Wants to be a leader in blockchain research and engagement Credit: RMIT RMIT has announced a $6 million investment in its Blockchain Innovation Hub (BIH) as the University aims to become a leader in research and engagement in blockchain. BIH was launched September 2017 and is claimed to be the “world’s first” first research centre on the social science of blockchain. Part of the multimillion-investment has been directed to the Blockchain Business Lab, which will work on the development of new regulations, skills and capabilities sought by industry and will count on expertise from the University’s Business, Law, Economics and Sociology teams among others. The investment will also go towards enhancing the BIH’s research and education capabilities to ensure students are ready for life and work in this new decentralised economy. “Our academics are at the forefront of shaping the blockchain industry internationally, as well as preparing our students with the digital skills of tomorrow,” deputy vice chancellor (business and law) and vice-president professor Julie Cogin said. “This investment demonstrates RMIT’s reputation for providing high quality, industry responsive programs and research relevant to the national and global market place and builds on our proud history of developing the person, leader and enterprise with the knowledge and skills they require for a sustainable and fair future.” The recently launched National Blockchain Roadmap the Australian Government stated this is the right opportunity to build “a solid cohort of blockchain professionals”, which RMIT started to address in 2018, when it launched a blockchain strategy university short course. “As the world’s first dedicated social science research centre into blockchain technology, the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub is leading the way in both research and education,” Blockchain Innovation Hub co-director Chris Berg said. “Our goal is to ensure that Australian students are ready for life in the blockchain economy and that Australian research makes its mark in this incredibly exciting space.” Related content brandpost Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks Operational technology systems require a robust Zero Trust strategy in 2024 Zero Trust provides a foundation for creating a stronger security posture in 2024. By Navneet Singh, vice president of marketing, network security, Palo Alto Networks Dec 05, 2023 6 mins Security brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM How digital twin technology is changing complex industrial processes forever As the use cases for digital twins proliferate, it is becoming clear that data-driven enterprises with a track record of innovation stand the best chance of success. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM Why modernising applications needs to be a ‘must’ for businesses seeking growth Around one-third of enterprises are spending heavily on application modernisation and aiming for cloud native status. The implications for corporate culture, structure and priorities will be profound. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation opinion 11 ways to reduce your IT costs now Reorienting IT’s budget toward future opportunities is a big reason why CIOs should review their IT portfolios with an eye toward curbing unnecessary spending and realizing maximum value from every IT investment. By Stephanie Overby Dec 05, 2023 11 mins Budget Cloud Management IT Governance Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe