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Academic Venues
Meet the hosts
CN’s Academic Venue Awards will be taking place
at the University of Birmingham’s Great Hall on 27 November
he University of
Birmingham is justifiably
proud of its conference
and events venues,
located in beautiful leafy
Edgbaston.
Served by great transport links,
free high-speed Wi-Fi and a wide
range of in-house catering, you’ll
find a wealth of inspiring historical,
scientific, cultural and sporting
assets on campus.
The newly-opened Edgbaston
Park Hotel also provides visitors
with an outstanding place to stay,
in a quiet spot on the edge of
campus.
The Great Hall
For an event resplendent with
prestige and grandeur, look no
further than the late-Victorian
Great Hall. Ideal for large
conferences, award ceremonies,
product launches and exhibitions,
this impressive venue takes the
breath away from the moment you
step inside.
With an opulent marble rotunda,
cathedral-height ceiling,
stained-glass windows and
polished parquet floor, the hall
accommodates 320 delegates in
cabaret style, 430 in a banquet
and 1,000 guests in theatre style.
With the ideal blend of Victorian
elegance and the latest
technology, it makes a striking
backdrop for any. conference.
The Bramall
The Bramall, featuring the
419-seat Elgar Concert Hall, is one
of the most versatile and stylish
event venues in the West
Midlands.
Perfect for conferences, product
launches and live performances,
this striking and modern
auditorium has a moveable stage
and flexible seating arrangements.
Add in world-class acoustics and
state-of-the-art AV facilities, and
you will be sure to captivate any
audience.
There are also two spacious, airy
foyers and additional breakout
rooms to complete the picture.
Top and above:
University of Birminghham
Campus Venues
From the informal and intimate to
the grand and glittering, you’ll find
a choice of spectacular and
unique collection of other event
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venues, set in and around our
leafy, historic campus.
The team are on hand to help
you find the best space for your
event, to advise on your menu
options and to assist with any
other requirements.
Academic Venue Awards
“We are very proud to be hosting
this prestigious event in the
spectacular setting of the Great
Hall,” said Julie Zacaroli, general
manager, Conferences and Events,
University of Birmingham.
“The Academic Venue Awards are
a highlight on the industry’s
calendar, and we are excited to
welcome all of you for what
promises to be a most enjoyable
evening.”