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Association of University Research Parks ( AURP )
Location 6262 North Swan Road Suite 100 Tucson , AZ 85718 USA
Contact Details Contact : Eileen Walker , Chief Executive Officer Email : eileenwalker @ aurp . net Tel : + 520 529 2521 Fax : + 520 529 2499
The mission of the Association of University Research Parks ( AURP ) is to foster innovation , commercialization and economic growth through university , industry and government partnerships . AURP is a professional association serving the world ’ s community of university-related research , science and technology parks . AURP membership is selectively focused on university parks , many of which contain technology incubators , as well as a variety of university , government , not-for-profit and private companies interested in high-tech economic development initiatives .
AURP membership is not based on geography . It is based on collaboration , networking and the sharing of best practices by and between university research , science and tech park directors , university administrators , and those interested in using knowledge assets to build communities .
Recognized for premier education and professional development opportunities , AURP offers cutting-edge conferences , on-site professional development programming , virtual seminars and access to the world ’ s innovation leaders . Highly experienced research park directors who have created the world ’ s leading university research parks lead the association . Serving as the source of news and updates , initiatives and emerging trends , AURP provides the tools and resources to create communities of innovation worldwide .
For more information about AURP conferences , professional development opportunities and membership , visit the website at www . aurp . net .
AURIL
Location c / o University of Strathclyde 50 George Street Glasgow G1 1QE
Contact Details Contact : Alasdair Cameron Tel : 0141 548 4765 Email : alasdair . cameron @ strath . ac . uk Website : www . auril . org . uk
AURIL , the Association for University Research and Industry Links , represents the interests of industrial liaison , technology transfer and knowledge exchange specialists and research managers in universities throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland . As a network of professionals it is dedicated to the development of partnerships between those in the knowledge exchange business and industry and provides a forum for debate and exchange of good practice .
AURIL is already the leading representative body for professionals in the knowledge business in Europe , with over 1,600 members . It aims to influence knowledge excahnge policy by lobbying funders , industry , HE Stakeholders , government and its agencies .
Where appropriate , AURIL provides an informed view to the Government and others . Most UK and Irish universities are members of AURIL . Universities are represented by staff from dedicated offices whose responsibilities include administration and / or exploitation of research , technology transfer , managing intellectual property , marketing services such as consultancy and training programmes for industry , and generally developing external partnerships and strategic alliances for their institutions .
To find out more about AURIL , visit the website at www . auril . org . uk or contact Dr Alasdair Cameron , Executive Director .
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