Bridging Minds: Australia-France Research Forum

This event brings together stakeholders from various STEM disciplines and related areas to share insights and foster innovation between Australia and France.

RMIT University is hosting the first AUFRANDE Annual Event in Australia. This event brings together stakeholders from various STEM disciplines and related areas to share insights and foster innovation between France and Australia.

With a combination of keynote speeches, interactive workshops, poster sessions, and dynamic roundtable discussions, this forum aims to be an opportunity for researchers and industry experts to connect and forge new partnerships, building bridges of knowledge and innovation between Australia and France.

 

When? 3-4 June 2025 followed by training workshops for Doctoral Candidates on 4-5 June

Where? RMIT University | More information about the venue and hotel recommendations here

Who? Anyone interested in research collaboration between the two countries, registration is required here

 

Draft Agenda (download PDF) AUFRANDE Annual Event – “Bridging minds: Australia-France Research Forum”

Tuesday 3 June

9:00 am – 4:30 pm AEST

  • Welcome address
  • Session 1: “Crossing Borders: Innovating Together in France-Australia Research”
  • Session 2: “Navigating Research Integrity in the Age of AI”
  • Session 3: Scientific presentations from AUFRANDE doctoral candidates
  • Session 4: Scientific workshops “Exploring Franco-Australian Research Synergies”

Wednesday 4 June

9:00 am – 12:30 pm AEST

  • Session 5: “Green Pathways: Implementing Sustainable Practices in Research”
  • Session 6: Scientific presentations from AUFRANDE doctoral candidates
  • Session 7: Roundtable with representatives of the industry
  • Closing and best presentation award
  • Meeting of AUFRANDE supervisors (restricted)

Training school for AUFRANDE Doctoral Candidates Wednesday 4 June & Thursday 5 June

  • Training Workshop “Collaborating during your candidature”
  • Training Workshop “Communicating your research to a broad audience”
  • Training Workshop “Developing an effective research poster”

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