Joining Instructions

Entry requirements to the UK

For those entering the UK to attend the conference, you must hold a valid passport. Depending on your nationality, you may also need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

EU and EEA citizens can visit the UK for up to 6 months without a visa, but will an ETA. Many non-EU nationals may require either a Standard Visitor visa or an ETA.

• If required, you can apply for an ETA here or for a visa here.

How to get to Manchester 

• Manchester International Airport is well-connected for easy access to the city centre.  https://www.visitmanchester.com/visitor-information/travel-information/manchester-airport/ 
• Arriving by Train. Plan your journey here. 
•  Download a digital version of the city centre map
•  For city transport information, please see tfgm.com 

The venue - Schuster Building of Manchester University

Conference location

Interactive campus Map 

Located only one mile from the city centre, the venue is within easy reach of Manchester Piccadilly Train Station and Manchester Airport. It has access to the UK motorway network and two nearby car parks.

This modern and spacious venue offers tiered lecture theatres, all located on the ground floor, enabling easy movement between sessions and talks. 

10th - 12th August - Welcome reception and Main conference 

Schuster Building of Manchester University

Schuster Building, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK

11th August - Evening Conference Dinner 

Manchester Museum. Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL

Dress code: Smart casual. Delegates must wear their conference badges to the dinner.

13th August - Tours and additional workshop

Tour information

Coaches will depart from outside the Manchester Museum

Manchester Museum. Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL

Workshop Information

The Enough Workshop will take place in the Nancy Rothwell Building. Room 2A013 

Directions Booth Street East, Manchester, M13

Conference timings

Full conference programme is available here

Sunday 10th August 

• 5.30pm -8.00pm - Welcome reception

Monday 11th August

• 8.30am: Registration opens 
• 9.00am: Conference begins 
• 5.00pm: Conference sessions end
• 5.00pm Young Engineers Network (Session ends at 5.45pm)

Dinner timings and location:

• 7.00pm Conference dinner reception opens
• 7.30pm Call for dinner. 

Tuesday 12th August 

• 8.30am: Registration opens 
• 8.45 am - 9.45pm Commission meetings (Commissions C,B, D,E. Commission meetings are open to all
• 9.00am: Conference begins 
• 5.00pm: Conference closes
• Free evening to enjoy Manchester

Wednesday 13th August - Delegates will need to book their place for the Wednesday tours or workshop. Booking links coming soon.

• 9.00am - Various tours depart. 
• 9.00am - Enough Workshop begins 
• 2.00pm - All tours are scheduled to have returned. Traffic permitting 
• 5.00pm Enough Workshop ends 

More about Manchester

The city of Manchester is linked to the birth of the Industrial Revolution in the UK and has a proud history in science and engineering.  The city centre offers restaurants, bars, shops, museums, galleries, hotels whilst the surrounding Greater Manchester boroughs offer much to be explored for those wanting to visit the area. The city region is easily navigated, with great transport links both in and around Greater Manchester.

To find out more about the city visit www.visitmanchester.com