School news

	US grant boosts naval fire safety RMIT University is collaborating with Virginia Tech to improve the fire safety of ships through a $1 million grant from the United States Office of Naval Research. 28/06/2010
	Chancellor farewelled The RMIT University community has farewelled Professor Dennis Gibson AO as Chancellor. 07/06/2010
	Sky’s the limit When you think of Moe in Victoria’s Gippsland, images of mining, power generation and farming come to mind. Yet for Jason Seris, who was born and grew up there, these aren’t the images that filled his younger years. 03/06/2010
	US Fellowship backs Lauren's aerospace research A doctoral student researching the parallels between the strength of tree branches and the construction of aircraft has won a globally prestigious fellowship. 09/04/2010
	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
	Jason’s jetting to success An RMIT University graduate has become the first Australian to be chosen for Rolls-Royce’s prestigious North American leadership program. 12/02/2010
	Chemical engineer wins IChemE medal An RMIT University chemical engineer has been recognised by the Institution of Chemical Engineers in its 2009 medal program. 01/02/2010
	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
	RMIT News in brief RMIT Platform Technologies Research Institute recently hosted an international workshop to celebrate Professor Peter Young’s research contributions to identification, environmental modelling and control. 06/01/2010
	Teaching and research excellence rewarded at RMIT Outstanding teachers and researchers have been recognised at the RMIT University Teaching and Research Awards. 23/12/2009