FAQs

Where do I register once I arrive?

Registration for the conference will take place in the Centre for Student Life (CSL). See this map: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/visit/map.

You may be asked to show proof of your registration for the conference. We will send you a separate email certifying this.

Registration will open at 9am on Tuesday 9 July and will remain open on all days of the conference.

Please always keep your badge, as you may be asked to show it by campus security.

What is the code of conduct for the conference?

The updated code of conduct can be accessed here.

Where can I find information on panels?

Information on panels and their location can be found in various places on our website.

Panels will take place in several different buildings. Please take note of your building (or Zoom breakout room).

You can follow the links under 'Panels' or use our 'Master Timetable'

Where can I find information on plenaries and the reception?

Plenary sessions will take place in the large lecture theatre in the Centre for Student Life.

The reception will take place on floors 3 and 4 of the Centre for Student Life.

The programme of plenaries can be found in our 'General Timetable'

Information for Speakers

Please keep to your allocated time to ensure the conference is smooth.

If you are using a PowerPoint (or similar) presentation, we recommend that you send it in advance to your panel organiser(s) or that you use a USB.

Environmental policies prevent us from printing handouts. If you wish to bring handouts, 25-30 copies would be good.

How do I access the Wi-Fi?

Eduroam is accessible throughout our campus.

If you do not have access to Eduroam, you can use the Celtic Conference Wi-Fi. Password 947960.

Where can I get water?

There are water fountains throughout our campus. We encourage you to bring a refillable bottle with you for sustainability reasons.

Where can I eat?

If you have booked a conference lunch, this will be served in the Centre for Student Life.

If you have not booked lunches, there are various places to eat on or near our campus which is located in the centre of Cardiff.

You can find a list of recommendations, to cater to a variety of budgets, on our 'Where to Eat' page.

What if I need assistance?

An amazing team of student helpers will be on hand to assist you should you require anything.

You can also continue to email us, although we cannot promise a prompt response during the conference.

Certificates

We will email everyone at the end of the conference to confirm that you have attended.

If you need a more personalised certificate, please bring a draft with you (printed if required) and we will authenticate it on the first day of your attendance. Please note that we do not have a stamp of the university.

What if I need a quiet space?

We have booked quiet rooms across the campus should you require them. These are:

CSL 2.27 and 2.28
Glamorgan Building -1.72 and -1.78
John Percival Building 0.33, 1.19, 4.45 and 5.24.

There are also a number of outdoor spaces around Cardiff. Those closest to campus include Cathays Park and Bute Park.

Publisher Information

Publishers stalls will be on the 3rd floor of the Centre for Student Life.

The conference reception is generously sponsored by De Gruyter Brill.

Have you done a risk assessment for the conference and where can I read it?

The conference risk assessment can be found here.

Where is lost property?

Lost property is located at the registration desk.