At AFRAN, we know that successful international research partnerships are built on more than funding alone. They grow through people, institutions, shared opportunities and long-term commitment. To better understand what makes France–Australia research collaboration thrive, we are launching a short survey to map the pathways, mechanisms and enabling factors behind successful partnerships. We are particularly interested in learning: 🔹 How research collaborations between Franc
On 17 June 2026, the University of Sydney hosted The Ocean Opportunity: Strengthening Blue Climate Action from UNOC3 to COP31, a high-level discussion co-organised by the Embassy of France in Australia, the Embassy of the Federal republic of Germany in Australia, the University of Sydney and AFRAN (Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation). Bringing together diplomats, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society representatives, the event e
Join the Embassy of France to Australia, the CNRS, the IRL CROSSING and Adelaide University in Adelaide for a timely discussion on the role of Artificial Intelligence in building a more sustainable future, as Australia prepares for COP31. The AI & Sustainable Futures in the Indo-Pacific Conference will bring together leading researchers, innovators and industry experts to explore topics including Frugal AI, responsible AI, climate action, clean energy, entrepreneurship and in
