AAIR Past Events
AAIR Surveys and Evaluation e-Vent
22 April, 26 August, 30 September
Online
Got a gripe? Something you’ve been struggling with? An issue you just can’t resolve? A whinge you just want to let out?
Institutional researchers are often isolated or in small teams and face similar issues. This is an opportunity for you to come together with other AAIR members to share your challenges and triumphs.
This AAIR vent gives members and the broader institutional research community an opportunity to come together and vent for half an hour over coffee.
Here are some issues we might cover during our discussions*:
- Communicating survey outcomes with other people in your institution.
- Dealing with ‘survey experts’.
- Figuring out what the main messages are.
- Getting people to actually DO things.
- Anything else you want to vent about.
Business Intelligence and Analytics e-Vent 3/2021
6 September 2021
Online
It’s on again!
Hosted by AAIR, convened by Lester DSouza, National Manager, Business Intelligence at Australian Catholic University, and AAIR SIG Leader.
- Members: FREE
- Non-members (PER SESSION):
AUD$10 + GST + booking fee (AUD$12.64)
Not a member but want to be? Join here, then register for this session for FREE!
Load Management & Planning ConvAAIRsation 2/2021
2 August 2021
Online
Join your colleagues, Andrew and Eva as they guide you through the challenges before us.
Some topics we will cover include:
- 2022 outlook
- Impact of delayed 2021 data submissions
- Is the ROI above cap worth it?
- Level of confidence with assumptions
- Load planning assumptions
- Revision of transitional funding
Hosted by AAIR, convened by:
- Andrew Bradshaw, Manager Statutory Reporting at Macquarie University, and AAIR SIG Leader
- Eva Seidel, Associate Director, Portfolio Engagement and Success at Flinders University
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-members:
AUD$20 + GST + booking fee (AUD$24.19)
Not a member but want to be? Join here, then register for this vent for FREE!
The State of the World: Impact Rankings (AwAAIRness Series)
28 July 2021
Online
How do universities contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals?
The focus of this session will be on the relative newcomer to rankings, the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which measure the contribution of universities around the world to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The session will also be based on Anand’s recent article for Campus Review, which is summarised on the AAIR website.
Hosted by AAIR, convened by Anand Kulkarni, Deputy Director, Planning and Performance at Victoria University, and valued AAIR member.
- Members: FREE
- Non-members (PER SESSION):
AUD$10 + GST + booking fee (AUD$12.64)
Not a member but want to be? Join here, then register for this session for FREE!
AAIR Surveys and Evaluation e-Vent AU Chapter 2021
27 May, 17 June, 22 July
Zoom
Got a gripe? Something you’ve been struggling with? An issue you just can’t resolve? A whinge you just want to let out?
Institutional researchers are often isolated or in small teams and face similar issues. This is an opportunity for you to come together with other AAIR members to share your challenges and triumphs.
Find out what others are doing, how they’re managing, network, meet other surveys colleagues. This AAIR vent gives members and the broader institutional research community an opportunity to come together and vent for half an hour over coffee.
Hosted by AAIR, convened by Lisa Bolton, Director, QILT Research and Strategy at The Social Research Centre, and AAIR SIG Leader.
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-members (PER SESSION):
AUD$10 + GST + booking fee (AUD$12.64)
Not a member but want to be? Join here, then register for this vent for FREE!
AAIR Business Intelligence and Analytics e-Vent 2/2021
19 July 2021
Online
We’re doing this again!
A chance to hear from or vent with colleagues from the sector about the big bad world of BI and analytics. Let’s also take stock of the current situation around how the impact of COVID has affected the sector’s expectation for good data and analytics and the technology trends around the corner. Grab a coffee or a bite to eat and see you there!
Hosted by AAIR, convened by Lester DSouza, National Manager, Business Intelligence at Australian Catholic University, and AAIR SIG Leader.
