Oxford Open Doors
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 10am to 4pm
Come to Oxford University's Old Road Campus to learn about the amazing science taking place in the Old Road Campus Research Building and IMS-Tetsuya Nakamura Building as part of the Oxford Open Doors scheme run by the Oxford Preservation Trust.
Come to Oxford University's Old Road Campus to learn about the amazing science taking place in two of these buildings as part of the Oxford Open Doors scheme run by the Oxford Preservation Trust:
There will be a range of activities designed to show the public the research happening at Old Road Campus. Learn about Viruses and Infections, Vaccines, Neurons, the Heart, and Cancer through hands-on family-friendly activities. Learn how to pipette like a pro. See real laboratories with sample preparation robots and microscope demonstrations (>16yo). Meet our researchers through lectures and informal discussions.
There will be hot and cold refreshments available during the afternoon and the building is accessible.
The ORCRB, housing the Ludwig Institute, the Jenner Institute, the Department of Oncology, Oxford Cancer, the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, the Pandemic Sciences Institute and the Centre for Immuno-Oncology will be offering information and activities relating to the research done within the building. We are also looking forward to hosting researchers from the neighbouring Centre for Medicine Discovery team.
The Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine are also opening their doors for the first time in their new building, so make sure to find time to go and explore the research done in such a wonderful new site!
Throughout the day there will be talks from our scientists to the public - further details to follow.
Address: Old Road Campus, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7DQ. Both the Old Road Campus Research Building and the IMS-Tetsuya Nakamura Building are opening their doors. Car parking is available.
Getting to the Old Road Campus
Old Road Campus Research Building OX3 7DQ is off Roosevelt Drive (the Green building). It is easily accessible via public transport. Upon arrival, please report to the reception desk.
By rail
The Old Road Campus Research Building is roughly 5 miles from Oxford railway station, which has frequent trains from London Paddington and London Marylebone and many other parts of the UK. Allow 15 to 20 minutes by taxi from the station. For more information, please contact National Rail Enquiries.
By bus
15 from Oxford City Centre and U5 Brookes Bus from Oxford City Centre/Marston stops a 5-minute walk from the Old Road Campus Site. Passengers should alight at the Churchill Hospital, Old Road Campus stop on the 15 bus route, and the Headington, Lime Walk stop if getting the U5.
By road
From the east:
On M40 alight at Junction 8 or 8A, following the A40 then A420 to Headington. Follow signs to Churchill Hospital/ Old Road Campus.
From the north:
On M40 alight at Junction 9, taking the A34 then A40 northern ring road. Turn off for Marston (B4150), then head towards Headington and follow signs to Churchill Hospital/Old Road Campus.
From the south/west:
Approach from the A4142 eastern ring road and take the B4495 towards Headington following signs to Churchill Hospital/Old Road Campus.
Parking
Parking will be available on campus for the duration of your visit to the Old Road Campus free of charge. The parking is in the multistorey car park, opposite the Old Road Campus Research Building (what3words ///stacks.cheese.look.) (Note: There is also parking on the Churchill Hospital grounds next to the Old Road Campus Research Building. However, parking charges will apply.) Please note down your car registration number at reception.