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Conference Venue


Alan Walters Building

University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham, B15 2TT

The conference will be held at the University of Birmingham, within the Alan Walters Building on our Edgbaston Campus. Located a five-minute walk from the University railway station.

The nearest car park is the North East Multi-Storey Car Park (B15 2SA), floors 1-5 (the Ground floor is strictly for hotel guests only). This is a less than 5 minute walk to the conference venue. This is a pay and display car park.

Image of the exterior of the Alan Walters Building
Image of the second floor inside the Alan Walters Building
Close up Image of the Exterior doors entering The Alan Walters Building

What To Do On Campus

On campus, the university offers a wide range of attractions for you to enjoy during your stay, all of which boast great history and culture.

Lapworth Museum of Geology

Enabling visitors to explore life over the past 3.5 billion years, the Lapworth Museum showcases exceptional objects from one of the UK’s most outstanding geological collections, with state-of-the-art galleries and a range of innovative and interactive exhibits - all completely free of charge.

Located within the Aston Webb A Block building - the building is marked as R4 on the campus map.


Image of dinosaur in the Lapworth Museum


Image of exhibit in Lapworth Museum



Winterbourne House and Garden

Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. Home to beautiful antiques and over 6,000 plant species from around the world.

Located on Edgbaston Park Road, a few minutes’ walk from Edgbaston Park Hotel.

Opening Times: 10:30am – 5.30pm. Delegates are entitled to a 50% discount on the admission fee. The discounted price is £3.60.


Image of Winterbourne House building


Image of gardens and bridge at Winterbourne House



University of Birmingham Blue Plaque and Sculpture Trails

The Blue Plaques highlight special achievements and celebrate those who have shaped the university’s heritage.

The Campus Sculpture trail allows you to explore the range of styles, subjects and shapes of sculpture on the University’s Edgbaston campus.


Image of a sculpture made by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi of Faraday


Image of Sir Norman Haworth's Blue Plaque





           

As part of the organisation of this conference, The University of Birmingham's Event Management Team is collecting income via registration fees and sponsorships on behalf of the RC19 Committee.

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