Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

News Summary:

On August 20, 2026, RMIT University's Associate Professor Ricarda Bigolin, a practice-based researcher, educator, and designer, received international recognition for her work in fashion design and art, marked by ongoing research and education collaborations with global universities. Also on August 20, Dr. Innocent, Director of the future play lab at RMIT in Narrm Melbourne, continued his focus as an urban play scholar, artist, and gamemaker, developing socially engaged and site-responsive urban play by integrating experimental game design, public space, posthuman methods, and creative technologies. Previously, on August 19, RMIT hosted "The truth behind Australia's energy transition: An RFI Explainer," a live session that gathered experts from science, economics, and journalism to critically examine energy claims. On the same day, Professor Mathews Nkhoma, Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor Strategy International & Engagement College of Business and Law, highlighted a critical gap in Australia's anti-scam architecture, specifically during the pre-transaction stage when fraud victims, under pressure, seek access to funds. This followed an August 19 announcement that First Nations IT provider Baidam unveiled a new STEM scholarship with RMIT, aiming to enable pathways and careers for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander students transitioning from vocational diplomas to full-time study, according to CEO Beau Hodge.