16/06/2007
University Place - Manchester
University Place is the newly adopted name of University of Manchester's world-class new £65million conference venue, which opens in February 2008. Formerly known as the SCAN building, University Place has been named to reflect its flagship status at the very heart of the University campus.

When it opens, University Place will boast the largest purpose-built lecture theatre in Manchester. The 1100-seat semi-circular auditorium will divide into a 600 and a 400-seat theatre for maximum flexibility. The eight-storey venue will also house 23 flat-floored seminar rooms accommodating up to 160 delegates, 500sm exhibition area and a 400-seat restaurant. A further 6 lecture theatres for up to 474 delegates will be available in adjacent buildings. There will also be semi-permanent marquee space. It will offer the latest technology with IT technicians on site, high spec of audio visual aids and wi-fi access to exhibition and catering areas.

University Place is located on Oxford Road, less than one mile from the centre of Manchester with good access to Manchester Piccadilly station.

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