{"id":6,"date":"2017-01-19T16:46:12","date_gmt":"2017-01-19T16:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/raceandmedia\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-04-20T10:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:57:49","slug":"location","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/raceandmedia\/location\/","title":{"rendered":"Location, Travel and Accommodation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Location<\/h2>\n<p>The Race and Media Conference is taking place in the <strong>Maurice Keyworth Building<\/strong>, which houses the <span data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Leeds University Business School<\/span>, and is located on the western campus of the University of Leeds, LS6 1AN. The building is specifically situated on the corner of Clarendon and Moorland Roads.<\/p>\n<p>You can find the building on this <a href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leeds.ac.uk%2Fcampusmap&amp;data=05%7C02%7CA.Saha%40leeds.ac.uk%7Cc3e0452f68064807322f08de8c1aba94%7Cbdeaeda8c81d45ce863e5232a535b7cb%7C0%7C0%7C639102243590708962%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nnpUCn8wl5yf%2BtaExL4Vdi7bxBddC1OFMpgAvMCMSYE%3D&amp;reserved=0\">interactive campus map<\/a>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Travelling to Leeds<\/h2>\n<p><strong>If you are travelling from outside of UK:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please select the flight that best fits your schedule if you are travelling from outside of the UK.<\/li>\n<li>We recommend you fly into <strong>London Heathrow Airport <\/strong>or <strong>London City Airport<\/strong>, then take the LNER train from King's Cross Station to Leeds. It takes roughly two hours and fifteen minutes to get from London to Leeds.<\/li>\n<li>From London Heathrow Airport to King's Cross Station, you can take the Piccadilly Line (Tube). The line runs directly from the airport to King's Cross railway station.<\/li>\n<li>From London City Airport to King's cross station, you can take DLR Line then change to Northern Line at Bank Station. The Northern Line will take you to King's Cross railway station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you are travelling from the UK:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The destination of your train should be Leeds railway\/train station.<\/li>\n<li>The train station is located in the heart of the city, and buses and Ubers may pick you up and drop you off at any hotel you've reserved.<\/li>\n<li>If you use Uber to get to your hotel, there is an Uber pick-up point right outside the train station. If you are unsure of its location, ask a staff member; they should be able to direct you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Accomodation<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"509\">There are many accommodation options in <strong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"285\">Leeds City Centre<\/strong>, ranging from affordable hotels to boutique stays. The <strong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"364\">University of Leeds<\/strong> campus is approximately a <strong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"412\">20\u201330 minute walk<\/strong> from the city centre, making most central hotels a convenient choice for conference attendees. Alternatively, taxis \u2013 including Uber \u2013 are readily available and easy to hail throughout Leeds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"586\">For good-value options close to the University, you may wish to consider:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Premier Inn<br \/>\n0.6 miles walking (about 15 minutes) 0.5 miles by road to the University of Leeds<br \/>\nHepworth Point, Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8BQ<br \/>\nT: 0871 527 9356<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierinn.com\/gb\/en\/hotels\/england\/west-yorkshire\/leeds\/leeds-city-centre-leeds-arena.html\">Visit hotel website<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre<br \/>\n0.6 miles walking (about 15 minutes) 1.1 miles by road to the University of Leeds<br \/>\nCavendish Street (off Kirkstall Road), Leeds, LS3 1LY<br \/>\nT: +44 (0)871 902 1616<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinnexpress\/hotels\/gb\/en\/leeds\/leecc\/hoteldetail\">Visit hotel website<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ibis Styles Leeds City Centre Arena<br \/>\n0.5 miles walking (about 15 minutes) 1.4 miles by road to the University of Leeds<br \/>\nWade Lane, Leeds, LS2 8NJ<br \/>\nT: +44 (0)113 831 4530<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accorhotels.com\/gb\/hotel-9687-ibis-styles-leeds-city-centre-arena\/index.shtml#origin=ibis\">Visit hotel website<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1654\">Alternatively, you may wish to stay in <strong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1439\">Headingley<\/strong>, a lively neighbourhood located about 1.5 miles from campus. It offers a range of guesthouses, independent hotels, and restaurants, and is well connected to the University by frequent buses and a short taxi ride.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1902\">The <strong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1683\">University of Leeds<\/strong> also offers its own accommodation, which you can explore <a href=\"https:\/\/conferencesandevents.leeds.ac.uk\/accommodation\/\">here<\/a>. Please note that as the conference takes place out of term time, you may need to enquire directly for availability.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Location The Race and Media Conference is taking place in the Maurice Keyworth Building, which houses the Leeds University Business School, and is located on the western campus of the University of Leeds, LS6 1AN. The building is specifically situated on the corner of Clarendon and Moorland Roads. 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