Have I shafted myself?

[ReaderScars]

I had an introductory meeting with a university employee recently, in order to discuss some possible feasibility/development consultancy to be undertaken by them. Near the end of the meeting I happened to mention something I've been thinking about for a while which could have strong IP poential and perhaps maybe possibly have significant value.

The employee stated that the uni had a strong policy on ensuring any IP remained with their clients - but no NDA was signed with things being at such a very early stage.

Is there anything like some sort of fundamental policy across all UK unis which offers some level of non disclosure when having B2B meetings relating to R&D?