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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

How is French taught, learnt, experienced and reimagined across the Pacific? A new edited volume, Stories from the Pacific: Teaching and Learning French, invites contributions from researchers, educators, learners and community members to explore the diverse realities of French language education in Pacific contexts. The volume seeks to amplify the voices, experiences and trajectories that shape what the editors describe as "Pacific French". The book will explore themes inclu

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

The Embassy of France in Australia, in partnership with Adelaide University, the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), and the French–Australian Laboratory for Human–Machine Teaming (IRL Crossing), is pleased to announce the launch of applications for the “Tech for Sustainability Hackathon – your ideas in energy, environment, social sciences and health.” The hackathon will take place at Adelaide University on 22–23 June 2026 and will bring together students,

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

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 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