8 Academic Venues
Venue Inspector
A look around a selection of academic venues in the UK
Leicester Conferences Leicester Conferences , the University of Leicester ’ s portfolio of venues , has been operating for over 50 years . After rebranding in 2017 , Leicester Conferences has seen an increase in sales , with one venue increasing revenue on 2016 by 16.6 %. An average increase of 12 % has been reported across all venues . The venues have invested in new AV equipment and stand by their all-inclusive approach to conferencing , with no hidden extras in any of their packages . Capacities at the different venues vary and can accommodate groups of all sizes .
University of Manchester The University of Manchester Conferences and Venues offers a range of AIM accredited venues in truly inspiring Nobel Prize winning surroundings . There are a number of year-round venues , including Manchester Meeting Place and Barnes Wallis buildings , seating from six in a boardroom to 200 theatre style , the neo-Gothic Whitworth Building with boardrooms for smaller meetings , or the Whitworth Hall for dinners and receptions , as well as the 3-star Chancellors Hotel , providing 72 bedrooms and nine meeting rooms for up 130 delegates . The large-scale venues include the University Place , seating up to 1,000 delegates , and the Renold Building with its choice of well-equipped lecture theatres for up 524 .
Imperial Venues Imperial Venues , part of Imperial College London , is one of the UK ’ s largest academic venues with more than 200 flexible event spaces in West London . Venues range from small meeting rooms for 10 guests through to large conference spaces for over 700 delegates and private listed townhouses with secluded garden and terrace areas . On campus accommodation is available during July , August and September , whilst discounted accommodation at local hotels can be provided year-round . www . conference-news . co . uk