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Experts reveal how AI Agents impact retail, shopping and customer loyalty

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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AI agents will transform retail loyalty by acting as personal concierges, optimising offers, and demanding trust and transparency in shopping experiences.
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RMIT offers free IT diploma for women in Victoria 2025

Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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RMIT has confirmed that its free Diploma of Information Technology for women and gender diverse individuals will continue in 2025, bolstered by government funding.
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Tackling the gender gap in cybersecurity: Advancing women's participation and leadership

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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On International Women in Cyber Day, initiatives aim to address the gender gap in cybersecurity, advocating for more women in leadership roles to drive diversity and innovation.
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Four easy ways for business to increase return on investment from learning initiatives

Tue, 28th May 2024
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RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics report that business training budgets will increase to AUD $8 billion in 2024. However, with 45% of companies mismanaging these funds, there are four ways to maximise ROI.
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Deloitte & RMIT Online join forces for climate reporting course

Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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Mandatory climate reporting in July instigates a vital shift, with Deloitte and RMIT Online joining forces to offer a course for finance professionals.
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IWD 2024: Why I’m a passionate advocate for inclusion in the IT sector

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Laura Thomson, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Fastly, shares her experiences breaking down barriers to promote diversity and inclusion in the sector.
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Traditional internet security fails to meet requirements of IoT

Mon, 13th Mar 2023
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RMIT University has released guidance on how Dr. Abebe Diro's research seeks to enhance IoT security for space information networks.
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Space research centre announces innovative, funding-backed projects

Mon, 27th Feb 2023
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Australia's SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre has invested AU$1.1m into four space research projects, bringing total investment to over AU$10m.
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RMIT University launch Australia’s 1st Hybrid Threat Centre

Wed, 21st Dec 2022
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The Australian Lithuanian Cyber Research Network, a joint initiative of RMIT University and Mykolas Romeris University, launched the Hybrid Threat Centre.
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RMIT Online identifies new trend dubbed 'the office clash'

Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
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As most companies return to work in post-restriction Australia, the conflict about the office's role between business leaders and employees is growing.
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Digital skills could be the key to a salary boost in Australia

Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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Digital skills could be a crucial factor in determining a salary boost, according to new RMIT Online research.
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RMIT researchers create ‘light-powered’ AI chip

Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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The nanoscale advance combines the core software needed to drive artificial intelligence with image-capturing hardware in a single electronic device.
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New study looks at tech disruption and skills gap in Australia's transport sector

Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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New study to map emerging skills gaps and training needs in Australia's transport sector disrupted by technology and impacted by COVID-19.
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RMIT, Siemens and Festo team up to establish Australian-focused digital innovation hub

Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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RMIT, Siemens and Festo have partnered to establish an Industrial Digital Innovation Hub in Australia, supporting Industry 4.0 workforce transformation.
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AU firms fight digital skills gap in the age of work evolution

Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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A recent survey from Deloitte and RMIT Online showed that out of 600 Australian businesses, 88% say it’s difficult to find skilled employees.
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Thales and RMIT create new standard for space communication

Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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The joint research project will help to ensure interoperability of high accuracy satellite-based positioning services.
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Microsoft training program tackles under-representation in IT

Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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Microsoft, RMIT, and Victoria's government partner to launch an IT traineeship for under-represented groups, offering certification and work experience.
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RMIT launches blockchain strategy course to educate business leaders

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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The 8-week online course starts on March 19 and was developed by the University’s Blockchain Innovation Hub, Stone and Chalk, and Accenture.
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Check Point, RMIT & MTA set challenge for cybersecurity students

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Check Point, RMIT University and the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafoo hosted a simulated cybersecurity event to develop future leaders in the field.