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50 George Square The University of Edinburgh

50 George Square The University of Edinburgh

George Square area 50 George Square, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 9JY

Venue Details

Total meeting space7,772 sq. ft.

Guest Rooms-

Standing capacity-

Seating capacity275

Built-

Renovated2014

Venue typeEducational facility

Amenities

Facilities

Furniture
Internet access
Lighting
Other decor
Space (private)
Table linens
Wheelchair accessible

Alcohol and catering

Alcohol allowed
Onsite catering

Facilities

Furniture
Internet access
Lighting
Other decor
Space (private)
Table linens
Wheelchair accessible

Alcohol and catering

Alcohol allowed
Onsite catering

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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

7,771.5 sq. ft.

Largest room

3,293.8 sq. ft.

Space (private)

Available

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

914.9 sq. ft.

Seating capacity

275

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

7,771.5 sq. ft.

Largest room

3,293.8 sq. ft.

Space (private)

Available

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

914.9 sq. ft.

Seating capacity

275

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Meeting space

Attendees

Name	Room size	Max capacity	Theater
Lecture Theatre	3,293.8 sq. ft. 57.4 x 57.4 sq. ft.	281	281
GO1	688.9 sq. ft. 31.5 x 22.0 sq. ft.	56	56
GO2	462.8 sq. ft. 17.4 x 26.9 sq. ft.	56	56
GO2	656.6 sq. ft. 17.4 x 37.7 sq. ft.	56	56
GO4	592.0 sq. ft. 17.4 x 34.1 sq. ft.	56	56
Seminar Room 9	581.3 sq. ft. 26.2 x 22.0 sq. ft.	-	-
Seminar Room 10	581.3 sq. ft. 26.2 x 22.0 sq. ft.	56	56
Seminar Room 11	914.9 sq. ft. 40.0 x 23.0 sq. ft.	56	56

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport

7.2 mi

Distance from airport 7.2 mi

Parking in the area

Paid parking

Street parking

Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

fully accessible rooms

Additional details

Comprises: Main Lecture Theare x 275 pax Breakout room G01 x 30 pax Breakout room G02 x 36 pax Breakout room G05 x 44 pax Breakout room G 06 x 64 pax In addition, the large foyer area and lounge are perfect to host refreshment breaks and the interconnection with DHT, makes it a perfect space to host lunch.

50 George Square The University of Edinburgh Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated 50 George Square The University of Edinburgh's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.

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Does 50 George Square The University of Edinburgh have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.

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Diversity and Inclusion

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If applicable, could you please provide a link to 50 George Square The University of Edinburgh's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?

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Health and Safety

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Does 50 George Square The University of Edinburgh clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.

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