Social science news

Taking a stand against extinction
Australia has the worst extinction record of any developed nation, but that will hopefully change with the establishment of a new research centre.
27/08/2010

Survey to see how we’re travelling
RMIT University is collaborating with Bicycle Victoria to survey the commuting habits of RMIT staff and students.
26/08/2010

Shanghai workshop explores urbanisation in China
Leading researchers from RMIT University’s Global Cities Research Institute have co-convened a ground breaking collaborative two-day workshop at the prestigious Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences.
02/07/2010

Cold War book gains Pulitzer commendation
A sweeping two-volume account of the Cold War, co-authored by an RMIT University academic, has been commended for the Pulitzer Prize in Letters.
17/06/2010

Public transport book hits the road
"Living national treasure" and former Victorian Shadow Transport Minister, Dr Barry Jones AO, will launch an important new book on public transport.
23/04/2010

Chaplaincy celebrates Harmony Day
RMIT University’s Senior Chaplain, Dr Ruwan Palapathwala, hosted a Harmony Day lunch last month.
09/04/2010