Venue
The Oxford Symposium on Employee Ownership will be held at Oxford University. Sessions will take place primarily at the University's examination hall where generations of Oxford students have sat for their final exams before matriculation. Special guests and speakers will be heard in the historic Sheldonian Theatre. Attendees will be welcomed as part of the Oxford community with housing provided within the University modern dormitories, and participants experiencing the participatory dining experience with colleagues and leaders.
The Sheldonian Theatre
Designed by one of England’s greatest architects, Sir Christopher Wren, the Sheldonian exudes a majestic style matching its purpose as Oxford University’s ceremonial hall. Intimate yet grand, guests can marvel at golden eagles, flying cherubim, gilded thrones, and a spectacular 32 panel painted ceiling. A place of pageantry, it has played a key role in keeping Oxford’s traditions and history alive for over 350 years. Many familiar faces have graduated there including 27 British Prime Ministers, 30 international leaders, 50 Nobel Prize winners and 120 Olympic medalists!
Address: Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom
The Blavatnik School of Government
The building has been hailed as a stunning new addition to Oxford’s historic skyline, and most of all through its design represents the values of openness, collaboration and transparency that are key to the School’s overall mission of improving public policy.
The Inamori Forum, at the heart of the building, represents the values of openness, communication and transparency and the building’s circular shape is akin to government buildings around the world and at the same time resonates with some of Oxford's most iconic buildings, such as the Radcliffe Camera and the Sheldonian Theatre.
After becoming operational at the end of 2015, the building was officially opened by HRH The Duke of Cambridge in May 2016.
Address: 120 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6GG, United Kingdom
Lincoln College
Lincoln College was founded in 1427, almost 600 years ago. During that time, the College has educated thousands of students, refurbished and developed its historic buildings, and established itself as a place of cutting-edge research.
The first buildings, erected in around 1430, were probably the section of Front Quad facing Turl Street, with the gateway and one staircase on either side. The buildings across the Quad, including the Hall and the Kitchen, were built in 1437, with the original Library and Chapel situated on the first floor. The current Chapel was built in 1631 and the Library in All Saints Church opened in 1975.
Address: Turl St, Oxford OX1 3DR, United Kingdom
Travel
From London airports - From London Heathrow and Gatwick airports, take The Airline coach service, which runs 24 hours a day. You can also get to Oxford by train from Heathrow via London, and from Gatwick via Reading.
From London Stansted airport, take the Stansted Express train service to London Liverpool Street and then take the tube to either Paddington or Marylebone for direct trains to Oxford. Alternatively there is a National Express 737 coach service.
Train – Oxford railway station is approximately a 15-minute walk away from the Sheldonian or 10 minutes by taxi. Bikes can be hired at the train station or around the city.
Bus – The nearest bus stop and airport bus stops are on the High Street just outside the Examination Schools (Queen’s Lane stop). When leaving the bus, turn right and walk along Queens Lane for around five minutes. At the end of Queens Lane, go straight ahead, up some steps and the Sheldonian is the building straight in front of you; the entrance is to the right. Information about buses in the city can be found here.
Car – There is no car parking on site, so we recommend using the park and ride system. There is limited metered parking on Broad Street. Disabled parking is available. The nearest car park is Gloucester Green, a five-minute walk away.
If you need help finding other University buildings in the city center, please use Oxford’s searchable map.
For More information on travel, please visit Oxford’s website: How to get to Oxford.