- Members: FREE
- Non-members (PER SESSION):
AUD$10 + GST + booking fee (AUD$12.64)
Not a member but want to be? Join here, then register for this session for FREE!
Load Management & Planning ConvAAIRsation 1/2021
21 June 2021
Online
A session for universities to share their intended approach and assumptions they are making in load planning this year. This is particularly pertinent post the announcement of Job Ready Package and given the uncertainty COVID-19 continues to bring around international travel.
Hosted by AAIR, convened by:
- Andrew Bradshaw, Manager Statutory Reporting at Macquarie University
- Eva Seidel, Associate Director, Portfolio Engagement and Success at Flinders University
Agenda
- 1–1.15 pm Andrew and Eva open
- 1.15–1.20 pm Workshop ideas for discussion
- 1.20–3 pm Open discussion
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-members: AUD$25 + GST + booking fee (AUD$29.96)
AAIR Business Intelligence and Analytics e-Vent 1/2021
16 June 2021
Zoom
Would you like to talk about an issue that you can’t resolve? Do you have a whinge you just want to let out?
In the big bad world of business intelligence and analytics, things sometimes don’t go according to plan and can cause great strife to all involved. This is an opportunity for you to come together with other AAIR members to share your challenges and triumphs, and secrets 😉
This AAIR vent gives members and the broader institutional research community an opportunity to come together and vent for half an hour over (byo) coffee.
While we can’t promise that this will be what you’re looking for, it WILL be extremely therapeutic.
Hosted by AAIR, convened by Lester DSouza, National Manager, Business Intelligence at Australian Catholic University, and AAIR SIG Leader.
Here are some of the topics we hope to cover during our discussion:
- Navigating the changing environment (with technology)
- Increased demand for data and analytics
- Effective machine learning practices
- Optimising team resources
- And anything else you want to vent about
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-members: AUD$10 + GST + booking fee (AUD$12.64)
Not a member but want to be? Join here, then register for this vent for FREE!
AAIR Surveys and Evaluation e-Vent NZ Chapter 2021
20 May, 10 June
Zoom
Got a gripe? Something you’ve been struggling with? An issue you just can’t resolve? A whinge you just want to let out?
Institutional researchers are often isolated or in small teams and face similar issues. This is an opportunity for you to come together with other AAIR members to share your challenges and triumphs.
Find out what others are doing, how they’re managing, network, meet other surveys colleagues. This AAIR vent gives members and the broader institutional research community an opportunity to come together and vent for half an hour over coffee.
Hosted by AAIR, convened by Lisa Bolton, Director, QILT Research and Strategy at The Social Research Centre, and AAIR SIG Leader.
- Members: FREE
- Non-members (PER SESSION): AUD$10 + GST + booking fee (AUD$12.64)
- Non-members (5 SESSIONS): AUD$40 + GST + booking fee (AUD$47.29)
Not a member but want to be? Join here, then register for this vent for FREE!
AAIR Forum 2020
8–9 December 2020
Online
It’s not all Zoom and Gloom: Let AAIR lift you up by sharing our experiences
For the first time in history, the AAIR Annual Forum was hosted completely online. This was a members-only event and was free for AAIR members to attend. Those who were not an AAIR member simply signed up for a 2021 membership and attended for free.
Platinum Sponsor – Day 1
eXplorance
Platinum Sponsor – Day 2
Altis Consulting
AAIR SIG Forum 2020
Stay tuned
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It is with great sadness that the AAIR Executive Committee had to make the decision to cancel the AAIR SIG Forum in 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent closures.
As an alternative, we have been offering Conversations During COVID Open-AAIR Discussions.
We look forward to seeing you all again in an Open-AAIR Discussion, and then face-to-face when we return to business as usual.
Load Planning Open-AAIR Discussion #3
7 July 2020 (11am to 12.30pm AEST)
Online
Join AAIR and Andrew Herd as he outlines the changes proposed by the government and the impacts on higher education.
