Travel and Venue

University of Sheffield, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Address:

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
University of Sheffield
Hicks Building
Hounsfield Road
Sheffield, S3 7RH
United Kingdom

Traveling to the city

Sheffield does not have a local airport. However, Manchester Airport is a reasonable distance away with regular international flights.

On the image to the left, you will see:

The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences [red circle].
The city train station [red square].
The city bus interchange [red rectangle].

The distance between (1) and (2) is a 20-25 mins walk. Alternatively, take the blue tram direct in 10 minutes.

For people driving:

If you are booked into accommodation by the organisers, you can secure a parking permit from them.
If you are securing your own accommodation, you will need to liaise with your chosen hotel regarding parking.

Please contact the organisers if you have any questions.

Hicks Lecture Hall Block (South Entrance)

All meetings will take place in the lecture hall block by the southern entrance to the Hicks Building. On the left hand image you will see:

The Hicks Building, home of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences [Red Box].
The entrance to the lecture theatre block where the events will be help [Red Arrow].
The University tram stop (from the city train station via the blue line) [Red Circle].

Unless stated otherwise, the lecture components of meetings will take place in Hicks LTC. The capacity of this room is 107. The room has all the usual amenities, specifically including:

4x wide chalkboards on rollers.
1xPC/cables for laptops.
1xVisualiser.
2xProjectors (one centre and one on left).
Chalkboard recording via a wall mounted camera at the back of the hall.

Unless stated otherwise, the catering components of meetings will take place in Hicks LTB (across the hall from the above hall). This room will be set up for catering (i.e. tables and chairs moved to sides).

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