International Symposium on Academic Makerspaces 2024
Welcome to the International Symposium on Academic Makerspaces 2024 webpage where you can find all the information you need to know ahead of travelling to Sheffield in September 2024.
The Sheffield team very much looks forward to welcoming you to ISAM 2024.
Conference Venue: The Diamond, University of Sheffield
32 Leavygreave Rd
Sheffield, S3 7RD
The Diamond Building, a striking structure that is home to over 6,000 students from the Faculty of Engineering, offers 7 tiered lecture theatres ideal for conferences, conventions & training, and the expansive foyer is ideal for catering, exhibitions and networking.
Getting About
Book your conference accommodation
You can book your conference accommodation here. We advise you to book early to ensure you get your preferred choice of hotel.
Great places to eat while you're in Sheffield
Piccolino
Located in Millennium Square, Piccolino brings a true taste of Italy to the heart of the city. Their dishes are rustic, simple and delicious and are created using the best, freshest ingredients.
Cubana Tapas Bar
Sample authentic Cuban ambience & welcoming Latino vibes at one of Sheffield's most well known establishments, that provides great food but also live music and dancing.
The Furnace Bar & Restaurant
From laid back lunches, to late night drinks and the best live music, The Furnace is a melting pot, forged from the elements that make Sheffield unique- where industrial heritage, meets modern design, where local ingredients are cast into new, imaginative menus.
Silversmiths
Silversmiths is situated in the heart of Sheffield City Centre close to Sheffield Hallam University and Sheffield Train Station. Their aim is to produce the finest modern British cuisine with a strong Yorkshire influence and a hint of fine dining in a relaxed environment for all to enjoy.
Browns Sheffield - Brasserie & Bar
Bright and airy, with luxe interiors and art deco styling, this beautiful new brasserie and bar offers relaxed yet elegant dining and drinking in the heart of Sheffield.
Honey & Fig
Honey & Fig, serving up good vibes, your favourite coffees, sandwiches, corndogs and pastries.
Quick Bites
Marmadukes
They have three locations - the original one is just by the Crucible on Norfolk Row, the second below the HSBC building in the Heart of the City development, and the most recent one on Ecclesall Road South in the old sorting office. All three have a charm and identity of their own whilst still totally feeling like one of Sheffield's favourite independent cafe's.
Sheffield Plate
Sheffield Plate is a foodhall specialising in hosting street food vendors with cuisine from around the world. It's slap bang in the middle of Orchard Square, in the centre of the city, and has a lively atmosphere across the 2 bars and 6 vendor spaces.
Explore the city centre
Sheffield city centre has a load of really great places to explore and a thriving independent scene of shops and restaurants. So make the most of your time here and find out what makes this city so special.
Explore Kelham Island
Recently named on of the World's 51 Coolest Neighbourhoods by TimeOut, Kelham Island has a vibe all of its own. Microbreweries and tattoo parlours; flea markets and flat whites; street food and skateboarding - all surrounded by water and with music at the beating heart. Go find out more for yourself.
Explore Chatsworth House
Visit the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, set in the magnificent landscape of Derbyshire's Peak District National Park. The 1000 acre park and the farm-shop and its restaurant are open all year round. Chatsworth has a long tradition of welcoming local people and holiday makers from around the world.
Chatsworth has also appeared in a range of tv programmes and films. It is believed to be the inspiration for Jane Austen's Pemberley and was used in the 2005 film.
A trip to Chatsworth will be available to book onto during the conference. Further details will be posted here soon.
