UKSPA Directory 2017
England | Affiliate Members
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PraxisUnico keeps
members informed of
key information relevant
to the profession
PraxisUnico
Locati on
168 Cowley Road
Cambridge
CB4 ODL
Contact detai l s
Charlotte Ridley
T: 01223 659950
E: [email protected]
www.praxisunico.org.uk
2017 saw PraxisUnico and AURIL
join forces to form one organisation
representing the Knowledge Exchange
and Commercialisation (KEC) profession
in the UK. After a year of consultation
and discussion, a transition period
with a new Board will set the strategic
direction of the new organisation,
and explore new partnership and
collaboration opportunities.
PraxisUnico is the UK’s leading
organisation for knowledge exchange and
research commercialisation professionals.
It plays a key role in training, developing,
and representing our profession.
As an educational not-for-profit
organisation, PraxisUnico encourages
innovation and acts as a voice for the
knowledge exchange and research
commercialisation profession,
facilitating the interaction between
the public sector research base,
business, and government, for social
and economic impact. PraxisUnico
provides a forum for best practice
exchange, underpinned by first-class
training and development programmes
in the UK and internationally.
PraxisUnico facilitates events that
address sector-critical issues, often with
collaborators that allow our membership
to network with high-level representatives
and important stakeholders.
The PraxisUnico annual conference
is a powerful networking event, providing
delegates with an opportunity to connect
directly with professionals from academia,
business and government, from all around
the world. PraxisUnico members represent
higher education, public sector research
establishments, law firms, venture capital
organisations, and industry.
Impact Awards
The PraxisUnico Impact Awards were
established in 2009 to recognise and
celebrate the process of exchanging
knowledge, expertise, and intellectual
assets beyond higher education
institutions, charities, and public sector
research establishments for the wider
benefit of the economy and society.
In 2015, PraxisUnico and Research
Councils UK (RCUK) delivered a joint
competition to raise awareness and
celebrate the activities of successful
Knowledge Exchange and
Commercialisation (KEC) Teams
Se c tor s
(or individuals) that make an essential
contribution to delivering impact from
excellent research and capabilities.
The Impact Awards for KEC
Professionals continue to celebrate the
achievements of KEC professionals and its
volunteer community in delivering and
developing best practice across the sector.
PraxisUnico:
• Keeps members informed of key
information relevant to the profession
• Helps members build new networks
within the profession and industry
• Drives professional development
and recognition
• Provides members with practical
tools and resources
• Disseminates best practice across
the profession
• Influences policy-makers in support
of the knowledge economy
• Acts as the voice of the membership. ■
Se r vi ce s
University/FE
Knowledge Exchange
Research
Policy/Advocacy
Training and Development
Best Practice Exchange