The UKI Discs Meeting 2026 will take place in Meeting Room 2 (MR2) at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Wilberforce Rd, Cambridge CB3 0WA. Map.

The department is within walking distance of nearby Churchill College (5min), the Institute of Astronomy (12min), Westminster College (12min), and the city center (25min).

The closest bus stop to the department is on Madingley Road: the stop is called Storey’s Way and is located just to the east of the intersection between Storey’s Way and Madingley Road. People arriving at Cambridge Station can take the U1/U2/X3 bus from the station directly to Storey’s Way (~26min). Note that most buses to/from the central station arrive/depart just south of the station (turn left after exiting the station).

Accommodation

Attendees are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. We strongly recommend booking accommodation as soon as possible. July is a busy month in Cambridge (due to graduation, summer schools, and tourism), and prices tend to rise rapidly as summer approaches.

Below are some convenient options located within walking distance of the department:

Note that the city center (as measured from the Senate House) is also within walking distance (~25min) from DAMTP.

Campus Map

The meeting will take place in Meeting Room (MR2) in Pavilion A (i.e. the Central Core) of the Centre for Mathematical Sciences. There are three ways of accessing the central core (see map):

  • (i) from the entrance on Wilberforce Road,
  • (ii) by walking past the Betty and Gordon Moore Library (recommended if coming from the north),
  • (ii) following the footpath and entering through the Faulkes Gatehouse (recommended if coming from the south).

After you enter the Central Core, the registration desk will be located immediately to the right.

MR2 itself is located down the stairs immediately opposite the entrance to the Central Core. Campus Map

Getting Here

Arriving by train

Cambridge has two train stations: Cambridge and Cambridge North. We strongly recommend arriving at Cambridge, which is located just 4km (2.5 miles) from DAMTP. The station sits on the Great Northern Line, with regular direct services from London Kings Cross, making it easily accessible from central London and surrounding areas.

From Cambridge Station, you can reach the department by bus (£3, 20-25 minutes) or by taxi/Uber (£8–£12, 10-12 min).

Bus: the closest bus stop to the department (DAMTP) is on Madingley Road: the stop is called Storey’s Way and is located just to the east of the intersection between Storey’s Way and Madingley Road. People arriving at Cambridge Station can take the U1/U2/X3 bus from the station directly to Storey’s Way (~26min). Note that most buses to/from the central station arrive/depart just south of the station (turn left after exiting the station). Services run frequently on weekdays, with slightly reduced schedules during evenings and weekends. For live schedules and ticket info, visit the TBD Bus website.

Taxis and Ubers: there is a taxi-rank located just outside Cambridge station (immediately to the right as you exit the station). A popular taxi service in Cambridge is Panther Taxis https://www.panthertaxis.co.uk/. Uber pick-up points are located in the parking lot just past the taxi-rank.

Arriving by (long-distance) coach

You can travel to Cambridge from other parts of the UK by long-distance coach via National Express https://www.nationalexpress.com/en. Services stop at either Parker’s Piece (near the centre of town) or Madingley Park and Ride in west Cambridge depending on the route. The latter is about a 21min walk from the department.

Arriving by car

TBD

Arriving by plane

Cambridge is relatively easy to reach from several London airports via public transport:

  • From Stansted Airport (closest option): Train: direct trains from Stansted Airport to Cambridge. Bus: National Express from Stansted Airport to Parkers Piece, Cambridge.
  • From Gatwick Airport: Train: take direct train from Gatwick through London to Cambridge.
  • From Heathrow Airport: Train: take Piccadilly Underground line to King’s Cross. Take train from King’s Cross to Cambridge. Bus: take National Express from Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Parkers Piece, Cambridge.
  • From Luton Airport: Bus (recommended: take National Express from Luton to Cambridge Parkers Piece.

These routes offer convenient and cost-effective options for reaching Cambridge from London’s major airports.

Food

Lunch

Lunch is included with the meeting registration. If you have any dietary requirements, please inform us when completing the registration form so that we can accommodate your needs.

Refreshments

We will be providing refreshments (tea, coffee, fruit juice, water, biscuits) throughout the meeting.

Dinner/Restaurants

There are a plethora of restaurants near the city centre catering to all tastes and dietary requirements. More information to follow soon.

Local Interest

Coming soon.

Access to Swimming Pool and Gym

The city hosts several gyms, pools, and climbing facilities. Below are a few options, most within a short (<20min) walking disance of the city center:

Gym/Climbing:

Swimming: