is an independent, not-for-profit, organisation established to serve the research infrastructure community
Academy for Collaborative Research Infrastructure
Professional Development and Upskilling
Our mission is to accelerate research excellence and societal impact through championing the contributions and supporting the development of our members.
Voice
Advocate for the research infrastructure workforce reflected in national policy and systems embedded changes, where reward and recognition of the contributions translate to equitable and clear career paths.
Networking
Proactively provide opportunities for the research infrastructure community to network and collaborate, including conferences, workshops and forums.
Upskilling
Upskill and develop the research infrastructure workforce through dedicated training and education, including pathways for formal accreditation, aligned with national priorities.
Knowledge
Facilitate effective and efficient knowledge transfer through coordination of resources and information for the research infrastructure community.
Memberships
By becoming a member, you will be an integral part of the research infrastructure community, both contributing to and benefitting from our efforts in advocacy for enduring change, continuous upskilling, networking for deep and regular connections, and dissemination of knowledge and best practice.
Resources
ACRI is dedicated to promoting knowledge sharing within the research infrastructure community. Accordingly, a catalogue of valuable resources will be archived and made readily available to our members.
Latest News
 "International insights on technical workforce sparks global community initiative")
10 April 2026
Global Insights: Technical Professionals in Higher Education and Research brings together perspectives from institutions across the global Universitas 21 network, building a more coh...
 "La Trobe University Joins ACRI")
30 January 2026
ACRI welcomes La Trobe University as an institutional sponsor of its talented research infrastructure specialists.ACRI thanks Dr Christopher Adda, Director of Research Infrastructure, for his ...
 "An update on the NRI Workforce Strategy - Video Available")
5 December 2025
Online Thursday, 4 December, 10am - 11am AWSTIn addition to setting context, the session covered the NRI Workforce Strategy and its proposed program of implementation, including a local v...
