The conference will take place in the Austin Pierce Building, located in the main campus square and directly connected to the bus stop linking the town centre and other University campuses.
The University of Surrey is a leading UK research university with a strong international reputation across the social sciences, health, and interdisciplinary research. The campus provides modern conference facilities, lecture theatres, and social spaces, all set within a green and walkable environment.
The University of Surrey has two main campuses in Guildford: Stag Hill and Manor Park. The conference will take place on the Stag Hill campus, the University’s main academic site, offering modern facilities in a green and walkable environment close to Guildford town centre.
You can explore the campus using the virtual tour or map
A range of cafés, coffee spots, and food outlets are available across the Stag Hill campus, offering quick snacks, hot meals, and vegetarian options throughout the day.
You can find out more here.
Guildford is a historic market town in the south of England, approximately 35 minutes by train from central London, offering excellent national and international transport links.
Guildford combines a vibrant town centre with access to the surrounding Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering visitors a welcoming setting with a wide range of accommodation, dining, and cultural options.
By Plane
Via London Heathrow
RailAir coaches connect Guildford railway station with Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Heathrow Central Bus Station every hour.
Via London Gatwick
Gatwick station is positioned in the South Terminal of the airport and provides direct rail-air link trains to Guildford hourly. Check the National Rail website.
Via London City
This airport is in London and is well connected with the tube system. From there, travel to London Waterloo train station, and follow the instructions on how to reach campus by train.
Via London Stansted
This is not the most convenient airport to reach the University. Train and bus services connect this airport to Liverpool Street Station in London. From there, different routes can take you to London Waterloo train station. From there, please follow the instructions on how to reach campus by train.
Via London Luton
This is not the most convenient airport to reach the University. A bus connects the airport to a train station from which regular services take you to central London. Alternatively, buses connect the airport to central London. From there different routes can take you to London Waterloo train station. From there, please follow the instructions on how to reach campus by train.
By Train
Guildford is on the main line from London Waterloo (35 mins). For further information, go to the National Rail website.
From the station, you can walk from the station to Stag Hill campus within around 10/15 minutes. You can also catch bus numbers 1 and 17 between Guildford town centre/railway station and the University sites. These services run regularly throughout the day (earliest departures around 6 am, with the last buses just before midnight, and a reduced service on Sundays). From Guildford rail station, the bus ride to the Stag Hill campus typically takes around 10 minutes, and continuing on to the Manor Park campus only adds a few minutes more along the same route
Getting to Campus
There is a bus connecting the town, the station, and two campuses. You can find more information here.
A haven of beautiful walks, open landscapes, and peaceful rural charm right on your doorstep.
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