Conferences

Conferences

Modern or traditional, large or small, intimate or public, our meetings spaces have been designed to address every need.

From the moment you step through the main door at Harris Manchester College you will be met with a smile and a warm welcome. From initial enquiry to departure of the last guest, you will feel at the centre of a dedicated team which include our Conference Manager, Accommodation Manager, our award winning Chef, IT department, and High Steward. We pride ourselves on the speed of our response to your questions, queries and concerns. Communication is key to the success of any event. Our top team are involved throughout the planning process in order to ensure that we deliver on our promises and on your expectations.

Flexibility is key to every meeting space and is not dictated by AV facilities. The College occupies a quiet quarter in the heart of the city within easy walking distance of the Sheldonian, the Pitt Rivers, the Ashmolean, and the wonderful green spaces in University Parks where early evening cricket provides a glimpse of Oxford life at the end of a long day.

Day Conferences

Day Conferences are welcomed at Harris Manchester College throughout the year. We charge a fully inclusive Daily Delegate Rate to simplify your budgeting needs. To make an initial enquiry Please contact Nick or Natasha on conferences@hmc.ox.ac.uk

Residential Conferences

Unlike other larger colleges most of our events enjoy exclusive use of the college and grounds.

All seminar rooms, dining facilities and accommodation are located on a single college site in the city centre, which incorporates delightful gardens and quadrangles. The residential conference experience at Harris Manchester College delivers the best of what we have to offer.

Our efficiency and flexibility is reflected in the number of conferences that return to Harris Manchester year on year.

"For the past 8 years Harris Manchester College has hosted the ARPCE international conference. The surroundings, ambience and architecture lend themselves well to supporting a relaxed and creative atmosphere. That alone should be enough, but what makes Harris Manchester College as a venue is the people. We consistently return because colleagues at the college could not be more helpful as they provide assistance and guidance that has shaped our events. Our conference simply wouldn’t be the same anywhere else."

- Dr Gary Husband, Chair of ARPCE

"The SCFMC enjoy being welcomed by the same friendly team each year - who truly enjoy their roles and who are very much valued by the college. In addition, the college is ideally located with the sights of Oxford all within easy walking distance"

- Elaine Moretta, Programme Manager, The Small Countries Financial Management Centre (SCFMC)

"We have been using Harris Manchester College conferencing facilities for a number of years now and when it comes to our executive groups, Harris Manchester College is our college of choice in Oxford. The facilities, including the bedrooms at the college are of a very high standard, the conferencing support team are well organized, approachable and deliver excellent customer service. I cannot recommend the conferencing team at Harris Manchester College highly enough. We look forward to working with them in the future." - Dr Stuart Kewley, CEO - Eurasia Educational Dynamics

Conferences

Conferences

Modern or traditional, large or small, intimate or public, our meetings spaces have been designed to address every need.

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