NSPW 2009 will take place at The Queen's College in Oxford, UK.

Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and place in history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years.

The Queen's College, Oxford was founded in 1341 by Robert de Eglesfield under licence from Edward III to construct a collegiate hall under the name of „the Hall of the Queen's Scholars at Oxford”. Parts of the current College date back to the 17th century and replace the earlier medieval College buildings that had fallen into disrepair in the 16th century. The College is one of the oldest constituent Colleges of the University of Oxford.

Accommodation in the college provides an opportunity to experience the unique charm of traditional Oxford scholarly life. No room is identical, due to the way the college evolved in the past. All rooms are en-suite, with bath amenities and with complementary Internet access (attendees are however advised to bring their own Ethernet cable). There is no fitness or pool facility, however the magnificent college Chapel and the secluded Nun's Garden can be equally effective at times when the „little grey cells” need to rest.

The college is situated in the High Street, approximately 5 minutes' walk from Carfax (considered the centre of the city) and the main shopping area of the city. Access to the College is extremely easy. The main railway station is about a mile away and the bus station is a similar distance. There are several buses from London, Heathrow and Gatwick that all stop immediately outside the Main College (High Street/Queens Lane bus stop). Whilst the College does not have any parking available, the Thornhill and Seacourt Park & Ride buses also stop immediately outside the College.

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