RMIT's Mish Eastman - cross-sector innovation that delivers

In this episode of the podcast, Claire is joined by RMIT University's Deputy Vice Chancellor Vocational Education and Vice President, Mish Eastman. Mish explains how the university's College of Vocational Education is partnering with Australian and international businesses and governments to deliver impact for learners.

During the episode Mish references:

• RMIT's new 'Earn and Learn' model: https://www.rmit.edu.au/partner/recruit-students-and-graduates/earn-and-learn
• The new model was written up by the Australian Financial Review: https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/careers/how-this-engineering-student-will-graduate-debt-free-from-rmit-20250320-p5ll3t
• And RMIT's cyber safety/resilience programs in Indonesia are detailed here: https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2025/feb/indonesia-cyber-security

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