Research impact

Source: https://www.rmit.edu.au/research/impact Parent: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us

### Fostering a sustainable fashion industry in Vietnam

RMIT researchers are partnering with local artisans in Vietnam to foster a sustainable fashion industry while preserving the nation’s rich cultural heritage.

### Kidney test being developed for early intervention and easy monitoring

A simple blood test could reveal kidney disease earlier so more can be done to halt progression, while also allowing better ongoing management of kidney health by simpler monitoring.

### ‘Inside-Out’: Driving Social Change through Prison-Based Education

The Inside-Out Prison Exchange program is a unique prison-based education model which brings together incarcerated ('inside') students and RMIT ('outside') students. It is the only program of its kind in Australia, promoting social change by breaking down barriers between the community and incarcerated people.

### System warns of powerline faults to prevent blackouts and bushfires

An early fault detection (EFD) system invented at RMIT University is helping to prevent bushfires and blackouts in North America, Europe and Australia.

### Breakthrough research set to improve diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer

An extensive program of research at RMIT is tackling ovarian cancer through pre-clinical and clinical trial research leveraging immunology, genetics, bioinformatics, novel therapeutics and diagnostics.

### Floating wetlands to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in wastewater lagoons

RMIT researchers, Westernport Water and CSIRO partnered to investigate floating wetlands as a nature-based solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater storage lagoons.

### Understanding evacuation travel behaviour to better protect communities from bushfires

RMIT researchers are helping to improve the way communities prepare for and respond to bushfires by revealing the complex travel behaviours of households during evacuation.

### Embedding First Peoples' knowledge and culture within Australia’s built environments

RMIT University’s Yulendj Weelam Lab from the Architecture and Urban Design School are partnering with design professionals to create a reconciled future for Australia's built environments.