Sustainability Week is RMIT’s flagship annual event. In Vietnam, building on the success of the 2024 edition, this week-long celebration is designed to inspire action, spark dialogue, and strengthen RMIT’s leadership in advancing sustainability across Vietnam and the region.
With this year's theme “Sustainability in Action", we brings together students, staff, industry partners, and the wider community through workshops, showcases, and activities, the event highlights the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and RMIT’s 7Rs Culture (RMIT: Going Beyond Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, and Recycle), empowering participants to embrace sustainable practices and drive collective impact.
Get ready for RMIT Sustainabilty Week 2025, starting in:
Relive the best moments from RMIT Vietnam's Sustainability Week 2024, held from November 4–8! Under the theme “Resilience and Regeneration: Creating a Sustainable Future,” students, staff, alumni, and experts came together for impactful discussions, workshops, and activities addressing critical environmental and social challenges.
This year’s Sustainability Week highlights actions contributing to SDGs
The Green Week Challenge is an interactive, week-long initiative designed to engage the RMIT community in sustainable actions across campus during Sustainability Week 2025. Each day, participants will take on fun and practical sustainability challenges - from reducing waste to making greener travel choices and energy-saving actions.
Register your A Green Choice account today and be ready from Day 1!
The Green Events Partnership invites departments, student clubs, and external partners to make their events more eco-friendly and aligned with sustainability best practices during Sustainability Week 2025. This initiative provides guidance, resources, and support to help turn ordinary events into sustainable experiences.
Together, we reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and promote inclusivity — creating events that are fun, meaningful, and environmentally responsible. Beyond Sustainability Week, the Green Events Partnership continues to embed sustainable practices into events, strengthening RMIT’s commitment to lasting change and nurturing a culture of sustainability across the wider community.
The 17 SDGs Exhibition is a dynamic, multi-dimensional showcase where RMIT students, staff, industry partners, and the wider community come together to explore how sustainability is embedded in practice. The exhibition highlights how RMIT community contributes to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through research, teaching, operations, and community engagement.
Designed as an open and self-directed experience, the exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in interactive displays, storytelling, and digital experiences that make the SDGs tangible and relatable.
This year 2025 marks a special milestone as the Library proudly participates in Sustainability Week for the first time! We’re not just showcasing books, we’re igniting a movement towards a more sustainable future.
Be part of Library Green Quest and make every small action count toward a greener campus! Discover how reading, learning, and daily habits can go hand in hand with caring for our planet.
Discover how RMIT Library is going green:
The Sustainable Voices Platform is an open stage for changemakers to transform ideas into impactful actions during Sustainability Week 2025 (3–7 November). Designed to empower students, staff, and partners to share ideas, lead conversations, and co-create initiatives aligned with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and foster a culture of sustainability across RMIT and beyond. This is where dialogue sparks action and every voice can shape RMIT’s sustainable future.
DAY 1 is all about exploring how science and technology spark real solutions for a sustainable future.
The Opening Event ignites Sustainability Week with energy and inspiration - uniting the community to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and purpose, setting the tone for a week of meaningful impact and action.
Delivered by: RMIT School of Science, Engineering and Technology (SSET)
This flagship session explores how Science, Engineering and Technology are driving practical solutions to sustainability challenges in Vietnam and beyond. The panel brings together academics, researchers, and industry experts to discuss how innovation in STEM can advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals - from clean water and renewable energy to sustainable infrastructure and inclusive growth.
Complementing the panel discussion, the STEM Showcase presents a collection of innovative projects, prototypes, and applied research from the School of Science, Engineering and Technology. Each project demonstrates how scientific inquiry and engineering design can contribute directly to sustainability from water purification technologies and renewable energy systems to sustainable urban infrastructure and digital solutions for smart cities.
Related SDGs:
Speakers:
DAY 2 sparks ideas and action through workshops and a dynamic symposium, reimagining education, nurturing mental well-being, and driving innovation for a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Delivered by: Dr. Justin Michael Battin and RMIT School of Communication and Design (SCD)
This interactive workshop brings together students and staff as equal partners in reimagining the future of higher education at RMIT. Grounded in the Student as Partners (SaP) approach, the session explores how the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can serve as a foundation for co-designing innovative, inclusive, and values-driven learning experiences.
Through open dialogue and collaborative exercises, participants will examine how sustainability and global citizenship can be meaningfully embedded into learning design, while reflecting on their own experiences as learners and educators.
Related SDGs:
Speaker:
Dr. Justin Battin - Associate Program Manager, Digital and Contextual Media - Professional Communication
Delivered by: EMBRACE Vietnam and SSET’s Psychology Program
This workshop explores the intersection between climate change and mental health, inviting participants to understand and respond to the psychological impacts of the climate crisis. Led by EMBRACE Vietnam in partnership with RMIT Sustainability, the session provides an open, safe space for dialogue and self-reflection while introducing the EMBRACE Toolkit—a co-designed resource supporting resilience and mental well-being in a changing world.
Related SDGs:
Speakers:
Delivered by: The Business School’s Tourism and Hospitality Program
This symposium explores the intersection of technology, innovation, and human connection within Vietnam’s evolving hospitality and tourism sectors. Through discussions led by industry leaders and RMIT academics, the session examines how digital transformation is reshaping service standards while preserving the warmth and authenticity of Vietnamese hospitality.
Related SDGs:
Speakers:
DAY 3 inspires creativity and confidence through hands-on workshops, from exploring sustainable innovation in the culinary world to mastering the art of impactful communication for positive change.
