University of Leeds Conference Auditorium
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The University of Leeds Conference Auditorium was once the original West Yorkshire Playhouse. It was refurbished in 2003 to accommodate over 800 individuals at any given time, making it the largest capacity facility on the University campus.[1] The two modernised lecture theatres make the Conference Auditorium one of the few high-profile buildings on campus.
In the summer of 2007, Conference Auditorium 1 (CALT 1) and Conference Auditorium 2 (CALT 2) underwent small refurbishment: Two new digital projectors were installed in each auditorium. The new units were sited at the back of the rooms secured away in newly constructed cabinets. The removal of the projectors from the original positions at the mid-point of both auditoriums allowed extra seating.
At the same time, a small dis-used storage room adjacent to the foyer opposite the 'Enquiries' desk was converted into a seminar room to seat 15 individuals.
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[edit] Foyer
The Foyer is accessible through 2 front doors and contains seating for around 30 people and a large table in the centre. At either side of the main foyer 2 'wings' which lead to the auditoriums host toilets and vending machines.
[edit] Conference Auditorium Lecture Theatre 1 (CALT 1)
The official number of seats available for delegates is 550 [2]; however, during the refurbishment in the summer of 2007 ...
[edit] Conference Auditorium Lecture Theatre 2 (CALT 2)
The official number of seats available for delegates is 320 [3]
[edit] The Conference Gallery
The Conference Gallery is on the first floor overhanging the main entrance containing a licensed bar and eatery. Although the Conference Gallery is used for post-conference refreshment functions, it is also fully used to accommodate up to 80 students during the January and May examination periods.
[edit] Seminar Room
As part of the summer 2007 refurbishment, the seminar room was created hosting modern seating and IT.
[edit] Misc.
The Conference Auditorium still displays the old University of Leeds logo.
Flooding began to be an issue in recent times with run-off flowing down the car park and penetrating up to 3 metres inside the building leaving a large area near the main entrance in several inches of water. In late 2007, new drains were implemented to combat the problem.
