What people say
"For me, this is a very useful introduction to an area that I only recently became aware of. I will certainly be recommending this course to colleagues in similar positions to myself"
Aidan Thorn, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
(Attended Fundamentals of Technology Transfer in March 2007)
"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Lots of people were really willing to engage in activities and there were many networking opportunities. There was a relaxed atmosphere – I think this is only possible from a course that is longer than one day. I have definitely learned a lot and am eager to apply it back at work."
Caroline Jenkins, Isis Innovation Ltd
(Attended Fundamentals of Technology Transfer in October 2007)
"My overall opinion on this Praxis course is really positive. Organisation and course content were fantastic. I’ve learned a lot. The break-out sessions are a great idea to get to know the others and for networking. I would certainly recommend this course to every Technology Transfer Officer!"
Ingrid Merchiers, Ghent University
(Attended Fundamentals of Technology Transfer in October 2007)
"Really good course thanks! I always enjoy going to Praxis. Speakers and organisation great and always a lot to take home."
Anne Sablonniere, University of Cambridge
(Attended Advanced Licensing Skills, April 2008)
"Thanks for an exceptionally useful course! Best line up of speakers I have ever had fortune to listen to ."
Eliot Marston, University of Birmingham
(Attended Spinout Company Formation, March 2008)
"Excellent course, well planned, structured and delivered with relevant and effective presentations. I would (and have) recommended Praxis to others."
Nick King, Lancaster University
(Attended Spinout Company Formation, March 2008)
"This is the first Praxis course I have been on and am very impressed with the quality and relevance. I will be attending more."
Sheila Grace, London South Bank University
(Attended Spinout Company Formation, March 2008)
"I really enjoyed the course and would highly recommend it. I got a great insight into what is involved in spinning out a company from a university and that the best training or teaching I can get from here is to actually spin out a company. I found chatting with other delegates invaluable and realised that we all face the same problems on a daily basis and we can all support each other."
Lisa Kiernan, Institute of Neuroscience
(Attended Spinout Company Formation, March 2008)
"A thoroughly enjoyable course, very worthwhile, made me very eager to get practical, hands-on experience of forming a spin-out! I definitely feel more knowledgeable than when I started."
Stephen Price, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
(Attended Building and Financing Spinouts in February 2007)
"Probably the best course (for CPD) I have attended in the past 10 years."
Peter Simmonds, University of Wales , Aberystwyth
(Attended Non-Patent IP Masterclass in June 2006)
"This was a very good course, mainly because of the trainer and his knowledge as well as the fact it was very well organised."
Lucy Druesne, Kent Innovation & Enterprise
(Attended Non-Patent IP Masterclass in May 2008)
"Excellent pace and examples. Fully inclusive of all abilities in the group – acted as a refresher and also introduced practical tools that can be used straight away. Very good value."
Adrian Allen, University of Hull
(Attended Finance Masterclass in January 2007)
"I’d like to thank you and the team for a splendid Finance Masterclass on Thursday last week. Really I found that my objectives were completely satisfied. It was a genuine pleasure to listen to such competent and engaging speakers and I shall now feel much more confident when analysing the accounts of companies or considering opportunities for technology transfer investments. I shall have no hesitation recommending similar courses to my colleagues. Please keep up the good work."
Tim Cox, Defence Diversification Agency
(Attended Finance Masterclass in January 2007)
"I found this course extremely interesting and very relevant in my current role. I think that although we all knew we could negotiate using these methods, they had to be crystallised in the form of words and examples in order for us to realise that we can and will use them!"
Bernadeta Bridgwood, Keele University
(Attended Negotiation Masterclass in December 2006)
"Really enjoyed the day, and found all the information very useful. The presentations and administration was all very good and the co-ordinators and Cath were approachable.’"
Alexis Baxter, TrusTECH
(Attended Market Research Masterclass in May 2008)
"Really good, useful course, great to use for information in itself and to build on."
Jackie Roy, UMIP
(Attended Market Research Masterclass in May 2008)
"Provided a good forum to see the variations in the approaches to providing consultancy in an academic arena."
Gurinder Punn, Isis Innovation Ltd
(Attended Developing, Building and Operating Consultancy in a University or Research Institute in June 2008)
"Overall the course was fantastic, great range of speakers but the variety and openness of the delegates made it really great."
Donna Miljus, University of Exeter
(Attended Developing, Building and Operating Consultancy in a University or Research Institute in June 2008)
"Mark (Anderson) is very knowledgeable and has an excellent insight into the complexities of the university environment which complicate negotiations."
Letitia Baldock - University of Southampton
(Attended Technology Licensing Masterclass in September 2008)
