Assessment reviews: “Don’t bother; it doesn’t change anything”

This article was published in Catalyst Assessments can be regraded; your marks are not set in stone. Indeed, as the end of semester comes around and assessments are marked, scribbled on, ticked, crossed, covered in red pen and—hopefully—constructive feedback, it can be a time of angst. Grades are seldom what we want, but what happens … Read more

Chemical accident causes disruption on city campus

This article was published in Catalyst Magazine A chemical accident started a fire at RMIT’s city campus this morning. Officers from Victoria Police said emergency services had received a call at 4.30am. There were several fire trucks on the scene and two police vans. Officers advised there were no injuries but that paramedics were on … Read more

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard visits RMIT

This article was published in Catalyst Magazine. Julia Gillard arrived on campus Monday to speak on funding global education as the newly appointed Board Chair of not-for-profit group the Global Partnership for Education. The former Prime Minister opened her address stating it was ‘good to be back in Melbourne’ and affirmed that even now, outside … Read more