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Follow up on the AFRAN Forum 2025
On 21 and 22 October 2025, the annual AFRAN forum was held under the general theme “ Evolving Pacific: shared pathways for a sustainable future ”. The two-day event was organized at the Four Points Hotel in Sydney, with financial support and in partnership with the University of Sydney and the French Embassy in Australia. On this occasion, the Forum fostered cross-sectoral dialogues, showcased collaborative research and innovation, with a particular focus on Pacific indigenou
Un firmament d’histoires (Actes Sud) with Ali Cobby Eckermann and Jeanine Leane
With the support of AFRAN and DFAT, prominent First Nations poets Ali Cobby Eckermann and Jeanine Leane, travelled to Europe from 25th September to 11th October, for the launch of Un firmament d’histoires : la littérature aborigène et îlienne du détroit de Torres , including an anthology of First Nations poetry translated in French (by E. Castro-Koshy and Philippe Guerre) with poems also translated in French Sign Language by Anthony Guyon and Marie Lamothe on. The book is pu
Women in AI: How are we championing inclusive & sustainable AI?
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
Unconference on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Poetry and Literature
7 October 2025 Funded by AFRAN and organised by Estelle Castro-Koshy, discover Aboriginal and Torres Strait slander poetry and literature...
Apéro Scientific in Newcastle - Nature's Chemistry
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...
Re/Framing AI Across Cultures: French-Australian Perspectives on Creative AI Implementation and Industry Innovation
Friday 29 August 2025, 5pm This webinar examines how national contexts shape generative AI development and creative implementation...
AFRAN's Call for initiatives - Second Round - Open to all AFRAN members
The Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation aims at significantly supporting the development of research and innovation...
Pacific Hub Call for initiatives 2025-26 - Call now open!
Deadline for applications: 8 August 2025 The Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation aims at significantly supporting...
AFRAN's Call for initiatives - First Round - Closed
The Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation aims at significantly supporting the development of research and innovation...
AI Safety & Sustainability: Insights from ANU Expert Panel Discussion
On April 10th, AFRAN partnered with the ANU Integrated AI Network to host an expert panel discussion on AI Safety & Sustainability at the...
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