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RMIT research focus areas
Research at RMIT is particularly focused on solving the critical global problems affecting communities and the environment in the following areas.
Designing the future
RMIT is an international leader in design research. Our academics work collaboratively across disciplines from architecture to engineering and science, enabling inspired solutions for a future based on design.
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Smart technology solutions
Researchers at RMIT are developing innovative solutions to complex technical challenges such as combating malaria, striving for Olympic gold and manufacturing the next generation of aircraft.
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Improving health and lifestyle
Our academics undertake research in traditional and complementary medicine: from identifying active compounds of cone shell toxins and their effects, to using ancient Chinese medicines for lung disease.
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Sustainability and climate change challenges
RMIT’s whole-of-system approach tackles issues such as greenhouse gases on water and food sources, the potential impacts of climate change on different species and effective climate change policy.
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The future of cities
Research at RMIT is developing solutions to the new challenges arising from rapid urban growth and the social and environmental issues of urban densification, increased crime rates and homelessness.