AIRON is an international community bringing together people interested in the responsible, ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence within research operations and the wider research and innovation ecosystem.
Our community supports AIRON’s nonprofit mission by creating opportunities for learning, professional exchange, peer connection and informed discussion about the use of AI in research.
Members come from different institutions, disciplines and countries, bringing a wide range of perspectives and experience.
Why Join AIRON?
Joining AIRON gives you the opportunity to connect with professionals who are exploring how AI is changing research operations and research support.
Members can:
- connect with peers across institutions and countries
- take part in webinars, discussions and community events
- exchange experiences and practical perspectives
- explore issues around responsible AI adoption, governance and professional practice
- hear about AIRON programmes and opportunities to get involved.
AIRON welcomes people who are new to AI as well as those already working with it in their professional practice.
Community Spaces
AIRON includes regional and thematic groups that create opportunities for more focused discussion and peer exchange.
AIRON Regional Groups connect members across countries and regions to discuss developments, challenges and experiences within their local research environments.
AIRON Thematic Groups bring together members interested in areas such as research funding, governance, ethics, policy and digital research support.
Community Activities
Members can take part in webinars, Leadership Conversations, community discussions, regional and thematic meetings and other AIRON events.
The community also contributes perspectives to activities such as the State of AI in Research Operations, helping AIRON better understand emerging experiences and needs across the profession.
A Global Community
AIRON aims to create an inclusive international space where people working across research and research support can learn from one another, explore different perspectives and contribute to more responsible and informed use of AI.
By participating in AIRON, members help strengthen professional understanding, collaboration and responsible AI practice across the wider research community.
