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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road Glasgow, G4 0BA

Academic
·495 attendees
·340 bedrooms
·3 meeting rooms

Glasgow Caledonian University could be the perfect venue for your next conference, meeting or event in Glasgow. Conveniently located in the centre of the city, with easy access by air, rail and road from anywhere in the country, the Caledonian campus is a modern and accessible venue - minutes away from shops, restaurants, cinemas and theatres. On-site facilities include the Saltire Centre, our award-winning innovative learning centre, and the Arc sport and recreation centre, which is open to conference and event delegates. Dedicated conference and events team: The Conference and Events Office offers a comprehensive package of services for organising conferences and events of all sizes. Experienced staff will act as your point of contact within the university and manage the process for you. Venue space: We can provide a wide range of venues to suit your requirements. The campus is home to 17 lecture theatres, each seating from 50 to 500 people. The Carnegie Lecture Theatre is the largest (capacity: 500), followed by the Deeprose Lecture Theatre (capacity: 200), and we also offer a range of board rooms, meeting rooms and exhibition space. Best availability during semester dates is at evenings and weekends and, for larger conferences, from June through to early September. Audio visual: Our Audio Visual Services Department will provide technical equipment and expertise to ensure the smooth running of your event. Accommodation: Just a five-minute walk from the university campus, Caledonian Court can accommodate a total of 660 people in self-catering flats. Each flat has between five and eight bedrooms, and 340 rooms including en-suite facilities. The rooms can be hired on a daily, weekly or monthly basis from June through to early September. Hospitality: Our Hospitality Services can cater for a wide range of requirements, depending on the event. The student refectory seats up to 900 people, including an extension that can be hired separately for private use, and we also have a Corporate Hospitality Suite containing flexible facilities. Catering is available throughout the day, anywhere on campus, and menus are available on request.

University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, Scotland, UK, G12 8QQ

Academic
·Conference centre
·1010 attendees
·14 meeting rooms

Many thanks for your enquiry and your interest in holding an event at the University of Glasgow. Founded over 500 years ago the University of Glasgow is one of Scotland's most famous and prestigious landmarks. With venues ranging from beautiful wood panelled rooms through to grand Victorian halls and state-of-the-art seminar rooms and lecture theatres, capable of accommodating anything from 5 up to1250 delegates, we have one of the most impressive and flexible venues portfolios in the UK. What sets us apart from other venues however, other than the sheer size and scale of our portfolio of course, is the history and tradition associated with one of Scotland's most famous and prestigious landmarks. The unique architecture and atmosphere of the University of Glasgow never fails to impress and, in combining that with the flexibility and variety of our venues, we guarantee organisers and delegates will be anything other than delighted with their experience at the University of Glasgow. GLASGOW Glasgow is one of Europe’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities renowned for its culture and exciting social scene. The city has undergone an economic and cultural renaissance and was recently voted one of the top ten cities in the world, the only city in the UK to be ranked. Home to the architectural treasures of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, his fame draws visitors from far and wide and his distinctive style can still be appreciated in many of the city’s buildings and museums. Hailed as the dear green place, Glasgow has plenty of attractive parks, but its aesthetic standing truly rests with its buildings and the University’s main Gilmorehill campus is an iconic and integral part of the city’s skyline, centering on Sir George Gilbert Scott’s neo-gothic building. The University, voted as having the best campus in Scotland, is home to over 100 listed buildings and sits at the heart of Glasgow's cosmopolitan West End which combines the benefits and security of a campus-style environment whilst having close proximity to both vibrant city life and Scotland’s glorious countryside.

