Top tips for successfully planning a large conference in Oxford

Wednesday 22 November. All Venues

Many large national and international conferences host their events in Oxford and who can blame them? A picturesque city with culture and history oozing from every building and street corner; cutting-edge research recognised as the best in the world and an extremely well-connected city with easy navigation around a small centre and a plethora of unique venues. But as we all know when you are planning an event the devil is in the detail. To demystify that detail we’ve provided a few time-saving and knowledge-boosting tips which should help you plan a large conference successfully....

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6 tips for successful networking

Wednesday 30 August. All Venues

Networking can feel daunting yet it is often seen as a necessary ‘evil’ in the conference and meetings world. While it can’t be taught, there are some simple steps you can take to make it a more successful and comfortable experience for you!

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Essential questions to ask your wedding reception venue

Thursday 20 July. All Venues

Choosing the right venue for your special day doesn’t need to be stressful. Here’s a few essential questions to ask venues before you pay a deposit…

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4 reasons why OUEV venues make ideal film locations

Tuesday 16 May. All Venues

Looking for a killer location for a film, TV show or promotional video? We’ve come up with four reasons why you should consider Oxford University Event Venues (OUEV) for film location hire.

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5 things you can do to make your meeting effective

Monday 24 April. All Venues

You can spend a lot of time and money planning a meeting only to discover it’s a flop, it didn’t deliver what you were hoping for. So how do you ensure your meetings aren’t a waste of time? We’ve come up with a few tips to help your meetings hit the mark.

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Going green with your events

Friday 1 July. All Venues

Choosing the right venue is one of the most important tasks for any event planner. It’s important to pick a venue that fits with your audience and their values. Increasingly one of the values delegates expect organisers to take responsibility for is the environmental impact of their meetings and conferences. So what are some of the steps you can take to make your events that little bit greener?

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Top tips for organising a successful event

Monday 23 May. All Venues

Executing a well-planned and polished event takes time. Whether you are organising a one-day meeting or a multi-site event, it is difficult to think of everything so we’ve put together some top tips for organising a successful event...

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