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Communities & Groups

Communities are at the heart of Knowledge Exchange UK, bringing members together to connect,
collaborate, share expertise, and help shape the future of knowledge exchange.

From Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to Steering Groups and Advisory Groups, there are a range
of opportunities to get involved, contribute ideas, and work alongside peers from across the
sector.

Through these member-led networks, participants can exchange insights, support innovation,
identify sector challenges, and help drive positive change across the knowledge exchange
community.

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Communities & Groups

Communities are at the heart of Knowledge Exchange UK, bringing members together to connect, collaborate, share expertise, and help shape the future of knowledge exchange.

From Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to Steering Groups and Advisory Groups, there are a range of opportunities to get involved, contribute ideas, and work alongside peers from across the sector. Whether you’re looking to share best practice, explore emerging topics, influence key initiatives, or develop your professional network, our groups provide a platform for meaningful engagement and collaboration.

Through these member-led networks, participants can exchange insights, support innovation, identify sector challenges, and help drive positive change across the knowledge exchange community.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

A member-led community for professionals with a shared interest in a particular area of knowledge exchange. SIGs provide opportunities to exchange ideas, share expertise, explore emerging topics, discuss common challenges, and collaborate with peers from across the sector.

AI in Knowledge Exchange
A collaborative space to discuss how AI is shaping knowledge exchange and innovation.
Strategic Partnerships
A community focused on building effective partnerships to maximise impact, collaboration and opportunity.
Recruiting Commercialisation Talent
Connecting practitioners to discuss recruitment and talent attraction in knowledge exchange and innovation.
Students in Knowledge Exchange
Exploring opportunities for students to contribute to and benefit from knowledge exchange initiatives.
Social Venture Building
Dedicated to advancing social venture building through shared expertise and collaboration.
Knowledge Exchange Concordat
A forum for sharing experiences, challenges and best practice in implementing the KE Concordat across the sector.

Got an Idea for a New Special Interest Group?

We’re always looking for new ways to support and connect the knowledge exchange community. If you have an idea for a new Special Interest Group, or have identified an emerging topic, challenge or area of practice that would benefit from a dedicated community, we’d love to hear from you.

Advisory Groups

Focused on providing strategic guidance and oversight, Steering Groups bring together members with relevant expertise to help shape priorities, inform decision-making, and support the successful development of key initiatives and activities.

Conference
Guiding the development of the conference programme and ensuring it delivers value to the KE community.
Awards
Supporting the KE Awards by assessing entries and recognising impactful knowledge exchange activity.

Have a topic you'd like to explore with peers?

We'd love to hear from you. Get in touch to discuss how we can help bring it to life.