University of Strathclyde Conferencing & Events “ the place of useful learning www.strath.ac.uk/conferencingandevents t: +44 (0)141 553 4148 e: [email protected] 1 2 Why Strathclyde? Why Strathclyde is a leading technological university in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city. Our Technology and Innovation Centre offers state-of-the-art conferencing facilities within easy reach of transport networks, hotels and the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre (SECC). On the other side of the campus, the neo-gothic grandeur of the Barony Hall is a stunning backdrop for dining, hospitality and weddings. 3 4 Technology and Innovation Centre Auditoria The Technology and Innovation Centre is a world-class research hub, which is Our Main Auditorium accommodates up to 450 revolutionising collaboration between delegates in air-conditioned comfort. A system of movable walls allows us to subdivide the room into academia, industry and the public sector. a flat-floored space for 150 and tiered auditoria seating 150 or 300. Our flagship facility was named Best Academic Venue at the M + IT Awards 2018, A further 150-seater auditorium on Level 1 is perfect and is home to dedicated conferencing for day conferences and large breakout groups. facilities for up to 450 delegates, available all year round. Foyers Spacious, interconnected foyers link our conferencing spaces; with natural daylight and contemporary furnishing, they are the perfect venue for networking, catering and exhibitions. 5 6 Technology and Innovation Centre Thanks for the great venue and for your help throughout the process. Everyone was really Conference impressed with the Centre, and went away with a great view of the University and the city. Rooms The Centre’s Conference Rooms offer bright, comfortable accommodation for up to 40 delegates. With flexible layouts and user-friendly audio-visual solutions, they are perfect for meetings, smaller conferences and breakout sessions. Movable walls allow us to open some rooms to accommodate 60-80 delegates. At the top of the building, the Executive Suite offers a flexible, self-contained venue for up to 100 delegates, with its own registration area and networking foyer, “ as well as views right across the campus. BEST ACADEMIC VENUE 7 8 The Barony It helps to have such fantastic facilities to host The Victorian grandeur of The Barony is a conferences in and an even spectacular contrast to the clean lines of the Technology and Innovation Centre. Dating from more fantastic team to help 1889, this former church is a splendid neo-gothic deliver them. Dinner in the confection in red sandstone. Barony was truly a night Home to our graduation ceremonies, the Great Hall to remember… is a stunning backdrop for hospitality – seated dinners for up to 220 and standing receptions of 600 – and conferences, seating up to 600 in theatre- style. With a number of adjacent ancillary rooms, The Barony offers flexible options for a variety of events. “ 9 10 Around Campus I think it was safe to Our compact, modern campus sits in the very heart of say all our delegates, the city. From the Edwardian splendour of the Royal College speakers and exhibitors to the steel and glass of the Strathclyde Business School and our Institute for Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences, were very impressed we offer a variety of lecture theatres and seminar rooms with the venue and for hire during the Easter and summer vacations. staffing. The tranquillity of Rottenrow Gardens – on the site of the city’s former Maternity Hospital – and the Centre for Sport & Recreation, meanwhile, offer your delegates a chance to relax and unwind after a long day in conference. Just 40 minutes from Glasgow, Ross Priory – another fine Gothic building dating from 1693 – offers meeting and bedroom accommodation in an unrivalled, secluded location on the scenic southern banks of Loch Lomond. Comprising 200 acres, the magnificent estate includes a 9-hole golf course, walled garden and a remarkable collection of rhododendrons, not to mention breathtaking “ views of Ben Lomond. 11 12 Our Team Our friendly, award-winning team is on hand to help you make the most of our facilities. We’ll work with you from enquiry to delivery, doing all we can to ensure that your delegates have the very best experience. Many thanks to the fantastic Catering team who provided a sterling We recognise that good quality food and drink, creatively presented and professionally served, are a fundamental part service throughout the event, of your event experience. Our catering selection is designed keeping everything running to complement your event, whether it’s morning coffee in a and presenting such a meeting room or a gala dinner in the Barony. We’ll also be delighted to work with you on bespoke options to suit professional and