Institutional Research Events and Professional Development
Upcoming events designed to welcome, support and connect members at every stage
| Month | Event | Purpose | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 August (11am) | Newbie Onboarding Session Welcome to AAIR: Connect, Learn and Get Started | New to AAIR? A friendly introduction to institutional research in higher education | Virtual discussion |
| 28 August | Institutional Research Showcase 2026 | Members present current projects or case studies (3 topics) | Lightning talks (10–15 mins each + Q&A) |
| 10 September | Institutional Reporting SIG Discussion | The Institutional Reporting Special Interest Group networking, discussion and sharing ideas | Virtual discussion |
| 14 September | Data Governance SIG | The Data Governance Special Interest Group networking, discussion and sharing ideas | Virtual discussion |
| 24 September | Global University Rankings SIG | Global University Rankings and Ratings | Virtual discussion |
| October | Business Intelligence & Analytics SIG | The Business Intelligence & Analytics Special Interest Group networking, discussion and sharing ideas | Virtual discussion |
| October | Member Virtual Networking | Build member connections through catch ups and discussions | Virtual discussion |
| 25–27 November | AAIR Annual Forum | Flagship event with keynotes, papers, networking | Multi day conference |
| December | Open AAIR | Ideas for 2027 virtual event calendar | Virtual discussion |