Travel
The university is served by the conveniently named train station "University", which is a 10-minute walk from the Aston Webb building. Further information about getting to the university can be found here.
Lunch
The conference will start after lunch. If you would like to get some lunch on or near the university campus before the conference begins, there are several options, including:
Bramall Building - a cafe with light lunch options (R12 on map)
Bratby Bar - the bar in Staff House with pub food (R24 on map)
Cuore - an Italian restaurant (R34 on map)
various food vans on campus (near R24 on map)
various cafes and restaurants in Selly Oak
Attractions
If you arrive early, the university campus has lots of treats, including:
"Largely in your hands" exhibition (R38 on map)
Lapworth Museum (the "M" by R4 on map,)
Sculpture Trail (around campus)
Winterbourne House and Garden (10 minutes from main campus, entrance fee)
(The Barber Institute is currently closed for renovation.)