A session to discuss the recently announced Job-Ready Graduates Package with our special guest, Andrew Herd, Director, Analysis & Research, Funding & Students Branch, Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE).
Government Reporting Open-AAIR Discussion
30 June 2020 (12 noon to 1.30pm AEST)
Online
Update on TCSI reporting and the new timelines for transitioning from HEPCAT to TCSI.
This AAIR conversation will be an interactive session for AAIR members and their colleagues who are interested in engaging in an open-AAIR discussion on government reporting (in the Australian context) in times of the COVID19 pandemic. Don Johnston will facilitate this session with Maureen Wood (DESE) and other DESE and DHS representatives.
If you and/or your colleagues are interested in participating in this open-AAIR discussion, please click to register on Eventbrite and we will send you a link to participate in the session.
Surveys and Evaluation Open-AAIR Discussion
25 June 2020 (12 noon to 1.30pm AEST)
Online
How do we integrate survey data into institutional evaluation and performance indicators, particularly during COVID-19?
This AAIR conversation will be an interactive session for AAIR members and their colleagues who are interested in engaging in an open-AAIR discussion on surveys and evaluation in times of the COVID19 pandemic. Lisa Bolton will facilitate this session.
If you and/or your surveys and evaluation colleagues are interested in participating in this open-AAIR discussion, please register for the session on Eventbrite and we will send you a link to participate in the session.
Business Intelligence and Analytics Open-AAIR Discussion
19 June 2020 (12 noon to 1.30pm AEST)
Online
How is your university addressing BI & analytics during these times?
This AAIR conversation will be an interactive session for AAIR members and their colleagues who are interested in engaging in an open-AAIR discussion on business intelligence and analytics in times of the COVID19 pandemic. Lester D’Souza and Andrew Bradshaw will co-facilitate these sessions.
If you and/or your business intelligence and analytics colleagues are interested in participating in this open-AAIR discussion, please register your interest in the session on Eventbrite and we will send you a link to participate in the session.
QILT / SES Open-AAIR Discussion #2
28 May 2020 (2pm to 3.30pm AEST)
Online
How is your university addressing QILT during these times?
This AAIR conversation will be an interactive session for AAIR members and their colleagues who are interested in engaging in an open-AAIR discussion on how to approach the QILT Student Experience Survey in times of the COVID19 pandemic. Lisa Bolton, Tash Vickers and Lauren Spencer will co-facilitate these sessions. Our very own President will open and welcome you to the session. This session will be held on Thursday 28 May from 2pm to 3.30pm AEST.
Load Planning Open-AAIR Discussion #2
26 May 2020 (11am to 12.30pm AEST)
Online
How is your university addressing load management during these times?
Join us for the second in this series of Conversations During COVID. AAIR is again offering its members and their peers within their organisations an opportunity to participate (FREE) in these interactive sessions online to discuss how we are all approaching load planning this year. This second session will be held on Tuesday 26 May from 11am to 12.30pm AEST.
QILT / SES Open-AAIR Discussion
21 May 2020 (2pm to 3.30pm AEST)
Online
How is your university addressing QILT during these times?
This AAIR conversation will be an interactive session for AAIR members and their colleagues who are interested in engaging in an open-AAIR discussion on how to approach the QILT Student Experience Survey in times of the COVID19 pandemic. Lisa Bolton, Tash Vickers and Lauren Spencer will co-facilitate these sessions. This first session will be held on Thursday 21 May from 2pm to 3.30pm AEST.
Load Planning Open-AAIR Discussion
7 May 2020 (11am to 12pm AEST)
Online
How is your university addressing load management during these times?
AAIR is offering its members and their peers within their organisations an opportunity to participate (at no cost) in interactive sessions online to discuss how we are all approaching load planning this year. We anticipate there being several one-hour sessions over the coming months, as there are many things to discuss. This first session will be held on Thursday 7 May from 11am to 12pm AEST.
