Delegate Information Points of Contact Audio-Visual Equipment & Support PSA staff can be contacted via emailing [email protected] throughout • It is recommended that presenters bring their own the conference. PSA staff, trustees, and student helpers will also be laptops, especially for panels in City Hall. easily identifiable by their yellow lanyards. In case of emergency, • City Hall: All rooms are equipped with projectors/screens please contact Phil Sooben, CEO, PSA, on +44(0)7796 711 832. from which your own laptops can be connected. Both the Registration Desk Assembly Room and Ferrier Hall have PA systems. The Registration Desk will be located in the foyer on the ground floor • Law and Politics Building: All rooms have either flat of City Hall and will be staffed during the following hours: screens or projectors/screens with integrated PCs or linked Monday 26 March: 08:00 - 17:30 to a lectern with HDMI and VGA connections for your laptop. Tuesday 27 March: 08:30 - 17:00 • It is recommended that presenters bring their own VGA, Wednesday 28 March: 08:30 - 13:30 HDMI and Mac adaptors, as well as power cables, phone chargers and international power adaptors. Delegate Badges • There will be dedicated onsite support from an IT/AV Technician It is essential that delegates collect their conference packs in City Hall and student helpers during the conference. and name badges from the registration desk on arrival at the • There are very limited number of laptops for delegates to conference. Delegates are required to wear their name badges at borrow – please ask at the registration desk for further all times, for security reasons. You will not be allowed into a panel if details and availability. you are not wearing a delegate badge. Venues Exhibitors Publishers will be exhibiting during the conference in the Lower The PSA Conference will be held primarily at Cardiff City Hall with Hall, City Hall. Please take some time to visit the stands and tea and panel sessions also taking place in the Law & Politics Building, coffee will be served here during the refreshment breaks. . The full list of venues is as follows: Cardiff City Hall, , Cardiff CF10 3ND See page 15 for further information Law and Politics Building, Cardiff University, Museum Avenue, Childcare at the PSA Conference Cardiff CF10 3AX (ramp access is via Museum Place) The PSA is pleased again to offer a childcare service for delegates. Birt Acres Lecture Theatre, , The service is only available to those who booked in advance and Cardiff University, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff CF10 3NB cannot be booked onsite. (for The Final Year film screening on 26 March) National Museum Cardiff, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NP Cloakroom Facilities (for the Devolution 20 Years On Roundtable on 26 March and • For events in City Hall, a staffed cloakroom is available in the Annual Conference Dinner on 27 March) the Ground Floor Foyer. Tiny Rebel Cardiff, 25 Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1DD (for • Please note that delegates leave coats, bags and other the pre-conference event on 25 March and the ECN Alternative personal items in cloakroom areas entirely at their own Social on 27 March) risk – Cardiff City Hall and Cardiff University accept no See pages 13 - 14 for venue maps responsibility for items which are lost or damaged. Twitter Conference Dinner If you’re interested in tweeting about the conference, the This year’s dinner will be held at the National Museum Cardiff on hashtag is #PSA18. Follow us @PolStudiesAssoc. Tuesday 27th March from 19:00. If you have registered please collect your dinner ticket from the registration desk. Due to problems in Conference App previous years with ‘gatecrashers’ you will need to present your The first ever PSA Annual Conference app is now available to ticket upon arrival at the venue. Please inform PSA staff of any download, with features including accessing the full schedule and dietary requirements or allergies if you have not done so already. building your own personal conference itinerary. To download, search ‘PSA 2018’ on both the App Store and Google Internet Play Store; to find the web app for Blackberry, Windows phones and • City Hall: Connect via Cardiff Free Wi-Fi from the list of your laptop users, type in 'psa2018app.com' into a web browser. available networks. Full details via: www.visitcardiff.com/ gettinghereandaround/cardiff-free-wifi/ Accessibility • Law & Politics Building: Wi-Fi details will be available within the venue. • City Hall: Wheelchair access - from street level, a wheelchair lift gives entry to the ground floor and a further lift allows Exploring Cardiff and Transport access to the first floor. Both ground and first floors are level Cardiff is a very compact city and can easily be explored on foot, throughout, except for the Council Chamber where access is with many attractions, shops, restaurants and hotels all close by. via steps. Accessible toilets are available on both floors. For comprehensive travel information and maps, visit: www.visitcardiff.com/gettinghereandaround • City Hall: Parking on site is limited. Attendees are advised to use the paid on-street parking spaces around City Hall. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON EXPLORING CARDIFF, PLEASE Disabled parking is situated in front of the main entrance VISIT: www.visitcardiff.com and can be accessed via the bollards on the East entrance. Car parking is also available at Castle Mews, North Road, Medical Greyfriars Road and Dumfries Place. Should you require medical help during the conference, the nearest hospital with A&E Services is University Hospital of , • Law and Politics Building: Level access is via Park Place Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW (Telephone: 029 2074 7747). and ramp access is via Museum Place. Accessible toilets are on the ground and first floors and are clearly signposted. Refreshment and Lunch Breaks • Law and Politics Building: Street parking is available along Refreshments Park Place and Museum Avenue, where blue badge holders There are two refreshment break locations based in the two can park free of charge. primary conference venues. In City Hall, refreshments will be • Attendees should advise the PSA of any specific access available in the Lower Hall and in the Law and Politics Building, requirements; all venues will be happy to go through their they will be served in the refectory in the adjacent Tower emergency arrangements in more detail, if appropriate. Building (Building 3 on the map on page 11). A team of helpers will be on hand throughout the conference to address any concerns or questions you may have! PSA staff and trustees will also be easily identifiable by their yellow lanyards. 10 Political Studies Association - 68th Annual International Conference Cardiff, 26 - 28 March 2018 Delegate Information

