This year's Doctoral College Summer Social will be hosted at the Branksome Dene Room on Wednesday 18 June from 12pm. This unique location is booked for the exclusive use of postgraduate researchers and supervisors.
To catch-up and unwind with your fellow researchers and academics, please book your place online.
Access to the venue
Access and toilet facilities are suitable for wheelchair users. Please indicate any special access needs when you register.
Getting there
Walking: Branksome Dene Room is a pleasant 25-minute walk along the promenade from Bournemouth Pier (map).
Bus: Bournemouth to Sandbanks/Swanage (bus number 50). Bus stop at the top of Pinewood Road to get to Branksome Chine (bus route map).
Driving: There is limited public car parking on site, 8am to 10pm (charges can be found here). Parking is also available at Branksome Chine, and free on road parking in the area - a five minute walk to Branksome Dene Room along the promenade.
Food and drink
We're pleased to offer a Greek grill lunch menu, including a pita with your choice of filling (chicken souvlaki, vegetarian or vegan) served with chips, a salad bar, teas, coffees and soft drinks. You are also welcome to bring your own refreshments to enjoy.
Food will be served from 12 - 1:30pm.
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements or related allergies when you register and we will do our best to cater for these.
Other
The venue has a patio area, also used by members of the public, with access to the beach. Patio games will be available.