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Interested in building or strengthening research links between France and Australia? AUFRANDE UNSW 2026  is a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse community of researchers, innovators, and institutions engaged in French–Australian collaboration . Hosted at UNSW, the event will bring together participants from across disciplines to: 🤝 Connect  with partners across France and Australia 🔬 Discover collaborative research projects and opportunities 🌏 Engage with a dynam

Looking for an immersive academic and cultural experience in France this winter? Bordeaux Montaigne University is offering a two-week International Summer School  combining academic excellence with a unique cultural discovery of one of France’s most iconic regions. Open to students from all backgrounds, this program features: 📚 English-taught courses  in humanities (culture, history, linguistics, cinema, geography) 🇫🇷 French language classes  for all levels (no prior Frenc

The SOUPAMES workshop at the Australian National University (ANU) is set to bring together a vibrant community of researchers in mathematical sciences, creating a unique space for exchange, collaboration, and discovery. This year’s edition is particularly special, with strong participation from French researchers as well as scientists from French overseas territories, fostering rich perspectives across regions and disciplines. It offers a rare opportunity to connect with a tr

Conference Summary Held in Hobart from 4 to 6 March 2026 , FAR in the Southern Connections: Antarctica and the Pacific, Navigating from Heritage to Climate Resilience  brought together researchers, policymakers, operational experts, cultural actors, and Pacific representatives to reflect on the deep interconnections between Antarctica, the Southern Ocean, and the Pacific. Across three days of keynotes, panels, and discussions, the event highlighted both the historical depth o

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we understand the world, power innovation, and address global challenges. Yet as AI systems become increasingly embedded in critical infrastructure, environmental monitoring, and decision-making processes, their resilience and sustainability have become key priorities. The Resilient AI Challenge , launched by the Sustainable AI Coalition , invites researchers, innovators, and interdisciplinary teams from around the world to expl

The French trade department (Business France) has identified that Australian and New Zealand space stakeholders are currently scaling up their capabilities and increasingly looking overseas to expand their activities and partnerships. In this context, Business France is pleased to invite you to a webinar dedicated to space industry professionals , taking place on March 24th . This webinar will be a great opportunity to explore the French space R&D and innovation ecosystem a

As every year, the French National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology (Inria) offers a complete training program and a list of hosting offers for the Marie Sklodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships call. Since 2025, this program has gone up in range with in particular a budget sufficient to invite most of the candidates on site in Paris for one week in order to improve their chances of success. INRIA is renewing this program in 2026, i n a push to get g

Understanding Zoe has been awarded a $50,000 NSW MVP Ventures grant to develop UZPS, our AI pre-screening tool designed to help families identify early signs of neurodivergence before a formal assessment is reached. The need for this tool is urgent. In Australia, families wait an average of 3.5 years between first raising concerns and receiving a formal assessment. During that time, most children receive no structured support, missing critical early intervention windows. Th

The aviation sector is facing a major environmental transition that requires coordinated efforts across research, technological innovation, and education. ISAE-SUPAERO Sustainable Aviation launches initiatives in training and research. 1) ISAE-SUPAERO and ENAC launch in October 2026 a new Advanced Master in Sustainable Aviation . This program of 450 hours will have 7 teaching units and will by 100% taught online : Aviation and environment Energy Ecodesign Systems approach C

The European Commission will award €404.3 million to 1610 postdoctoral researchers to work at top universities, research centres, private and public organisations and small and medium-sized enterprises. Among them, 24 researchers from Australia & New Zealand have been awarded! Interested in applying to the 2026 round? MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships will be open to excellent researchers of any nationality. Fellowships will be provided to excellent researchers, undertaking int