Lunch Nearby Places to Eat and Drink There are a wide range of options for conference (list compiled by Rosie Inman, Development Officer, PSA*) delegates – dependent upon whether you are looking for a fast lunch or a slower option. COFFEE Steak of the Art Steakhouse in an art gallery. Cardiff University has a wide range of coffee Brodies Coffee Co Helmont House, Churchill Way, shops and cafes where you can find sandwiches Tiny locally-run kiosk situated in and other snacks for a fast lunch. These are Cardiff, CF10 2HE Gorsedd Gardens, a stone’s throw (10 min walk from venue) situated in the following buildings (all 5-10 minutes from City Hall. from City Hall): Gorsedd Gardens, Cardiff CF10 3NP The Stable Relaxed restaurant serving over 80 Main Building* (1) - 8.15am – 2pm (3 min walk from venue) varieties of cider and sourdough The Sir Martin Evans Building (2) - 8.30am – 200 Degrees pizza. Those with a sweet tooth 3pm This cosy coffee shop is a welcome should try the mango cider. haven from the crowds of Queen Building (7) – 8.30am – 3pm - slightly Ty Admiral House, Bridge St, Street. tricky to find! Cardiff, CF10 2EH 115 Queen Street, Cardiff CF10 2BH (10 min walk from venue) (* The Main Building provides hot meals) (7 min walk from venue) The Grazing Shed There are alternative venues for a quick bite Barker Tea House Some of the best burgers in the located around Park Place and the Students’ Tucked away in one of the city’s city, with beef, chicken, veggie and Union building, including: many arcades, this tea room is a vegan options. Cardiff institution. Or try the local 37 St Mary St, Cardiff, CF10 1AD National Museum (109) - Oriel Restaurant company’s nearby Coffee Barker. (11 min walk from venue) Refreshment and Lunch Breaks situated on the lower ground floor, serves hot and 8-12 High Street Arcade, Cardiff Buffalo Bar cold lunches from 12pm – 2.30pm and Coffee Shop CF10 1BB Refreshments is situated in the Main Hall. Lounge and bar serving craft beer (8 min walk from venue) and cocktails. Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (not Little Man Coffee Company There are two refreshment break locations based in the two primary conference venues. In City Hall, 11 Windsor Place, Cardiff, CF10 3BY numbered on map – grey building next to 110) – Speciality coffees from around the (6 min walk from venue) Café Bar open from 8am – 5pm refreshments will be available in the Lower Hall and in the Law and Politics Building refreshments world. Independent coffee house Gwdihw will be available in the refectory in the adjacent Tower BuildingHoffi Coffi (on (Building 3 on the map) Corbett Road across from. the Law which often showcases local artists Café and bar in the day, live music & Politics Building) – open 8am – 6:30pm in the small gallery downstairs. in the evenings. Great beer garden. Ivor House, Bridge St, Cardiff Lunch Subway (12) – open 7am – 11pm (It’s Welsh for ‘owl’, if you were CF10 2EE wondering). Costa Coffee (12) – open 7am – 7pm There are a wide range of options for conference delegates – dependent upon whether you are (10 min walk from venue) 6 Guildford Cres, Cardiff, CF10 2HJ looking for a fast lunch or a slower option. Magic Wrap (Students Union 14) – open 10am – FOOD AND DRINK (11 min walk from venue) 5pm Bar 44 Porter’s Cardiff University has a wide range of coffee shops and cafes where you can find The Falafel House (Students Unionsandwiches and 14) – open Award-winning tapas bar with Lively bar. Excellent gin. other snacks for a fast lunch. These are situated in the following buildings (al8am – 8pm l 5-10 minutes from City fantastic décor and atmosphere. Bute Terrace, Cardiff, CF10 2FE (13 min walk from venue) Hall): Coffi Co (Students Union 14) – open 8am – 5pm A Cardiff favourite. 15-23 Westgate St, Cardiff, CF10 1DD Dead Canary Main Building* (1) - 8.15am – 2pm (10 min walk from venue) Prohibition-style cocktail bar. A golden feather on the wall next The Sir Martin Evans Building (2) - 8.30am – Barley and Rye to a fire door is the only sign of 3pm Bier bar and kitchen serving over 80 speciality beers and 45 life – ring the bell on the right for Glamorgan Building (7) – 8.30am – 3pm - whiskeys from around the world entrance to this secretive bar. slightly tricky to find! and Welsh dishes. Barrack Lane, Cardiff, CF10 2FR 2 Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3AD (10 min walk from venue) (* - The Main Building provides hot meals) (5 min walk from venue) Pen & Wig Traditional pub with one of the Viva Brazil largest beer gardens in the city. All-you-can-eat Brazilian There are alternative venues for a quick bite 1 Park Grove, Cardiff CF10 3BJ steakhouse and rodizio grill. located around Park Place and the Students’ (5 min walk from venue) St Mary St, Cardiff, CF10 1GD Union building, including: (14 min walk from venue) Tiny Rebel Home of the South Wales brewery Potted Pig and a conference venue! Serving National Museum (109) - Oriel Restaurant Modern British cuisine with French situated on the lower ground floor, serves hot craft beers and ciders as well as a and US influences served in selection of food. and cold lunches from 12pm to 2.30pm and underground former bank vaults. 25 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1DD Coffee Shop is situated in the Main Hall. 27 High St, Cardiff, CF10 1PU (10 min walk from venue) (8 min walk from venue) Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (not Small Bar numbered on map – grey building next to 110) Cafe Citta Craft beer pub showcasing small, – Café Bar open from 8am – 5pm Authentic Italian food at one of the independent microbreweries from city’s best-loved and raved-about Hoffi Coffi (on Corbett Road across from the South Wales and beyond. Also great restaurants. Very popular, so booking for a roast. Law & Politics Building) – open 8am–6:30pm is recommended, but you may get 17 Church St, Cardiff CF10 1BG Subway (12) – open 7am – 11pm lucky with a weekday walk-in. (8 min walk from venue) Costa Coffee (12) – open 7am -7pm 4 Church St, Cardiff, CF10 1BG Milgi (vegetarian) Magic Wrap (Students Union 14) – open 10am (7 min walk from venue) 100% vegetarian restaurant. Gluten to 5pm Smoke Haus free and vegan options. Eat inside The Falafel House (Students Union 14) – open Not great for vegetarians, but or in the yurt out back. devoted carnivores will appreciate 213 City Rd, Cardiff, CF24 3JD 8am to 8pm the huge portions at this American (15 min walk from venue) Coffi Co (Students Union 14) – open 8am–5pm barbecue diner. Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EN (12 min walk from venue) continues over the page >

