How can I get to the venue?
The Venue
Sainsbury Laboratory
University of Cambridge
47 Bateman St, Cambridge CB2 1LR
The Sainsbury Laboratory building
Getting to Cambridge
Train
The city of Cambridge is easily accessible by train, with the primary station located about a mile from the city centre, which takes approximately 20 minutes on foot. The Sainsbury Laboratory is located only 1 km, or 0.6 of a mile, from Cambridge Station.
For train schedules and ticket reservations, visit National Rail Enquiries or Trainline.
Driving
There is no car parking available at SLCU other than two spaces reserved for those who require disabled access. If you are planning to drive to Cambridge, we recommend you either book accommodation that includes parking or use the Park & Ride scheme. If you need to park in the area, full-day pay and display parking is available at the Cambridge Rail Station and Trumpington Road (0.3 miles). For more information, please visit www.cambridge.gov.uk/parking.
Bus
Local bus services usually run to/from Cambridge bus station in Drummer Street, and/or the adjacent Emmanuel Street and St Andrew’s Street. There are frequent buses from the railway station to the city centre.
The ‘U’ Universal bus service bus service runs from Eddington, next to the Madingley Road Park and Ride site, through to our Biomedical Campus from Monday to Saturday, and from Eddington to Cambridge Railway Station on Sundays.
Bicycle facilities: Bicycle parking is available in stands on-site.
Where can I stay in Cambridge?
All attendees are asked to book their own accommodation please refer to the Accommodation List for a range of options that would cater for all budgets.
Accommodation in Cambridge
In Cambridge there are multiple options for accommodation including hotels, bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, college rooms, and serviced apartments. The symposium will be held during the University of Cambridge summer break and so colleges may have single student rooms available. To find suitable accommodation, we recommend checking the following hotels and websites:
Are there any concessionary rates available?
Students are offered a reduced-price ticket of £15. Please select this option on registration.
What is your refund policy?
Refunds will be processed up to 7 days before the event start and will be subject to a Eventbrite ticketing fee. After 7 days we will not be able to reimburse you the cost of your ticket.
How accessible is the venue?
Building
- Step-free access to building and to all venue spaces (fully wheelchair accessible)
- Accessible gender-neutral self-contained toilets
- Prayer/Reflection Room
- Family Room
- Lactation Room
Auditorium
- Step-free access
- Audio induction loop
Internet access
Free wifi access is available onsite and throughout most of Cambridge city via Eduroam or as a UniOfCam-Guest. You can connect to UniOfCam-Guest by registering by email or through your Amazon, Facebook, Github or LinkedIn account.
What food options will be available at the event?
Catering will be provided at the following times of the day:
9:30am – Welcome refreshments
11:00am – Morning break refreshments
12:30pm – Lunch
2:40pm – Afternoon break refreshments
At all points of the day there will be vegetarian, vegan and halal options available. If you have have any other specific dietary requirements, please state this upon registration.