AAIR Forum 2025
17–19 November 2025
Rydges Gold Coast Airport, Queensland
From Beach to Benchmark – Surfing the Institutional Research Wave
Our theme, From Beach to Benchmark – Surfing the Institutional Research Wave, draws inspiration from the coastal setting of the Gold Coast. It reflects the dynamic nature of institutional research in higher education – where professionals are continually navigating shifting tides of data, policy, and strategy to support informed decision-making across their institutions.
The Forum will provide an opportunity for institutional researchers, surveys staff, planners, analysts, and higher education professionals to come together to explore innovative practices, share challenges, and develop strategies that will help shape the future of the sector. With a diverse program of presentations, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities, this year’s event promises to be rewarding and professionally enriching.
Platinum Partner
Explorance
University Supporter
Southern Cross University
Open AAIR 2025 (round 2)
4 December 2025 (12–1pm AEDT / 2–3pm NZDT)
Online
LIVE WEBINAR
Facilitators:
- Pallavi Khanna, National Manager, Data Excellence at the Australian Catholic University, and AAIR Executive Committee member
- Lisa Bolton, former Director, QILT Research and Strategy at The Social Research Centre, and AAIR Executive Committee member
🌟 You’re Invited! Join Us for this Special Collaboration 🌟
Please join us for the final Open AAIR event of 2025, where you can share your ideas and help us develop the best program for you in 2026. We’re committed to working closely with our members to ensure you receive the greatest possible value from our collaboration.
During this session, we plan to cover:
- Overview from the AAIR Strategic Planning session
- 2025 AAIR Annual Forum reflections
- Workshop/brainstorm topics you would like us to cover throughout 2026
- How can you help?
- Provide a meet and greet networking opportunity
- AAIR our grievances
- Discuss the possible development of local AAIR chapters with champions
- Anything else you’d like to discuss/raise for the committee to consider
Everyone is welcome to join this session and we look forward to seeing you there.
By running our Open AAIR events online, we hope to build wider, stronger, and better connections with our community, particularly with those who may not be able to attend the annual forum in person.
Why Attend?
- Contribute your ideas to your professional association
- Meet and network with other attendees
- Voice your concerns, opinions, and ideas for the committee to take onboard
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions before this session. We’re here to help and look forward to seeing you there!
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-members: Also FREE 🙂
THIS IS A LIVE WEBINAR AND WILL NOT BE RECORDED.