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The Ocean Opportunity: Strengthening Blue Climate Action from UNOC3 to COP31
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


AI & Sustainable Futures in the Indo-Pacific
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


๐ฆ๐๐ฑ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ธ - ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐น๐๐ฒ ๐๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐จ๐ก๐ข๐๐ฏ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ข๐ฃ๐ฏ๐ญ
๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฑ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ธ - ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐น๐๐ฒ ๐๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐จ๐ก๐ข๐๐ฏ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ข๐ฃ๐ฏ๐ญ ! ๐ฆ๐บ Sydney, Wednesday 17th June, 5:30pm to 8:00pm. ๐ก 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. ๐ฌThey will discuss how the political momentum and outcomes of UNOC3 can be leveraged to elevate the ocean as a core pillar of clim


Join AUFRANDE UNSW 2026: Advancing FrenchโAustralian Research Collaboration
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 FrenchโAustralian collaboration . Hosted at UNSW, the event will bring together participants from across disciplines to: ๐ค Connect with partners across France and Australia ๐ฌ Discover collaborative research projects and opportunities ๐ Engage with a dynam


Study in France this June: Join the Bordeaux Montaigne International Summer School
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 Franceโs most iconic regions. Open to students from all backgrounds, this program features: ๐ English-taught courses in humanities (culture, history, linguistics, cinema, geography) ๐ซ๐ท French language classes for all levels (no prior Frenc


Join SOUPAMES at ANU: A Unique Gathering of Mathematical Talent Across France, Australia and the Pacific
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 yearโs 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
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[SUMMARY] FAR in the Southern Connections: Antarctica and the Pacific, navigating from heritage to climate resilience
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


Webinar on French Space R&D & Collaboration Opportunities - 24 March, 2026
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


Postdoctoral Fellowships opportunities at the National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology (Inria, France)
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
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[CONFERENCE] - Fusion Energy: billions in private cash is flooding into fusion, will it pay off?
A joint meeting of the Australian Institute of Energy, the Australian Nuclear Association, the Sydney Division of Engineers Australia, and the Royal Society of NSW โ this year hosted by the Australian Nuclear Association (ANA) Orchestrated by Professor Matthew Hole, Australian National University Mathematical Sciences Institute and School of Computing Venue: Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 Time and Date: 5:30 for 6 pm AEDT Wednesday 18 February 2
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