Knowledge Exchange UK Conference (KEUK Conference)*
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The Knowledge Exchange UK Conference (KEUK Conference), formerly the Praxis Courses/Association for University Research and Industry Links Conference (PraxisAuril Conference), Praxis Courses/University Companies Association Conference (PraxisUnico Conference), and the biennal University Companies Association Conference (UNICO Conference), is an event that brings together the Knowledge Exchange community. It will offer CPD opportunities, thought-provoking sessions, interactive workshops, sector updates and valuable opportunities to connect with industry leaders and peers from across the sector – a platform for sharing innovation and ideas.
Associated Events:
Summer Directors’ Forum (Bi-annually in Spring and Summer, before and after the KEUK Conference – Members only!)
Conference History:
KEUK Conference 2026, 8-10 June 2026, Newport, United Kingdom
Conference Theme: Knowledge Exchange for the Future
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Conference program TBD
Key Pathways:
Future Industries and Missions
Tech-Driven Innovation and Commercialisation
Partnerships for Resilience
Regional Growth and Community Empowerment
Building KE Capacity and Impact
Associated Events:
Summer Directors’ Forum, 15 July 2026, Leicester, UK
Spring Directors’ Forum, 11 March 2026, Cambridge, UK
KEUK Conference 2025, 3-4 June 2025, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Conference Theme: Delivering Mission-Driven Impact and Innovation
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Themes:
Research & Policy in a New Era
Policy & Engagement
Future of Business Partnerships
Measuring Impact
Preparing for KE Challenges
Research & Policy in a New Era TRACK:
Industrial Strategy and the future of R&D in the UK: Strengthening University and business collaborations to drive growth and prosperity (Keynote)
Driving change through collaboration in a local ecosystem
UKRI – current policy landscape and looking to the future
Looking to the future of mission-driven knowledge exchange
Measuring Impact TRACK:
Diversifying metrics
KE Concordat and culture
Escaping assessment and an actionable framework for societal IMPACT
Let’s experiment: improving impact and reducing the income focus
Preparing for KE Challenges TRACK:
Learnings from the shared TTO projects
A Shared Virtual KTO: What next for a shared KTO for SHAPE and Social Enterprise?
AI to support KE
Strategically responsive by design
The future of shared Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs): next steps and actions
Policy & Engagement TRACK:
AI: Practical workshop to boost efficiency
What Works, Where?: Building a National Agenda for University-Policy Engagement (Panel)
Lightning Talks
– The knowledge Map Method: A participatory Evaluative Tool for KE Projects
– Measuring maturity: Capturing the complexity of commercialisation readiness at institutional level
– Social Ventures as the Future of Knowledge Exchange
– Rethinking Empathy as a Disruptive Strategy
– The use of Personas and Client User Journeys for transformation
– Collaboration for Systemic Impact
– From Campus to Government: Lessons in Knowledge Exchange
Broadening access to research commercialisation: supporting underrepresented groups and regional universities
Future of Business Partnerships TRACK:
Collaborative innovation
Spin-outs: The bigger picture
Unlocking the power of partnerships
The small specialist Institutions making a big noise in KE
Skills for KE Professionals TRACK:
IPO and knowledge asset management
Course Tasters – Essentials of Business Development, Research Contracts, and Fundamentals of Technology Transfer
Skills framework and the future of CPD for KE Professionals
Course Tasters – Negotiation, Mentoring and Software Commercialisation
Associated Events:
Summer Directors’ Forum, 10 July 2025, Didcot, UK
PraxisAuril Conference 2024, 4-5 June 2024, Blackpool, United Kingdom
Conference Theme: Change – The Impact of Knowledge Exchange in a Changing World
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Pathways:
Leadership & Professionalism
Innovation & Commercialisation
Partnerships & Policy
SHAPE
Associated Events:
Directors’ Forum, 2 May 2024, Birmingham, UK
PraxisAuril Conference 2023, 7-9 June 2023, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Plenary Sessions:
The Role of Impact and KE in Placemaking
KE Policy Update including HEBCIS
EDI Matters in Knowledge Exchange
Why should universities care about FDI? A new global mission for UK knowledge exchange?
