News Summary:
On July 9, 2026, RMIT University partnered with The Marketing Club (TMC) to provide marketing students with industry access and understanding before graduation. This collaboration connects RMIT students with TMC’s community of nearly 18,000 marketers across Australia and New Zealand through networking events, mentoring, educational panels, and career opportunities, while TMC members can mentor emerging marketers and share their expertise. Previously, on July 8, the university received a significant grant to support AI and deeptech startups, funding the new DiscoveryHUB Pre-Accelerator, a 20-week program led by RMIT Activator in partnership with RMIT’s Research and Innovation portfolio. On the same day, Dr. Sam Whiting from RMIT’s School of Media and Communication discussed potential copyright changes to reimagine artist payments, citing concerns that AI companies used thousands of iconic Australian songs without consent, license, or payment. Earlier, on July 7, Dr. Karen Villanueva of RMIT’s School of Global, Urban, and Social Studies commented on the impact of changes to the Child Care Subsidy hourly rate caps, noting that rising childcare costs present a significant barrier to participation for families, with access to the subsidy depending on family income.
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