friendly specific requirements. face to all our delegates. Audio-visual Solutions The Technology and Innovation Centre is equipped with the latest in projection, display and audio technology, and our in-house technicians are on-hand to offer advice and support. Our guest WiFi provision is fast, free and reliable. Working in Partnership: Strathclyde is proud to work in partnership with Glasgow City Marketing Bureau to ensure that your delegates get the most out of their visit to our unique city. “ BEST ACADEMIC VENUE 13 14 Denham St Hinshaw St Striven Gdns Ancroft St Garriochmill Paeberry St Trossachs St Rd Applecross St Dawson Pl Hopehill Rd Terr. Colebrooke Park Rd Eldon St ve Woodlands Dr Park A Park Dr Cliff Rd Park St S. La Belle Pl M8 Buchanan Street Sauchiehall St Buchanan Street Castle St Where we are Bath St 02 Cathedral St N Hannover St Strathclyde University Queen campus asdfg Street The Barony Richmond St 03 04 Montrose St Hope St George St Strathclyde is right George Street Car Park, Renfield St G1 1RS (0.2 miles) TIC Duke St in the heart of Glasgow, S 24hr City Parking, Duke Street, readily accessible Ingram St Glasgow High St G4 0UW (0.3 miles) Buchanan St Central High by road, rail and air. Street Discounted rates are available Queen St 05 We also have some when you validate your St Elliot Argyle St of Scotland’s finest parking ticket at reception Glassford St in the Technology and Trongate cultural, culinary Innovation Centre. 01 London Rd and retail experiences Gallowgate on our doorstep. By bus Buchanan Bus Station is 0.6 miles away and runs frequent services to Glasgow By train International Airport The closest train stations Saltmarket 06 and all parts of the country. to the campus are: Stanley St The Glasgow Shuttle (FirstBus Admiral St National services 500) connects Glasgow Queen Street (0.4 miles) International Airport to the Glasgow Central (0.9 miles) city centre 24 hours a day, 364 Local services days a year. The service runs People Make Glasgow High Street (0.1 miles) up to every 10 minutes with NextBikes Queen Street (0.4 miles) a stop conveniently located With 170 bikes located across Argyle Street (0.6 miles) outside Queen St station, just the city, Next Bikes are a great 01 02 03 a few minutes’ walk from the way for youPl to get around the Glasgow Central (0.9 miles) Seaward SECC/SSE Hydro City Centre Hotels The Style Mile Warlow St Strathclyde campus. city and burn a few calories! River Clyde Plenty of hotels The retail centre SPT Subway attractions nearby of Scotland 15 minutes 15 minutes 5 minutes Buchanan Street (0.4 miles) Fitness fanatics You can rent a bike via the from campus from campus from campus Of course, a city-centre campus NextBike App or through the By car means we’re easily accessible on-bike computer. Rental starts at £1 for the first 30 minutes. 04 05 06 The nearest car parks are just by foot, if you like to avoid the Maxwell Dr a short walk away from the traffic rush. Bike stands are George Square Merchant City Glasgow Green The historic heart Music, shops, barsRutherglen Rd Riverside park Technology and Innovation also available outside the main Bruce Rd of Glasgow and restaurants Centre. entrance of the Technology 1 minute 5 minutes 5 minutes from campus from campus from campus and Innovation Centre, for all cycling enthusiasts. Knowehead Terr. Lawmoor St Albert Dr Wolseley St 15 Albert 16 Shields Rd Herriet St Cross Keir St Barrland St Larkf St Leslie St St Leslie Rd St Braehead St Glenapp Pollokshaws Rd Butterbiggins Rd Forth St Aikenhead Rd CaledoniaCaledonia Ave Melville St Darnley St kenmure St Lawmoor Ave Roseberry St Cuthbertson Lawmoor Rd Logan St Nithsdale RdLeven St Coplaw St Gr. Ingfield St Elmfoot St Victoria Rd St Robson Cramond St Toryglen St Govanhill Lawmoor Park Jamieson St Govanhill Pl Ascog St Glencairn Lane St Granton St Seath St Calder St Baston St Holybrook St Technology and Innovation Centre Technology and Conference Room Capacities Innovation Centre Facilities at a glance Room Banquet Board Cabaret Classroom Reception Theatre U-shape BEST ACADEMIC VENUE Conference Room 1 - 24 24 24 - 42 20 Conference Room 2 - 24 24 32 - 50 20 Conference Room 3 - 24 24 32 - 50 20 Conference Room 4 - 16 12 16 - 30 10 Conference Room 5 - 16 12 16 - 30 10 Conference Room 4/5 - 28 30 30 - 65 24 Conference Room 6 - 24 24 30 - 40 18 Conference Room 7 - 24 24 30 - 40 18 Conference Room 6/7 - 44 42 42 - 85 34 Conference Room 8 - 20 18 18 - 35 16 Executive Room A 32 20 24 18 - 40 18 Executive Room B 48 24 36 30 - 55 20 Executive A/B 80 40 60 62 - 100 36 Executive Foyer - - - - 100 - - Technology and Innovation Centre Technology and Innovation Centre Summary Auditorium and Foyer Capacities The conference facilities in the Technology and Innovation Centre are spread over Levels 1, 2, 3 and 9, with the main entrance located on Level 2.