The importance of multiwavelength astronomical surveys is discussed in the context of galaxy evolution. The AKARI Deep Field South (ADF-S) is a new, well placed survey field that is already the subject of studies at a wide range of wavelengths. A number of ADF-S observational programmes are discussed and the prospects for the ADF-S as a future resource for extragalactic astronomy is explored.

ABSTRACT
1. INTRODUCTION
2. THE AKARI DEEP FIELD SOUTH
3. NUMBER COUNT STUDIES
4. CROSS IDENTIFICATIONS
5. THE COSMIC INFRARED BACKGROUND
6. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS
REFERENCES

• DAVID L. CLEMENTS(Astrophysics Group Blackett Lab, Imperial College)