Learning and Events
AAIR has made its best effort to find and publish events relevant to the AAIR community, and makes no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the contents of this events page. If you wish to register for any of the events listed, you take full responsibility for your actions. AAIR shall not be held liable to any party for any damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of this material, which is provided as is, and without warranties. All links are for information purposes only and are not warranted for content, accuracy or any other implied or explicit purpose.
Mind Over Survey: Leveraging Behavioural Insights to Increase Participation
19 August 2025 (12–1pm AEST / 2–3pm NZST)
Online
LIVE WEBINAR
Facilitator: Cassandra Saunders, AAIR Surveys and Evaluation SIG Chair
Guest presenter: Professor Swee-Hoon Chuah, Director, Tasmanian Behavioural Lab (Professor of Behavioural Economics, University of Tasmania)
Swee-Hoon will be speaking about the principles of Behavioural Economics and how they can influence behaviour by understanding the psychology behind people’s choices, with a specific lens on how they can be applied to boost survey respondent engagement.
Why do so many surveys go unanswered in higher education? Despite our best efforts, response rates often remain stubbornly low. This interactive session will explore how behavioural insights can help us understand the psychological barriers that lead people to ignore surveys. Together, we’ll explore simple, evidence-informed strategies to make participation easier, more appealing, and more timely. Join us to learn how to design smarter surveys that fit real human behaviour.
* This session will include interactive polls. Participants will need to have their mobile phone handy. *
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-members: $52.77 (AUD$45 + GST + booking fee)
THIS IS A LIVE WEBINAR AND WILL NOT BE RECORDED.
EAIR Forum (European Higher Education Society)
27–29 August 2025
Utrecht University, Netherlands
This forum covers institutional research, strategic planning, and quality in higher ed across Europe, and brings together researchers, science leaders, young academics, policy-makers, administrators and practitioners.
Connecting Our Community
3 September 2025 (12–1pm AEST / 2–3pm NZST)
Online
Ready to Spark Connection? Lead the Conversation and Build Community!
Facilitator: Could this be you?
LIVE WEBINAR
🌟 Want to Host Our Next Online Networking Session?
We’re looking for a friendly face to host an informal online networking session – a relaxed, one-hour online catch-up where members and the broader IR community can connect, share ideas, and support each other.
You don’t need to be an expert or have a script – just someone who enjoys bringing people together, asking a few good questions, and keeping the conversation flowing. Whether you’ve done something like this before or it’s your first time, we’ll support you with tips and a quick run-through beforehand.
What’s involved?
- Hosting a relaxed 1-hour Zoom session (date can be flexible)
- Welcoming everyone and setting a friendly tone
- Asking a few light prompts to get the conversation started
- Creating a warm, open space for members to chat and connect
If you’re curious, community-minded, and up for giving it a go, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Express your interest by email to info@aair.org.au
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-members: $52.77 (AUD$45 + GST and booking fee)
THIS IS A LIVE WEBINAR AND WILL NOT BE RECORDED.
25th Annual SEAAIR Conference
15–17 September 2025
Bangkok, Thailand
Theme: Education Forward
Sub-Themes:
- Transforming Pillars of Education
- Renewing Teaching and Learning: Practice and Policies
- Digitization of Education
- Sustaining Education Quality Assurance in the Digital Age
- Driving Faculty and Students’ Well-Being Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
From networking with peers to presentation sessions by leading experts in the field, the annual conference is the must attend event for academics, educators, researchers and practitioners in higher education.
Amplifying Student Voices: Building an Open Feedback Culture in Education
17 September 2025 (1–4pm AEST / 3–6pm NZST)
Online
Join Explorance’s APAC Virtual Summit to explore the transformative role feedback analytics and AI can play in enhancing student engagement, staff wellbeing, and long-term institutional success. With sessions built specifically for leaders, faculty, and administrators working in education, discover how data-driven insights can elevate the teaching and learning experience to the next level.
Discover how to:
- 📈 Implement effective feedback strategies for improving student and staff experience
- 🧠 Uncover key themes in student feedback with next-gen qualitative analysis
- 🛡️ Safeguard staff wellbeing with AI-powered qualitative analysis that redacts sensitive or identifying language
- 🧰 Empower your departments, teams and researchers with powerful, customisable surveys
Register now to hear how Explorance users are driving impact at their institutions and best practices from the Explorance team.
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-members: FREE
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.
Call for Abstracts Open
Closes 30 August 2025
Registration
Opening soon
Acceptance to Authors
3-15 September 2025
Draft Program Released
16 September 2025
Platinum Partner
Explorance
University Supporter
Southern Cross University
Leading Innovation Summit
24–27 March, 2026
Sydney, NSW
Lead the Future—Don’t Just React
Innovation isn’t optional—it’s essential. At the Leading Innovation Summit 2025, discover practical strategies to spark change and build a culture of innovation that lasts.
This year’s summit focuses on real-world tools, fresh thinking, and bold ideas to help leaders like you challenge the norm and drive meaningful progress. From emerging tech to transformative business models, you’ll connect with global innovators who are reshaping industries.
What to Expect
The program highlights groundbreaking organisations and the strategies behind their success. You’ll gain actionable insights to inspire innovative thinking and lead with impact.
This is your opportunity to engage with trailblazers, explore bold ideas, and walk away ready to create the future—not just adapt to it.
AIR Forum 2026
26–29 May 2026
Marriott Marquis, Washington, D.C.
The AIR Forum, the annual conference of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR), is the largest global gathering of higher education professionals working in institutional research, assessment, planning, and related postsecondary education fields. This conference includes more than 300 presentations by colleagues and thought leaders representing all sectors of higher education and an Exhibit Hall featuring the latest tools and resources to support data use for decision making.
AIR Forum presents a unique opportunity to network with peers, share best practices, and learn from practical workshops and sessions led by the field’s leading experts. AIR Forum is the must-attend event for both seasoned and early-career professionals.