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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


𝗦𝘆𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 - 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗖𝟯 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟯𝟭
🌊 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


Call for expressions of interest: Collaboration on neurodivergence
Understanding Zoe has been awarded a $50,000 NSW MVP Ventures grant to develop UZPS, our AI pre-screening tool designed to help families identify early signs of neurodivergence before a formal assessment is reached. The need for this tool is urgent. In Australia, families wait an average of 3.5 years between first raising concerns and receiving a formal assessment. During that time, most children receive no structured support, missing critical early intervention windows. Th
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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 — 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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[REPORT] Women in AI: How are we championing inclusive and sustainable AI?
The event, “ Women in AI: How are we championing sustainable and inclusive AI? ” was held in Sydney on December 11. It brought together leaders from the French and Australian tech communities to discuss responsible artificial intelligence development, with a particular focus on women's leadership. The evening featured an expert panel discussion covering AI environmental sustainability, inclusive innovation, and responsible AI frameworks. This event built on the 2025 AI Acti


Women in AI: How are we championing inclusive & sustainable AI?
Thu, 11 Dec, 5:30pm - 8pm AEDT - Stone & Chalk Tech Central Innovaiton Hub 1/477 Pitt Street Haymarket NSW, Australia (enter via barlow Street) Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-ai-how-are-we-championing-inclusive-and-sustainable-ai Event description Ever wondered how women are solving AI’s toughest challenges: from bias and governance to rapid innovation and sustainability? This event brings together remarkable women designing, governing, and reimagining A


Apéro Scientific in Newcastle - Nature's Chemistry
Join Dr Paul Huchedé and Dr Louise Forster for a drink and a good chat around Nature's Chemistry! It will be held in Newcastle, at the...


AFRAN's Call for initiatives - First Round - Closed
The Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation aims at significantly supporting the development of research and innovation...


The Australian Academy of Science 2026 awards and funding opportunities are now open
Each year, the Australian Academy of Science shines a light on researchers who have made outstanding contributions to science and to...


AFRAN New South Wales gathering!
Dear all We are delighted to invite you to all get together and raise a glass to welcome 2025 and discuss our community's plans for 2025!...
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