Member Virtual Networking – What’s Working (and What’s Not) in Cross-Collaboration
23 April 2026 (12–1 pm AEST / 2–3pm NZST)
Online
LIVE WEBINAAIR
Facilitator: Lisa Bolton (AAIR Executive Committee member), Australia
What’s really working when it comes to cross-collaboration in institutional research – and what’s not?
Join fellow AAIR members for an interactive virtual networking session where we’ll share honest insights, real experiences and practical lessons from across the sector. Whether you’ve found approaches that work well or are navigating ongoing challenges, this is a space to exchange ideas and learn from one another.
Bring along your own examples and be part of a collaborative discussion on how we can strengthen partnerships, break down silos, and improve the way we work together to support better decision making.
This informal session is all about connection, conversation and community – an opportunity to learn from peers and build valuable professional relationships across AAIR.
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-members: $75.74 (AUD$65 + GST + booking fee)
THIS IS A LIVE WEBINAAIR. A RECORDING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.
Forecasting Demand Driven Equity Funding: What’s Working (and What’s Not)
30 April 2026 (12–1pm AEST / 2–3pm NZST)
Online
LIVE WEBINAAIR
Facilitators:
- Gabrielle Harrison, Load Management & Planning SIG Co-Chair (and Senior Advisor Funding Policy and Planning, University of Melbourne)
- Alexandra Sieniarski, Load Management & Planning SIG Co-Chair (and Director, Analytics, Planning and Performance, The University of Notre Dame Australia)
Join the Load Management & Planning Special Interest Group for an interactive information exchange focused on forecasting demand driven equity funding.
This session is designed as a practical, peer-led discussion where members will share how their institutions are approaching forecasting, demand management, and funding modelling in a rapidly evolving policy environment. The Load Management & Planning SIG provides a forum to exchange ideas, improve processes, and build connections across the sector.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own examples to the discussion – what’s working well, what challenges remain, and what lessons have been learned along the way. Through shared experiences, we will explore different approaches to forecasting and managing demand driven equity funding, including how institutions are adapting models, assumptions, and processes.
We will also open the discussion to insights and experiences from across the sector, including reflections on approaches such as those used at The University of Melbourne.
This is a collaborative and engaging session designed to support practical learning, strengthen professional networks, and provide real-world insights you can apply in your own context.
What to expect:
- Peer-led discussion and knowledge sharing
- Practical examples from across institutions
- Open conversation on challenges and approaches
- Opportunity to ask questions and learn from others
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-members: $75.74 (AUD$65 + GST + booking fee)
THIS IS A LIVE WEBINAAIR. A RECORDING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.
Institutional Reporting SIG Discussion
8 May 2026 (12–1pm AEST / 2–3pm NZST)
Online
LIVE WEBINAAIR
SIG Chairs:
- Don Johnston (Manager, Reporting and Analysis, Southern Cross University)
- David Cawthorne (Manager, Government Reporting Transformation, Charles Darwin University)
Join the Institutional Reporting Special Interest Group (SIG) for an interactive discussion on the current state of compliance and external reporting across the higher education sector.
This session provides an opportunity for members to connect, share experiences, and discuss the challenges and changes shaping institutional reporting in their organisations. From regulatory reporting requirements to evolving data standards and compliance expectations, institutional reporting continues to play a critical role in supporting quality, accountability and decision making.
Topics may include reporting frameworks such as TCSI, AVETMISS, HERDC, SDR, PBRF, EPI and other key compliance and external reporting requirements across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
This is an informal, peer-led session designed to encourage open conversation and practical knowledge sharing. Members are encouraged to bring examples, questions and current challenges from their own institutions to help shape the discussion.
Together, we will explore what is changing, what is working well, and where additional collaboration and support may be needed across the sector.
This is a valuable opportunity to strengthen professional connections, stay informed on sector developments, and learn from colleagues working in similar roles across Australasia.
What to expect
- discussion of current compliance and reporting challenges
- sector updates and shared experiences
- practical insights from peers across institutions
- opportunities to ask questions and exchange ideas
- stronger connections within the Institutional Reporting SIG
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-members: $75.74 (AUD$65 + GST + booking fee)
THIS IS A LIVE WEBINAAIR. A RECORDING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.
AAIR Forum 2026
25–27 November 2026
Albany, New Zealand
The 2026 AAIR Forum will be hosted by Massey University at its stunning Albany campus in Auckland, New Zealand. Bringing together institutional research professionals from across Australasia, the Forum will offer valuable opportunities to connect, share insights and explore emerging trends in data, analytics and strategy in higher education. More details will be released soon—stay tuned for what promises to be an inspiring and collaborative event.
Registration Fees
Coming soon