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3 – 4 December 2018, Aston University A meeting for all engaged in knowledge exchange of mathematics research to and from academia, industry, government and society. Following the publication of the Bond Review on Knowledge Exchange (KE) in the Mathematical Sciences (https://epsrc.ukri.org/newsevents/pubs/era-of-maths/) the IMA will arrange a conference on effective mechanisms for KE as well as career support for those seeking a career in mathematics knowledge KE. Who: knowledge exchange officers, research managers, academics staff, industry-university liaison officers etc., OR professionals, applied statisticians and anyone involved in facilitating the two-way exchange of research and innovation between universities, the private sector, government and third sector organisations. Invited speakers Prof Philip Bond (Lead author of the Bond Review) Dr Nira Chamberlain (Holland & Barrett and IMA VP Professional Affairs) Prof Dietmar Hoemberg (Weierstrass Institute, Berlin and Past Chair for ECMI) Dr Hilary Ockendon (University of Oxford) + more to be announced Format Day 1 - plenary talks and case study and poster presentations from current practitioners, teatime Lecture from Professor Philip Bond on his review, followed by Q&A and dinner Day 2 - round-table breakout discussion with a view to establishing a Special Interest Group for KE professionals, and to identify action points for developing Knowledge Exchange in Mathematics in the context of the Bond Review. There will be many opportunities for informal discussion and networking. Call for Contributions There is a limited opportunity for organisations or individuals to give short case study presentations on their take on challenges and successes of Knowledge Exchange. Presentations will be in the form of a 10 minute oral presentation or in the form of a poster. If you wish to submit, please give a brief summary (max. 200 words) including details of who you are representing, by Friday 26 October 2018 via https://my.ima.org.uk. Please indicate whether your title is intended for oral or poster presentation. If you are an IMA Member or you have previously registered for an IMA conference, then you are already on our database. Please “request a new password” using the email address previously used, to log in and submit. Conference Fees Early Bird Fee - IMA Member £195 Early Bird Fee - Non IMA Member £250 Early Bird Fee - IMA Student £145 Early Bird Fee - Non IMA Member Student £155 Conference Dinner £40 The Early Bird Fees will be available until 16 November after which fees will increase by £20. Registration is open via https://my.ima.org.uk/ If you are an IMA Member or you have previously registered for an IMA conference, then you are already on our database. Please “request a new password” using the email address previously used, to log in and register. Conference co-chairs Prof Alan Champneys (University of Bristol) Richard Pinch (incoming IMA VP Professional Affairs) Further information For further information on this conference, please visit the conference webpage: https://ima.org.uk/10262/1st-ima-conference-on-knowledge-exchange-in-the-mathematical-sciences/ For general conference queries or to register your interest in this event, please contact Lizzi Lake, Conference Officer, email: [log in to unmask] tel: +44 (0) 1702 354 020 Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, Catherine Richards House, 16 Nelson Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EF, UK. Pamela Bye Conference Support Officer Institute of Mathematics and its Applications Tel: 01702 354020 Charity Registration number 1017777 You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.