Bridging Minds: Australia-France Research Forum

Bridging Minds: Australia-France Research Forum

We invite researchers, policy makers and industry experts in STEM and related areas to connect, share insights and foster innovation.

By RMIT Europe

Date and time

Tue, 3 Jun 2025 9:00 AM - Wed, 4 Jun 2025 2:00 PM AEST.

Location

Building 8 - RMIT University

360 Swanston Street Building 8 Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia

Agenda

Tuesday 3 June
Wednesday 4 June

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Welcome addresses

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Crossing borders: innovating together in France-Australia research

Nathalie Simenel-Amar

Frédéric Hollande

Jean-Philippe Diguet

Karen Hapgood

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Navigating research integrity in the age of AI

Justin Zobel

Daniel Barr

Olaf Maennel

Mona El-Ayoubi

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Scientific presentations from AUFRANDE doctoral candidates

2:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Scientific workshops "Exploring Franco-Australian research synergies"

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 day 5 hours

RMIT University is hosting 'Bridging Minds: Australia-France Research Forum', the first AUFRANDE annual event in Australia.

This forum brings together researchers, policy makers and industry experts in STEM and related areas to share insights and foster innovation between France and Australia.

With a combination of keynote speeches, interactive workshops, poster sessions and expert panel discussions, this forum is an opportunity for attendees to connect and forge new partnerships, as well as build bridges of knowledge and innovation between Australia and France.

AUFRANDE is coordinated by RMIT Europe and co-funded by the European Union.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there any fee for attending the event?

Participation is free but registration is required.

Where can I find information about the venue and hotel recommendations?

Detailed information can be downloaded from the event's page: https://aufrande.eu/training-event/annual-event-2/

Organised by

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise, with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally.

RMIT's European hub in Barcelona, ​​Spain, is the gateway for European research, industry, government and enterprise to innovation and talent in Australia and Asia.

We leverage the University's global connections to deliver an international dimension to research and innovation beyond Europe's borders.

We provide early access to the next generation of talent for European industry including servicing our partners seeking local talent for their operations in Australia.

We also work with our partners looking to extend their workforce in Europe through the diversity and depth of international talent. 

Talk to us about the ways you can leverage our presence in Europe to extend your markets to Australia and Asia through innovation and talent.