Key Information

Getting around the Conference

Conference Registration The Registration Desks will be open from 0730hrs each morning Thursday to Saturday. Please be sure to bring with you evidence of your Eventbrite booking confirmation number, and collect your lanyard from Owen Building main reception on level 5. Participants with free access to the exhibition only are also required to register and obtain a lanyard from the Registration Point. Should you wish to not wear your lanyard, please have it available at all times, in case you are asked to show it to one of the ASE stewards.

Transport Sheffield Hallam’s City Campus is a very short walk from Sheffield Rail Station – travel by rail is strongly recommended. Manchester is the nearest airport. Local taxi firms: City Taxis 0114 239 3939 or A1 Sheffield Taxis on 0114 288 8888. Uber operates in Sheffield

Car Parking There is very limited pay and display parking in the City Campus area. The car park operated by Britannia Parking on Arundel Gate, S1 2PN is a short walk from Owen Building where Registration and some of the main sessions are taking place. Other NCP car parks at Hartshead Square (S1 2EL) and Furnival Gate (S1 4QJ) are also close by. Please link to the webpage at: https://www.shu.ac.uk/visit-us/how-to-find-us/where-to-park as information changes quite regularly. The APCOA car park on Eyre Street is a five-minute walk from City Campus and visitors to the university can park there for just £4.50 – just scan your blue chip at Owen Level 5 Main Reception to claim the discount.

Exhibition The Exhibition, including publishers, manufacturers, suppliers and awarding bodies, is in Owen Building on level 6 and occupies Hallam Hall and the surrounding mezzanine area Hallam Central. The café, Chef Hallam Central is in this area and just over 80 exhibitor stands will occupy this space. Opening times are 08:00 to 18:00 on Thursday and Friday, closing at 14: 00 on Saturday. Please note that admission for anyone under 18 will be refused, unless accompanied by an adult.

The ASE Hub and Booksales Our hub this year is part of the Exhibition, just outside the entrance to the main café Chef Hallam Central, in Owen Building on level 6. Be sure to visit the ASE team and take advantage of exclusive conference discounts on ASE resources. Some of the scheduled book signings or ‘Meet the Author’ sessions will take place nearby. There are a number of book signings taking place throughout the Conference. For more detailed information, ask at the ASE Hub. Left Luggage There are two areas for left luggage and overcoats, which will be supervised during the hours of 0800 to 1800, 1700 on Saturday. These are in Owen Building, Hallam Central (on level 6) in a small inset area on the left just before the main café, and in Eric Mensforth Building Rooms 3110 and 3111 on the ground floor (nearer Sheffield rail station).

Lost Property The Lost Property office will be the entrance lobby of Howard Building, which will be manned at all times.

Internet Access Delegates can set up a Sky WiFi account using the link https://www.sky.com/wifi either before arriving at Sheffield Hallam, or when they arrive (there is also a link to Help Guides on this page). Once on campus, delegates need to select WiFi Guest to access this page and make sure that their WiFi is on.

Visitors with Additional Needs City Campus has level or ramped access available and lifts to all floors. Accessible toilets are located in various buildings. There are Braille lift controls, induction loops in new and refurbished lecture theatres and mini-com facilities at key locations across the campus. For additional information on disabled access, please visit the website at: https://www.shu.ac.uk/business/eventservices/information-for-delegates

Where can I pray? Sheffield Hallam University’s Multifaith Centre is in Owen Building on Level 2 and is available for different religions and beliefs. There are clear directions in the lift lobby of level 2. The Centre includes quiet spaces for prayer and meditation, Muslim prayer rooms, and multi-purpose meeting spaces. Wudu facilities are included. The Multifaith Centre has open access 24/7.

Where can I go for some quiet time? We have set aside 2 rooms for use throughout the Conference where participants can go for some quiet time. Both are open from 8am until 6pm daily. The rooms are Owen Building, IT Room Number 331 on level 3 and in Eric Mensforth Building, Room number 3023 on the lower ground level. Both are accessible for everyone involved at Conference.

PSTT Primary Room We are delighted that the Primary Science Teaching Trust is offering free teas and coffees on Friday and Saturday of the Conference in Eric Mensforth Building Room 3114. Pop along for a cuppa and a chat with colleagues. The adjacent room 3115, will be attended by members of the ASE Primary Committee, and is also available for primary delegates to relax and network.