Conference FAQs
The Clean Cooling Network is delighted to welcome you to the ‘Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain for the Global South' conference, bringing together academics, industry leaders, NGOs, policymakers, and innovators from around the world to co-create solutions for sustainable cooling.
Below is a list of useful information to help you plan your visit to the UK.
The conference will be held at Edgbaston Park Hotel – the Fry Suite (Located on the University of Birmingham Campus)
Consider before you travel
- Temperature & weather - October in the UK will be cool (8-14 °C), rainy, with shorter daylight hours (sunset at 4.45). Pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and comfortable shoes. Birmingham - BBC Weather
- UK plug power adapter (Type G Plug).
- Visas - If needed. For a letter of invitation, please contact: [email protected]
- Health and travel insurance
- Registration - Conference - A Cool World
- UK Currency - The currency used in the UK is GBP. Contactless payment is widely used; however, some Banks may charge for international payments.
Travel to Birmingham and the University
- Plane - Birmingham International Airport (BHX). Birmingham Airport has its own train Station which connects to Birmingham New Street Train Station located in the centre of the City.
- University Train Station: The university has its own train station, conveniently located near Birmingham New Street, with trains departing every 7 minutes.
- Taxi - Black Cabs are available from the Airport and the City Centre. Uber’s are available throughout the city.
- Bus - These travel often throughout the city and take contactless card payments. Buses in the West Midlands | Transport for West Midlands
- Directions - Campus Map
Note: Birmingham is a vibrant and major city in the UK- stay safe when travelling.
Parking questions
Where can I park when I visit?
North East Car Park Multi Storey Floors 1-5 (access via Pritchatts Road) Sat Nav Postcode B15 2SA.
- The Ground Floor bays and parking directly outside the hotel is reserved exclusively for Hotel Guests only. (Free - enter your registration number in the tablet at reception).
- Please note that this car park does not have a lift.
- Chargeable Period is Monday - Sunday 08:00am - 18:00pm.
- This now includes weekends, Bank Holidays, and University closed days. Parking at the University of Birmingham is free of charge after 6.00pm.
Monday - Friday Tariff
| Price | Visitor Tariffs from 1 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £3.40 |
| Up to 3 hours | £5.20 |
| Up to 4 hours | £6.10 |
| Up to 5 hours | £7.00 |
| Up to 6 hours | £7.90 |
| Up to 8 hours | £8.70 |
| Up to 10 hours | £10.00 |
How do I pay?
Register with RingGo to pay via your credit/debit card on your mobile phone. Location Code for Non-Permit Holders is 15677
If you don't have the facility to use the mobile app, payment via RingGo can also be made using the following methods:
Website: https://www.myringgo.co.uk
Text - 81025
Tel: 0203 046 0010
Accommodation
- On Campus - Edgbaston Park hotel, where the conference will be held: https://www.edgbastonparkhotel.com/
- Birmingham City Centre - Hotels in Birmingham
Food & drink
- Lunch, tea, and coffee will be provided on both days of the conference.
- Dinner will be provided on the evening of 28th October - Eat on Campus (Vegetarian, vegan, halal options are widely available).
- There are endless places to eat in the City Centre. The main outlets include Grand Central, Bullring, and Mailbox. (Vegetarian, vegan, halal options are widely available).
Key information
- Campus security
- Shops and services - University of Birmingham
- National Emergency Service - Call: 999 or for non-emergency: 111
- Nearest Hospital - Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (adjacent to campus)
- Key Contact on day - At the conference: Sehar Amer- +447508422668
