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She returned to New Caledonia with around fifty scientists in tow! Originally from New Caledonia, Dr Kimberley Coulson holds a PhD in immuno-oncology and has since transitioned into science diplomacy. She is now Strategy & Operations Manager at AFRAN, the Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation, a network bringing together more than 1,100 researchers, innovators and institutional representatives working at the interface of the French and Australian ecosystem

As AFRAN celebrates 10 years of connecting researchers, institutions and communities across France, Australia and the Pacific, our Pacific, Climate & Environment Profile Series continues to highlight the people whose work contributes to a more sustainable, resilient and connected region. Today, we are pleased to feature Dr Anne Loarec, Head of the Medical Epidemiology Group at the Institut Pasteur de Nouvelle-Calédonie, whose work explores the complex connections between huma

Over the past ten years, AFRAN has brought together researchers, educators and innovators committed to strengthening collaboration between France, Australia and the Pacific. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we are proud to showcase the people whose work is helping build a more sustainable, resilient and connected region. Today, we are pleased to feature Dr Olivier Galy, Associate Professor at the School of Education at the Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie (UNC), whose

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

At AFRAN, we know that successful international research partnerships are built on more than funding alone. They grow through people, institutions, shared opportunities and long-term commitment. To better understand what makes France–Australia research collaboration thrive, we are launching a short survey to map the pathways, mechanisms and enabling factors behind successful partnerships. We are particularly interested in learning: 🔹 How research collaborations between Franc

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

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

AgroParisTech, France's leading life sciences engineering school within the Université Paris Saclay (France's first and the world's 15th largest university), is offering a Summer program on SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS, BIOTECHNOLOGIES AND BIOCOSMETICS , lasting seven weeks from June 1 to July 17, 2026. This research-oriented program is open to English-speaking students from 3 rd year Undergraduate and Masters. It is aimed exclusively at students enrolled in scientific and tech

Understanding Zoe is an AI-powered and ISO 27001-certified platform that provides personalised and neuroaffirming support to families, schools, and professionals caring for neurodivergent children. They are also developing a non-clinical pre-screening tool to help parents of undiagnosed children better understand their child’s functioning and access adapted and personalised resources faster. They are accelerating their partnerships with education, employers and the public se

The Institute of Pharmacology and Structural Biology (IPBS) and the Centre for Integrative Biology (CBI) in Toulouse (France) are currently seeking talented postdoctoral researchers interested in applying for French and international postdoctoral fellowship programmes (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action, EMBO, and others) to join our institutes and develop their research project. Please find attached a note presenting our institutes as well as the following calls for applicatio