Adviser Fundamentals

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Venue

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI)
1 Lauriston Place
Edinburgh
EH3 9EF

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Directions

By car

Travel times by road are less than you might think. From the south: Birmingham is about 5 hours away; Manchester and York, 3 hours; Newcastle, 2 hours. From the north: Inverness is about 3 hours away; Aberdeen, 2 hours. Parking in this central location is extremely limited and cannot be guaranteed.

The nearest paid parking is at Q Park Quartermile: Edinburgh Quartermile Parking | Edinburgh Car Parks | Q-Park

By train

Edinburgh has excellent rail links throughout the UK.

The East Coast mainline, which links Edinburgh and London King’s Cross, is the UK's fastest intercity railway: you can travel between the cities in around 4 hours.

Or, if you prefer to travel overnight, a sleeper service runs between London Euston and Edinburgh Waverley 6 nights a week.

There are great links to other cities too. The journey to Glasgow only takes 45 minutes, while York, Newcastle, Inverness or Aberdeen can be reached in about 2 hours.

All trains arrive at Waverley Station in the centre of the city, although some trains also stop at Haymarket, which is a smaller station in the West End. It’s a 15 min walk from Waverley Train Station, and we would strongly recommend using public transport as parking in this central location is extremely limited and cannot be guaranteed.

By bus

If you are travelling on a budget, buses are often your best bet. Edinburgh is well placed on the Scottish motorway network so getting here is easy with regular bus services from all major UK cities.

Buses and coaches arrive at St Andrews Square bus station in Edinburgh's city centre.

By air

Edinburgh International Airport receives daily flights from more than 20 UK and 40 European airports, as well as daily transatlantic flights. Flights from international destinations are also scheduled throughout the week.

The airport is about 12km from the city centre. The 30-minute journey can be easily made using the frequent airport bus or tram services, or by taxi.

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Venue

Teesside University
Centuria Building
Southfield Rd
Middlesbrough
TS1 3BX

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Directions

By car

Middlesbrough is linked to the national road network by the A1(M), the A19 and the A66 dual carriageways. Follow signs to the town centre - the University is signposted from there.

Middlesbrough town centre

The A19 passes within one mile of Middlesbrough. The University's main entrance and reception is at the intersection of Linthorpe Road and Southfield Road. Unless otherwise advised you should report to reception.

Note unless advised otherwise there is no available parking on the University Campus. Town centre car parks are nearby.

By train

Middlesbrough is 30 minutes from Darlington Station which operates direct services to London and Edinburgh. The TransPennine Express runs between Middlesbrough and Newcastle, York, Leeds, Manchester, Manchester Airport and Liverpool.

By bus

A National Express coach service operates to and from Middlesbrough Bus Station.

By air

Teesside International Airport is 13 miles away. It has flight connections to many British and European airports.

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Venue

University of South Wales
Newport Campus
Usk Way
Newport
NP20 2BP

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Directions

By Car

Newport is only two hours away from London via the M4, while other motorways and dual carriageways connect Newport with the North, Midlands, South East and South West England and West Wales. 

There are a number of multi-storey car parks situated around the City Campus and the Kingsway car park is opposite.

The postcode is NP20 2BP.

By train 

If travelling by rail, the City Campus is approximately 5 – 10 minutes walk away from the train station. 

There are excellent Intercity services to Newport from all major cities. London is one hour and forty minutes away and Birmingham two hours by high speed trains which operate hourly. 

For those travelling to the City Campus by foot directions are available which takes approximately 10 – 15 minutes.

By bus 

Newport is served by regular National Express Coaches from London, West Wales, the North, Midlands and South West England. 

There is also a direct service from Heathrow, Gatwick and Bristol Airports.

By air 

Cardiff International Airport is 27 miles from the campus and is serviced by regular bus and rail links.  

London’s Heathrow airport is about two-and-a-half hour drive away and there is also an airport at Bristol.

