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Read the latest news from PraxisAuril on the world of Knowledge Exchange2017 UK Energy Innovation Awards open for entries
10 Feb 2017
Innovation scout, the Energy Innovation Centre (EIC), is once again searching for SME innovators with ground-breaking technologies that have the potential to help UK distribution networks address their major energy challenges.
Appleyard Lees open Cambridge Office
10 Feb 2017
Appleyard Lees are delighted to announce the opening of a new office in Cambridge.
BBSRC Innovator of the Year 2017 Competition: Nominations Open
9 Feb 2017
It’s that time of year again when BBSRC looks to recognise and reward researchers (at any stage of their career), who have taken an active part in realising the impact from BBSRC investments and made a difference to the UK economy or society.
Oxford University Innovation’s Isis Enterprise to form as limited company Oxentia
7 Feb 2017
Oxford University Innovation’s management consultancy division to restructure as separate entity.
Cancer Research Technology, UCL, and Tusk Therapeutics join forces to develop cancer immunotherapies
7 Feb 2017
Cancer Research UK's commercial arm, Tusk Therapeutics and UCL announce a new collaborative agreement.
Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst celebrates fifth anniversary
1 Feb 2017
Since 2012, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst tenants have raised more than £200m.
Midlands universities showcase the “critical mass” of investment opportunity in the region
26 Jan 2017
The University of Birmingham and the University of Nottingham will be presenting jointly at an invitation-only event held by Mercia Technologies PLC, one of the UK’s leading investors in early-stage technology companies, including university spin-out companies.
Graphene Inks spin-out acquired by Versarien
20 Jan 2017
A majority stake in Cambridge Graphene, a spin-out company from the University of Cambridge, has been acquired by UK-based firm Versarien.
Review of the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) announced
19 Jan 2017
The Prime Minister announced a Review of the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI), led by an industry expert with a background in the UK’s science and technology sector.
MRC Technology, Cancer Research UK and Cancer Research Technology collaborate to focus on cancer immunnotherapies
19 Jan 2017
Cancer Research UK, Cancer Research Technology and MRC Technology are joining forces to identify and validate novel drug discovery targets that could lead to new immunotherapy treatments.
Jo Johnson gives evidence to Managing IP and Tech Transfer Inquiry
11 Jan 2017
Minister Jo Johnson gave evidence today in the final session of the Science and Technology Select Committee Inquiry ‘Managing IP and Technology Transfer’. Launched in July 2016, the Inquiry has heard from a range of sector stakeholders including PraxisUnico and several of our member universities.
University of Birmingham announces first investment from Spinout Investment fund
11 Jan 2017
The University of Birmingham has made the first investment from its £5m University of Birmingham Spinout Investment fund, to Smart Antenna Technologies, a spinout founded in 2013 to develop a new generation of antenna for smart phones and laptops.
UK Science & Innovation Network Bulletin
20 Dec 2016
This bulletin contains news and opportunities in research and innovation collaboration between the UK and China
PraxisUnico's Year in Review
20 Dec 2016
Tamsin Mann, PraxisUnico's Policy Officer, has a look at the year in review.
Members give evidence at House of Commons Science and Technology Committee
19 Dec 2016
Following on from PraxisUnico's evidence given last month, the Committee continue to hear evidence on “Management of IP and Technology Transfer”.
Oxford Sciences Innovation Spin-Out Fund Raises £230m
16 Dec 2016
Oxford Sciences Innovation plc (OSI) , created by The University of Oxford and Isis Innovation, to commercialise academic ideas into market-leading companies, has successfully raised £230m to fund spin-out companies. The funds will provide capital and scaling expertise to companies spun-out of the university.
£226m UK Investment in Cancer Research
16 Dec 2016
Cancer Research UK has announced the largest investment to date into its network of Centres across the UK. £190 million has been committed to 13 Cancer Research UK Centres over the next five years.
The Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards: Feb 21 2017
16 Dec 2016
The Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards promote and celebrate knowledge exchange in Scotland encouraging more businesses to consider Scotland’s universities and research institutions as a collaborative partner.
