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2014 Climate Knowledge Brokers Workshop

Institute of Development Studies, , UK

October 4-5, 2014

Logistics Note

1 Registration

In order to register for the Climate and Development Knowledge Brokers Workshop please fill out the registration form by August 19, 2014 at: http://goo.gl/gtXo8z

There is no registration fee for the workshop but please note that travel costs, transport and accommodation are at your own expense.

2 Accommodation

We suggest the following hotels in Brighton. They are all fairly central and it's easy to get to the venue. For convenience - especially as this these are by the train station - IBIS and Jury’s inn are recommended.

Hotel Address Link (from Univ. Homepage; may include special rates) IBIS 88-92 Queen's Rd http://www.sussex.ac.uk/aboutus/findus/wheretosta Brighton BN1 3XE y/midrange/ibisbrighton Jury’s Inn http://www.sussex.ac.uk/aboutus/findus/wheretosta Brighton BN1 4GQ y/midrange/jurys-inn Also other mid-range hotels include: Best Western Kings Road http://www.sussex.ac.uk/aboutus/findus/wheretosta Brighton BN1 2PQ y/midrange/best-western Kings Hotel 139-141 Kings Road http://www.sussex.ac.uk/aboutus/findus/wheretosta Brighton BN1 2NA y/midrange/kings-hotel Mercure Brighton 149 Kings Road, http://www.sussex.ac.uk/aboutus/findus/wheretosta Seafront Brighton BN1 2PP y/midrange/mecure

3 Visas

If you need any assistance in applying for a UK visa, please contact workshop- [email protected] .

4 Transport

4.1 Visiting IDS

• General Information for visiting IDS: https://www.ids.ac.uk/visiting-ids • Google Map with walkway from Falmer Rail Station to IDS: http://goo.gl/maps/CKjdw (cut out see below) • Campus Map of : https://www.sussex.ac.uk/webteam/gateway/file.php?name=campusmap.pdf&site=271 (IDS is Number 19 on the south-west)

4.2 Arriving from overseas 1

4.2.1 By Air travel The closest airport to Brighton is Gatwick, which is 30 minutes away by train. London Heathrow is around two hours away by coach. European budget airlines tend to fly to Luton, Stansted and London

1 from: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/aboutus/findus/overseastravel City airports, but please be aware that these are some distance away from Brighton, although public transport links are available.

Weblinks: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, London City

4.2.2 Channel tunnel rail link Eurostar operates train services from continental Europe via the Channel Tunnel. From the London St Pancras domestic terminal you can take a train direct to Brighton.

Weblinks: Eurostar, London St Pancras

4.2.3 Sea Cross-channel car and passenger ferries operate between Dieppe in France and Newhaven, which then has a direct train link to Falmer. From Portsmouth or Southampton, take the train to Brighton and change for Falmer. From any other port, take the train to London and travel from Victoria train station via Brighton.

4.3 Getting to IDS 1

The University of Sussex campus is well served by public transport with Falmer train station on the south side of campus, and frequent buses on campus to and from Brighton. The adjoining A27 also gives good access by car.

4.3.1 Train Falmer train station is directly opposite the University campus. Pedestrian access is through a subway under the A27 - follow signs for the University of Sussex (the has a campus at Falmer too). Falmer is on the line between Brighton and Lewes, about eight minutes' travel time in each direction. Four trains an hour go there during the day time. Visitors travelling via London and the west should take a train to Brighton and change there for Falmer. The journey time from London to Brighton is just under an hour. You can also change at Lewes for Falmer, if you are coming from the east.

Weblinks: Falmer station, National Rail Enquiries

4.3.2 Coach National Express Coaches to Brighton depart from London Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Pool Valley in the centre of the city. Services are every hour during the day and take about two hours. Coaches also run to Brighton from Gatwick and Heathrow. From Pool Valley you need to walk 100 metres to the where you can catch a bus direct to the University (see Local buses section below), or you can take a taxi.

Weblinks: National Express Coaches 4.3.3 Taxi Taxis are available at both Brighton and Lewes train stations and at many places in the centre of Brighton. It is about four miles (six kilometres) from central Brighton to the University. (There is no taxi service at Falmer station itself.) It is often quicker to catch the train direct to Falmer from Brighton or Lewes.

Weblinks: Streamline Taxis

4.3.4 Car The University is at Falmer on the A27 between Brighton and Lewes, about four miles (six kilometres) from the centre of Brighton. (Please follow signs for University of Sussex on the north side of the A27; the University of Brighton also has a campus at Falmer on the south side of the A27.) Visitors from London and the north should take the M23/ towards Brighton. Before entering the centre of Brighton, join the A27 eastbound signposted Lewes. Drivers from the east or west take the A27 direct to the University.

Weblinks: Google map, AA roadwatch

4.3.5 Parking on campus Parking on campus is limited and there is normally a daily parking charge for visitors. This does not apply for open and admissions days or any visits arranged through the Student Recruitment Services Office. There is designated visitor parking which is signposted on campus. Car parks are not attended and objects of value should not be left in vehicles.

4.3.6 Local buses The 23, 25, 28 and 29 buses run between the centre of Brighton and the University, bringing you directly to campus. You can catch a bus from the Old Steine in Brighton; the 25 also runs from Churchill Square. The 28 and 29 go from the Old Steine and stop right outside the University campus on their way to Lewes and beyond. Travel time is about 20-30 minutes. Bus timetables and information is available from Brighton buses.

Weblinks: Brighton buses 5 Location of IDS on Campus

We look forward to welcoming you in Brighton!