BIAPT Conference 2027
The Department of Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology at the University of Exeter is delighted to be hosting the Britain and Ireland Association for Political Thought (BIAPT) conference in January 2027.
Tickets will be available via the BIAPT website. This page will be updated with conference information and guides to the local area. We look forward to welcoming you to Exeter soon.
Welcome to the University of Exeter - Streatham Campus
The conference will take place in various building across Streatham Campus.
See Streatham Campus Map for more details.
- Streatham Court (number 31 on the Campus map.)
- Building One (number 84 on the Campus map.)
- XFI Building (number 30 on the Campus map.)
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Building One
XFI Building
Exeter offers a wide range of accommodation to suit every visitor. Below you'll find a selection of options conveniently located near Streatham Campus.
Southgate (Mercure) Hotel, Southernhay East, Exeter, EX1 1QF
Hotel du Vin -Exeter, Magdalen Street, Exeter, EX2 4HY
Premier Inn St Davids, Bonhay Road, Exeter EX4 4BG
Premier Inn City Central, 2 Southernhay Gardens, Exeter EX1 1SG
Leonardo Hotel, Western Way Exeter EX1 2DB
Hotel Indigo, 3 Catherine Street, Exeter EX1 1EU
Rougemont hotel by Sunday, Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3SP
Holiday Inn Express, Tudor Street, Exeter EX4 3FL
Queens Court Hotel, Bystock Terrace, Exeter EX4 4HY
Train
Exeter has two mainline railway stations - Exeter St David's and Exeter Central. The Streatham campus is a 15 minute walk from St David's station and 20 minutes from Exeter Central station.
Exeter St David’s and Exeter Central are the main train stations in Exeter. The main route from London is from London Paddington to Exeter St David’s but there is London Waterloo that runs to Exeter Central.
Flights
The main airports to the UK are London Heathrow and London Gatwick. However, there are a few flights to the smaller airports at Bristol and Exeter.
Connections from airports
From London Heathrow. Take the Heathrow express to London Paddington for connecting train to Exeter St David’s. Alternatively take the Coach from London Heathrow to Exeter.
From London Gatwick. Take the train to either Exeter St David’s or Exeter Central. Please note that there will be train changes on route.
From Bristol. Take the coach to Bristol Temple Meads for connecting train to Exeter. Alternatively there are few coaches from the airport to Exeter.
From Exeter Airport. Take the number 4A bus to Exeter or take a taxi.
Useful links
Trains Trainline or Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus and Coach National Express or Megabus
Local buses Stagecoach
Getting to the Campus
Please be aware that the campus is on a hillside, so there will be some uphill walking if you coming to the campus on foot.
If you prefer not to walk, we ask that you use local sustainable travel rather than driving to the campus. The bus stop on Rennes Drive close to the conference venue.
There is a bus that connects Streatham Campus - Exeter Central railway station - City Centre - More information here
Parking
There is limited pay and display parking on the campus or bordering the campus along Prince of Wales Road.
Visit here for more information on Streatham Campus
View a digital copy of the Visit Exeter Guide online here, You can also download a printable Exeter attractions map here.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) Exeter's world-class museum and art gallery. This is also the venue for the conference Gala meal.
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