Meeting Logistics
Date and Venue
The 17th European VLBI Network Symposium and Users' Meeting will be hosted by Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophsyics, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom, from 14-18 September 2026.- A map of The University of Manchester campus can be found here.
- A map of The SKAO Global HQ and Jodrell Bank Observatory can be found here.
Fees, Funding, Visas and Travel Support
Registration fees for the meeting is expected to be about £375 and this will cover all lunches, teas and coffee breaks, a welcome reception on the evening of Monday 14 September 2026 at the iconic Manchester Museum and conference dinner (details to be announced). To facilitate organising visas, please register and request a visa letter as soon as possible.
Getting here
To get here, it is easiest to fly into Manchester International Airport and get the train to Manchester Oxford Road or Manchester Victoria or Manchester Picadilly stations. All three take you into the centre of Manchester and take 20-25 minutes. The Alan Turing Building can be reached from any of the train stations, though it is closest to Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Picadilly stations and takes 15-20 minutes to walk.
Accommodation
We will have some accommodation block booked and information about this will be announced shortly. Accommodation will need to be paid for by the participant but we do have a small amount of support for those most in need to pay for their accommodation - please state if you would like this on the registration form and why. The hotels listed below are also potential places to stay though we cannot guarantee the price on the rooms:Travelodge – Manchester Upper Brook Street (£64 per night)
Premier Inn Manchester City Centre (Princess Street) hotel (£63 per night (non refundable) or £78 (cancellation option))
Holiday Inn Express Manchester CC - Oxford Road (Twin room (two single beds) is £131 per night)
ibis budget Manchester Centre Pollard Street (£48.72 per night (non refundable) or £55.20 (cancellation option))
Food and Drink in Manchester
We will be providing lunches throughout the week as well as teas and coffees.This list compiled by JBCA members shows 50 places worth visiting with a wide variety of good food options in Manchester.
What to do in Manchester
If you have a bit of free time in Manchester, there is a lot to see and do.This list compiled by JBCA members shows several suggestions for different parts of Manchester to visit.