AAIR Forum 2019
11–13 November 2019
Hobart, TAS
Institutional Research: The Devil Is In The Detail
The 2019 AAIR Forum was held at Hobart’s iconic Wrest Point, situated on the picturesque setting of the Derwent River.
Platinum Sponsor – Forum Dinner
eXplorance
Silver Sponsor – Welcome Reception
QILT
Silver Sponsor – Delegate Name Badge
Watermark
Bronze Sponsor – Refreshment Break
University of Tasmania
AAIR SIG Forum 2019
4–5 July 2019
Darwin, NT
Finding the eye of the storm in cyclonic winds of change
The 2019 AAIR SIG Forum was hosted by Charles Darwin University at its Waterfront Campus on from Thursday 4 to Friday 5 July. The welcome reception took place on Wednesday night (3 July), and the dinner on Thursday night (4 July).
Platinum Sponsor
Altis Consulting
Gold Sponsor
Cortell Australia
University Supporter
Charles Darwin University
Lessons Learned From Starting Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Projects in Australian Universities
11 April 2019
Webinar
AAIR was proud to launch its first webinar, which was free for members using a promo code, and was only AU$10 for non-members.
AAIR Forum 2018
19-21 November 2018
Melbourne, VIC
Reflecting on the past, experiencing the present, shaping the future
Venue: Rydges Melbourne
Platinum Sponsor
eXplorance
Silver Sponsor
The Social Research Centre (QILT)
Bronze Sponsor
Tableau
University Supporter
La Trobe University
Last Century Dinner
18 November 2018
Melbourne, VIC
Following on from the very successful ‘Original AAIRies’ dinner held as part of the 2014 Forum, Roni and Wendy are planning a follow-up ‘AAIRies from the Last Century’ dinner which will precede the upcoming 29th Annual AAIR Forum in Melbourne. This dinner will not be part of the official 2018 AAIR Forum, so you don’t have to be registered for the main Forum to attend this dinner.
AAIR SIG Forum 2018
26-27 July 2018
Canberra, ACT
Politics, planning and performance: Good governance starts how?
The 2018 AAIR SIG Forum was hosted by the University of Canberra. The event was held at Rydges Capital Hill, Canberra 26–27 July 2018.
Platinum Sponsor
Altis Consulting
University Supporter
University of Canberra
AAIR Forum 2017
31 October - 2 November 2017
Alice Springs, NT
The centre of Australia, centre of decision making
The 2017 AAIR Annual Forum was held at the Alice Springs Convention Centre in the Northern Territory of Australia on the 1 and 2 of November. A welcome reception, pre-forum workshops and special interest groups ran just prior on Monday, 31 October 2017.
Platinum Sponsor
eXplorance
Silver Sponsor – Welcome Reception
QILT
Social Research Centre
University Supporter
Charles Darwin University
Trade Exhibitors
Altis Consulting
eXplorance
AAIR SIG Forum 2017
26-27 July 2017
Sydney, NSW
Creating connections & exploring possibilities
The 2017 AAIR SIG Forum was hosted by Macquarie University and covered the special interest areas of business intelligence, analytics, data warehousing, government reporting, load management, and surveys and evaluation.
Platinum Sponsor
Altis Consulting
Gold Sponsors
MIP
NeoData Australia
Silver Sponsors
eXplorance
Bronze Sponsor
QILT
Dinner Sponsor
Cortell Australia
Dinner Meeting 2017
22 February 2017
Sydney, NSW
Using cohort analysis with open source datasets for strategic, operational, and tactical purposes
Speaker: Tony Nolan
Cohort analysis is a digital profiling technique developed by Tony, and is a combination of digital hash scores and relativity transformations using a system of systems approach. It has been applied to a range of issues, including the common reporting scheme, the Panama Papers, weather prediction, law enforcement and emergency services tasking and predicting modelling.
