Itinerary
Please find below the itinerary for the University of Sheffield Climate Change Conference, all details are up to date but are subject to change. If you have any questions about the upcoming days please do get in touch.
| Time | Activity | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 6 June | |||
| Throughout the day | Arrive in Sheffield and check into hotels |
Fulbright Students and Scholars - Jonas Hotel (Jonas, The Endcliffe Village, Endcliffe Crescent, Sheffield, S10 3ER) Gilman Scholar alumni - The Leopold (2 Leopold Street, Leopold Square, Sheffield, S1 2GZ) |
A member of staff will be at the hotels during the afternoon to welcome you and answer any questions. |
| 18:00 - 20:00 | Welcome BBQ |
Halifax Hall Hotel Endcliffe Vale Road, Sheffield, S10 3ER |
Those staying at The Leopold will need to get taxis to Halifax Hall, Toni will be at the Leopold to help coordinate |
| Tuesday 7 June | |||
| 9:00 | Meet in hotel lobby |
Gilman - Leopold Hotel lobby Fulbright - Jonas Hotel lobby |
Please be punctual and have breakfast in time to meet |
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Travel to campus |
Gilman - by foot Fulbright - by coach |
You will be accompanied by staff and/or Grantham scholars |
| 9:30 - 10:00 | Welcome refreshments |
The Diamond Building, Workroom 2 |
|
| 10:00 - 11:30 | Opening Plenary by Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures |
The Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 7 |
|
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Icebreaker activity by Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures |
The Diamond Building, Workrooms 1 & 2 |
|
| 12:30 - 1:30 | Lunch |
The Diamond Building, Workroom 2 |
|
| 1:30 - 2:30 | Group work by Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures |
The Diamond Building, Workrooms 1 & 2 |
|
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Speaker Sessions |
The Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 7 |
|
| 15:30 - 15:45 | Refreshments |
The Diamond Building, Workrooms 1 & 2 |
|
| 15:45 - 17:15 | Group work |
The Diamond Building, Workrooms 1 & 2 |
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| 17:15 onwards | Free evening | Please see suggestions to enjoy Sheffield in your free time | Please note that no coach is arranged. If Fulbrighters wish to return to their hotel, they will need to travel by foot, bus or taxi - we can help with directions etc of course. |
| Wednesday 8 June | |||
| 08:15 | Meet in Jonas hotel lobby |
Fulbright only Please be punctual and have breakfast in time to meet |
|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Travel to campus | By coach |
Fulbright only You will be accompanied by staff and/or Grantham scholars |
| 09:00 - 12:00 | Fulbright session |
Portabello Building, Seminar Room C02 A, Seminar Room C02 B, Seminar Room B51, Seminar Room B57b, Seminar Room B57c & Seminar Room B59a |
Fulbright only |
| 09:15 | Meet in Leopold Hotel lobby |
Gilman only Please be punctual and have breakfast in time to meet |
|
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Travel to campus | By foot |
Gilman only You will be accompanied by staff and/or Grantham scholars |
| 10:00 - 11:50 |
Climate Crisis in the Arts and Humanities: Climate Crisis is an all-encompassing global challenge that requires a holistic approach. This workshop will draw on art, literature and music to provide an introduction to what the arts and humanities might tell us about climate crisis and the possibilities of a sustainable future. |
The Diamond Building, Workroom 1 |
Gilman only |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch |
The Diamond Building, Workroom 2 |
Both groups will join for lunch and follow the same itinerary for the remainder of the day. |
| 13:00 - 18:00 | Cultural excursion to Chatsworth House | By coach | Tickets to the house and gardens are included and you will have time to explore |
| 18:00 onwards | Free evening | Coaches will drop you at your hotel | Please see suggestions to enjoy Sheffield in your free time |
| Thursday 9 June | |||
| 08:15 | Meet in hotel lobby |
Gilman - Leopold Hotel Lobby Fulbright - Jonas Hotel lobby |
Please be punctual and have breakfast in time to meet |
| 08:15 - 09:00 | Travel to campus |
Gilman - by foot Fulbright - by coach |
You will be accompanied by staff and/or Grantham scholars |
| 09:00 - 9:30 | Introduction Session - Discuss about prioritisation work | The Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 7 | |
| 09:30 - 10:30 | Conference session - Group Work |
The Diamond Building, Workrooms 1 & 2 |
|
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Refreshments |
The Diamond Building, Workroom 2 |
|
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Conference session - Group Work |
The Diamond Building, Workrooms 1 & 2 |
|
| 12:00 - 14:00 |
Extended lunch & Fit to fly tests for anyone flying to USA on Friday |
The Diamond Building, Workroom 2 |
Extended lunch - time to explore campus and visit ‘swag’ shop! Gilman only - if travelling to the US on Friday, this will allow time for you to take your Fit to Fly test - please do this BEFORE you eat! |
| 14:00 - 16:30 | Debate sessions | ||
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Conclusions and final presentations | ||
| 17:00 - 18:30 | Depart for hotels and time to change |
To Jonas - Coach is provided To Leopold - By Foot |
Please change for the gala dinner |
| 18:30 | Meet in Jonas hotel lobby | Fulbright only | |
| 18:30 - 19:00 | Travel to Cutler’s Hall for Gala Dinner | By coach | Fulbright only |
| 18:45 | Meet in Leopold hotel lobby | Gilman only | |
| 18:45 - 19:00 | Travel to Cutler’s Hall for Gala Dinner | By foot | Gilman only |
| 19:00 - 22:00 | Gala Dinner | Cutler’s Hall | Everyone |
| 22:00 | Gala dinner ends | Coaches for Jonas and walk to Leopold | Everyone |
| Friday 10 June | |||
| 11:00 | Both hotels have 11am check-out time. | A member of staff will be at the hotels during the morning to answer any questions and say farewell. |