
Our Events: Ideate. Innovate. Inspire.
28-29 October 2026, Lisbon, Portugal
UIIN Summit: Future of Universities
This is not a conference about incremental improvement. It is a gathering for ambitious changemakers who are designing the future of universities, moving towards deeper institutional transformation, cultural change and real-world impact.
18-19 February 2027, Adelaide, Australia
UIIN Forum: Creating Shared Value Through University–Industry Collaboration
Join the UIIN Forum in Adelaide for two days of practical exchange on how university–industry collaboration can create measurable value for business, universities and society.
Type
Topic
Oct
22
How Universities Build Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Lessons from the University of Bristol
Oct
27
Impact Literacy: Creating the Mindset, Skills and Systems for Research Impact
Oct
28
Oct
29
UIIN Future of Universities Summit
Oct
28
Strategic Investment into Collaboration: How to Make a Case to Your Leadership
Oct
29
Communicating Impact of Collaborations
Nov
03
Institutional Transformation in Practice: Adelaide University’s Partnership Journey
Nov
05
Beyond Patents: How to turn Humanities Research into a Scalable Social Venture
Nov
10
How Universities Shape Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Lessons from Aston University
Nov
12
From Expertise to Income: Advisory & Consulting as a Pathway to Impact
Nov
17
Great Research Is Not Enough: How ARIA Builds Pathways to Impact
Nov
18
UIIN Membership Overview: Is UIIN the right fit for your organisation?
Nov
18
Measuring and Evaluating Partnerships
Nov
24
Creating the Conditions for Innovation: Lessons from Aalto Design Factory
Nov
25
Australia in Horizon Europe: Building European Partnerships
Dec
03
Engaged Research Starts with Everyone: How Is UCD Making It Happen?
Feb
18
Feb
19
UIIN Forum: Creating Shared Value Through University–Industry Collaboration
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Elevating impact through UIIN Events
Global reach
We bring together professionals and experts from various sectors and regions, facilitating rich exchanges of ideas and experiences that enhance your professional growth and collaboration.
Diverse formats
Experience a wide range of formats, including online masterclasses, fireside chats, roundtable discussions, and in-person forums, offering you a variety of options to engage and gain insights.
Networking opportunities
Connect with peers, experts and potential collaborators, maximising the value of each event through authentic relationship-building and expanding your professional network.
Practical focus
We bridge theory and practice by providing frameworks and tools that you can immediately apply, helping you tackle key challenges.
Hot topics
Our events focus on emerging and relevant themes in the areas of external engagement, entrepreneurship and impact at universities, ensuring you engage with the most pressing challenges in higher education.
Peer-learning community
Participate in a vibrant learning environment that fosters peer exchange, building a sense of community and support as you collaborate with professionals facing similar challenges.








