AIRON is an international community that brings together people with an interest in the responsible, ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence within research operations.

Our community supports AIRON’s charitable purpose by encouraging learning, knowledge sharing and informed discussion across the research and innovation ecosystem. Members have opportunities to learn from educational events, shared professional experience and freely available resources while contributing to a growing body of knowledge that benefits the wider research community.

Why Join AIRON?

Joining AIRON gives you the opportunity to connect with professionals from different institutions, disciplines and countries who are exploring AI within research operations.

Through educational events, discussions, publications and shared resources, you can deepen your understanding of AI, exchange experiences with peers and contribute to informed conversations about its responsible use. Members are also able to hear about AIRON Academy programmes, educational initiatives and other opportunities to participate in the community.

Many of AIRON’s educational resources and public events are available to everyone. Membership provides additional opportunities to engage with the community and contribute to its educational activities.

Community Spaces

The AIRON Community includes regional and thematic groups that encourage discussion, knowledge sharing and peer learning.

AIRON Regional Groups bring together members from different countries and regions to exchange experiences and discuss AI within their local research environments.

AIRON Thematic Groups provide opportunities to explore topics such as research funding, governance, ethics, policy, digital research support and other areas relevant to research operations.

Community Activities

Members can participate in a wide range of educational activities, including webinars, seminars, community discussions, blogs, newsletters and educational programmes delivered through the AIRON Academy.

The community also contributes to educational initiatives such as the State of AI in Research Operations, the AIRON Resource Library and collaborative learning events that encourage the sharing of case studies and professional experience.

These activities help develop educational resources and increase understanding of AI across the research community.

A Community That Learns Together

AIRON welcomes everyone with an interest in learning about the responsible use of AI within research operations, whether you are new to the subject or already have experience.

By sharing knowledge, participating in discussion and contributing examples from practice, members help strengthen educational resources that benefit the wider research community and support AIRON’s charitable purpose of advancing education for the public benefit.