The University of Sheffield
MASC 2026 will be held in the Diamond at the University of Sheffield, located just 5 minutes from the city centre and 20 minutes from the train station. Main conference sessions (December 21st and 22nd) will be hosted in the Diamond Lecture Theatre. The conference poster session and poster judging will take place on Monday, December 21st in Diamond foyer, followed by the conference dinner nearby at Firth Court, a short 5 minute walk from the Diamond.
Accessibility information: Please visit the links provided below for accessibility information on all MASC 2026 venues.
https://sheffield.ac.uk/library/inclusive-learning/sites-facilities/access/diamond
https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-sheffield/access-guides/firth-court-firth-hall
Attractions in Sheffield
Below are a selection of local attractions if you decide to stay in the area for a while.
Winter Garden – https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/attractions/sheffield-winter-garden/
Millennium Gallery – https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/visit-us/millennium-gallery/
Kelham Island Museum – https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/visit-us/kelham-island-museum/
The National Emergency Services Museum – https://visitnesm.org.uk
The National Videogame Museum – https://thenvm.org
For all other information, please contact the MASC 2026 Local Organising Committee by emailing mascconference26@gmail.com and an appropriate member of the team will get back to you soon.