Glasgow Clyde College

Glasgow Clyde College, 690 Mosspark Drive, Glasgow, G52 3AY

Academic
·Conference centre
·Training centre
·100 attendees
·7 meeting rooms

For over thirty years, Glasgow Clyde College has provided the people of West Central Scotland with a top class learning facility. As one of Scotland’s leading FE Colleges we annually have over 12,000 students in attendance at Cardonald. Glasgow Clyde College also works closely with large and small organisations across Scotland. Our Business Centre provides the perfect location in the southside of the city for a meeting, training day or event with a selection of meeting rooms, IT suites and a large lecture theatre available for hire. The Business Centre is located in its own building separate from the main College. Whether you’re planning a meeting, an exhibition or a training day, we have staff on hand to ensure that your event is hassle free and enjoyable. Our flexible approach to putting together delegate packages means that you get exactly what you need. We provide support prior to, and throughout, the duration of your event to guarantee that your event runs as smoothly as possible. Organising a Meeting? All of our meeting rooms in the Business Centre are fully air-conditioned and have TV/video, data projector, laptop and flipcharts available on request. Impress your clients with a choice of superb breakfast, lunch and buffet menus. Organising an Exhibition? The College is no stranger to hosting exhibitions with our own Graphic Design, Jewellery and Fashion exhibitions taking place annually. The foyer area of our Business Centre provides the perfect location for clients to browse around your exhibition in a relaxed atmosphere. Organising a Training Session? The Business Centre has a range of rooms, which vary in size, giving you the option to choose the best layout and size of room for your training event. There is broadband access throughout the Business Centre as well as a dedicated IT Suite. Our staff will organise your hospitality and set-up your equipment, leaving you to focus on the training. Organising a Launch? Our lecture theatre can be accessed via the Business Centre and accommodates up to 100 people. It comes fully equipped with a lectern, data projector and surround sound system. Glasgow Clyde College is just 8 minutes from the city centre by rail and free on-site parking is available for delegates.

Technology and Innovation Centre University of Strathclyde

Technology and Innovation Centre University of Strathclyde 99 George Street Glasgow, G1 1RD

Academic
·Conference centre
·Training centre
·26 meeting rooms

The award-winning Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) offers dedicated conference facilities for up to 600 delegates, all year round. Strathclyde’s flagship research facility – addressing challenges across a wide spectrum, including Energy, Health Technologies and 5G communications – TIC is right in the heart of Glasgow, the perfect location in terms of transport, accommodation and the city’s renowned cultural and retail attractions. TIC is far from a traditional academic venue. Its state-of-the art facilities were designed with meeting planners in mind, and include: • Main Auditorium - seating 450, movable walls subdivide this unique space into a tiered auditorium for 300 plus a flat-floored section for 150; or three separate spaces, each accommodating 150. • A further 150-seat auditorium. • 8 flexible conference rooms accommodating up to 80 delegates each, all enjoying natural daylight. • Executive Suite – a self-contained venue tucked away on the top floor, offering a further two flexible meeting rooms. • Spacious, interconnected foyers - with natural daylight and contemporary furnishing, the perfect location for exhibitions, catering and networking. With user-friendly audio-visual solutions; fast, free and reliable delegate Wi-Fi; and experienced, customer-focused in-house event planners, technicians and food & beverage team, TIC is a modern, flexible backdrop for a wide range of business events. The Centre won the Bronze Award for Best Academic Venue at the 2019 M&IT Industry Awards; was named Best Academic Venue at 2019’s CHS Awards; and is proud to hold Green Tourism Gold status.

Gilmorehill G12

9 University Avenue Glasgow Strathclyde, G12 8QQ

Academic

Our building was originally known as the Anderson Free Church, built in 1877. The architect was locally renowned James Sellars, who had made his first impression with his winning design of the Stewart Memorial fountain in Kelvingrove Park, which still exists today. In 1997, the combined funding from Scottish Arts Council Lottery Fund and the Gifted Seats Scheme, the University began the project to develop the building into the Gilmorehill G12 Centre, which was to house the Film, Television and Theatre Department along with a functioning Theatre, Cinema and conference centre. Gilmorehill G12 has excellent conference facilities for hire at competitive rates. ■Conference Theatre seating up to 200 ■Lecture/ Theatre cinema for 138 ■4 Seminar rooms ■On site technical assistance ■16/35mm screening facilities ■Video/DVD and data projection ■Microphones and in house PA system ■Induction loop system ■Photocopying and facsimile service ■Wheelchair access to all levels ■Excellent catering facilities ■Licensed Bar

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