The conference will be held on the main Birmingham University campus in Edgbaston.
A detailed map of the campus can be found here.
The Conference and Public Lecture will be held on the first floor of the Arts Building (building R16, in the red zone of the campus map)
The Wine Reception and Book Launch for Perfect Me: Beauty as an Ethical Ideal will be held in The Barber Institute of Fine Arts (building R14, in the red zone of the campus map).
A detailed map of the campus can be found here.
The Conference and Public Lecture will be held on the first floor of the Arts Building (building R16, in the red zone of the campus map)
The Wine Reception and Book Launch for Perfect Me: Beauty as an Ethical Ideal will be held in The Barber Institute of Fine Arts (building R14, in the red zone of the campus map).
By TRAIN: The easiest way to get to the campus from the city centre is by direct train from Birmingham New Street Station (BHM) in the centre of the city to University (Birmingham) (UNI) to the West of campus (8 minutes). Please see the National Rail Webpage for BHM station and UNI station for more information about station accessibility, facilities and requesting assistance.
By AIRPLANE: The closest airport is Birmingham International (BHX). Their website provides more information on accessibility of the airport and available options for assistance. Frequent trains run between the airport (BHI station) and the city centre (BHM).
By CAR: Parking on campus can be tricky, especially during the current campus redevelopment. The best option is trying to find a spot along the roads around campus. For people with a disability, the campus is accessible to you:
By TAXI: T.O.A. Taxis is Birmingham’s black cab taxi service. All of their vehicles are wheelchair accessible and capable of accommodating passengers with a range of special needs, and their drivers are trained in disability awareness. Their telephone number is 0044 (0)121 427 8888.
These are the DisabledGo pages of the venues: Meanwhile, please do not hesitate to contact us ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
Accommodation:
The following have accommodations accessible for wheelchair users and are able to provide assistance for people with disabilities. Please consult their websites and contact them for more information.
Childcare:
Childcare can be provided by the University’s day nurseries, but depends on space.
Depending on the number of applications, we can set aside funding to subsidise the use of childcare facilities by conference participants. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are considering to use this service.
By AIRPLANE: The closest airport is Birmingham International (BHX). Their website provides more information on accessibility of the airport and available options for assistance. Frequent trains run between the airport (BHI station) and the city centre (BHM).
By CAR: Parking on campus can be tricky, especially during the current campus redevelopment. The best option is trying to find a spot along the roads around campus. For people with a disability, the campus is accessible to you:
- If you require car parking on campus during the event, please contact us to acquire a car pass
- If you are being dropped off by someone else or are using taxi services: your driver can easily obtain short-stay access on campus
By TAXI: T.O.A. Taxis is Birmingham’s black cab taxi service. All of their vehicles are wheelchair accessible and capable of accommodating passengers with a range of special needs, and their drivers are trained in disability awareness. Their telephone number is 0044 (0)121 427 8888.
These are the DisabledGo pages of the venues: Meanwhile, please do not hesitate to contact us ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
Accommodation:
The following have accommodations accessible for wheelchair users and are able to provide assistance for people with disabilities. Please consult their websites and contact them for more information.
- The University has BnB accommodation on campus in Lucas House.
- Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre also provides BnB accommodation in nearby Selly Oak.
- There are also numerous hotels in Birmingham City Centre. The IBIS Hotel at New Street Station is conveniently located and reasonably priced. IBIS also has a budget hotel in the city centre, which is slightly cheaper.
Childcare:
Childcare can be provided by the University’s day nurseries, but depends on space.
Depending on the number of applications, we can set aside funding to subsidise the use of childcare facilities by conference participants. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are considering to use this service.