AIRO Leads Alumni Network

The AIRO Leads Alumni Network brings together graduates of the AIRO Leads Program who are applying and advancing responsible AI adoption across research operations.

The network offers a space for alumni to stay connected, continue learning, and exchange practical insight as they take forward AI-related work in their own institutions.

What the network offers

Members of the AIRO Leads Alumni Network can access:

The network is designed to support alumni as they move from program participation into longer-term practice, implementation, and leadership.

Why it matters

AI adoption in research operations is evolving quickly, and many professionals are working through similar questions around implementation, governance, capability-building, and organisational change.

The AIRO Leads Alumni Network creates a dedicated space for those ongoing conversations, helping alumni learn from one another and strengthen practice across the sector.

Alumni leadership

The AIRO Leads Alumni Network is led by Diar Amin, who supports the development of the network and helps foster connection, shared learning, and continued engagement across the alumni group.

Who the network is for

The network is open to graduates of the AIRO Leads Program and includes professionals working across research management, administration, research development, governance, libraries, digital scholarship, strategy, and IT.

Looking ahead

As the AIRO Leads Program grows, the alumni network will continue to develop as a space for peer learning, practical exchange, and ongoing leadership in AI for research operations.

Do you want to learn more about the AIRO Leads Program?

Explore the program page and discover how to join a future cohort.