Funding opportunities available from the National Institute for Health Research and Medical Research Council
6 Dec 2016
The Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation Programme, an NIHR and MRC partnership, has funding available for research for a number of topics.
PraxisUnico welcomes significant investment in research and innovation
24 Nov 2016
PraxisUnico welcomes the Chancellor's significant investment in research and innovation announced in Wednesday's Autumn Statement. We are encouraged that this will allow the investments that HEFCE, RCUK and Innovate UK have made in building the bridges between research and business communities to be extended further, and will allow the UKRI to develop a holistic approach to supporting research and innovation across all of their responsibilities.
Innovation investment, incentives and reviews announced by Theresa May
21 Nov 2016
Theresa May has announced measures around innovation spending and tax incentives in her speech to the CBI’s annual conference. The detail behind the headlines will be revealed later this week but on the face of it the Prime Minister is addressing many of the issues that PraxisUnico and sector stakeholders have highlighted for some time notably: the need to increase government investment in R&D, address tax and VAT issues for innovation and the long-term sustainability of start-ups.
The role of universities in the UK-China relationship: CBI report
16 Nov 2016
This new report from the CBI highlights the importance of relationships between UK universities and the economic opportunities in China, and the amazing impact that UK universities generate from research in the region.
PraxisUnico & AURIL propose creation of new single organisation: Consultation Closes
16 Nov 2016
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our recent consultation on the proposed development of a new organisation. The PraxisUnico Board and AURIL Council are delighted to have received an overwhelmingly positive response to the proposal.
BioStars start-up accelerator from Panacea Innovation
15 Nov 2016
Do you want to turn your science into a life-changing product?
New guidance for arts and cultural organisations seeking to partner with universities
8 Nov 2016
New guidance to support arts and cultural organisations seeking to partner with universities has been produced jointly by Arts Council England and University Alliance.
2017 Training Schedule announced
4 Nov 2016
PraxisUnico is delighted to announce the 2017 Training Schedule.
Knowledge Exchange Framework portal launched
3 Nov 2016
HEFCE's Knowledge Exchange Framework portal is now live.
PraxisUnico giving evidence to Select Committee
2 Nov 2016
Dr Phil Clare, Chair of PraxisUnico's Advocacy Committee, will be appearing in front of MP's at today's Science & Technology Select Committee hearing.
Lambert Toolkit Update Launched
6 Oct 2016
The Intellectual Property Office has launched 'Lambert 2' - an update to the Lambert Toolkit for Research Collaborations.
PraxisUnico & AURIL propose creation of new single organisation: Consultation Opens
5 Oct 2016
A consultation process launches today to collect views of the AURIL and PraxisUnico membership on the proposed development of a new organisation.
SBRI Healthcare fund opens: apply for up to £1.1m
27 Sep 2016
The fund focuses on 3 main areas within general practice
PraxisUnico Conference 2016 - Podcast - Part 3
23 Sep 2016
Part 3 of the PraxisUnico Conference podcasts, Malcolm Skingle and other speakers including Robert Sorrell speaks about "Innovating Exploitation Models"
New issue of KEC Matters magazine: Sept 2016
23 Sep 2016
The latest issue looks at the KE Framework, the State of the Profession report and shares success stories and developments
Government responds to Patent Rules 2007 consultation
8 Aug 2016
11 proposals will be brought into effect, as detailed in the response document.
PraxisUnico Conference 2016 - Podcast - Part 2
22 Jul 2016
Part 2 of the PraxisUnico Conference podcasts, Dr David Secher and Gloria Wu speaks about "IP & working with China: extract from Building with BRICS and planning for MINTS."
PraxisUnico Conference 2016 - KE Framework Podcast
6 Jul 2016
The first of our Conference podcasts is now available, sponsored by Forresters.
PraxisUnico response to the EU Referendum
24 Jun 2016
The UK leads the way in Europe on translating research into innovation and we hope to continue to be able to play a key role, collaborating with our colleagues in excellent businesses and universities throughout the continent.
University of Birmingham invest to double spin outs in five years
20 May 2016
The University of Birmingham has launched a £5m investment plan to double the number of commercial spin outs within five years.