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As AFRAN celebrates 10 years of connecting researchers, innovators and institutions across France, Australia and the Pacific, our Pacific, Climate & Environment Profile Series continues to showcase the people whose work is advancing knowledge and strengthening international collaboration. Today, we are pleased to feature Dr Maxime Colin, a physicist and climate scientist whose research explores one of the most complex and fascinating components of the Earth's climate system:

As part of AFRAN’s 10th anniversary celebrations, we are continuing to highlight the diverse people, expertise and collaborations that have shaped our network over the past decade. Today, we are pleased to feature Sabrina Virly, a scientist and fisheries engineer who has been based in New Caledonia for more than 30 years. Her career reflects a gradual journey from fisheries and aquaculture research towards a broader understanding of marine ecosystems and the communities that

How can AI help Pacific communities better understand and respond to climate and environmental challenges? AFRAN's new report, Artificial Intelligence for the Planet: Pacific Perspectives Ahead of COP31, explores this question through conversations with three researchers and practitioners working across the Pacific: engineer Pearl Winchester, hydrologist Matthieu Aureau, and computer science professor Nazha Selmaoui-Folcher. Their perspectives carry a common message: before A

As AFRAN celebrates 10 years of strengthening research and innovation partnerships between France, Australia and the Pacific, our Pacific, Climate & Environment Profile Series continues to highlight the people whose vision, leadership and collaboration have shaped our network. Today, we are especially pleased to feature someone who has been part of AFRAN's journey from the very beginning: Professor Katherine Daniell, AFRAN's President since its creation and one of the driving

As part of AFRAN's 10th anniversary celebrations, we continue to highlight the diverse voices, expertise and perspectives that have shaped our network over the past decade. Today, we are pleased to feature Dr Reia Farrall-Anquet, a French-Australian lecturer whose work explores some of the Pacific's most pressing challenges. She is currently based in the Social Sciences department of the Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Having begun her career as a teacher of English, she

We need you to gauge the interest in establishing a research network of academics and industry researchers that wish to find potential partners and/or students in their field of interest. This short survey will allow us to collect the contact details of interested participants and understand what is expected by the future members to help form an efficient network. The function of this network can be described in several examples: Student - Academia/Industry: A student in Aust

The Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation aims at significantly supporting the development of research and innovation collaborations between France and Australia through a set of activities that raise awareness on areas of mutual interest in France and Australia, as well as untapped opportunities, at federal but also locally at regional, state and institutional levels. The Association plays an active role in running events and communication initiatives to

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

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