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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

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

The SOUPAMES workshop at the Australian National University (ANU) is set to bring together a vibrant community of researchers in mathematical sciences, creating a unique space for exchange, collaboration, and discovery. This year’s edition is particularly special, with strong participation from French researchers as well as scientists from French overseas territories, fostering rich perspectives across regions and disciplines. It offers a rare opportunity to connect with a tr

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

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we understand the world, power innovation, and address global challenges. Yet as AI systems become increasingly embedded in critical infrastructure, environmental monitoring, and decision-making processes, their resilience and sustainability have become key priorities. The Resilient AI Challenge , launched by the Sustainable AI Coalition , invites researchers, innovators, and interdisciplinary teams from around the world to expl

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