A day exploring the major philosophical themes of Professor Dupré’s distinguished career, and their significance for contemporary and future interdisciplinary studies of the life sciences.

18:30 onwards: Reception

In celebration of Egenis’ twenty-year history friends and alumni explore some of the important impacts and ideas the centre has helped create, finishing with a poster session showcasing current work in the history, philosophy, and social studies of biology.

17:00 – 19:00: Poster Session & Reception 

Current members of Egenis, as well as special guests, discuss major emerging topics in the social studies and philosophy of the life sciences. The discussion is organised along the four main strands of Egenis research activities.

Train

• 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 airpoirts 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 coahes 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 UNI bus connects Streatham Campus - Exeter Central railway station - City Centre - Central Bus Station - St Luke's Campus, every 20 minutes during term time. During the holiday period the UNI bus runs every 40 minutes. More information on the UNI bus is available here.

Parking

If you book accommodation at Holland Hall on the Streatham Campus, you can obtain a parking permit from the reption desk. Please let them know if you require a permit. 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 parking on campus.

Streatham Campus

• Holland Hall - Student halls of residence (Streatham Campus), Clydesdale Road, Exeter EX4 4SA. Other options available.

Hotels

• Rougemont (Mercure) Hotel, Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3SP
• Southgate (Mercure) Hotel, Southernhay East, Exeter, EX1 1QF
• 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
• Holiday Inn Express, Tudor Street, Exeter EX4 3FL
• Queens Court Hotel, Bystock Terrace, Exeter EX4 4HY

Guest Houses

• The Telstar, 75-77 St David’s Hill, Exeter EX4 4DW
• City Gate, Iron Bridge, Exeter EX4 3RB
• Townhouse Exeter, 54 St David’s Hill, Exeter EX4 4DT