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Accommodation

For the duration of the conference, you will be located within Rootes Accommodation. Rootes is based centrally on campus and is close to the Students’ Union, Arts Centre and the main shopping area. Rootes offers single study bedrooms situated along corridors, with male and female only chaperoned blocks. Complimentary internet access is available in all rooms.

Facilities
Each room has access to the following facilities as standard:
- Wash-basin
- Tea and Coffee making facilities in the kitchen areas
- Towels and toiletries
- Iron and ironing board in the kitchen areas

Smoking is not permitted within the residence. Pastoral care is provided by the chaperones.

Collecting keys
Accommodation keys will be available on Sunday 4th August from the Conference Reception Desk, between 10.00 and 20.00. If you arrive outside of these times, keys will be available from the Accommodation Office or Security Gatehouse. You will be provided with one key which will access your room and entry door to your residence. On the day of departure, you can return the key to the Conference Reception.

Telephones
No telephones are provided within rooms. Participants are advised to use Skype via Wifi or use payphones located within communal areas within the residence. These telephones accept change only.

Laundrettes
The launderette is situated between Rootes Building and Rootes residences, opening times are available from Conference Reception for self-service washing and drying. All machines require the correct change and you will need to provide your own washing powder and fabric softener.

After the conference
Should you find that you have misplaced any of your belongings when you arrive home, please contact your conference organiser. Conferences & Events will email the organiser with a list of all lost property from the conference within a few weeks. If your item has been found, the organiser will contact Conferences & Events to arrange for its return.