Event Details
Dates: 14–16 May 2025
Location: King’s Buildings Campus, The University of Edinburgh.
Event Schedule
Day 1 – Wednesday, May 14th
| Time | Item | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 – 13:00 | Arrival & lunch | Murchison House - West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3BF w3w: ///civil.marble.unique |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Introductions (project & people) | G.26 Charlotte Murchison Lecture Theatre Murchison House w3w: ///civil.marble.unique |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | A historical perspective on simulating particles | G.26 Charlotte Murchison Lecture Theatre Murchison House |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Showcase of experiences with DEM | G.26 Charlotte Murchison Lecture Theatre Murchison House |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Tea/coffee break | Murchison House |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | Facilitated workshop on actions the CCC-ParaSolS community should take, and major foreseeable changes in DEM | Various Breakout rooms Murchison House |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | Free time | |
| 19:00 – 21:30 | Event dinner Scotts Kitchen | 4-6 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2JL. w3w: ///salon.define.librarian |
Introductions
A Subjective History of DEM
Day 2 – Thursday, May 15th
| Time | Item | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 12:30 | Training on MercuryDPM | TLG Computing Lab Fleeming Jenkin Building w3w: ///photos.tall.vines Additional Directions |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch | Classroom 4 (CR4) Hudson Beare Building w3w: ///allow.along.pops |
| 14:00 – 17:30 | Training on LAMMPS | TLG Computing Lab Fleeming Jenkin Building w3w: ///photos.tall.vines Additional Directions |
| 17:30 – 19:00 | Free time | |
| 19:00 – 22:00 | Event dinner Amber Restaurant @The Scotch Whisky Experience |
The Scotch Whisky Experience w3w: ///often.chin.bared |
Note
Each code training session will include a tea/coffee break.
Day 3 – Friday, May 16th
| Time | Item | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 12:30 | Training on Yade | TLG Computing Lab Fleeming Jenkin Building w3w: ///photos.tall.vines Additional Directions |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch | Classroom 4 (CR4) Hudson Beare Building w3w: ///allow.along.pops |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | “Ask the expert” panel session on code capabilities for attendees’ specific applications |
Classroom 2 (CR2) Sanderson Building w3w: ///drops.next.trial |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Closing remarks and tea/coffee | Classroom 2 (CR2) Sanderson Building |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Career development workshop for women | Classroom 2 (CR2) Sanderson Building |
Venue
The event will be held across various buildings (listed in the above daily schedules) at the King’s Buildings Campus of the University of Edinburgh.
School of Engineering, The University of Edinburgh
The King’s Buildings
Edinburgh
EH9 3FB
Location Map
Getting to Edinburgh
Travelling to Edinburgh is easily achieved by road, rail or air.
Edinburgh is served by an international airport which is only 12 km or approximately 30 minutes from the city centre using the various and frequent public transport options available (a 24 hour bus service (Airlink) and a tram service).
Edinburgh’s two rail stations, Waverley and Haymarket, are serviced by the East Coast and West Coast mainlines allowing frequent connections to major UK cities such as Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham and London.
Getting around Edinburgh
Within the city, Edinburgh’s local bus services consists of approximately 70 routes in and around the city, with contactless payments accepted on all buses. Single fares cost £2.20 while day tickets offering unlimited journeys are capped at £5 when paying by contactless.
To get from the city centre to the main bus stop for King’s Buildings at Murchison House, the number 9 bus is the most convenient option because it terminates at King’s Buildings. From the final stop, it is only a 1-minute walk to Murchison House.
King’s Buildings is also indirectly served by the 12, 24 and 38 buses. Full details can be found on the Lothian Buses app.
Taxis are also readily available. The two licensed taxi companies in Edinburgh are Central Taxis and City Cabs.
Accommodation in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has an abundant supply of accommodation across all categories; however, it is also a popular tourist destination and therefore the demand on accommodation is high.
To help you find the best accommodation, which is both close to the venue and available at a competitive price, we have shortlisted some of the accommodation options that are currently available for the duration of the event.
In order to maximise the number of people whose attendance can be funded by CCC-ParaSolS, we request your consideration in choosing reasonably priced accommodation. CCC-ParaSolS will reimburse accommodation costs up to a maximum of £225 per night.
Suggested Accommodation
The best discounts are found by booking well in advance and we recommend booking as soon as you receive confirmation of your place at the event. In most cases, payment is not required until you check in and many will offer free cancellation.
Note
Prices shown as on 15/4/2025. Prices may vary depending on booking date.
| Hotel | Average Rate (per night) | Rating | Distance from Event Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge (Edinburgh Cameron Toll) | £120 | ⭐⭐⭐ | 10-15 min. (Walk) |
| Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Waverley) | £190 | ⭐⭐⭐ | 25-35 min. (Bus) |
| Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Lauriston) | £170 | ⭐⭐⭐ | 25-35 min. (Bus) |
| hub by Premier Inn (Rose Street) | £180 | ⭐⭐⭐ | 25-35 min. (Bus) |
| cityroomz Edinburgh (West End) | £185 | ⭐⭐⭐ | 30-35 min. (Bus) |
| Hampton by Hilton (Edinburgh West End) | £215 | ⭐⭐⭐ | 30-40 min. (Bus) |
| Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge | £205 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 30-40 min. (Bus) |
| hub by Premier Inn (Haymarket) | £210 | ⭐⭐⭐ | 35-40 min. (Bus) |
| Yotel Edinburgh | £200 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 35-40 min. (Bus) |
Tip
Travelodge (Edinburgh Cameron Toll) is within walking distance of the School of Engineering campus at The King’s Buildings whereas the other options listed are in the city centre close to the two train stations and near to all the various restaurants the city has to offer.
City centre locations can be up to a 40 minute bus journey away as they may not be close to a direct bus to the campus.
Please bear this in mind when choosing your accommodation.
Expenses & Reimbursement
Those whose travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed by CCC-ParaSolS have been informed of this by e-mail on 24/25 April. These attendees should read and follow the guidance here on which expenses can be claimed for, and the mechanism for reimbursement.
Warning
For ease of accommodation reimbursement, we strongly recommend that attendees book recognised hotels rather than short-term apartment rentals, Airbnb, etc.
In-person attendees who do not need expense reimbursement, e.g., due to living locally, were also e-mailed on 24 April to confirm their attendance has been approved by the Management Committee, as were online attendees.
