Conferences
University College offers specialist facilities for conferences, seminars and day meetings, workshops and lectures.
Conference Facilities
The Mark Parker Seminar Room has been designed to facilitate learning in groups both large (up to 75) and small. Experienced conference staff ensure that every detail is covered to maximise the success of your seminar or executive development programme. Also available is the Board Room which can seat up to 12 delegates and two smaller tutorial rooms each seating up to 25.
Room hire rates include the use of all IT equipment. Available equipment includes:
- Projection equipment and three metre square electric screen
- Electronic White Board
- White Boards
- Overhead Projector
- Computer Equipment, including access to the University's network, Internet and web
If you need casual or day use of a seminar room please contact us or download the Conference Room & Catering booking request form below.
Catering
Catering can be provided for any function or conference use from tea and coffee service all the way up to full meal service. Please contact the College for further information about catering options.
Parking and Public Transport
Taxi and shuttle services are available outside the main entrance and buses from outside the neighbouring Commerce Building on Clyde Street. Parking on Clyde Street is available and within a minute's walk of the College.
Local Attractions and Facilities
George Street provides a wonderful array of restaurants and cafes, all only a few minutes' walk from the College. The local Meridian Shopping Centre offers a variety of shops and convenience stores, and the National Bank and BNZ Bank are located nearby. ATMs are available on campus at the Student Union and the New World Supermarket and liquor outlets are all handy.
For further information about the attractions Dunedin has to offer, please visit their web site: cityofdunedin.co.nz.
Guest Accommodation
University College offers fully catered guest accommodation during the summer break from mid-November to late January. The College can accommodate up to 500 delegates. The College has modern, well-maintained facilities including large and small common rooms, Refectory, Reading Room, Study and Seminar Rooms and a small gymnasium which are all available to conference guests.
Visitors will appreciate the easy access to transport, shops and scenic walks. Visiting academics will enjoy the convenience of being within a short walk to lecture theatres and all other departments of the University. The Dental School and Medical School are within easy walking distance of the College. UniCol is a 10-minute walk to Dunedin't main street, "George Street" and then another 10-minute walk along the main street to the centre of town, The Octagon.
Types of Accommodation:
- Single Study Bedrooms
- Double Study Bedrooms (limited number available)
- Penthouse Suites (Four are available throughout the year)
Conference Guest Facilities:
- Fully furnished bedrooms with king single beds
- Modern dining facilities
- Modern bathroom facilties
- Common rooms on each floor equipped with kitchenettes, TV, DVD and sofa
- Laundry facilities on all floors
- Free local telephone calls
- Full use of College common areas
- Administrative and reception services
Package prices for group bookings are available on request. Please do not hesitate to contact us by phone on (03) 479 5580 or e-mail to unicol@otago.ac.nz to discuss your requirements.