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Conference Sessions:
The Policy Engagement Landscape: Individual and Institutional Approaches
KE Driving Economic Growth
Commercialisation in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
Spotlight on Student Knowledge Exchange
Approaches to Developing and Managing Partnerships
Practical Evaluation: Where to start when Evaluating KE
Commercialisation: From REF to ROI
Internal Culture
Civic and Community Engagement
Capacity Building
Mini Talks
Skills and Innovation in KE (TBC)
Impact of the KE Concordat
Recruitment and Career Development in KE
Universities as Local and Regional Policy Brokers
Site Visit to Nottingham’s Creative Quarter (Jun 7)
PraxisAuril Conference 2022, 6-8 June 2022, Brighton, United Kingdom
Conference Theme: KE is a People Business
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PraxisAuril Conference 2021, 8-10 June 2021, Virtual venue
Conference Theme: Review, Regroup, Revolution
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PraxisAuril Conference 2020, 1-3 June 2020, Virtual venue
Conference Theme: Develop, Promote, Connect
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PraxisAuril Conference 2019, 12-14 June 2019, Harrogate, United Kingdom
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PraxisAuril Autumn Conference 2018, 4-5 October 2018, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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PraxisAuril Spring Conference 2018, 16-18 May 2018, Telford, United Kingdom
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PraxisUnico Conference 2017, 5-6 October 2017,
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PraxisUnico Conference 2017, 14–16 June 2017, Sheffield Hallam, United Kingdom
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PraxisUnico Conference 2016, 15-17 June 2016, Stratford-Upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Conference Theme: Develop, Promote, Connect
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PraxisUnico Conference 2015, 10-12 June 2015, Dublin, Ireland
Conference Theme: Expanding Horizons
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PraxisUnico Conference 2014, 12-13 June 2014, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Conference Theme: Excellence in Practice
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PraxisUnico Conference 2013, 13-14 June 2013, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Conference Theme: Inspiring Futures
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PraxisUnico Conference 2012, 14-15 June 2012, Southampton, United Kingdom
Conference Theme: Impact through innovation
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PraxisUnico Conference 2011, 9-10 June 2011, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Conference Theme: Opportunities in a Changing Landscape
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PraxisUnico Conference, 16-17 June 2010, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Conference Theme: Engaging business, stimulating innovation
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UNICO 2009 Brighton Conference, 10-12 June 2009
UNICO 2008 Birmingham Conference, 19-21 November 2008
UNICO 2008 Bristol Conference, 4-6 June, 2008
UNICO 2007 Nottingham Conference, 5-7 December 2007
UNICO 2007 Edinburgh Conference, 3-5 June 2007
UNICO 2006 Manchester Conference, 3-5 December 2006
UNICO 2006 Bournemouth Conference, 7-9 May 2006
UNICO/AUTM 2005 Oxford Conference, 4-6 December 2005
UNICO 2005 Lake District Conference, 8-10 May 2005
UNICO 2004 Cardiff Conference, 21-23 November 2004
UNICO 2004 Cork Conference, 26-28 May 2004
UNICO 2003 Cambridge Conference, 7-9 December 2003
UNICO 2003 Warwick Conference, 18-20 May 2003
UNICO 2002 Bristol Conference, 10-12 November 2002
UNICO 2002 Glasgow Conference, 19-21 May 2002
UNICO 2001 Sheffield Conference, 19-20 November 2001
UNICO 2001 Birmingham Conference, 19-20 March 2001
UNICO 2000 Manchester Conference, 20-21 September 2000
UNICO 2000 Leeds Conference, 20-21 March 2000
UNICO Southampton Conference, 27-28 September 1999
UNICO Oxford Conference, 22-23 March 1999
UNICO Exeter Conference, 22-23 October 1998
UNICO Belfast Conference, 26-27 March 1998
UNICO/AURIL 1997 Nottingham Conference, September 1997
UNICO 1997 Bradford Conference, March 1997