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Unico is the UK's leading representative body of professionals realising the potential of university and public sector research through commercialisation.Unico members maximise the impact of UK research to benefit society and strengthen the economy. On a daily basis they identify markets for research discoveries, protect intellectual property, license new research, create quality 'spinout' companies and provide businesses with world-class expertise and facilities.
Winners announcedThe first ever winners of The Impact Awards, organised by Unico, were announced at a glittering award ceremony at the Unico Conference Gala Dinner, Brighton, on 11 June 2009. These awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the impact of innovation. Awards were won for a series of novel innovations in three award categories: Business Impact, Environmental Impact and Public Policy and Service Impact. Click here for more information. The Impact Awards 2010 will be held in Nottingham, Wednesday 16 June - look out for the call for entries early 2010.
We are delighted to announce that Dr Alison Campbell, Managing Director of King's College London Business Ltd, PraxisUnico Trustee and Chair of its Training Committee was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to Knowledge Transfer in the New Year Honours list.
PraxisUnico responds to REF consultation. Click here to view response.
Research Fortnight's report on the debate on the future of UK research
Unico communicates best commercialisation practices with its members and with other key stakeholders, through professional training programmes and conferences. Join as a Full or Affiliate member.
In line with Unico's policy to promote best-practice, a selection of useful guides have been made available to those working within research commercialisation.
Praxis and Unico announce a new corporate name - PraxisUnico.
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