Tony covered how open source datasets from the ABS and UN/World Bank can be turned into data sequences to identify cohorts in a target population for strategic, operational and tactical activities.
AAIR Forum 2016
14-16 November 2016
Coogee, NSW
Bridging data and decisions
The 2016 AAIR Annual Forum was held in beautiful beachside Coogee in NSW, Australia, on the 15 and 16 of November. A welcome reception, pre-forum workshops and special interest groups were run just prior on Monday, 14 November 2016.
Platinum Sponsor
eXplorance
Barista Cart & Award Sponsor
Social Research Centre
QILT
AAIR SIG Forum 2016
16-17 June 2016
Adelaide, SA
Practical IR: when festivities, good wine and a prayer aren’t enough!
The 2016 AAIR SIG Forum was held in the Festival State, Wine Capital of Australia, and City of Churches in Adelaide on the 16 and 17 June. The 2016 AAIR SIG Forum was co-hosted by The University of Adelaide, Flinders University, and the University of South Australia. The event was held at the Victoria Square Campus of Flinders University in the heart of the beautiful city of Adelaide, South Australia, and focused on data warehousing, business intelligence, analytics, load management, government reporting, and surveys and evaluations.
Platinum Sponsor
Altis Consulting
Gold Sponsors
MIP
NeoData Australia
Welcome Reception Drinks Sponsor
QILT
Dinner Meeting 2016
16 March 2016
Melbourne, VIC
Australian institutional research: Framing upcoming challenges & opportunities
Speaker: Professor Hamish Coates, PhD
Hamish began by reviewing the history of IR in Australia over the last few decades as a means of identifying the contexts and ideas which have shaped key innovations.
He then reviewed trends shaping contemporary opportunities and challenges for IR.
From these analyses, he forecast key areas in need of development, and key challenges and opportunities specific to each area and IR in Australia more generally.
AAIR Forum 2015
9-11 November 2015
Wellington, New Zealand
The winds of change
Haere mai! Welcome! Come!
In 2015 we saw the 26th AAIR Annual Forum being held in Wellington, New Zealand at the Intercontinental Wellington from Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 November 2015 with pre-Forum workshops held on Sunday 8 November.
Platinum Sponsor
eXplorance
Satchel Sponsor
Graduate Careers Australia
Barista Cart Sponsor
QILT
Keynote Speaker Sponsor
Massey University
AAIR SIG Forum 2015
19-21 August 2015
Fraser Island, QLD
Expand your horizons
The 2015 AAIR SIG Forum was hosted by the University of Southern Queensland. The event was held at the Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island 19-21 August 2015 and focused on data warehousing and business intelligence, as well as load management.
Platinum Sponsor
Altis Consulting
Gold Sponsors
Analytics8
Cortell
MIP
AAIR Forum 2014
19-21 November 2014
Melbourne, VIC
Turning silver into gold
The 2014 AAIR Annual Forum was held at the Intercontinental Melbourne the Rialto, with pre-Forum workshops held on Tuesday 18 November.
The 2014 theme coincided with the AAIR ‘silver’ anniversary. AAIR has changed over the past 25 years, and the 2014 Forum heralded the start of the next 25 years leading up to our ‘golden’ anniversary.
Platinum Sponsor
eXplorance
Satchel Sponsor
Graduate Careers Australia
Trade Exhibitors
eXplorance
Graduate Careers Australia
Altis Consulting
AAIR SIG Forum 2014
18-19 August 2014
Brisbane, QLD
The 2014 AAIR SIG Forum for data warehousing, business intelligence and analytics, and load management, was hosted by the Queensland University of Technology and held in Brisbane at the Royal on the Park Hotel on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 August 2014, with welcome drinks held on Sunday evening, 17 August.
