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Venue Type
Academic Venue
City
Manchester
Region
North West
Standing
1000
theatre
1000
dinner
0
bedrooms
0
About
University Place
University Place is the flagship conference and events venue at The University of Manchester, located at the heart of the University's Oxford Road campus. Purpose-built for conferences, exhibitions, lectures and corporate events, the venue combines modern architecture with extensive meeting facilities, making it one of Manchester's leading conference destinations.
The venue offers over 30 flexible meeting and event spaces, including a large auditorium accommodating up to 1,000 delegates, lecture theatres, seminar rooms and exhibition areas. With professional event management, in-house catering, integrated AV technology and excellent transport links, University Place is ideal for conferences, training events, exhibitions and large-scale corporate gatherings.
Event Spaces
University Place Auditorium
The venue's flagship auditorium accommodating up to 1,000 delegates theatre style. Featuring tiered seating, professional lighting and integrated AV technology, it is ideal for conferences, keynote presentations, product launches and large corporate events.
Exhibition Hall
A flexible exhibition and networking space located alongside the auditorium. Perfect for exhibitions, sponsor showcases, registration, catering breaks and networking receptions.
Lecture Theatres
A selection of modern lecture theatres accommodating a range of delegate numbers. Suitable for conferences, presentations, training sessions and educational events.
Seminar Rooms
Flexible meeting rooms designed for workshops, breakout sessions, board meetings and training events, with modern presentation facilities throughout.
Executive Meeting Rooms
Professional meeting spaces ideal for board meetings, interviews, strategy sessions and smaller corporate events.
Facilities and Services
University Place offers complimentary WiFi, integrated AV technology, lecture theatres, exhibition facilities, breakout rooms, natural daylight in selected spaces, air conditioning, accessible facilities, in-house catering, event management support, registration areas and hybrid event capabilities. The venue operates with professional in-house catering services.
Ideal For
Conferences
Meetings
Training Events
Workshops
Exhibitions
Product Launches
Academic Conferences
Corporate Events
Networking Events
Presentations
Key Features
Purpose-Built Conference Venue
5 Principal Event Spaces
30+ Meeting Rooms
1,000 Delegate Auditorium
Exhibition Facilities
Hybrid Event Technology
Oxford Road Campus
Professional Event Management
Purpose-Built Conference Venue
5 Principal Event Spaces
30+ Meeting Rooms
1,000 Delegate Auditorium
Exhibition Facilities
Hybrid Event Technology
Oxford Road Campus
Professional Event Management
Why Hire
University Place is one of Manchester's leading conference venues, offering purpose-built facilities for everything from executive meetings to conferences for 1,000 delegates. Modern technology, flexible event spaces and the support of The University of Manchester's experienced events team make it an excellent choice for corporate, academic and association events.
Capabilities
Venue Features
Venue Tech
Venue Catering
Venue Gallery
Location
Location and Access
Located on Oxford Road within The University of Manchester campus, University Place is approximately a 10-minute walk from Manchester Oxford Road Station and within easy reach of Manchester Piccadilly Station, the city centre and the M60 motorway.
Manchester Airport | 9 miles
Manchester Oxford Road Station | 0.5 miles
Manchester Piccadilly Station | 1 mile
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
5
meeting rooms
30
bedrooms
0
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