate advocate for inclusion in the IT sector

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

By Laura Thomson • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Traditional internet security fails to meet requirements of IoT
EduTech

Traditional internet security fails to meet requirements of IoT

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023
RMIT Online identifies new trend dubbed 'the office clash'
Human Capital Management

RMIT Online identifies new trend dubbed 'the office clash'

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

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
RMIT researchers create 'light-powered' AI chip
Semiconductors

RMIT researchers create 'light-powered' AI chip

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
RMIT, Siemens and Festo team up to establish Australian-focused digital innovation hub
Health Technologies

RMIT, Siemens and Festo team up to establish Australian-focused digital innovation hub

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020
Thales and RMIT create new standard for space communication
Space Technologies

Thales and RMIT create new standard for space communication

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

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019
Microsoft training program tackles under-representation in IT
Microsoft

Microsoft training program tackles under-representation in IT

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

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019