Sector news
IPO: Collaborative Research between Business and Universities - The Lambert Toolkit 8 years on
8 May 2013
This paper evaluates the impacts arising from the development and introduction of the Lambert model agreements and toolkit.
IPO: Expansion of the IPO Patent Opinions Service
1 May 2013
The Intellectual Property Office has published the Government's responses to consultations on proposed changes to the Patents Act 1977 and the expansion of the Patent Opinions Service.
BIS: Local Enterprise Partnerships, Ninth Report of Session 2012-13
1 May 2013
This report reflects the progress of the LEPs over the past two years.
IPO: New proposals to introduce 'superfast' patent service
17 April 2013
Plans to bring in a new 'superfast' patent processing service, which will be capable of granting patents in just 90 days, were confirmed by Intellectual Property Minister Lord Younger.
Wellcome Trust and Department of Health: Health Innovation Challenge Fund new call for proposals
17 April 2013
New call for proposals to Health Innovation Challenge Fund (HICF).
University Alliance and NACUE: Launch Start-up: a story
16 April 2013
University Alliance and NACUE launched Start-up: a story, a project which celebrates graduates who are turning their business idea into reality, at the Houses of Parliament. The reception was hosted by Paul Blomfield MP and the Rt Hon. Vince Cable MP was the keynote speaker.
National Centre for Universities and Business launches
10 April 2013
The National Centre for Universities and Business has launched with the ambition of stimulating prosperity and well-being in the UK through world-class collaboration between companies and higher education.
BIS: Universities and business to build local growth opportunities
8 April 2013
A review to boost growth opportunities for universities and businesses has been launched by Universities and Science Minister David Willetts.
Financial Times article on open access publishing
7 April 2013
An article published in the Financial Times suggests that open-access publishing is a flawed solution.
IPO Fast Forward Competition 2013
26 March 2013
Ten of the UK's most innovative universities and two exceptional National Health Service trust projects were awarded a total of £750,000 for their ground breaking projects to turn ideas into business reality today. These projects will help to create new products and services for businesses, society and the wider economy.
Medical Research Council: Professor Sir John Savill reappointed chief executive and deputy chair
19 March 2013
David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, has announced the reappointment of Professor Sir John Savill, as chief executive and deputy chair of the Medical Research Council (MRC).
HMRC: Withdrawal of VAT exemption for research
13 March 2013
HMRC met with representatives from RCUK, BUFDG and ARMA on Wednesday 27 February to discuss the impact of the withdrawal of the VAT exemption for research.
BIS statement on the Science and Technology Committee Report Bridging the Valley of Death
13 March 2013
The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has published a report on commercialisation of research Bridging the Valley of Death: Improving the Commercialisation of Research.
Cell Therapy Catapult
21 February 2013
The Cell Therapy Catapult's vision is for the UK to be a global leader in the development, delivery and commercialisation of cell therapy, and a place where businesses can start, and confidently grow. It was established in recognition of the need for concerted long-term translational activities in order to realise the full value of cell therapies, andoperations will grow rapidly throughout 2013.
£25,000 Armourers & Brasiers Materials Science Venture Prize
8 February 2013
Applications are invited from UK-based Materials Scientists for the £25,000 Armourers & Brasiers Materials Science Venture Prize 2013.
Catapult to Success: Be Ambitious, Bold and Enterprising
8 February 2013
This report published by the Big Innovation Centre aims to establish what a well performing UK Catapult centre looks like, reviewing evidence from similar initiatives in other European countries. The research was carried out by the Big Innovation Centre between May 2012 and January 2013.
RCUK demonstrates impact of working together
24 January 2013
Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts has announced the publication of the Research Councils UK (RCUK) Impact Report 2012, during his speech at the Policy Exchange to update on progress of the Government’s industrial strategy.
Domainex launches Discovery STAR Award to support early academic drug discovery
22 January 2013
Domainex’s STAR Award scheme will provide successful applicants with virtual hit screening using Domainex’s LeadBuilder platform and/or drug discovery consultancy services. The aim will be to bridge a current ‘funding gap’ for these activities.
New Pipeline _connect group
15 January 2013
Pipeline is the new searchable directory of technologies and other innovations produced by UK universities and research institutions on the Technology Strategy Board's _connect open innovation platform.
BBC reports graphene patent surge reveals global race
15 January 2013
A surge in research into the novel material graphene reveals an intensifying global contest to lead a potential industrial revolution.
European Commission: New ranking targets 500 universities
17 December 2012
Five hundred universities from across Europe and the world are expected to take part in a new international university ranking initiated by the European Commission.
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills: Announces £1.1 million innovation boost
14 December 2012
Start-Up firms and Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are set to get a £1.1 million innovation boost to help them develop new ideas, improve processes and target new markets.
CIHE/UK~IRC Enhancing Value Task Force publishes ground-breaking report
14 December 2012
The Council for Industry and Higher Education (CIHE) and the UK Innovation Research Centre (UK~ IRC) Enhancing Value Task Force, led by David Eyton, Group Head of Technology at BP, and Professor Shirley Pearce, Former Vice Chancellor of Loughborough University, publishes Growing Value - Business-University Collaboration for the 21st Century.
HEFCE: Invitation to submit expressions of interest for funding through the Catalyst Fund
13 December 2012
HEFCE is inviting expressions of interest for funding for projects that will enhance higher education’s (HE’s) contribution to economic growth. Funding of up to £50 million for such projects is available from its Catalyst Fund.
The deadline for expressions of interest is noon onThursday 24 January 2013.
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PraxisUnico Annual Conference 2013
This year’s PraxisUnico Conference will be taking place in Nottingham on 13-14 June...
