Research Forum FAQs

a group of students sit listening to a lecture in progress. Photo: Lewis Ronald

Frequently asked questions

Where do Research Forum events take place?

Our public events are currently taking place at Vernon Square, London WC1X 9EW.

Is Vernon Square accessible?

The Campus at Vernon Square is fully accessible, with step-free entry, single-level flooring, disabled toilets, lift access to all rooms, and free on-site parking for blue badge holders.

An overview of our Facilities

Where can I eat near campus?

There are many eateries in and around our Kings Cross campus, we reccomend any of the below, as well as our cafe run by Frequency on the third floor of Vernon Square.


Ìýis a 5 -minute walk, food is vegan/vegetarian based.
, is a 2-minute walk from VS. Food is Thai
, is a 2-min walk from VS. Food is Vietnamese.
, is a 3-min walk from VS. Food is Chinese.
ÌýisÌýa two-minute walk from VS, food is Portuguese/Mediterranean.
is a 15-minute walk (Exmouth market), food is modern mediterranean.
Ìýis in front of Vernon Square, food is Japanese
is a 10-minute walk, food is Thai.
, is a 10-minute walk, food is Turkish.
is a 15-minutee walk from VS (Exmouth Market). Food is Mediterranean.
a 15-minutee walk from VS (Exmouth Market). Food is tapas, sharing plates.
, is a 15-minute walk from VS. Food is modern British.
, is a 20-minute walk from VS. Food is Sri Lankan.
, is a 7-minute walk from VS. Food is Indian.
, is a 20-minute walk from VS. Food is Middle Eastern/Mediterranean.
, is a 20-minte walk from VS. Food is Middle Eastern/Mediterranean.

Where can I stay near campus?

There are many options for hotels/accommodation in the Kings Cross area, including but not limited to:

 

Travelodge – both the Ìýand Ìýbranches are within walking distance of Vernon Square.

Where can I find call for papers?

We have a dedicated page for Call for Papers.

We regularly announce CFPs on Instagram. Follow us @courtauldres.

Can you share other institutions call for papers?

We can internally share CFPs to our research community requested by current staff or students. We cannot share unsolicited CFPs.

Do you have an archive of your events?

Our Events Archive has a dedicated page featuring all past events along with any recordings that are publicly available.

Who can plan an event?

The opportunity is open to staff, faculty, and students.

If youÌýare a member ofÌýstaff, and/or if your query is more broadly related to Research at The Â鶹ÊÓƵ, please contact us atÌýresearchforum@courtauld.ac.uk.ÌýÌý

If you are aÌýstudent, you can eitherÌýget in touch withÌýstudentunion@courtauld.ac.ukÌýto run aÌýÌýsociety-related activity orÌýprogramme.operations@courtauld.ac.ukÌýif it relates to your studies or other students.ÌýIf you already have fundingÌýin placeÌýfor your activity,Ìýyou can contactÌýresearchforum@courtauld.ac.ukÌýand the Research Forum can offer guidance onÌýplanning.Ìý

If you are looking toÌýcontact us becauseÌýan external organiserÌýwishes to useÌýaÌýspace at The Â鶹ÊÓƵ,ÌýthenÌýpleaseÌýget inÌýcontact withÌývenuehire@courtauld.ac.ukÌýfor Somerset House, orÌýfacilities.helpdesk@courtauld.ac.uk for Vernon Square, as there may be charges to use the space. ÌýIf you are looking to organise an event in the Learning Centre, pleaseÌýget in contact withÌýeducation@courtauld.ac.uk.ÌýÌý

Please also be aware of ³Ù³ó±ðÌýTheÌýÂ鶹ÊÓƵ policiesÌýand procedures, which can be foundÌýon ourÌýwebpage.

How can I find out about the latest Research News?

Research news and information about available funding is regularly posted on our social media. Follow us on Instagram @courtauldres.

Where can I find Â鶹ÊÓƵ Books Online publications?

You can access Â鶹ÊÓƵ Books Online and our online publications on our dedicated publications pages.

I have an artwork that I want to be analysed, can you help?

We cannot help with unsolicited requests to analyse works of art in private collections. Please contact our conservation department: conservation@courtauld.ac.uk

Contact us

If you cannot find an answer to your query here, please do not hesitate to get in touch: researchforum@courtauld.ac.uk

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