Our Values

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AEKOS’s data infrastructure is the product of its values, expectations, creativity and open minds



People: Our core strength - our staff, our collaborators and TERN colleagues


Excellence: Is our goal in all endeavours


Integrity: Underpins all work practices, based on high moral and ethical standards. We're committed to research integrity and trusted data publishing (more information available at Committee of Publication Ethics COPE for data authors and editors and data managers)


Respect: Is encouraged within our organisation to support a diversity of opinion and intellectual perspectives


Collaboration: A collegial, collaborative and supportive environment is vital to our success.


Engagement: Our strong support for transdisciplinary work teams and collaborative engagement build capacity in our community to adapt nationally

Innovation: Continuous improvement and innovation are essential to accomplish our mission

Community: Involvement with external industry, government and professional organisations, and public outreach activities provides important links to the broader community