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University of Strathclyde

📍
16 Richmond Street, Glasgow G1 1XQ, United Kingdom
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Leading Glasgow university offering diverse conference and event spaces in the heart of the city centre.

About This Venue

The University of Strathclyde is a prestigious educational institution located in Glasgow's vibrant city centre, offering exceptional conference and event facilities. The university features modern lecture theatres, seminar rooms, and event spaces across multiple buildings, accommodating everything from intimate meetings to large-scale conferences. With state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, flexible room configurations, and professional support services, the venue provides an inspiring academic environment for business events. The central Glasgow location offers excellent transport links and is within walking distance of major hotels, restaurants, and attractions.

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Indicative Budget
£27,000£51,000
Typical day-delegate event for ~600 guests
Capacity (max)
1,200
Typical attendees
600
Per-head range
£45–£85
Currency
GBP

Indicative budget only — based on a typical day-delegate event (600 guests at £45–£85 per head). Final pricing depends on date, F&B, AV, accommodation and rate negotiation. Submit a brief for a tailored quote.

Capacity

1200
Maximum Capacity
800
Theatre Style
1200
Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room NameArea (m²)TheatreBoardroomU-ShapeClassroomDetails

Royal College Building Lecture Theatre

300
400
--300

Technology Innovation Centre Conference Room

150
120
403580

Barony Hall

400
600
--400

3 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 600 people

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi
AV equipment
Air conditioning
Natural daylight
Flexible room layouts
Catering services
Technical support
Accessible facilities
City centre location
On-site parking

📐 Space Specifications

2500
Total Space (m²)
4.5m
Ceiling Height
Licensed Venue

Professional University Conference Venue space

🍽️ Food & Catering

🍴Restaurant On-site
🍷Bar On-site

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

Full catering service available

🎤 AV Equipment

Multiple projectors
large screens
professional PA system
wireless microphones
lapel mics
lectern
video conferencing facilities
high-speed Wi-Fi
lighting controls
recording equipment

🎯 Suitable For

📋Conferences
📋Academic Seminars
📋Corporate Training
📋Graduation Ceremonies
📋Product Launches
📋Award Ceremonies
📋Workshops

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessibleHearing loop systemsAccessible parking spacesDDA compliant facilities

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Glasgow Queen Street Station 0.3 miles; High Street subway station 0.2 miles; Multiple bus routes on George Street and High Street; Glasgow Airport 8 miles via M8

🅿️ Parking

✓ On-site parking available

Limited on-site parking available. Multiple public car parks within 0.2 miles including George Street and Merchant City car parks. Street parking with restrictions.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

14 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

800
theatre
60
boardroom
600
classroom
50
u shape
300
cabaret
1200
reception
400
dining
350
banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 1200 guests in theatre style, 800 for dinner service, various smaller breakout rooms available
What AV equipment is available?
Full professional AV setup including projection, sound system, lighting controls, and technical support staff
Is catering available?
In-house catering services available ranging from coffee breaks to formal dining, dietary requirements accommodated
Is there parking available?
On-campus parking available, advance booking recommended, public transport links nearby including subway and bus routes

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Location & Contact

📍 Address

16 Richmond Street
G1 1XQ, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

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Venue Location

16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XQ

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Up to 1200 guests in theatre style, 800 for dinner service, various smaller breakout rooms available

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Full professional AV setup including projection, sound system, lighting controls, and technical support staff

Q: Is catering available?

A: In-house catering services available ranging from coffee breaks to formal dining, dietary requirements accommodated

Q: Is there parking available?

A: On-campus parking available, advance booking recommended, public transport links nearby including subway and bus routes

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏰Historic Site

🏰
Glasgow Cathedral Heritage Site
0.5 km (0.3 mi)• 5 minutes walk
🏰
Glasgow City Chambers
0.6 km (0.4 mi)• 8 minutes walk

📍Cultural District

📍
Merchant City Cultural Quarter
0.3 km (0.2 mi)• 3 minutes walk

🎵Concert Hall

🎵
Royal Concert Hall Glasgow
0.8 km (0.5 mi)• 10 minutes walk

🏛️Museum

🏛️
Riverside Transportation Museum
3.2 km (2 mi)• 15 minutes by transport
🏛️
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
4.1 km (2.6 mi)• 20 minutes by transport
💡 Local Area: These attractions and shopping areas are located within driving distance of the venue, perfect for delegates attending multi-day events.

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