Conference Details:
UNIMAKER, 15-16 September 2021
A conference for anyone working or studying in and around Higher Education who loves making, creating, designing, inventing, building and exploring using a range of different tools and materials.
Venue Details:
The Diamond
32 Leavygreave Road
Sheffield
S3 7RD
Telephone Number: 0114 222 9134
Website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/engineering/diamond
FAQ for the Exhibitors/Sponsors
Q1. How many delegates can Exhibitors/Sponsors send?
A. Can send up to 5 delegates. Please send their names and any dietary requirements to pee21@sheffield.ac.uk or unimaker@sheffield.ac.uk
Q2. How big is the Goods lift for taking up equipment at the Diamond?
A. The lift doorway is 110cm wide by 210cm high and the lift is 270cm deep. 300cm length is possible by using the diagonal if the item is not too wide.
Q3. During the poster presentation session, what is the time limit of my presentation?
A. 3 minutes and one person from each exhibitor/sponsor will speak.
Q4. Will a table be provided for the display of the equipment?
A. Yes tables will be provided.
Q5. Will bins be provided?
A. Yes they will be provided beside each exhibitors.
Q6. Can we access power?
A. Yes, extension leads will be provided
Q7. Will I have access to the wifi?
A. Yes guest wifi will be provided
Q8. Can we store stuff securely overnight?
A. Yes, there are separate access restricted rooms for equipment storage provided.
Q9. What are the access arrangements for drop off and collection at the building?
A. For this the contact person is Mr. Joy Mukherjee (email ID-j.mukherjee@sheffield.ac.uk, mobile No. 07927461519). Please contact Joy when you would arrive at the reception of the Diamond building, where you will be received and taken to the drop off place and collection when needed.
Programme / conference details
UNIMAKER 2021 – UNIMAKER ’21: Agenda* – UNIMAKER (iforgesheffield.org)
Biography of speakers
UNIMAKER – https://unimaker.iforgesheffield.org/speakers-at-unimaker-21/
Upon Arrival:
Please contact Joy when you would arrive at the reception of the Diamond building, where you will be received and taken to the exhibition area. Joy drop off place and collection when needed. Joy Mukherjee on 07927461519.
Key Conference Contacts:
Pete Mylon, UNIMAKER Conference Lead – pete.mylon@sheffield.ac.uk 0114 222 5805
Emma kenny-Levick, Conference Coordinator – e.l.kenny-levick@sheffield.ac.uk 0114 222 0424
Joy Mukherjee, Exhibitors and Sponsors Coordinator– j.mukherjee@sheffield.ac.uk 07927461519.
Health and Safety
We encourage you to wear face covering at all times apart from when you are eating or drinking. We can provide you with a spare face covering if you lose your own.
Please maintain 1m social distancing at all times.
Please follow the one-way systems that are in place throughout the building.
If you are feeling unwell or displaying a Covid related symptoms, please do not attend the conference.
Prior to attending the conference, please complete a Lateral Flow Test. If the result is positive then please do not attend and get yourself a PCR test.
On Wednesday 15 September, there will be a fire alarm test between 10.30-11.30am
If you hear the fire alarm at any other time, please evacuate the building and gather at St George’s Church.
Getting Here
Getting around on foot
Sheffield is a very pedestrian-friendly city, and you’ll find the train station, most hotels, and the conference location are all within walking distance of each other.
The Practical Engineering Education Conference PEE21 and Unimaker will be held in the Diamond Building in Sheffield, S3 7RD, UK. The University’s Maps and Travel pages can help you to find the location of the Diamond building with other maps for the campus and the city. Access and evacuation information in The Diamond can be found here.
Sheffield also has several convenient transportation options:
Supertram
The Sheffield Supertram crosses through the heart of the city, it stops near the Diamond building (University of Sheffield stop). You do not need a ticket before you enter the Supertram; there is a controller inside of each tram to collect the fare (day tickets are available).
Taxi
Sheffield has several taxi stands throughout the city; there is a taxi stand at the front entrance of the train station and many other places in the city centre. Taxis can also be reserved with City Taxi Sheffield (+44 114 239 3939) or another taxi company.
Bus
Sheffield has a number of bus services that travel through the city centre and the suburbs. Glossop Road/Regent Terrace on west street and Broad Lane/Beet Street are the closest bus stops with lots of buses including 51, 52, 30a, 120, 257, 271, X57, X30, 10, 95 and 181
Car
Sheffield has some parking options; when booking your hotel, consider their parking possibilities and also consider walking or using public transportation to get around – it may be easier than you think.
There are a few options for parking near the Diamond Building, e.g. Q-Park Rockingham Street, Q-Park, Durham Rd or the NCP Solly Street.
Accommodation
Sheffield boasts a wide range of hotels near the University. A list of the closest hotels to the University is provided for your convenience. The information provided below is for your information only, therefore the conference organisers accept no responsibility for issues concerning accommodation.
Leopold Hotel Sheffield 2 Leopold Street, Leopold Square, Sheffield S1 2GZ, Phone: +44 (0)114 252 4000.
Cutlers Hotel George Street, Sheffield, S1 2PF. Phone: +44 (0)114 273 9939.
Mercure St Pauls Hotel & Spa 119 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 2JE. Phone: +44 (0)114 278 2000.
Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall & Spa Kenwood Road, S7 1NQ SHEFFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM, Phone: +44 (0) 1142583811
Best Western Plus The Quays Hotel Sheffield Victoria Quays, Furnival Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7YA, England, Phone: +44(0) 844 387 62 40
Premier Inn Sheffield City Centre Angel St Angel Street, Sheffield, S3 8LN. Phone: +44 (0)871 527 8970.
Hampton by Hilton Sheffield West Bar Green, Sheffield S1 2DA. Phone: +44 (0)114 399 099.
Hotel Novotel Sheffield Centre 50 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PR. Phone: +441133969005.
Hotel Ibis Sheffield City Shude Hill, Sheffield, S1 2AR. Phone: +44 (0)114 241 9600.
Travelodge Sheffield Central 1 Broad Street, West Sheffield, S1 2BG. Phone: +44 (0)871 984 6305.
Holiday Inn Express Sheffield City Centre Blonk Street, Sheffield S1 2AB. Phone: +44 (0)114 252 6500.
Hotel Hilton Sheffield Victoria Quays, 2 Furnival Road, Sheffield, S4 7YA. Phone: +44 (0)2039668654.
Jurys Inn Sheffield Hotel 119 Eyre Street, Sheffield, S1 4QW. Phone: +44 (0)114 291 2222
Holiday Inn Royal Victoria Victoria Station Road, Sheffield, S4 7YE. Phone: +44 (0)114 276 8822.
Rutland Hotel Sheffield 452 Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2PY. Phone: +44 (0)114 266 4411.
For additional hotels please visit:
Visitor Information
Key information for any visitors needing to travel to and navigate around the city – https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/visitors
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