The University of Edinburgh is hosting a visit from the Wellcome Trust to discuss their Humanities and Social Science funding. The event will focus on the Trust’s HSS strategy, funding schemes and Provision for Public Engagement.

Agenda

10.30 - 11.00 Arrival, tea and coffee available

11.00 - 12.00 Humanities and Social Science funding presentation from Wellcome Trust staff

12.00 - 12.30 Q&A session

For more information on the Wellcome Trust's Humanities and Social Science Funding please see the Wellcome Trust website.

Wifi access

If participants wish to use wireless internet at the event, please log on to wifi "Central" using the following details:

password: devel0pment

Accessibility

The nearest railway line is at Waverley Station in the city centre, which is a 15 minute walk or 10 minute bus ride away from Teviot Row House.

The nearest bus stops are located on Lothian Street approximately 130 metres from Teviot Row House. Lothian bus service numbers 2, 41, 42, 47 & 67 stop on Lothian Street and numerous other services stop on South Bridge (see map below). Details of timetables are available from Lothian Buses, from their offices within the city and online from: http://www.mybustracker.co.uk.

Persons arriving by vehicle can access: a university car park which is located off Teviot Place; a university car park which is located at the end of Charles Street Lane; a public disabled bay which is located along Crichton Street: or, City of Edinburgh Council parking bays which are located around George Square.

Persons with mobility difficulties and wheelchair users are able to access the building at the secondary entrance. Wheelchair access is not currently recommended without assistance.

Map of Bristo Square accessibility

Wellcome Trust Humanities and Social Science funding event