The Verdon-Smith International Seminar Room is managed by the International Research Development team as a resource for International visitors. The room is located in Royal Fort House, an eighteeth-century Grade 1 listed building in Royal Fort Gardens. The Verdon-Smith International Seminar Room boasts modern AV facilities including a smartboard, and can host up to 20 delegates.
The IRD team recognise that a range of colleagues across the University may be interested in using this room for hybrid, international activities. Therefore booking requests may be accommodated by following the guidance and process outlined below. (Full Verdon-Smith room booking policy and process (PDF, 213kB)
Please check that the room meets the requirements of your event and attendees:
| Location | Capacity | Access | Opening times | Tech setup | Catering | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor, Royal Fort House | 20 |
Up one flight of stairs, no lift. Staff UCard required for access. |
Building access is by Staff UCard and limited to 9am-5pm. Please check the access you require and email ird-office@bristol.ac.uk to discuss. |
PC and HDMI cable for laptops linked to smartboard, webcam, speakers and microphone, can accommodate hybrid meetings. Verdon-Smith room AV user guide (PDF, 364kB) printed and available in the room. |
Allowed - Catering must be cleared away using bins provided (do not leave in corridor). Leave anything for collection underneath the stairs on the ground floor by the staff lounge entry point to the building. |
UoB staff hosting International visitors and UoB staff conducting international-related activities. Royal Fort House is primarily a staff only space, teaching-type activity should be conducted in one of the University's central teaching spaces. |
To enquire about availability and to make a booking request please email ird-office@bristol.ac.uk with the following information:
| Lead organiser | |
| School/Faculty | |
| Activity Title | |
| Date of activity | |
| Start/end time | |
| Type of activity | E.g. Meeting, Seminar, Workshop |
| Format of activity | E.g. In-person or hybrid |
| Number of attendees (physcial) | |
| International collaboration |
Please outline the international collaboration aspects of your activity. For example, whether international participants will be dialling in. Max 50 words. |
Only booking requests received and approved via this process will be confirmed. A member of the team will provide confirmation via email, and will add an appointment to the lead organiser’s calendar - this will contain important information regarding the conditions of use so you must read this carefully. Your booking is not confirmed until you receive this. Do not attempt to book the Verdon Smith via Outlook calendar, as these booking requests are not valid.
Please note, if we receive a priority request for an internationally focused activity at least four weeks before your booking, we may ask you to move your booking.
There are also Other meeting rooms in Royal Fort House [UoB staff access only] which are managed by other teams.
Images of the Verdon-Smith room: the smartboard and desk arrangement, and the view of Royal Fort Gardens from the window.
