RMIT School of Computing Technologies

The RMIT School of Computing Technologies was proud to co-organise the inaugural Quantum Computing Summer School last week with CSIRO's Data61 Quantum Systems team, with a focus on the development of software and algorithms that can leverage the paradigm of quantum computers for applications in mathematics, science, and beyond. This represents the next generation of machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. Muhammad Usman Iqbal Gondal, FIEAust, GAICD Yongli Ren Azadeh Alavi Neelofar Hassan Aufeef Chauhan Karin Verspoor (FTSE FAIDH) Francesco Campaioli Amena Khatun, PhD Akib Karim Hoa Nguyen

We love it when our PhD students in the RMIT School of Computing Technologies have great experiences and are thriving! Congratulations Sara Allawati for these achievements and opportunities!

Congratulations to our new RMIT School of Computing Technologies staff member Xin Zheng on receiving the 2026 CORE Distinguished Dissertation Award! Jeffrey Chan Karin Verspoor (FTSE FAIDH)

It is great to see how our RMIT School of Computing Technologies students are taking up opportunities to challenge themselves, and growing in the process! Congratulations.

📢 Call-out to Industry Partners for RMIT Tech Student Projects 📢 We are now accepting EOIs for Semester 1 2026 students projects running from 2 March - 5 June 2026. By hosting an intern or student team as part of our RMIT School of Computing Technologies WIL Program, you can play a vital role in shaping the future of our students and your industry. We have many talented final-year students specialised across Software Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Cyber Security, IT, Data Science and BioTech! 👩💻 What’s in it for you? - Access to Emerging Talent: Connect with motivated, diverse students equipped with up-to-date technology skills and fresh perspectives. - Support for Innovation: Our students can help tackle your business projects, offering new solutions and contributing directly to your outcomes. - Build Your Talent Pipeline: Evaluate potential future hires, reducing onboarding risks and recruitment costs. - Enhance Brand Visibility & Community Impact: Benefit from industry events, case studies, and testimonials, raising your organisation’s profile. - Flexible and Low-risk Engagement: Projects can be tailored to fit your needs, with ongoing support from RMIT’s academic staff. If you are interested, please send me a message or book in a meeting via my profile.

We are super grateful that several of our RMIT School of Computing Technologies students and Apple Foundation Program at RMIT participants had the opportunity to join the Apple Developer Academy @ BINUS in Indonesia. What a phenomenal life experience! Our sincere thanks go to New Columbo Plan funding from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for support.

Congratulations to the members of the RMIT School of Computing Technologies teams building leading Retrieval Augmented Generation-based solutions! Thanks also to the centres providing a supportive research environment: Centre for Human-AI Information Environments (CHAI) and ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society

🌟 Celebrating Our 2025 Media Stars & Top Performers 🌟 We’re proud to recognise two exceptional colleagues whose expertise and public scholarship have shaped national and global conversations throughout 2025. 👏 Dr Dana Mckay – College of STEM Top Performer Dana’s clear, insightful commentary on digital culture and information environments has made her a trusted media voice and a standout contributor this year. 🏆 Professor Lisa M. Given (FASSA, FASIST) – Hall of Fame Inductee 2025 (CHAI Director) A leading commentator on AI, technology and society, Lisa continued to influence public debate, from the US TikTok reprieve to Australia’s proposed social media ban. Her interviews and analysis have featured across ABC, SBS, commercial outlets, major print publications and international media. Following back-to-back Media Commentator of the Year awards in 2023 and 2024, her Hall of Fame induction is truly well deserved. ✨ Congratulations to both Lisa and Dana. Your leadership and thoughtfulness elevate public understanding and strengthen CHAI and RMIT’s reputation for research excellence and relevance. #ThoughtLeadership #AIandSociety #DigitalCulture #ResearchImpact #RMIT #STEM

Last Friday, the RMIT School of Computing Technologies hosted our End of Year Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) event, bringing together our valued members in person to reflect on a year of meaningful collaboration, innovation, and shared achievement. The energy in the room was inspiring, and it reaffirmed the incredible impact that comes from strong partnerships between industry and education. We are immensely grateful to our IAC members for their time, expertise, and continued commitment to shaping the strategic direction of the School. Your guidance ensures we remain future-focused, industry-connected, and positioned to provide our students with real-world opportunities and pathways into the tech workforce. A special acknowledgement to Laurence Plant, who has served as Chair of the IAC for several years. Laurence’s leadership, guidance and strategic contributions have played a pivotal role in strengthening the connection between industry and the School. We are deeply appreciative of his dedication and advocacy for SCT and for our students. We are delighted to share that Ben Smillie has stepped in as the new Chair of the Industry Advisory Committee - thank you and we look forward to your leadership and vision as we move into an exciting next chapter. We also warmly welcomed Marie Felsbourg (Minson) GAICD as a new member of the committee. We’re thrilled to have you join us and look forward to the expertise and perspective you will bring. We would also like to acknowledge Professor Fabio Zambetta, Academic Chair of the IAC, for his leadership and support in guiding the committee’s academic alignment, and Professor Karin Verspoor (FTSE FAIDH), our Executive Dean and IAC Sponsor, for her ongoing commitment to strengthening industry connections and empowering the School to deliver impact at scale, and Nashy U. our Secretariat, whose support and organisation make everything run smoothly and impactful. Here’s to celebrating the success of 2025 and looking ahead to an even more exciting 2026. We look forward to continuing to work closely with our partners to grow capability, talent, research and impact across the tech. Karin Verspoor (FTSE FAIDH) | Fabio Zambetta | Laurence Plant | Elaine van Bergen | Gareth Rowland | Harry Kaloyirou | Golnoush Abaei |Simon Wilkinson | Ben Smillie | Sabina Streatfeild Marie Felsbourg (Minson) GAICD | Shekhar Kalra | Nicola Nye | Alison Rosewarne | Rucha Sawant | Rahil Garnavi, PhD. | Nashy U. | Catherine Cabacis

Ready to explore the next frontier of technology? Join us for the Quantum Computing Summer School 2026, hosted by RMIT School of Computing Technologies and CSIRO Quantum Systems. 📅 16–20 February 2026 📍 RMIT University, Melbourne 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gf83eeHu What to expect: ✔️ Foundations to frontier knowledge - quantum algorithms, hardware & real-world applications ✔️ Learn from leading experts across research & industry ✔️ Hands-on workshops + tangible skills ✔️ Connect with students, researchers & professionals ✔️ No prior quantum experience required (basic programming & linear algebra helpful) Who should attend: 🎓 Undergrad/postgrad students 🔬 Researchers & academics 🏢 Industry professionals curious about the power of quantum computing If you’re curious, ambitious, and ready to be part of the future of computing - this is for you. Spots may fill fast - secure yours today! 📩 Questions? quantumschool@rmit.edu.au Yongli Ren #QuantumComputing #QuantumTech #SummerSchool #RMIT #CSIRO #STEM #FutureofTech #Innovation Muhammad Usman Karin Verspoor (FTSE FAIDH) Iqbal Gondal, FIEAust, GAICD George Buchanan Fabio Zambetta Mark Sanderson Matt Warren Zahir Tari Laki Kondylas Pier Marzocca Matt Duckham Muhammad Aamir Cheema Tuck Leong Professor Kandeepan Sithamparanathan (SMIEEE) Andrew Greentree Calum Drummond AO Xun Yi Yang Xiang Catherine Itsiopoulos Professor Charlie C. XUE Professor Sujeeva Setunge Rahil Garnavi, PhD.