Platinum Sponsor
Altis Consulting
Gold Sponsors
Analytics8
Certus Solutions
MIP
AAIR Forum 2013
13-15 November 2013
Perth, WA
Insights from institutional research: Exploring new shores
The 2013 AAIR Annual Forum was held at the Rendezvous Grand Hotel in Scarborough, Perth. The Forum attracted leading IR practitioners from across Australasia who outlined challenges and developments and helped shape discussions around themes of the program such as emerging technologies, institutional rankings and analysis of the student experience. The AAIR Forum is the key event in the IR calendar and is considered integral to the professional development and networking of institutional research staff.
Platinum Sponsor
eXplorance
Name Badge Sponsor
Graduate Careers Australia
University Supporter
University of Western Australia
Trade Exhibitor
Altis Consulting
AAIR SIG Forum 2013
21-23 August 2013
Blue Mountains, NSW
Crossing mountains, blazing new trails
The 2013 AAIR SIG Forum was hosted by the University of Western Sydney. The Forum was held from 21 to 23 August 2013 at the Fairmont Resort, Leura in the picturesque Blue Mountains, near Sydney.
Platinum Sponsor
Altis Consulting
Gold Sponsors
Certus Solutions
MIP
Oracle
Silver Sponsors
Analytics8
IBM
AAIR Forum 2012
12-14 November 2012
Terrigal, NSW
Reflections on the state of IR practice
The 2012 AAIR Forum was held at Crowne Plaza in beautiful Terrigal on the New South Wales Central Coast, Australia.
Platinum Sponsor
eXplorance
Satchel Sponsor
Graduate Careers Australia
University Supporters
Griffith University
University of Newcastle
University of Western Sydney
AAIR SIG Forum 2012
5-6 July 2012
Melbourne, VIC
A new beginning in demanding times
The 2012 AAIR SIG Forum was jointly hosted by RMIT and Victoria University in Melbourne from 5 to 6 July 2012. This Special Interest Group Forum covers data warehousing and business intelligence, load management and DIISRTE (government reporting).
Platinum Sponsor
Altis Consulting
Gold Sponsors
Intech Solutions
Oracle
Tableau Software
Silver Sponsor
Certus
University Supporters
Victoria University
RMIT
AAIR Forum 2011
9-11 November 2011
Gold Coast, QLD
Let the sunshine in
Rain, floods, cyclones – welcome to Queensland! The start to 2011 was challenging, but then we ‘let the sunshine in’.
The 2011 AAIR Annual Forum was held at Sea World Resort on the Gold Coast. Pre-Forum workshops were held on Tuesday 8 November.
Forum Dinner Sponsor
Australian Corporate Software
Satchel Sponsor
Graduate Careers Australia
Name Badge Sponsor
eXplorance
University Supporters
University of Newcastle
Griffith University
The University of Queensland
The University of Sydney
Southern Cross University
University of Western Sydney
University of the Sunshine Coast
Trade Exhibitor
Altis Consulting
AAIR SIG Forum 2011
3-5 August 2011
Canberra, ACT
Capital perspectives and cool ideas
The 2011 AAIR SIG Forum was held in Australia’s Capital, Canberra. This meeting incorporated the AAIR special interest groups: data warehousing and business intelligence, load management, and the Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations.
Primary Sponsor
Altis Consulting
Secondary Sponsor
Focus
Supporters
Australian National University
University of Canberra
AAIR
AAIR Forum 2010
10-12 November 2010
Geelong, VIC
Has institutional research come of age in Australasia?
The 2010 AAIR Annual Forum was held at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in picturesque Geelong, and focused on strategic priorities in the higher education sector, including sub-streams such as: the equity agenda in higher education, 2010 and beyond; supporting models for academic standards; improving participation and retention of students; and improving TAFE pathways and partnerships.
