Knowledge Exchange UK
Knowledge Exchange UK (formerly PraxisAuril) is the professional association for Knowledge Exchange (KE) practitioners in the UK, supporting those working in universities, and private and public sector research organisations.
Our members specialise in managing IP commercialisation, fostering collaboration, and facilitating engagement between researchers and external partners to drive innovation, enhance productivity, and deliver social and economic benefits.
Based in the UK, but with a global reach, our network includes 5000+ active KE practitioners from more than 200 member organisations as well as key sector stakeholders, industry service providers, and business representatives.
30-Minute Insight | Research Contracts: How our course builds KE confidence and capability.
#21 KE Matters – The future of KE in challenging times: conversations supporting future progress
KE Awards 2025
New intellectual property guidelines for the NHS in England
KE Awards 2024
Commercialisation Initiative | Entropyst | University of Strathclyde
30-Minute Insight: Submit a Winning Abstract for the KEUK Conference 2026
Commercialisation Initiative | Fraiya: AI tool for pregnancy ultrasound to improve detection
KE Team | The UK Knowledge Exchange Hub for Mathematical Sciences
Impact-Led Initiative | Advancing Health Together: SHARE Research Collaborative
Sector Collaboration | ImpactU
Sector Collaboration | NW CyberCom
Impact-Led Initiative | Transition Living Lab'25
Advancing KE Culture | Improving KE culture through a programme of professional development
Place-Based Initiative | HyDEX – kickstarting the Midlands’ hydrogen economy
Advancing KE Culture | Research to Reward (RtoR) | University of Bristol
Place-Based Initiative | Flourish and Moving Ahead programmes enhanced by Keele in Town hub
KE Team | AIM: Co_LAB | National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, University of Strathclyde
Public Vote | UK-SEA Vax Hub
Public Vote | Open Societal Challenges – Challenge Us! | The Open University