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The 11th Australia-Spain Research Forum entitled “AI:Friend or Foe?“ was hosted at the Australian Museum, (Sydney, NSW) on Friday 24th of October 2025. The full recording of the event is available in our YouTube channel: Opening The 2025 SRAP Research Forum commenced at 10:00am with registration and a morning tea. […]

Summary of the 11th SRAP Research Forum – AI: Friend ...

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The Spanish Researchers in Australia-Pacific (SRAP) – New Zealand delegation proudly sponsored the 23rd Latin America & Spain Film Festival (LASFF), hosted at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) . The LASFF is a celebration of the rich and diverse cultures, languages, and creative voices of Latin America and Spain. Each […]

23rd Latin America & Spain Film Festival, Auckland (Aotearoa New ...

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The community of Spanish Researchers in Australia-Pacific (SRAP) came together once again for our SRAP Retreat, a weekend filled with discussions, collaborations, strategic planning, laughter and good food. Just like our retreat in Canberra back in 2023, this gathering brought members from across Australia (Victoria, Queensland, Sydney, Canberra and South […]

Another successful SRAP Retreat in Sydney

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A marine geologist and researcher at AUT’s School of Science, Dr Ribó (SRAP-NZ representative) joined Australia’s research vessel, RV Investigator, as a guest scientist. She was part of an international research team investigating the evolution of the dramatic Hunga volcano eruption of January 2022, the most powerful volcanic event of […]

Dr Marta Ribó took part in a groundbreaking scientific expedition ...

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On August 2025, The University of Queensland Regional Roadshow brought its inspiring outreach program to Cairns, celebrating science, community engagement, and regional connection as part of its ongoing mission to strengthen ties between academia and local communities across Queensland. Among the featured speakers for this National Science Week celebration was […]

Dr Mariel Familiar López participates in UQ’s Regional Roadshow celebration ...

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Today, the SBS Audio podcast series “Un Futuro Artificial” released an engaging episode on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and language learning (interview and link in Spanish). We were especially delighted to hear insights from Dr Marian Vidal-Fernández, Associate Professor in the School of Economics at the […]

SBS interview Assoc. Prof. Marian Vidal-Fernández “An Artificial future: education ...

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Did you know that after the amphibians, chondrichthyans (sharks, rays, and chimaeras) are the most threatened vertebrate Class? In fact, recent assessments state that 1 in 3 shark species are threatened with extinction (IUNC Red List). Although many shark populations are threatened and declining, sharks are mostly perceived as predators […]

Dr Mariel Familiar showcased in National Geographic Shark Fest

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