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Venue

UCAS Rosehill
New Barn Lane
Cheltenham
GL52 3LZ

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Dates

Wednesday 6 May 2026

Thursday 18 June 2026

Directions

UCAS Headquarters - Rosehill, is easy to find. Follow signs to Cheltenham, Racecourse Park and Ride, or signs to Evesham A435.

From the south M5 

• Exit the M5 motorway at junction 11
• Take the third exit for Cheltenham (A40)
• Continue straight over the first roundabout (LeonardoHotel). Keep GCHQ on your left
• Turn left at the second roundabout (signposted A4013)
• Continue along Princess Elizabeth Way, past Gloscat, bearing right at Coronation Square. Turn left, passing Pates Grammar School on your left
• At the next roundabout, continue straight over, past McDonalds (second exit signposted Bishops Cleeve, Southam)
• ** Continue straight over two mini roundabouts (signposted Evesham A435) on to Wymans Lane with Simply Gym on the right
• After the pedestrian crossing take the next right into Swindon Lane
• Continue over the level crossing and straight over the mini roundabout
• At the next mini roundabout continue straight over
• At the Racecourse roundabout take the third exit signposted Prestbury, on to New Barn Lane
• The Park and Ride car park is situated on your left, immediately opposite Rosehill 

From the north M5 

• Exit the M5 motorway at junction 10 (signposted Cheltenham) to join A4019
• Continue along Tewkesbury Road through three sets of traffic lights (Sainsbury’s on your left) and pedestrian crossing
• At the first roundabout turn left into Kingsditch Lane (signposted Bishops Cleeve, Southam) past McDonalds on the left
• Continue from ** above 

From the M40 Oxford 

• Follow signs to A40 Cheltenham
• After ‘Welcome to Cheltenham’ sign travel approximately one mile through Charlton Kings
• Continue through the traffic lights along London Road, with the church on your left
• At the next set of traffic lights, turn right into Hales Road B4075 (signposted Prestbury)
• After GCHQ, continue on to Priors Road
• At the junction turn right into Prestbury Road
• At the double mini roundabout, turn left into Tatchley Lane
• Continue on to New Barn Lane (signposted Racecourse)
• Pass the university on your left and continue towards the roundabout. Rosehill is located on your left directly opposite the Racecourse
• The Park and Ride car park is situated on your right, directly opposite Rosehill 

Parking

A (Cheltenham Racecourse) Park and Ride car park is situated directly opposite UCAS Headquarters.
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By rail

The nearest rail station is: Cheltenham Spa located in the town centre, approximately 15 minutes by taxi. 

By bus

The nearest bus station is: Cheltenham. A park and ride service is available from town to the racecourse directly opposite UCAS. 

By air

• Bristol Airport: 60-75 minutes by car.
• Birmingham Airport: Situated to the east of Birmingham, on the M42, approximately 60-75 minutes by car. 

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Venue

University of East London
Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability - RD1.18
Docklands campus
University Way
London 
E16 2RD

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Directions

DLR (Docklands Light Railway):

The nearest station to the UEL Docklands Campus is Cyprus DLR, located directly adjacent to the campus and just a short walk from the conference venue.

London Underground:

The Venue is well-connected via the Jubilee Line and the Elizabeth Line, with easy transfers to the DLR at Canning Town or Custom House.

Buses:

The campus is served by several bus routes, including 147, 474, and 101, providing connected from Stratford, Canning Town, and East Ham.

Car:

There is limited on-campus parking, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional public parking options are available nearby.

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Venue

Plymouth Marjon University
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8BH

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Directions

Car:

Plymouth Marjon University is located in Derriford, just a few miles north of Plymouth in beautiful South West England. Plymouth is accessed via the A38 Devon Expressway which links to the motorway network at Exeter (M5).

From the M5, join the M4 to London (approx 4 hours drive) and South Wales, or the M6 to the Midlands and the North. Parking is available on campus.