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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

How is French taught, learnt, experienced and reimagined across the Pacific? A new edited volume, Stories from the Pacific: Teaching and Learning French, invites contributions from researchers, educators, learners and community members to explore the diverse realities of French language education in Pacific contexts. The volume seeks to amplify the voices, experiences and trajectories that shape what the editors describe as "Pacific French". The book will explore themes inclu

🌊 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 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

An international conference focused on “Teacher Education and Language Teaching in Oceania: Plurilingual Perspectives”, will take place on 28–29 January 2026 at the University of French Polynesia. This event is co-organised by the University of French Polynesia, the University of Melbourne and James Cook University. Learn more following this link: https://plurilinguaed.org/en/program/

From 30 September to 4 November 2025, the Graduate Research School at James Cook University invited students from the École Doctorale du Pacifique to participate in a masterclass based on the sharing of knowledge. Initiated by Florence Boulard, our new Pacific hub leader, this six-week program was delivered online via Zoom and brought together 25 students from JCU and 5 from the École Doctorale du Pacifique, representing the University of New Caledonia and the University of F

Thanks to the financial support of the Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation, the INSPÉ of New Caledonia (the National Institute for Teaching and Education), in partnership with the Vice Rector/General Director of New Caledonia education, organises a Workshop dedicated to the Australian International Section (AIS), deployed in New Caledonia, Australia, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna and in French Polynesia. The organisers of this workshop are Stéphane Minviell

The Academy of the Social Sciences in Austalia, in partnership with the Embassy of France in Australia, is proud to administer the Social Science Collaborative Research Program . This joint program will support early and mid-career social science researchers in the form of a Workshops initiative, creating structured opportunities for social scientists to deepen collaboration, share expertise, and advance bilateral research priorities. Applications for 2026 will be open fro

The Pacific Community is leading scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific for SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SCIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION. The Pacific Community offers a call for a j ob application in Suva, Fiji : The position of Deputy Director General, Science and Capacity Building Deadline : 10 January 2026. Contract duration : This position is available for an initial period of three years; the first contract may be renewed depending on performance and