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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

From 30 September to 4 November 2025, the Graduate Research School at James Cook University invited students from the École Doctorale du Pacifique to participate in a masterclass based on the sharing of knowledge. Initiated by Florence Boulard, our new Pacific hub leader, this six-week program was delivered online via Zoom and brought together 25 students from JCU and 5 from the École Doctorale du Pacifique, representing the University of New Caledonia and the University of F

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

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

The Pacific Community  is leading scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific for SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SCIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION. The Pacific Community offers a call for a j ob application in Suva, Fiji : The position of Deputy Director General, Science and Capacity Building Deadline : 10 January 2026. Contract duration : This position is available for an initial period of three years; the first contract may be renewed depending on performance and

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

Are you passionate about strengthening ties between France and Australia ? Do you want to play a role in shaping the next generation of international collaboration in education, research, and innovation ? The Embassy of France to Australia , in partnership with AFRAN Inc. (the Australian–French Association for Research and Innovation)  and Campus France Australia , is seeking new Youth Engagement Leaders  for 2026! 🔹 About the Program The AFRAN Youth Engagement Leadership Pr

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

Dates: 6th - 10th October 2025 Venue: ANU main Campus & Mount Stromlo Campus, Canberra, Australia As an official adjacent event of the...

Pacific Social Science Grants – 2025 AFIPS   Lauched by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, with the support of the...