The Mathematical Institute is a large, modern venue with a range of lecture theatres, seminar rooms, classrooms and meeting rooms, together with ample space for exhibitions, demonstrations and catering.

With a flagship lecture theatre seating 360 delegates, alongside two additional large lecture theatres, the Mathematical Institute offers some of Oxford's leading modern conference facilities. Designed to support both in-person and hybrid events, the venue delivers a high-quality experience for organisers and delegates alike. Since opening in 2013, it has hosted thousands of successful conferences and events for organisations from across the UK and around the world.

The Mathematical Institute is located in the heart of Oxford with easy access to rail and bus links. We look forward to welcoming you.

Mathematical Institute University of Oxford, Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GG

This venue offers...

Conference / Meeting
Drinks Reception
Lunch
Dinner
Party
Filming
Christmas Function

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Event spaces

Common Room

Common Room

The Common Room is a stunning room with glass walls and ceiling, ideal for prestigious drinks receptions. The comfortable occupancy of the room is 200 people, but there is some flexibility depending on the layout, please enquire.

Venue Capacity

  • 250 Buffet
South Mezzanine

South Mezzanine

A large open space which is flexible for catering, poster sessions and exhibitors.

Venue Capacity

  • 300 Buffet
North Mezzanine

North Mezzanine

An open space which is flexible for catering, poster sessions and exhibitors.

Venue Capacity

  • 70 Buffet

Lecture theatres

L1

L1

Lecture Theatre 1 is the largest purpose-built lecture theatre in Oxford, with comfortable seats and great acoustics.

Venue Capacity

  • 360 Theatre
L2

L2

Lecture Theatre 2 is a medium-sized lecture theatre with tiered comfortable seats and great acoustics.

Venue Capacity

  • 210 Theatre
L3

L3

Lecture Theatre 3 is a lecture theatre with tiered comfortable seats and great acoustics.

Venue Capacity

  • 110 Theatre

Meeting rooms

Boardroom

Boardroom

The Boardroom is a prestigious room at the top of the building with a large boardroom table, a roof terrace and great views over North Oxford.

Venue Capacity

  • 26 Boardroom
Quillen Room

Quillen Room

Venue Capacity

  • 22 Boardroom
Fox Tayler Room

Fox Tayler Room

Venue Capacity

  • 14 Boardroom
Meeting Room S1.37

Meeting Room S1.37

Venue Capacity

  • 14 Boardroom

Seminar rooms

L4

L4

Lecture Theatre 4 is a flat seminar room with furniture that can be rearranged. The standard set up of the room is classroom. If you would like a different layout, please enquire.

Venue Capacity

  • 24 Boardroom
  • 40 Cabaret
  • 58 Classroom
  • 70 Theatre
L5

L5

Lecture Theatre 5 is a flat seminar room with furniture that can be rearranged. The standard set up of the room is classroom. If you would like a different layout, please enquire.

Venue Capacity

  • 24 Boardroom
  • 40 Cabaret
  • 58 Classroom
  • 70 Theatre
L6

L6

Lecture Theatres 6 is a flat seminar room with furniture that can be rearranged. The standard set up of the room is classroom. If you would like a different layout, please enquire.

Venue Capacity

  • 20 Boardroom
  • 25 Cabaret
  • 36 Classroom
  • 50 Theatre

Classrooms

C1

C1

The classrooms are flat classrooms with furniture that can be rearranged. The standard set up of the room is classroom. If you would like a different layout, please enquire.

Venue Capacity

  • 16 Boardroom
  • 16 Cabaret
  • 20 Classroom
  • 32 Theatre
C2

C2

The classrooms are flat classrooms with furniture that can be rearranged. The standard set up of the room is classroom. If you would like a different layout, please enquire.

Venue Capacity

  • 16 Boardroom
  • 16 Cabaret
  • 20 Classroom
  • 32 Theatre
C3

C3

The classrooms are flat classrooms with furniture that can be rearranged. The standard set up of the room is classroom. If you would like a different layout, please enquire.

Venue Capacity

  • 16 Boardroom
  • 16 Cabaret
  • 20 Classroom
  • 32 Theatre
C4

C4

The classrooms are flat classrooms with furniture that can be rearranged. The standard set up of the room is classroom. If you would like a different layout, please enquire.

Venue Capacity

  • 16 Boardroom
  • 16 Cabaret
  • 20 Classroom
  • 32 Theatre
C5

C5

The classrooms are flat classrooms with furniture that can be rearranged. The standard set up of the room is classroom. If you would like a different layout, please enquire.

Venue Capacity

  • 16 Boardroom
  • 16 Cabaret
  • 20 Classroom
  • 32 Theatre
C6

C6

The classrooms are flat classrooms with furniture that can be rearranged. The standard set up of the room is classroom. If you would like a different layout, please enquire.

Venue Capacity

  • 16 Boardroom
  • 16 Cabaret
  • 20 Classroom
  • 32 Theatre
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