Royal Geographical Society Conference 2025
26 – 29 August, University of Birmingham
Welcome to University of Birmingham
We are delighted to be hosting the Royal Geographical Society at our beautiful campus. We hope the information on these pages will ensure visitors and delegates will have a great experience.
Our interactive campus map has been designed to help you find your way around, and includes accessibility information, the location of loos and water-bottle refilling sites.
We have secured a week’s free bus travel for Royal Geographical Society delegates, courtesy of Transport for West Midlands.
Celebrating 125 Years of Excellence
University of Birmingham is a global top 100 university, ranking 10th in the Russell Group for research and 80th in the QS World University Rankings.This year we’re celebrating 125 years of driving change, shaping society, and ambitious research, fostering a global community of problem-solvers and leaders.
Discover Geography at Birmingham
Explore our cultural attractions
Take the opportunity to visit one of our world-class attractions whilst you’re here, some of which are completely free.
The Lapworth Museum of Geology
Meet “Roary” the allosaurus, discover ichthyosaur fossils and Dudley Bugs and find out everything you ever wanted to know about volcanoes, earthquakes and life on earth over the past 3.5 billion years. Free entry.
Winterbourne House and Garden
Experience an Edwardian historic house and garden, right on the edge of campus. Includes the Terrace Tea Room, secondhand books and Gift Shop. Royal Geographical Society Conference delegates have free entry on showing their conference ID.
Public Sculpture Trail
From striking bronzes to intricate architectural friezes, University of Birmingham’s public sculpture trail showcases a proud tradition of commissioning and collecting public art, reflecting its rich cultural and historical legacy.
Stay with us on campus
Choose our stylish, award-winning B-Corp-accredited hotel, with 185 rooms, a restaurant and bar in easy walking distance from University Station
Stay in budget-friendly and convenient student accommodation
Dine at Cuore
Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired tapas, pasta, pizza and salads overlooking the Green Heart.
Interested in hosting a conference here?
If you’re an academic looking to put your research in the spotlight, we can help.
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