Delivered by: Ly Gia Vien, Tales by Chapter, and Viet Harvest
This panel explores how sustainability is not a limitation but a catalyst for creativity, innovation, and business growth within the food and beverage (F&B) industry. Harvesting Green Value examines how culinary professionals and social enterprises are transforming food waste into new economic and social opportunities, maximising ingredients through zero-waste techniques, and embracing ethical sourcing to create positive impact.
Related SDGs:
Speakers:
Delivered by: Ly Gia Vien and Callebaut
This immersive workshop takes participants on a sensory and educational journey through the world of sustainable chocolate. Guided by professional chocolatiers, attendees will explore the full bean-to-bar process — from understanding cocoa origins to crafting their very own chocolate bar.
The session highlights Callebaut’s Cocoa Horizons Program, which ensures fair income for cocoa farmers, supports local communities, and protects forests through ethical sourcing. Participants will discover how sustainability and indulgence can go hand in hand, making every bite a meaningful one.
Related SDGs:
Facilitator:
Delivered by: Job Shop (Careers, Alumni & Industry Relations)
This interactive workshop equips first-year students with foundational public speaking skills while connecting communication to sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Designed and delivered by RMIT Job Shop, the session helps participants build confidence and refine their presentation techniques through practical exercises, peer feedback, and reflection.
Using SDG topics as presentation prompts, participants explore how communication can become a tool for advocacy and positive change. By practising with real-world sustainability themes, students not only strengthen their employability skills but also develop an awareness of global issues that shape future careers.
Related SDGs:
Speakers:
Delivered by: Shrek Gals (Student Group)
Organised by Shrek Gals, this hands-on workshop invites you to craft your own vegan, eco-friendly lip balm using natural ingredients like candelilla wax, shea butter, and organic jojoba oil — all packaged in compostable kraft paper tubes. Through this creative experience, you’ll also learn about Green Chemistry and how small changes in our daily choices can support SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Related SDGs:
Delivered by: Careers, Alumni & Industry Relations
This playful and hands-on career workshop helps students connect personal development with sustainability through the lens of SDG 4: Quality Education. Instead of simply discussing “green jobs,” participants will build their own Sustainable Career Toolkit using LEGO as a creative medium. The session links employability and lifelong learning to sustainability by encouraging students to reflect on their skills, values, and actions for building meaningful, future-ready careers.
Related SDG:
Speakers:
Delivered by: EMBRACE Vietnam and SSET’s Psychology Program
This workshop explores the intersection between climate change and mental health, inviting participants to understand and respond to the psychological impacts of the climate crisis. Led by EMBRACE Vietnam in partnership with RMIT Sustainability, the session provides an open, safe space for dialogue and self-reflection while introducing the EMBRACE Toolkit—a co-designed resource supporting resilience and mental well-being in a changing world.
Related SDGs:
Speakers:
FINAL DAY wraps up Sustainability Week with forward-thinking discussions and a celebration, reflecting on our shared impact and reimagining what comes next.
Delivered by: Office for Research and Innovation (ORI)
This seminar invites RMIT academics, researchers, and industry collaborators to explore how we can move beyond sustainability towards regenerative futures. Hosted by the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) in collaboration with the Sustainability Department, the session highlights RMIT’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and introduces the Regenerative Futures Institute, which is a flagship initiative positioning RMIT at the forefront of sustainability-driven research and innovation.
Through keynote presentations, flash talks, and an interdisciplinary panel discussion, the seminar showcases how RMIT is contributing to Vietnam’s and the region’s sustainability transition—bridging academia, government, industry, and community in co-creating solutions that regenerate, rather than merely sustain, our shared future.
Related SDGs:
Speakers:
The Closing Ceremony brings Sustainability Week to a powerful conclusion — celebrating the ideas, collaborations, and achievements that transformed inspiration into action, while igniting momentum for a more sustainable future ahead.
Throughout the week, students and staff are invited to explore open-access areas across campus - vibrant spaces where sustainability comes alive through interactive games, showcases, and exhibitions.
An open and interactive space showcasing research, projects from RMIT Vietnam that contribute to the 17 SDGs
This booth is your go-to hub for Sustainability Week, explore event details, discover how to participate in activities, learn about RMIT’s sustainability initiatives, and get support from our Staff and student ambassadors.
Featuring fun mini-games, quizzes and activities that spotlight RMIT’s sustainability initiatives. Each day explores a new sustainability theme, giving you the chance to play, learn, and connect directly with the Sustainability Department. Discover how your everyday choices can spark real impact, and join in to win eco-friendly prizes!
Highlighting sustainable business practices and innovations from RMIT’s industry partners, creating opportunities for networking and collaboration.
Presenting sustainability-focused projects and research from RMIT schools, featuring demonstrations and prototypes. Delivered by School of Science, Engineering & Technology
All RMIT students, staff, and invited partners are welcome to participate.
Yes. Registration is required to join the Green Week Challenge and for most of the activities during Sustainability Week.
Pre-registering helps you save time and ensures you're all set to participate in the activities you're interested in.
RMIT Sustainability Week is open to everyone, whether you're just starting to explore sustainability or ready to take the lead in creating positive change. Through activities and insights from different industries, you'll have the chance to learn, connect, and co-create impact with others.
For further information, please visit:
Sustainability Department
Email: sustainability.consult@rmit.edu.vn
Ms. Phuong Trinh - Sustainability Manager
Email: phuong.trinh8@rmit.edu.vn