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Shaam Nights (Halal) cinnamon and raisin. venue. Opening hours vary. Local favourite serving Middle Eastern 44 Castle Arcade, Cardiff, CF10 1BW 11 Womanby St, Cardiff CF10 1BR cuisine in ornately-tiled surroundings. (7 min walk from venue) (8 min walk from venue) There are many other halal options along Science Cream Dirty Martini City Road. Made-to-order ice-cream at Wales’ first Stylish cocktail bar. Open until 2.30am 116 City Rd, Cardiff, CF24 3DQ liquid nitrogen ice-cream parlour. every night. (14 min walk from venue) 28 Castle Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1BW Imperial Gate, St Mary Street, Cardiff Cardiff Market (8 min walk from venue) CF10 1FA Indoor market in the Castle Quarter (13 min walk from venue) hosts many food stalls for a quick lunch LATE NIGHT Ten Mill Lane (along with local produce and crafts, if Live Lounge Cocktail bar and nightclub. Two-for-one you’re after any souvenirs). Open until Live music venue with DJs playing until cocktails until 10pm. Open til 3am (closed 5.30pm daily. 4am every night. Cheap drinks make it a Mondays). St Mary St, Cardiff, CF10 1AU student favourite. (9 min walk from venue) 9 The Friary, Cardiff, CF10 3FA 10 Mill Ln, Cardiff CF10 1FL (12 min walk from venue) Fabulous Welshcakes (5 min walk from venue) The best place in the city to try this Clwb Ifor Bach traditional Welsh treat. Warm, freshly- Known simply as ‘Welsh Club’ to those *The views expressed here are solely griddled welshcakes with a delicious less confident with their command of the those of the author and do not in any way variety of flavours outside the standard Welsh language. Nightclub and live music represent the views of the PSA.

