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.

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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

 
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.