RMIT University and MUFG Bank, Oceania, have established a strategic partnership aimed at fostering innovation, developing talent, and addressing key societal challenges to empower a brighter future.
Through this collaboration, RMIT and MUFG will explore initiatives through knowledge sharing, talent development, and research and innovation across priority areas such as clean energy transition, fintech innovation, and liveable, smart cities.
Vice-Chancellor and President of RMIT, Professor Alec Cameron, and Mr Takahiro (Taka) Iino, Managing Director, Head of Oceania, MUFG Bank, formalised the partnership during an event on 11 February that celebrated the alignment of the two organisations' values and vision for a sustainable future.
Professor Cameron emphasised the significance of partnerships like this in addressing global challenges.
"Our partnership with MUFG exemplifies how RMIT University works in collaboration with industry to create meaningful societal, environmental, and economic impact.
"Together, we'll develop solutions to complex challenges and provide students and researchers with unique opportunities to engage with global leaders in innovation," he said.