AI shopping to shake up pricing in fashion retail
Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape fashion retail by changing not only how consumers shop, but how prices are set and adjusted in real time. An RMIT expert explains how data‑driven pricing systems and AI‑powered shopping tools are transforming retail experiences.
Colour test ‘sniffs out’ dangerous staph strains fast
Researchers have developed a rapid colour-changing test that can distinguish between different strains of golden staph, including those likely to be virulent and antibiotic resistant.
Floating wetlands trial boosts Bass Coast farms
An RMIT‑led trial on the Bass Coast is showing how floating wetlands could transform the health and productivity of Australia’s 1.8 million farm dams.
Designing regenerative futures: RMIT community leads the conversation at Melbourne Design Week 2026
RMIT returns to Melbourne Design Week 2026 as NGV’s ‘Futures Partner’, reaffirming the University’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of design practitioners, thinkers and leaders.
Australia’s EV surge could signal shift in climate engagement
Electric vehicle sales are rising in Australia amid fuel price volatility, but this trend may also signal evolving consumer expectations around sustainability, innovation and environmental responsibility. An RMIT expert explains.
‘Vegan leather’ is not as sustainable as it sounds
As demand for ‘vegan leather’ grows, questions are emerging about its true environmental impact, with many products combining plant fibres and plastics that degrade quickly. RMIT experts say shoppers seeking sustainable options may instead be buying materials that add to waste and microplastic pollution.
RMIT expands Southeast Asia presence with Indonesia creative industries partnership
RMIT has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indonesian government, during a visit that signals the University’s deepening presence and partnerships in the region.
RMIT hosts public art event celebrating First Nations cultural resurgence
The University recently hosted Future Memorials: Truth-telling is a civic responsibility, a two-day public art program and keynote.
