IMC 2013: New Venue, New Date, Same IMC
We are delighted to announce that from July 2013, the International Medieval Congress will be centred on the main campus of the University of Leeds, close to the city centre. This location offers purpose-built, well-equipped and more accessible lecture theatres, a larger variety of accommodation, and award-winning catering together with the ambience of a major world-class University.
To facilitate the move the Congress will from now on take place in the first week of July. For 2013, the new dates are 1-4 July.
The Congress in 2012 will remain as advertised (8-11 July) but after the Congress Bodington Hall will be closing permanently and we hope that you will all join us to give Bodington a good send off in 2012!
Here is just a brief overview of the in-depth planning we have been doing over the last three years:
What will the session rooms be like?
The main campus of the University of Leeds has ample lecture theatres available. The Congress will use the Victorian and Edwardian end of the campus with large purpose-built seminar rooms with the latest AV equipment and WIFI throughout.
What will the bookfair be like?
The bookfair will be held in the University's flagship building - the Parkinson Building. This means for the first time we will be able to have the entire bookfair in one single place - with place for up to 90 tables.
This building will also host the registration area acting as the main hub of the Congress and will be where the teas and coffees are served during break-times.
What will the food be like?
At the heart of the campus is the University's award winning Refectory - the main dining area for lunch times and evenings for the IMC. There are also numerous coffee bars and eating venues across campus and beyond which will provide a large variety of catering options for all tastes and budgets.
What will the accommodation be like?
Across and around the University's main campus there are a range of accommodation options available, including the new flagship residence Storm Jameson (part of Charles Morris Hall).
We will continue to use Weetwood Hall as our luxury accommodation, as well as benefitting from a wider range of hotels for all budgets within walking distance.
What will the social space be like?
The main campus has at its centre (and next to the Refectory) spacious bar facilities, one of which will be for exclusive use by Congress delegates, providing more indoor and outdoor space than is currently available in Bodington and Weetwood Hall.
There will also be plenty of space for informal discussions throughout the day and into the evening.
What other benefits will there be?
The University's main campus will provide a wider range of facilities for the many kinds of activities increasingly required by the Congress: Plenary lecture space for 1500, workshop spaces, research libraries, purpose-built theatres, concert halls, and even a cinema.
The move to the main campus will also allow instant access to the additional services Leeds City Centre has to offer.
We feel that a move to the main campus is a good move for the Congress. We would like to invite you to help us shape the future by letting us know what you would like us to consider when planning the finer details. It is important for us to get your feedback as it will help us make the move as smooth and efficient as possible.
This move will allow us to take with us all the good elements of the Congress, as well as adding even more. More details will be added to this website as and when they will become available.
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