Joining Instructions

Entry requirements to the UK

For those entering the UK to attend the conference, a valid passport is required. 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 need 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 venues

These are located only one mile from the city centre, within easy reach of Manchester Piccadilly Train Station and Manchester Airport, as well as having access to the UK motorway network and two nearby car parks.

Interactive Campus Map 

Schuster Building of Manchester University 

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

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

The Manchester Museum

Manchester Museum. Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL

• 11th August - Evening Conference Dinner (Entrance in Coupland Street through the stone arch)
• 13th August - Coaches for the tours depart from the coach stop outside the museum. 

Nancy Rothwell Building. Room 2A013 

 Booth Street East, Manchester, M13

The Nancy Rothwell Building is located off Booth Street. Turn down the side of the John Chadwick Building, and the entrance to the Nancy Rothwell Building is located in Rumford Street. 

• 13th August: The Enough Workshop

Full conference programme available here

Conference timings

Sunday 10th August: Schuster Building of Manchester University

• 5.30pm -8.00pm - Welcome reception

Monday 11th August: Schuster Building of Manchester University. 

• 8.35am: Registration opens 
• 9.00am: Conference begins 
• 5.00pm: Conference sessions end
• 5.00pm Special session led by the IIR Young Engineers Network focused on recruitment and training  (Session ends at 5.55pm)

Monday 11th August: The Manchester Museum

• 7.00pm Conference dinner reception opens (Dress code: Smart casual. Delegates must wear their conference badges to the dinner.)
• 7.30pm Call for dinner. 

Tuesday 12th August: Schuster Building of Manchester University

• 8.35am: Registration opens 
• 8.45 am - 9.45pm IIR Commission meetings (Commission meetings are open to all)
• 9.55 am: Conference opening session of the day begins 
• 5.00pm: Conference closes
• Free evening to enjoy Manchester

Wednesday 13th August - Booking is essential for the Wednesday activities as places are limited. We recommend booking early to guarantee your place.  

See the details and book your place here

Coaches for the tours will depart from outside the Manchester Museum. 

• 8.50am -  Tour one - Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials.  (The coach will leave promptly at 9.00 am) 
• 9.00am - Enough Workshop begins (Nancy Rothwell Building, Room 2A013)
• 9.50am - Tour two - Lineage, Automated Warehouse at Heywood (The coach will leave promptly at 10.00am)
• 2.00pm - All tours are scheduled to return to the drop-off point of the Museum of Manchester.  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