Venue, Travel, and Accommodation Information

Menstruation: Dignity, Health, and Inequalities 

Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th May 2025
University of East London

Below you will find all essential information regarding the venue, travel, accommodation, and logistics.  

Venue

The conference will take place at the Royal Docks Sustainability Centre located on the University of East London’s Docklands Campus, a vibrant waterfront setting equipped with state-of-the-art facilities designed to foster critical discussions and networking.

📍Full Venue Address:

Royal Docks Sustainability Centre

University of East London, Docklands Campus

University Way, London, E16 2RD

🔗UEL Docklands Campus Travel Information

🔗UEL Docklands Campus Map

🔗About the Royal Docks Sustainability Centre

Travel & Transportation

Getting to the Venue:

🚆DLR (Docklands Light Railway):

The nearest station to the UEL Docklands Campus is Cyprus DLR, located directly adjacent to the campus and just a short walk from the conference venue.

🚇London Underground:

The Venue is well-connected via the Jubilee Line and the Elizabeth Line, with easy transfers to the DLR at Canning Town or Custom House.

🚌 Buses:

The campus is served by several bus routes, including 147, 474, and 101, providing connected from Stratford, Canning Town, and East Ham.

🚗 Car:

There is limited on-campus parking, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional public parking options are available nearby.

We strongly recommend using public transport where possible!

Using Public Transport in London:

💳 Paying for Travel

London’s transport system is cashless, meaning you cannot pay with cash on buses, the Tube, DLR, or Overground. Instead, you can use:

• Contact debit/credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
• Mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
• Oyster card (Prepaid travel card)

🚌 Tapping In & Out

• When using the Tube, DLR, or Overground, you must tap in and out at the yellow card readers to ensure you are charged the correct fee.
• For buses, you only need to tap in once at the start of your journey – there is no need to tap out.

📄 Travel Receipts for Expense Claims
If you need proof of travel for reimbursement, you can register your card online to access and download receipts.

🚆 Plan Your Journey
To check routes, times, service updates, we recommend using either TFL journey planner or Citymapper.

Arriving in London:

London is well-connected by train and air, with multiple transport options to reach the venue. While some airports and train stations may offer lower cost travel, they can also involve longer journey times, less frequent services, or additional transfer costs.

To avoid unexpected delays or extra costs. Firstly, please check your full journey in advance, including train or coach schedules, fare prices, and transfer times. Secondly, always allow extra time for potential delays, especially if travelling during peak hours or making multiple transfers. 

🚆 By Train:

• London Liverpool Street → 25 min via Underground/DLR
• London Bridge → 30 min via Underground/DLR
• London Paddington → 30 min via Underground/DLR
• London Victoria → 35 min via Underground/DLR
• London Waterloo → 35 min via Underground/DLR
• London King’s Cross, St Pancras, and Euston → 40 min via Underground/DLR

✈️ By Air:

• London City Airport → 10 min via DLR
• Heathrow Airport → 45 – 50 min via Underground/DLR
• Gatwick Airport → 50 – 60 min via train and Underground/DLR
• Stansted Airport → 55 – 70 min via Stansted Express and Underground/DLR
• Luton Airport → 60 – 75 min via train and Underground/DLR

Accommodation

We have compiled a list of nearby accommodation options, some of which offer discounted rates for conference attendees. This list includes a range of budget-friendly hotels and Airbnb’s, all within easy reach of the UEL Docklands Campus.

Catering:

On both days of the conference, breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks will be provided, Additionally, dinner will be provided on the first evening.