Information for Delegates
Accommodation
For those who have booked College accommodation, you will be staying at Lincoln College, Merton College, Jesus College or Wadham College. Please collect your room key from the Porters’ Lodge from 14:00 onwards on the day of arrival. All rooms have free internet access (via Ethernet cable, available from the porters at the lodge) and include tea/coffee making facilities, towels, linen and welcome toiletries. (NB hair dryers and irons are not included in the rooms).
Vacating rooms
Please note that rooms must be vacated and keys returned to the Porters by 10:00 on the day of your departure.
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in the Porters’ Lodge on the day of your departure.
Internet access
Internet access is available at the Examination Schools. You will need a password, which will be available from the registration desk staff.
Contact Information
In case of emergencies, messages can be left for delegates at the Porters’ Lodge. The Lodge is manned 24 hours a day.
Lodge telephone numbers:
Lincoln College +44 (0)1865 279800
Merton College +44 (0)1865 276310
Jesus College +44 (0)1865 279700
Wadham College +44 (0)1865 277900
Hotel accommodation
For those who prefer hotel accommodation, we have negotiated favourable rates for delegates at The Old Bank Hotel and the Malmaison Hotel. Please quote OVC2014 when making your reservation. Delegates must settle accounts directly with the hotel.
UK Travel Visa
Delegates are responsible for obtaining UK travel visa, should they require one. Please note that the time taken to process UK visa applications can vary greatly from one region to another, and in some cases can take up to three months or longer. Please contact your local British Consulate for further information.
The conference will be happy to provide a letter confirming attendance but only after complete registration.
Taxis in Oxford
Taxi ranks are located at Oxford Railway Station, Gloucester Green Coach Station and St Giles' in the city centre.
ABC Taxis, tel: +44 (0)1865 770077
City Taxis, tel: +44 (0)1865 201201
Euro Taxis, tel: +44 (0)1865 430430
Radio Taxis, tel: +44 (0)1865 249743 or 242424
Weather Information
http://uk.weather.com
The City of Oxford
http://www.oxfordcity.co.uk
http://www.oxford.gov.uk/tourism
http://www.chem.ox.ac.uk/oxfordtour
Exchange Rates
http://www.x-rates.com
Time Difference
http://www.greenwichmeantime.com
For those who have booked College accommodation, you will be staying at Lincoln College, Merton College, Jesus College or Wadham College. Please collect your room key from the Porters’ Lodge from 14:00 onwards on the day of arrival. All rooms have free internet access (via Ethernet cable, available from the porters at the lodge) and include tea/coffee making facilities, towels, linen and welcome toiletries. (NB hair dryers and irons are not included in the rooms).
Vacating rooms
Please note that rooms must be vacated and keys returned to the Porters by 10:00 on the day of your departure.
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in the Porters’ Lodge on the day of your departure.
Internet access
Internet access is available at the Examination Schools. You will need a password, which will be available from the registration desk staff.
Contact Information
In case of emergencies, messages can be left for delegates at the Porters’ Lodge. The Lodge is manned 24 hours a day.
Lodge telephone numbers:
Lincoln College +44 (0)1865 279800
Merton College +44 (0)1865 276310
Jesus College +44 (0)1865 279700
Wadham College +44 (0)1865 277900
Hotel accommodation
For those who prefer hotel accommodation, we have negotiated favourable rates for delegates at The Old Bank Hotel and the Malmaison Hotel. Please quote OVC2014 when making your reservation. Delegates must settle accounts directly with the hotel.
UK Travel Visa
Delegates are responsible for obtaining UK travel visa, should they require one. Please note that the time taken to process UK visa applications can vary greatly from one region to another, and in some cases can take up to three months or longer. Please contact your local British Consulate for further information.
The conference will be happy to provide a letter confirming attendance but only after complete registration.
Taxis in Oxford
Taxi ranks are located at Oxford Railway Station, Gloucester Green Coach Station and St Giles' in the city centre.
ABC Taxis, tel: +44 (0)1865 770077
City Taxis, tel: +44 (0)1865 201201
Euro Taxis, tel: +44 (0)1865 430430
Radio Taxis, tel: +44 (0)1865 249743 or 242424
Weather Information
http://uk.weather.com
The City of Oxford
http://www.oxfordcity.co.uk
http://www.oxford.gov.uk/tourism
http://www.chem.ox.ac.uk/oxfordtour
Exchange Rates
http://www.x-rates.com
Time Difference
http://www.greenwichmeantime.com