AAIR Live Interview: Institutional Research Journeys with AAIR Member Rintaro Ohno

LIVE WEBINAAIR

🎙 Guest: Rintaro Ohno (AAIR Member), Associate Professor in the Strategic Planning Office at Tohoku University, Japan

🎤 Host: Eva Seidel (AAIR President), Associate Director, Research Engagement and Success at Flinders University, Australia

🎤 Co-host: Alexander Civil (AAIR Newsletter Editor). Senior Evaluations Officer at The University of Queensland, Australia

Join AAIR President Eva Seidel for another engaging instalment of our Institutional Research Journeys interview series, featuring Rintaro Ohno, Senior Assistant Professor in the Strategic Planning Office at Tohoku University, Japan.

Rintaro has built an impressive career at the intersection of institutional research, strategic planning, data analytics and university management. His work focuses on using evidence to support institutional decision-making, improve organisational performance and strengthen higher education policy and practice.

During this live conversation, Eva will explore Rintaro's professional journey, how institutional research has evolved in Japan, the opportunities and challenges facing the profession, and the role of international collaboration in advancing institutional effectiveness.

Whether you are new to institutional research or an experienced practitioner, this session offers a unique opportunity to hear from an internationally recognised leader and gain insights into IR from a global perspective.

What you'll hear about:

• Rintaro's journey into institutional research

• The development of IR in Japan

• Strategic planning and evidence-informed decision making

• International perspectives on higher education analytics

• Career advice for emerging institutional researchers

• Audience Q&A

Why attend?

AAIR's Institutional Research Journeys series provides an opportunity to hear the personal stories behind some of the profession's leading practitioners.

Rather than a formal presentation, this relaxed interview explores career pathways, lessons learned, challenges overcome and ideas shaping the future of institutional research. It is a chance to connect with colleagues, broaden your perspective and be inspired by experiences from across the international IR community.

About the speakers

Eva Seidel – Interviewer

Eva Seidel is President of the Australasian Association for Institutional Research (AAIR) and an experienced higher education leader with extensive expertise in institutional research, planning, business intelligence and student success. Eva is passionate about building a connected IR community and supporting professional development across Australasia.

Rintaro Ohno – Guest

Rintaro Ohno is a Senior Assistant Professor in the Strategic Planning Office at Tohoku University, Japan. His work focuses on institutional research, strategic planning, organisational analysis and evidence-informed university management. He has contributed extensively to the development of IR practice in Japan and has been an active participant in international institutional research collaborations, bringing a global perspective to the use of data for strategic decision making.

Pricing:

• Members: FREE

• Non-members: $75.74 (AUD$65 + GST + booking fee)

THIS IS A LIVE WEBINAAIR. A RECORDING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.