EAIR Forum
ActiveOverview
EAIR, the European Higher Education Society, is an international association for higher education researchers, practitioners, students, managers, and policy-makers. It supports research and development in higher education research, policy, and practice, promoting institutional management, planning, policy implementation, and good practices. The organization hosts an annual forum and provides networking and professional development opportunities.
History
Founded on November 16, 1979, at the Sorbonne as the European Association of Institutional Research (EAIR). It has evolved into the European Higher Education Society, maintaining its focus on higher education research and policy. Key activities include annual forums, with the 48th scheduled for August 2026 at Vilnius University.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| EAIR Annual Forum (conference) | Premier European gathering for higher education researchers | $300 - $800 |
| EAIR Membership (annual subscription) | Networking and professional development for higher ed professionals | $100 - $250 |
| EAIR Journal Publications (research papers) | Academic outlet for higher education studies | $0 - $500 (open access or subscription) |
| EAIR Workshops (training sessions) | Skill-building in institutional research and policy | $150 - $400 |
Manufacturing
As a non-profit association, EAIR does not manufacture physical products; content and events are produced collaboratively by members and hosted at European universities or venues.
Notable Products
- EAIR Forum - Annual international conference on higher education research and practice.
- EAIR Membership - Provides access to network, resources, and professional development.
- Higher Education publications - Journals and papers disseminating research in higher education policy.
- Professional workshops - Training on institutional research, management, and policy implementation.
Reputation
EAIR is regarded as a key network for European higher education professionals, valued for its forums and research dissemination. Members appreciate the opportunities for collaboration across institutional, national, and international contexts. It faces limited visibility outside Europe compared to global peers like AIR.
Sources (7)
- https://the-eair.org
- https://uia.org/s/or/en/1100056860
- https://leadiq.com/c/association-for-institutional-research-air/5a1da2fa2300005b0094f688
- https://sk.sagepub.com/ency/edvol/the-sage-encyclopedia-of-higher-education/chpt/eair-the-european-higher-education-society
- https://prospeo.io/c/association-for-institutional-research-air
- https://teachonline.ca/tools-trends/searchable-directories/upcoming-conferences/european-higher-education-society-eair-forum-48th-annual/
- https://www.airweb.org/forum/2026/attendees/terms-and-conditions