31st July - 1st August 2026
The MIOS 2026 Conference is taking place at:
Manchester Metropolitan University Business School,
Lyceum Place,
Manchester,
M15 6BY.
The Business School is located on Oxford Road, close to Manchester city centre and within easy walking distance of major transport links, including Manchester Oxford Road station.
Use the interactive map below for directions or click “View larger map” for route planning
Getting to the Venue
Walking to the Business School
The Business School is within easy walking distance of several city centre stations:
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Manchester Oxford Road Station – approximately 10 minutes
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Manchester Piccadilly Station – approximately 20 minutes
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Deansgate–Castlefield (tram stop) – approximately 15 minutes
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St Peter’s Square (tram stop) – approximately 15 minutes
Oxford Road station is the most convenient option for most visitors.
Free shuttle bus services operate around the city centre and are free of charge. All buses are wheelchair accessible.
Campus access during works
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Please note that due to ongoing redevelopment works, pedestrian access to the Business School has temporarily changed.
Access is via:
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All Saints Park, or
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Boundary Street West
Taxi drop-off is recommended at:
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Boundary Street West (M15 6LS) for ride-hailing services (Uber/Bolt for example)
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All Saints Park for licensed taxis
Arriving by car
Parking at Manchester Metropolitan University is very limited and cannot be guaranteed. The on-site University car park is small and priority is given to permit holders.
Visitors travelling by car are advised to use nearby public car parks, including:
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NCP Manchester Circle Square (M1 7ED) – closest to the Business School
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NCP Manchester Sackville Street (M1 3LY)
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NCP Manchester Oxford Street (M1 4NP)
All offer 24-hour access. Please check the NCP website for current tariffs and availability.
Please allow additional time for parking and walking to the venue. Where possible, public transport is recommended.
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Campus redevelopment works - updated pedestrian access routes in place
Public Transport Options
The Business School is well connected by public transport, with frequent train, tram and bus services serving the Oxford Road corridor.
For an overview of transport options across Manchester, including buses, trams and city centre travel, please use the links below:
Visit Manchester – Getting Around
Click to see the Bee Network website for detailed public transport routes and journey planning: