Venue Information
Arriving on Campus
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 station).
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.
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 station).
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.
Accessibility of the Conference Venue
Accessibility is a very important criterion in choosing the specific conference venue on campus. We will publish detailed information here as soon as we have selected the venue (April 2019 at the latest). Meanwhile, please do not hesitate to contact us (globalethicsevents@contacts.bham.ac.uk) if you have any questions.
The following information can be useful as well:
The following information can be useful as well:
- Lunches and coffee & tea breaks will be 50% vegetarian, 50% vegan. Our caterers can cater for any dietary restrictions, but please let us
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.
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.