Improving health and lifestyle

Pharmacy program wins fast approval
RMIT University's undergraduate program in pharmacy has received official approval from the Pharmacy Board of Australia – in record time.
06/06/2013

How the human diet evolved
Why are obesity and diabetes growing problems in the western world? Why are more people in Japan diagnosed with lactose intolerance than in Europe?
19/12/2012

RMIT researchers rank in top five
RMIT University has been ranked in the top five among Australian universities in key research disciplines.
07/12/2012

Metabolomics network launched
RMIT University has teamed up with the University of Melbourne and Metabolomics Australia to develop the Australia and New Zealand Metabolomics Network (ANZMN).
05/12/2012

Researchers improve tuberculosis management
Researchers from RMIT University have secured a Grand Challenge Grant - Bold Ideas for Humanity valued at 113,000 Canadian dollars.
03/12/2012

Metal nanoparticles may improve cancer treatment
Research led by RMIT University has shown that cheap, non-toxic nanoparticles can enhance radiotherapy treatments for cancer.
30/11/2012

Opportunities and challenges in the health sector
More than 40 health care professionals recently attended a workshop at RMIT University to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing female leaders in the health industry.
22/11/2012

Helping stroke patients put best foot forward
Stroke patients and people whose legs have been amputated could benefit from the collaboration between an RMIT University researcher and the University of Delaware in the United States.
20/11/2012

Visiting fellow to highlight vital brain-hormone issues
Few people outside the study of endocrinology would know what the field is all about - but it's no less important for that.
13/11/2012

OHS isn't a game… or is it?
RMIT University is transforming how students learn about health and safety in the construction industry through a new OHS game, to be unveiled at the inaugural Games for Change Festival in Melbourne this week.
12/11/2012

Research focus areas

Improving health and lifestyle is one of RMIT's five research focus areas. Other focus areas are:

Research publications

View academic publications on the RMIT Research Repository.