Emma Willis, Business Development Manager at Warwick Conferences, has been appointed as a board member for Academic Venue Solutions (AVS). Starting 2022 on a high, Willis will be joining the board of directors alongside a group of industry experts to lead and direct the organisation. A UK based not-for-profit marketing consortium, AVS connects event buyers […]

This FREE virtual event gives PAs and Event Organisers an insight into the world of Academic Venues, brought to you by Academic Venue Solutions, and five of its members – Unique Venues Birmingham, Lancaster University, Northumbria University, Oxford Brookes and Roehampton Venues. Introduce PAs and Event Organisers to the world of Academic Venues Showcase of […]

From the 12th April outdoor attractions will reopen and hospitality venues will be able to make use of their outdoor spaces again. On LinkedIn we asked ‘what are you most looking forward to at this year’s summer party?’ 51% said socialising, 27% replied summer weather, 16% said BBQ and cocktails, while 6% responded other with suggestions […]

Everyone loves to attend summer parties and outdoor events. In today’s COVID-19, world, event regulations can change overnight. This means you need to be ready for whatever is thrown your way – including cancellation or rescheduling. And of course, it’s important that you make sure your guests understand the risks involved in attending your event, […]

On Tuesday, September 22nd 2020 we teamed with Academic Venue Solutions to host an online panel session: What’s Next for Events? Chaired by PA Life’s Charlotte Russell, the panel of expert discussion participants included: Julie France – Space Meeting & Events Nicola Davison – Brewin Gail Tomlinson Short – Warwick Conferences Marie Heinsen – Sagittarius […]

Venues of Excellence is one of the UK’s largest sales and marketing consortium of specialist conference, meeting and training spaces. With the impact COVID-19 on the conference and events industry and, as venues continue to open their doors, Mandy Jennings, Executive Director of Venues of Excellence (VoE) has launched a ‘Stronger Together’ campaign targeted specifically […]

UK Consortia Venues of Excellence (VoE) and Academic Venue Solutions (AVS) have announced a new business collaboration for members, as venues in both memberships continue to reopen their businesses after the COVID-19 lockdown. The events industry has been hugely impacted during the lockdown, and as restrictions slowly ease, both consortia recognised the challenges their members […]

Thursday 26th March 2020, Senate House, University of London THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Academic Venues Solutions is an association for Academic Venues throughout the UK, and we have over 50 member venues. One thing that makes academic venues so different to their competition, is that they are often numerous types of venues in […]

More speakers have been confirmed for our Meet Up networking event at Academic Venue Solutions Showcase 2020 on Thursday 26th March. Join us at Senate House to network with over 30 of the UK’s best academic venues to host your meetings, conferences, events and unique occasions. For every type of event, #itsacademic. The latest confirmed […]

Register today for our exclusive Meet Up networking event at Academic Venue Solutions Showcase 2020 on Thursday 26th March. Join us at Senate House to network with over 30 of the UK’s best academic venues to host your meetings, conferences, events and unique occasions. For every type of event, #itsacademic. Academic Venues Solutions is an […]

PA Life is thrilled to announce its latest media partnership with Academic Venues Solutions. As part of the agreement, PA Life will have a key presence at The Academic Venue Showcase in 2019, which will be returning to the ILEC Conference Centre, London, on March 19, 2019. Attendees will be able to benefit from 35 […]

Academic Venue Solutions’ membership continues to grow in 2018 with the addition of two new members to the consortium, Robinson College and Anglia Ruskin University. Opened as a purpose-built conference centre in support of our academic vocation, Robinson College has been excelling as a conference venue for over 30 years. The youngest of the Colleges […]