Research and innovation at RMIT

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Surest Bhargave with two fellow researchers

Smart technology solutions

RMIT researchers are working on developing cheap, portable water purifiers using nanocomposite clays so clean drinking water can become a reality in communities where it is needed most.

Home-brand high technology


Steven Petratos

Improving health and lifestyle

A leading US research and lobby group has invested $500,000 in multiple sclerosis research at RMIT University's Health Innovation Research Institute.

Finding a cure for MS


Dr Indubhushan Patnaikuni and PhD student Mohamad Solikin

Sustainability and climate change challenges

RMIT researchers are working out how to make a more sustainable concrete, using a lower impact compound called fly ash.

Block busters


Professor Michael Buxton

The future of cities

RMIT's Professor Michael Buxton is researching peri-urban (peripheral non-urban) areas which include many of these threatened species and ecosystems.

Life on the edge


Supporting research

If you'd like to find out more about supporting research and innovation at RMIT, contact the Development team on +61 3 9925 5220 or email giving@rmit.edu.au.