Two iconic Melbourne institutions joined forces today, creating a new frontier in cross-industry collaboration.
The new partnership sees RMIT University and Essendon Football Club become tertiary education partners, in a trailblazing collaboration founded on much more than sport.
RMIT Vice-Chancellor and President Martin Bean CBE says the partnership is underpinned by a shared commitment to the community, innovation and enterprise.
"We pride ourselves on giving everyone the chance to be at their best, to shape their future and to belong, regardless of social, economic or cultural backgrounds," he says.
"Being connected to industry is central to preparing our students for life and work and developing graduates who have the skills required for the future workforce."
Essendon Football Club CEO Xavier Campbell says today is an important and equally exciting day for the Essendon Football Club and RMIT.
"This has the potential to be a leading partnership, born out of a shared mindset and an ambition to drive meaningful change in our communities," he says.
Essendon Football Club staff and players will gain access to online courses, micro-credentials and RMIT Activator – the University’s central initiative designed to promote entrepreneurial success and support students who have new and innovative ideas to launch start-ups.
RMIT students will also gain hands-on experience and grow their enterprise skills at Essendon Football Club through work-integrated-learning opportunities, commencing next week.
The new partners are already exploring research opportunities that are set to deliver real impact and innovations in a range of areas including textiles, nutrition and e-sports.
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Spokespeople: (1) Martin Bean, RMIT Vice-Chancellor and President (2) Xavier Campbell, Essendon Football Club CEO ---
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