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Australia's forthcoming association to Horizon Europe from 2027 marks an important milestone for international research collaboration. It will open new opportunities for Australian universities, research organisations and innovators to participate more closely in one of the world's largest research and innovation programmes. To support the Australian research community in preparing for these opportunities, the Embassy of France in Australia, together with its partners, is dev

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

🌊 𝗦𝘆𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 - 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗖𝟯 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟯𝟭 ! 🇦🇺 Sydney, Wednesday 17th June, 5:30pm to 8:00pm. 💡 What to expect: a high-level panel co-hosted by the French and German Embassies in Australia, in partnership with the University of Sydney and AFRAN. 💬They will discuss how the political momentum and outcomes of UNOC3 can be leveraged to elevate the ocean as a core pillar of clim

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 of

The event, “ Women in AI: How are we championing sustainable and inclusive AI? ” was held in Sydney on December 11. It brought together leaders from the French and Australian tech communities to discuss responsible artificial intelligence development, with a particular focus on women's leadership. The evening featured an expert panel discussion covering AI environmental sustainability, inclusive innovation, and responsible AI frameworks. This event built on the 2025 AI Acti

Thu, 11 Dec, 5:30pm - 8pm AEDT - Stone & Chalk Tech Central Innovaiton Hub 1/477 Pitt Street Haymarket NSW, Australia (enter via barlow Street) Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-ai-how-are-we-championing-inclusive-and-sustainable-ai Event description Ever wondered how women are solving AI’s toughest challenges: from bias and governance to rapid innovation and sustainability? This event brings together remarkable women designing, governing, and reimagining A

7 October 2025 Funded by AFRAN and organised by Estelle Castro-Koshy, discover Aboriginal and Torres Strait slander poetry and literature...

Join Dr Paul Huchedé and Dr Louise Forster for a drink and a good chat around Nature's Chemistry! It will be held in Newcastle, at the...

ISFAR SYMPOSIUM 2-3 MAY 2025 The 2025 ISFAR Symposium, celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the Institute, will take...

On April 10th, AFRAN partnered with the ANU Integrated AI Network to host an expert panel discussion on AI Safety & Sustainability at the...