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The 19th International Conference on Dielectric Liquids is hosted by the University of Manchester. The university was formed from the merger of Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST, in 2004, to create the largest single-site university in the UK. Parts of the University can be traced back to 1824 with the formation of the Manchester Mechanics' Institute. Twenty-five Nobel Prize winners have worked or studied at The University of Manchester, including Ernst Rutherford (1908), Arthur Lewis (1979) and more recently Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov for their graphene research (2010). Many of the University’s achievements and discoveries have shaped the history and the course of the modern world. The conference will be held in the Great Hall of the Sackville Street Building (post code M1 3BU). This majestic Victorian style building situated in the northern part of the campus was built in the early 19th century. Currently, it is one of the main buildings used by the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at The University of Manchester. |
By Air - From outside the UK
The easiest way to reach Manchester from outside the UK is by air. Manchester airport is located 14 km (8.7 miles) from the conference location.
Traveling between the airport and the conference venue
Train
Train will be the best way to travel from the airport to the conference venue. Regular trains (average every 10 minutes) are available between the airport and the Manchester Piccadilly train station. The average journey time by train is about 20 minutes. There is a 5 to 10 minutes walk between the terminals and the airport train station. Follow the sign "The Station" to board the trains, buses, coaches and metros. Tickets can be purchased from the self-service ticket machines or from the ticket office at the train station.
Alternatively, train tickets can be booked online here.
Buses and Coaches
Bus and coach services run between the airport and Manchester city via "The Station". Bus no. 43 runs 24 hours, 7 days a week between the airport and the Manchester city centre. Timetable of the bus can be found here.
Taxis
Black cab taxis are available from all the terminals (no need to pre-book) and they can accommodate up to 6 passengers.
In addition, there are many private hire vehicle services that have to be booked prior to the journey. Some of those private hires can be booked via the links below.*Please use the post code M1 3BU to get to the conference venue
By Train - within the UK
Manchester can easily be reached by train via any major city in the UK. Train tickets can be booked online from here. Manchester Piccadilly train station is the closest station to the conference venue.
The easiest way to reach Manchester from outside the UK is by air. Manchester airport is located 14 km (8.7 miles) from the conference location.
Traveling between the airport and the conference venue
Train
Train will be the best way to travel from the airport to the conference venue. Regular trains (average every 10 minutes) are available between the airport and the Manchester Piccadilly train station. The average journey time by train is about 20 minutes. There is a 5 to 10 minutes walk between the terminals and the airport train station. Follow the sign "The Station" to board the trains, buses, coaches and metros. Tickets can be purchased from the self-service ticket machines or from the ticket office at the train station.
Alternatively, train tickets can be booked online here.
Buses and Coaches
Bus and coach services run between the airport and Manchester city via "The Station". Bus no. 43 runs 24 hours, 7 days a week between the airport and the Manchester city centre. Timetable of the bus can be found here.
Taxis
Black cab taxis are available from all the terminals (no need to pre-book) and they can accommodate up to 6 passengers.
In addition, there are many private hire vehicle services that have to be booked prior to the journey. Some of those private hires can be booked via the links below.*Please use the post code M1 3BU to get to the conference venue
By Train - within the UK
Manchester can easily be reached by train via any major city in the UK. Train tickets can be booked online from here. Manchester Piccadilly train station is the closest station to the conference venue.
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Manchester is an ambitious city and one that has paved the way with a wealth of innovations and ideas. From the city that split the atom and created the first programmable computer, to introducing the first professional football league, Manchester is known as a city of firsts.
It has also undergone a series of transformations, from industrial heartland to the vibrant and exciting conurbation it is today, which is something that can be seen from the consistent development and investment into venues and the city’s transport infrastructure. Manchester is ranked as a leading conference destination for planners and delegates alike. It has an enviable track record of delivering incredible events in which conference organisers are reaping the rewards from continuous investment and development. The birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester is now one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in the UK, yet it retains its own unique character. Set in a region that offers great value for money, Manchester welcomes visitors with its fine traditions of culture, music, sport and top class events. Its vitality is expressed through its fascinating history, interactive attractions, magnificent architecture and most of all, the spirit of its people. |
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The map below shows some of the interesting locations around the city centre that have a free entrance. Most of these locations can be accessed via the free metroshuttle service that starts from the Manchester Piccadilly railway station. Timetable and the routes of the free metroshuttle can be downloaded here.
A detailed brochure about many of the interesting places to visit around Manchester can be downloaded here.
Please click here if you want to plan your journey in Manchester using the journey planner.
More details about Manchester can be found in: www.visitmanchester.com
A detailed brochure about many of the interesting places to visit around Manchester can be downloaded here.
Please click here if you want to plan your journey in Manchester using the journey planner.
More details about Manchester can be found in: www.visitmanchester.com
