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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

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

🌊 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

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

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 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

This vacancy may be of interest to members of your network who hold a PhD. Our research unit BIA (Biopolymers, Interactions, Assemblies), located in Nantes (region Pays-de-la-Loire, France) is offering a permanent position for a research fellow in Biochemistry to study the role of small molecules (ions, sugars, organic acids…) in polymers interactions in the cell wall of plant biomass for its transformation For more information https://youtu.be/dzCMJFlSHsg BIA website...

The “One Health” approach is based on a long-held belief: human health, animal health, and ecosystem health are closely interdependent. Recent health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted how important are coordinated responses, based on science, prevention, knowledge sharing and international cooperation. The One Health Summit will be an opportunity to bring together, for the first time, Heads of State and Government from around the world, Heads of Internatio

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