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The AIRO Leads Program helps research operations professionals move from AI awareness to practical, responsible AI implementation. Discover the new AIRO Leads Alumni Network and meet Diar Amin, who will support alumni in sharing knowledge, building confidence, and leading AI adoption across research organisations.
AIRON is launching the State of AI in Research Operations 2026 survey to map AI adoption, governance, risks, and capability needs across the research ecosystem.
From GenAI to autonomous agents: understand how emerging AI systems like OpenClaw could transform research operations, workflows and decision-making.
AI is already shaping research operations — often quietly and unevenly. This article explores why focusing on real AI use cases is the most practical, responsible way to improve research services, build trust, and support staff. It invites the research operations community to share experiences and learn together.
As 2025 ends, AI has become part of everyday research work—even as institutions struggle to keep pace. This reflection explores the widening gap between individual use and organisational readiness, how the AIRON is helping to bridge that divide, and what the sector needs to move responsibly into 2026.
What began as a few conversations among curious professionals became AIRON — a global network reimagining research operations through responsible AI. This post explores why collaboration, not competition, is the real driver of innovation in the age of AI.
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