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:
The Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Oxford Branch will be co-hosting a range of activities designed to show the public the research we do 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, and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering will open to the public and also host the Pandemic Sciences Institute and the Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine.
Throughout the day there will be talks by Professor Ben Fairfax (13:00 - Towards personalising immunotherapy for cancer), Jack Flower (14:00 - Building a career in research) and Catriona Gilmour Hamilton & Juliet Lwiindi (15:00 - What is Patient Involvement in cancer research and why does it matter?).
Please contact Romuald Binet for more information
GETTING TO THE OLD ROAD CAMPUS RESEARCH BUILDING
Old Road Campus Research Building OX3 7DQ, off Roosevelt Drive (the Green building). The building is easily accessible via public transport connections. Upon arrival, please report to the reception desk.
By rail
The Old Road Campus Research Building is roughly 5 miles from Oxford railway station, with its 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 Lime Walk stop.
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, as indicated by the orange rectangle on the map. (Note: There is also parking on the hospital grounds opposite the Old Road Campus Research Building. However, parking charges will apply.) Please note down your car registration number at reception.