Forum Dinner Sponsor
Australian Corporate Software
Satchel Sponsor
Graduate Careers Australia
Welcome Reception Sponsor
Deakin University
Name Badge Sponsor
eXplorance
Keynote Speaker Sponsor
Callista Software Services
University Supporters
The Australian National University
Queensland University of Technology
University of Newcastle
University of South Australia
AAIR SIG Forum 2010
12-13 August 2010
Gold Coast, QLD
The 2010 AAIR DW SIG Forum was hosted by Southern Cross University at its new developing Gold Coast beachside campus. Subthemes included: Technical, BI, load management, and DEEWR reporting.
Sponsors
Altis Consulting
Catapult BI
focus strategies and solutions
MIP
University Supporters
Southern Cross University
AAIR Forum 2009
11-13 November 2009
Adelaide, SA
Turning water into wine: Institutional research as an essential ingredient in strategic decision making for tertiary education
Sponsors
Australian Corporate Software
Centre for Independent Business Research
Crystal Spring
Host Universities
The University of Adelaide
Flinders University
University of South Australia
AAIR Forum Partners
Queensland University of Technology
RMIT University
The Australian National University
University of New England
University of Technology Sydney
AAIR SIG Forum 2009
27-28 August 2009
Brisbane, QLD
Getting the runs on the board
The 2009 AAIR DW SIG Forum was hosted by Griffith University at its Nathan Campus.
Platinum Sponsor
SAS
Gold Sponsors
Catapult BI
IBM Cognos Software
Silver Sponsors
Altis Consulting
Cortell
MIP
Calumo Business Intelligent
University Supporters
Griffith University
AAIR Forum 2008
19-21 November 2008
Canberra, ACT
Enhancing quality research: A global perspective
Sponsors
Australian Corporate Software
Graduate Careers
Thomson Reuters
Host University
The Australian National University
University Partners
Australian Catholic University
Curtin University of Technology
Monash University
Queensland University of Technology
The University of Sydney
The University of Western Australia
University of Western Sydney
DW SIG Forum 2007
September 2007
Brisbane, QLD
The 2007 AAIR DW SIG Forum was held in conjunction with the ‘Alliance Down Under 2007’ Oracle (Peoplesoft) Higher Education User Group (HEUG).
Data Warehousing SIG Forum 2006
17-18 July 2006
Adelaide, SA
UniSA hosted the inaugural meeting of the Data Warehousing Special Interest Group at its City West Campus in Adelaide. The two-day included speakers from five Australian universities and two major software vendors (COGNOS and Microsoft). The event was attended by representatives from 18 Australian and two New Zealand universities.
University Supporter
University of South Australia
Previous AAIR Forums
Since November 1990
Various locations
AAIR has convened an Annual Forum each year since 1990. The Forum locations and themes have been:
1990 Rockhampton, ‘Higher education in the Pacific basin: Towards the 21st century’
1991 Melbourne, ‘Technology, communication and techniques: Future directions for institutional researchers’
1992 Auckland, ‘Futures: Planning for tertiary education’
1993 Sydney, ‘Implementing the quality review process: Strategies, systems and experiences’
1994 Dunedin, ‘Tertiary education funding’
1995 Perth, ‘Internationalising tertiary education: Institutional research and planning’
1996 Brisbane, ‘Meeting the needs of the community into the 21st century’
1997 Adelaide, ‘Equity and tertiary education: The role of institutional research’
1998 Melbourne, ‘Planning tertiary education in a competitive environment’
1999 Auckland, ‘Educators and planners: Symphony or discord?’
2000 Sydney, ‘Medal contenders or easybeats? Institutional research practitioners in the new millenium’
2001 Rockhampton, ‘Globalisation and tertiary education: Impacts, responses and implications for the 21st century’
2002 (December) Perth, ‘Quality in tertiary education: From whose perspective? (Who’s in charge? Who do we charge? What price do we pay?)’
University supporter: Edith Cowan University.
2003 Adelaide, ‘Public good and market commodity: Underpinning the academic enterprise’
2004 Hobart, ‘Better the DEVIL you know…’