Useful Information
The conference will take place in the SALC Graduate School, in the Ellen Wilkinson Building (number 77 on the campus map) on the University of Manchester's Oxford Road campus.
Ellen Wilkinson is on the west side of Oxford Road, just south of the Student Union; with the Student Union on your right, walk around the the building to the southern side (the Manchester Academy will now be to your left, just past an ATM). Ellen Wilkinson is the building on the left, just across a little road, with an area of grass in front of it. To access the Graduate School, go up the ramp or steps at the near end of the building, turning left in the foyer, then immediately right through the glass doors into the Graduate School atrium space.
Ellen Wilkinson is on the west side of Oxford Road, just south of the Student Union; with the Student Union on your right, walk around the the building to the southern side (the Manchester Academy will now be to your left, just past an ATM). Ellen Wilkinson is the building on the left, just across a little road, with an area of grass in front of it. To access the Graduate School, go up the ramp or steps at the near end of the building, turning left in the foyer, then immediately right through the glass doors into the Graduate School atrium space.
Directions
Buses
PLEASE NOTE THAT OXFORD RD IS PARTIALLY CLOSED WHICH IS CAUSING DIVERSIONS ON THE MAJORITY OF BUS ROUTES SERVING THE UNIVERSITY. SEE HERE FOR THE LATEST NEWS.
Trains
If you are arriving via Manchester Piccadilly railway station, the most direct bus to the University is the 147; follow signs downstairs to the Metrolink and taxi rank, then cross the road and the bus stop is a little along the road to the left. Alternatively, a taxi to University will cost around £6, and the journey will be very short.
If you are coming in via Manchester Oxford Road railway station, the University is either a relatively short walk (approximately 15 minutes) along Oxford Road to the right as you leave the station. If you would prefer to take the bus, please check the latest information on the Oxford Road closure (see above).
Finally, if you are arriving at Manchester Victoria railway station, take the free Metroshuttle bus service to Oxford Road railway station from where you can get to the campus on foot. Please note that the Metrolink (tram) stop for Manchester Victoria is currently closed.
Coaches
If you are arriving into Manchester Shudehill, Piccadilly Gardens bus station is a short walk away. Simply cross the road opposite the station, and then turn left before you get to the Manchester Arndale shopping centre car park. Once you get to Primark, turn left along the tramlines, and Piccadilly Gardens bus stands are then on the right as you come out onto the open square. This walk takes about 5-10 minutes.
If you are coming in via the National Express coach station, simply head out towards Portland Street (the main road), and cross over. Then turn right, and Piccadilly Gardens are situated on the left as you come out into the open square. This walk takes about 5 minutes. Buses to the University depart from the furthest stands, nearest to Primark.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS CURRENTLY DISRUPTION TO SERVICES RUNNING ALONG OXFORD RD (see link above for the latest updates).
Accommodation
For delegates requiring overnight accommodation, the University of Manchester Business School has a hotel on the Oxford Road campus where the conference takes place. More options can be found on the Visit Manchester website and on hostelworld.com.
Buses
PLEASE NOTE THAT OXFORD RD IS PARTIALLY CLOSED WHICH IS CAUSING DIVERSIONS ON THE MAJORITY OF BUS ROUTES SERVING THE UNIVERSITY. SEE HERE FOR THE LATEST NEWS.
Trains
If you are arriving via Manchester Piccadilly railway station, the most direct bus to the University is the 147; follow signs downstairs to the Metrolink and taxi rank, then cross the road and the bus stop is a little along the road to the left. Alternatively, a taxi to University will cost around £6, and the journey will be very short.
If you are coming in via Manchester Oxford Road railway station, the University is either a relatively short walk (approximately 15 minutes) along Oxford Road to the right as you leave the station. If you would prefer to take the bus, please check the latest information on the Oxford Road closure (see above).
Finally, if you are arriving at Manchester Victoria railway station, take the free Metroshuttle bus service to Oxford Road railway station from where you can get to the campus on foot. Please note that the Metrolink (tram) stop for Manchester Victoria is currently closed.
Coaches
If you are arriving into Manchester Shudehill, Piccadilly Gardens bus station is a short walk away. Simply cross the road opposite the station, and then turn left before you get to the Manchester Arndale shopping centre car park. Once you get to Primark, turn left along the tramlines, and Piccadilly Gardens bus stands are then on the right as you come out onto the open square. This walk takes about 5-10 minutes.
If you are coming in via the National Express coach station, simply head out towards Portland Street (the main road), and cross over. Then turn right, and Piccadilly Gardens are situated on the left as you come out into the open square. This walk takes about 5 minutes. Buses to the University depart from the furthest stands, nearest to Primark.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS CURRENTLY DISRUPTION TO SERVICES RUNNING ALONG OXFORD RD (see link above for the latest updates).
Accommodation
For delegates requiring overnight accommodation, the University of Manchester Business School has a hotel on the Oxford Road campus where the conference takes place. More options can be found on the Visit Manchester website and on hostelworld.com.