Venue and details
- Date
- Location
The 2026 Bennett Oxford Symposium on Open Code in Science will be held at The Examination Schools, University of Oxford, 75-81 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BG.
Getting there
The Examination Schools are in the centre of Oxford, easily reachable on foot or by bike, and only a short distance from the Bennett Institute’s home at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building.
- By train: The venue is only a 20-minute walk from the Oxford train station.
- By car: The venue does not support visitor parking. There are excellent Park and Ride options available in Oxford.
Spaces
The Examination Schools are a historic venue in the centre of Oxford offering impressive lecture, dining, and break-out spaces. The floorplan is available in this document.
On Day 1
Everything happens in the South Writing Room on the 1st floor.
For sessions with a Q&A we will manage questions via Mentimeter - the link and QR code will be shared on the day.
On Day 2
We will have access to smaller dedicated spaces on the ground floor to host group activities and meetings.
Accommodation
If you’re staying over in Oxford, a choice of University rooms can be booked on UniversityRooms.com.
Facilities
- Lunch and coffee breaks are provided, and there are nearby options on the High Street for any further needs.
- We will have a quiet / reflective space set aside for users who require dedicated space.
- The reception area is at the entrance to the Examination Schools on the High Street.
- Free guest WiFi is available.
Accessibility
An accessible entrance is located at the High Street entrance and a lift is available to all floors. Hearing loops are available based on the request.
Delegates may indicate their accessibility needs through registration.
View the Examination Schools access guide for more information.
Photography / Videography
We will have a professional photographer at the event.
Additionally, all talks on Day 1 will be filmed for sharing on the Bennett Institute website. If you have questions about being filmed / photographed please get in touch. 1
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This event will be filmed and photographed, for educational and promotional purposes. The Bennett Institute at the University of Oxford will publish the recording and photographs on the website, social media and elsewhere, free for re-use under open licences. By booking a ticket for this event you are giving your consent to be filmed and/or photographed for these purposes. ↩︎