Melbourne cycling infrastructure plan risks getting stuck in low gear if feeder networks not considered: new research
A new study highlights how far Melbourne still has to go in becoming a cycling city, warning the state government’s plan for strategic cycling corridors must be complemented by local government efforts to make local streets safer for cyclists.
Renowned urban ecologist receives RMIT honorary doctorate
RMIT Council has recognised internationally renowned urban ecologist and placemaking expert Salvador Rueda Palenzuela with an honorary doctorate.
Collaboration critical to a more sustainable, liveable Melbourne
RMIT visiting professor and urban planning expert Salvador Rueda has called for a more unified approach to designing Melbourne’s future, during an urban ecology roundtable hosted by RMIT.
Tiny device promises new tech with a human touch
Engineers at RMIT University have invented a small ‘neuromorphic’ device that detects hand movement, stores memories and processes information like a human brain, without the need for an external computer.