CONFERENCE VENUE University of Manchester
About University of Manchester
Founded in 1824, the Manchester Mechanics’ Institution began as part of a national movement to educate working men. Under John Henry Reynolds, it became the Manchester Technical School in 1883, aligning education with industrial needs. After several transformations, it evolved into the College of Technology, which in 1905 became the Faculty of Technology of the Victoria University of Manchester, and later, after World War II, was renamed UMIST (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology).
Meanwhile, the Victoria University of Manchester originated from Owens College, founded in 1846 through the bequest of John Owens. The college expanded its mission in the 1860s to include research, moved into the John Owens Building (1873), and became part of the Victoria University in 1880—England’s first civic university.
Throughout the 20th century, UMIST and the University of Manchester collaborated closely in science and humanities before officially merging in 2004 to form The University of Manchester, now the UK’s largest single-site university….
Other Information
VISA
Depending on your nationality, you may need to get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA).
ACCOMODATION
Each attendee has to find and book his/her room on his/her own. We propose below a list of the nearby hotels.
- Hyatt Regency
- Ibis Styles, Portland Street
- Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
- Mecure Manchester Piccadilly
- Holiday Inn Express
- Ibis, Princess Street
- Townhouse Hotel
- Hilton, Deansgate
- Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
- Kimpton Clock Tower
TRANSPORT
Manchester is the major international and cosmopolitan city in the North of England.
The city offers easy access for both national and international delegates with Manchester Airport offering flights from over 200 destinations and has direct rail services across the country, with a journey time of just over 2 hours from London.
Manchester Airport has many direct flights. More details
Regular train services to Manchester Oxford Road and Piccadilly stations
Metrolink trams towards city centre
The University buildings are located in central Manchester, a short walk from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station. More details about National Rail