Map courtesy of Visit Cardiff

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The PSA Conference will be held primarily in Cardiff City Hall with panel sessions also taking place in the Law and Politics Building, Cardiff University. Rooms used in Cardiff City Hall: Assembly Room, Council Chamber, Ferrier Hall, Lower Hall, Rooms A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K and L. Rooms used in the Law and Politics Building, Cardiff University:0.25, 0.26, 0.27A, 0.27B, 1.28, 1.29, 2.29, 2.29A, 2.30 and 2.30A.

City Hall - Ground Floor Portico

Committee Committee Room Room E 137 Main Entrance Room F • Main Entrance 136 101a • Main Foyer and Conference Registration Area 5 Cloakroom • Lower Hall (Exhibitors and Refreshment Area) stairs floor first to

to first floor • Room E Main Foyer stairs • Cloakroom

up to stairs kitchens

Lower Hall stairs to first floor

exit to west Lower Hall

City Hall - First Floor Council Function Room C Chamber Function Room L Function Function Function Function Function • Assembly Room • Ferrier Hall Room B Room A Room I Room J Room K

stairs stairs to to • Council Chamber • Rooms A, B, C, D, G, ground ground floor floor Lift Office H, I, J, K and L Space

Function Room D Marble Hall Ferrier Hall

Office Space

Canteen Function Function Room G Room H Lift

Office Space

Ferrier Hall Square Office Space

stage Assembly Room

exit to west

Assembly Room Council Chamber Syndicate Rooms *NB NOT TO SCALE

Law & Politics Entrance

Building, Cardiff 0.23 0.25 0.26 0.27a 0.27b 1.28 1.29 Lecture University Theatre Stairs Lecture & Lift Theatre Library First Stairs Floor Ground Floor & Lift 1.25a • Rooms 0.25, 0.26, Library 0.21 0.27A, 0.27B • There is level access Ground 2.29 2.30 Main Entrance Lecture from Park Place and Floor Theatre Stairs ramp access is via & Lift Museum Place Library Second First Floor • Accessible cubicles Floor in the male (0.21) • Rooms 1.28 and 1.29 and female toilets • Accessible unisex toilet on the first floor (1.25A), Second Floor (0.23) which is around the corner from the lift. • Rooms 2.29, 2.29A, 2.30 and 2.30A

Please note that the Roundtable on ‘Devolution The Final Year film screening on Monday 26th March (14.30 - 16.15) will 20 Years On: Where are the Women?’ on be at the Birt Acres Lecture Theatre (Bute Building, Cardiff University). Monday 26th March (17.45 - 19.00) will be held The Roundtable on Youth Engagement on Sunday 25th March (17.00 - in the Reardon Smith Theatre in the National 20.00) and the ECN Social on Tuesday 27th March (18.30 - 23.00) will Museum; this will be followed by a drinks be held at Tiny Rebel Cardiff. reception in the Lower Hall, City Hall.

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Cardiff City Hall to the Law and Politics Cardiff City Hall to the National Museum Building, Cardiff University: Cardiff: • Exit City Hall and walk left along Gorsedd • Exit City Hall and walk south on King Edward VII Gardens Rd Ave (33 ft) • Turn left onto Museum Avenue • Take a sharp left onto Gorsedd Gardens Rd • The Law and Politics Building will be on your • The National Museum will be on your left-hand right-hand side side

The Birt Acres Lecture Theatre Cardiff City Hall to Tiny Rebel Cardiff: (Bute Building, Cardiff University): • Exit City Hall and walk south on King Edward VII • The Bute Building is within close proximity to Ave (33 ft) both City Hall and the Law and Politics Building • Turn left towards Kingsway (135 ft) - please refer to the variety of routes in the • Turn right towards Kingsway (325 ft) above map. • Turn left onto Kingsway (43 ft) • Take a left onto North Rd and then left onto Womanby St (0.1 mi) • Turn right onto Quay St (89 ft) • Turn right onto Westgate St and Tiny Rebel will be on your right-hand side

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