The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) will be participating in the 2024 Oxford Open Doors on Saturday 14 September by opening up the Old Road Campus Research Building (ORCRB) alongside a number of our neighbouring institutes and departments.
Come to Oxford University's Old Road Campus to learn about the amazing science taking place in two of these buildings as part of the Oxford Open Doors scheme run by the Oxford Preservation Trust.
The ORCRB, housing NDS, the Ludwig Institute, the Jenner Institute, the Department of Oncology, Oxford Cancer, the Pandemic Sciences Institute and the Centre for Immuno-Oncology will be offering information and activities relating to the research done within the building. We are also looking forward to hosting researchers from the neighbouring Centre for Medicine Discovery team.
The Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) are also opening their doors for the first time in their new building, so make sure to find time to go and explore the research done in such a wonderful new site!
The Quality in Organ Donation (QUOD) team at NDS will be hosting a family friendly activity designed to show the public the work that they carry out to facilitate research in organ donation and transplantation. Activities will include apple biopsies, an interactive life-sized torso, various children's educational activities and a tombola.
Throughout the day there will be talks from our scientists to the public.
There will be hot and cold refreshments available during the afternoon and the building is accessible.
GETTING TO THE OLD ROAD CAMPUS RESEARCH BUILDING
Old Road Campus Research Building OX3 7DQ, off Roosevelt Drive (the Green building). The building is easily accessible via public transport connections. Upon arrival, please report to the reception desk.
By rail
The Old Road Campus Research Building is roughly 5 miles from Oxford railway station, with its frequent trains from London Paddington and London Marylebone, and many other parts of the UK. Allow 15 to 20 minutes by taxi from the station. For more information, please contact National Rail Enquiries.
By bus
15 from Oxford City Centre and U5 Brookes Bus from Oxford City Centre/Marston stops a 5 minute walk from the Old Road Campus Site. Passengers should alight at the Lime Walk stop.
By road
From the east:
On M40 alight at Junction 8 or 8A, following the A40 then A420 to Headington. Follow signs to Churchill Hospital/ Old Road Campus.
From the north:
On M40 alight at Junction 9, taking the A34 then A40 northern ring road. Turn off for Marston (B4150), then head towards Headington and follow signs to Churchill Hospital/Old Road Campus.
From the south/west:
Approach from the A4142 eastern ring road and take the B4495 towards Headington following signs to Churchill Hospital/Old Road Campus.
Parking
Parking will be available on campus for the duration of your visit to the Old Road Campus free of charge. The parking is in the multistorey car park, as indicated by the orange rectangle on the map. (Note: There is also parking on the hospital grounds opposite the Old Road Campus Research Building. However, parking charges will apply.) Please note down your car registration number at reception.
GETTING TO THE IMS-TETSUYA NAKAMURA BUILDING - HOME OF THE IDRM
The IMS-Tetsuya Nakamura Building can be accessed by foot from the ORCRB and/or the car park designated for Open Doors visitors. Please follow the signs along our accessible route to and from each building.