Strand London WC2R 2LS

Email globalengagement@kcl.ac.uk Website http://www.kcl.ac.uk/internationalisation

UNICA GENERAL ASSEMBLY King’s College London

27th – 29th November 2019

Practical Information for Participants

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ARRIVING IN LONDON London Heathrow

You can take the Piccadilly Line (dark blue) of the London Underground from Heathrow Airport all the way into central London. It takes around 45 minutes and is the cheapest mode of transport from the airport. You may also book a ticket for the Heathrow Express. It takes 15 minutes and arrives into Paddington Station.

London Stansted

The best way to get to and from London Stansted airport is via the Stansted Express. The train will take approximately 45 minutes and terminates at Liverpool Street Station, where you can connect with the tube. You are also able to take coaches from this airport. There are several different coach companies that you can book with, but please be aware that travel times will be longer than a train.

London Gatwick

London Gatwick is well connected with train transfers. If you want a train that takes you directly to Victoria Station, then the Gatwick Express is the option for you. You are also able to take a local train (Southern or Thameslink) to either Victoria, London Bridge or St Pancras International.

St Pancras International From St Pancras International you can easily take a train, tube or bus to your hotel.

Taxi to and from airports: Generally public transport is quicker than a taxi. However, if taking a taxi pre-booking is advised. Black cabs are more expensive and Uber is normally allowed to collect near the terminal. Recommended taxi service: https://www.addisonlee.com/services/airport-transfers/

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HELPFUL HINTS

CURRENCY: Great British Pound (GBP)

24-HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT: 999 (Ambulance, Fire Brigade and Police)

CLIMATE: Average November temperature (High 10 °C – Low 4°C)

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GETTING AROUND For travel on London buses and tubes you will need to have an Oyster Card, contactless card, travel card or a single journey ticket. Please note you cannot pay with cash on buses in London.

• King’s College London has five campuses but the UNICA General Assembly will take place at our Strand campus: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/visit/strand-campus

• Please note that due to recent events there is increased security at all of King’s campuses. Therefore, once you have registered please make sure you always carry your lanyard with you on campus to show to security staff.

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VENUES All venues are located in the city centre and are within walking distance of each other.

Wednesday, 27 November - Programme

Evening Welcome event: Bush House Central Block: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/visit/bush-house Please note there are several entrances to Bush House. The main entrance is 30 Aldwych, WC2B 4BG.

Please report to Bush House reception at 17:40 to sign in and receive a visitor badge before the Welcome event.

The Welcome event is on 8th Floor Bush House North East Wing, student ambassadors will direct you from reception.

Thursday, 28 November – Programme

The Conference will take place in 8th Floor Bush House North Wing. Please note there are several entrances to Bush House. The main entrance is 30 Aldwych, WC2B 4BG. Visit for further information: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/visit/bush-house

Friday 29 November - Programme

For both days enter via reception (Strand, London WC2R 2LS). Strand Building https://www.kcl.ac.uk/visit/strand-building. If you are arriving on Thursday or Friday, please look for a student ambassador in reception who will give you a visitor’s badge for entry to the building.

Thursday 28 November, Anatomy Museum, 6th Floor, King’s Building Friday 29 November, Great Hall, Ground floor, King’s Building

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Image 1 | Entrance to Strand Campus main building

Thursday, 28 November – Social programme

If you have registered for the Globe Tour, tours will depart from Bush House, Strand Campus at 16.00.

Group A tour starts at 16.45 and lasts approx..40 minutes

Group B tour starts at 17.00 and lasts approx..40 minutes.

You will be allocated a group on the day.

At the end of the tour make your own way from the tour end to the conference dinner https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/visit/getting-here/. The nearest tube is Blackfriars. 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT.

Thursday, 28 November – Conference dinner

Venue: Carlton House Terrace, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH Arrival at 19.00 Dress: Lounge suit

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{10-11} Carlton House Terrace is conveniently located just a short distance from many major transport links.

London Underground: Piccadilly Circus, Charing Cross, Embankment

Mainline Trains: Charing Cross, Waterloo

Bus: Buses to all parts of London run every minute from Trafalgar Square