OxWIM Day 2026 - Venue and Access

Mathematical Institute,

The University of Oxford

Mathematical Institute

University of Oxford

Andrew Wiles Building

Radcliffe Observatory Quarter

Woodstock Road

Oxford

OX2 6GG

Getting here

The Mathematical Institute

By train

There are direct trains to Oxford from London, Birmingham and Reading.
Oxford Railway station is roughly a 19 minute walk from the Mathematical Institute. See here for directions.
Alternatively, there are taxis available at the station.

By bus

The Oxford Tube is a direct coach from several coach stops in London to Oxford Gloucester Green Coach Station, which is roughly a 12 minute walk from the Mathematical Institute. See here for directions.
Several National Express coaches pass through Oxford.

By car

Be aware that there is limited public parking available in the centre of Oxford.
You can use the Park & Ride service, parking at Pear Tree and taking the number 300 bus which stops opposite the Mathematical Institute (Radcliffe Observatory Quarter bus stop)
Travel on the 300 bus is currently free when you buy a £2.50 day parking ticket.

Registration will be in the foyer of the Mathematical Institute as you first walk in.

Most of the talks will be in L1 and L2. Lunches and coffee breaks will take place in the south mezzanine, situated in the area between L2 and L3.

There will be a quiet room/prayer room.

Toilets, including disabled toilets, are situated near L2. Gender-neutral toilets are situated inside the core staircase near the undergraduate study room and will be signposted.

A floor plan of the Mathematical Institute downstairs

Accessibility

If not disclosed when registering, please email the EDI representatives Chiara and Lauren at oxfordwomeninmaths@gmail.com with your access needs along with the subject ‘Access Requirements’.

We want you to have the best conference experience possible, so please do not “push through” something interfering with your conference experience (no matter how small you feel it is) when we can help!

Lifts

The conference is in the basement of the Andrew Wiles building which involves going down one flight of stairs. The larger lecture theatres also have stairs to get to the seats, with alternative lift access to the front of the room.

If you will need access to the lift, please contact the EDI representatives in advance of the conference so that a lift keycard can be arranged for you.

An interactive map of the University of Oxford that provides step-free directions around the city is available here: https://maps.ox.ac.uk/

Sensory Room

There will be a sensory/quiet room for those who need a break from the conference and/or feel overstimulated. Please treat the quiet room with respect by keeping any talking to a whisper. You can go to the sensory room at any point during the conference - you don’t need to wait for a break in the schedule.

Medical

We will provide information about first aid in this section in the lead up to the conference.

Andrew Wiles Building Access Guide

An access guide to the Andrew Wiles building compiled by the University of Oxford is available here: https://www.accessguide.ox.ac.uk/andrew-wiles-building#collapse1445521