SSMS 2007 Venue

Location

SSMS 2007 lectures will be held in the Western Infirmary Lecture Theatre (WILT) in the University of Glasgow. The WILT is a self contained complex containing a 292 seat lecture theatre, a foyer area which is ideal for catering/exhibits and two seminar rooms. The WILT is just at a 1-minute walking distance from the Computing Science Department, and a few minutes away from a variety of cafés, pubs, bistros and restaurants. The WILT is building B9 on maps of the campus. It is most easily accessed via University Place, off Byres Road just south of University Avenue. [map and directions]

Accommodation

We have block booked rooms in Cairncross House, one of the University's student residences. It is ideally situated for Glasgow city centre and the West End (the University and SSMS venue).
Each room is comfortably furnished and has its own wash-hand basin. Guests have access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. The shared kitchens are well equipped and include all cooking implements, crockery and cutlery. All linen and towels are provided and guests have access to free-of-charge laundry facilities.In addition, all bedrooms have telephone access (phone cards available from Reception) and data points for laptop connection (requires a RJ45 cable which can also be borrowed from Reception). On-site facilities include a TV/games room and free off-street parking. [map and directions]

City of Glasgow

image of cafes in glasgow italian centre Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and is surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in Western Europe. Today, the city has emerged as the cultural, commercial and convention capital of Scotland. It has the finest specimen of Victorian architecture in Europe and an amazing collection of fine museums and art galleries. Glasgow is definitely the warmest and friendliest city in Britain! According to the late poet laureate Sir John Betjeman, “the city made ships and gigantic locomotives and powerful machines. But most of all, it made friends.”

Glasgow is one of Europe's most visited cities, with more than 2 million tourists who come to Glasgow to enjoy a wealth of cultural and leisure attractions, and as a base to explore the magnificent natural scenery which surrounds the city. In recent years it has been designated the European Capital of Sport 2003, the UK City of Architecture and Design 1999 and the European City of Culture 1990. Glasgow is also currently bidding to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

For more information about the city of Glasgow, check Glasgow City Council and Glasgow in Wikipedia.

Glasgow is very well connected with Europe and the rest of the World, and is served by many major airlines as well as low-cost European operators.

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Getting to Glasgow

Traveling by Air

Glasgow has two international airports: Glasgow International Airport is the main airport and lies about 15km west of the city centre; Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is used mainly by low-cost airlines and lies about 50km south-west of the city centre. Apart from major airlines, the following low-cost airlines connect Glasgow to the rest of the UK, Europe, and North America:

Traveling by Rail

Glasgow Central Station is a key hub in the UK rail network and provides convenient connection from London and other major UK cities. Glasgow Queen Street Station is the second main line station situated in the city centre, providing excellent links to the rest of Scotland.

For information on rail travel within the UK contact the 24 hour National Rail Enquiries Line on +44 (0)8457 48 49 50.

For more information on individual rail operators or to book tickets on-line, please visit any of the following sites: