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USEFUL INFORMATION

Useful Info: FAQ

GETTING HERE

Information on getting to the University can be found at: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/downloads/download/8/directions_for_visitors

For an interactive campus map please see: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/campusmap#

Directions to Michael Sadler building can be found here: https://students.leeds.ac.uk/rooms#building=Michael-Sadler-Building 

All the conference rooms are on the ground floor. There are three entrances to the building, including two accessible ones. 

ACCOMMODATION

There is a range of accommodation options in Leeds. 

Storm Jameson Court offers on campus accommodation: https://www.meetinleeds.co.uk/short-breaks-at-university-of-leeds/

For other accommodation in Leeds you may find this resource useful, on top of the usual booking sites: https://www.visitleeds.co.uk/where-to-stay

FOOD

Due to the high number of participants, unfortunately, the conference organisers are only able to provide lunch to the speakers and poster presenters. However, we will offer hot drinks and biscuits during the coffee breaks to all participants.

There is a wide choices of places to eat on campus, you can find more information about them here: https://gfal.leeds.ac.uk/where-to-eat/. The Refectory in the Leeds University Union is popular with both students and staff, and it is only a minute away from the Michael Sadler building.

For places to eat in the city centre, see https://www.visitleeds.co.uk/things-to-do/food-drink.aspx

If you have booked and paid for the conference dinner, make your way to Leeds Red Hot for 7pm, or meet the organising team at 18:30 in LG.10 to walk together. The restaurant will serve a buffet suited for different dietary requiremetns.

ABOUT CTS

The Centre for Translation Studies of the University of Leeds (CTS) is a corporate member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) and a member of the European Language Industry Association industry-academic network (ELIA-Exchange).

The MA in Applied Translation Studies (MAATS) course is a member of the European Masters in Translation (EMT) network.

Many of the Centre's staff are members of professional associations, as well as certified users of the wide range of technologies taught in our courses.

You can find more information about the Centre and the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies at the University website: https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/centre-for-translation-studies

WIFI

The University of Leeds uses eduroam - the secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community. Using the University’s wireless service is free. You can connect to eduroam using your University credentials

TWITTER

Please use hashtag #CTSLeeds19 to spread the word about the conference!

You may also like to follow the School of Languages, Cultures, and Societies: @SMLCLeeds

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Thank you for choosing to participate in the 3rd Biennial Leeds CTS Postgraduate Conference in Translation and Interpreting Studies!

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