Cardiff, UK, June 29th - July 3rd, 2026
The Abacws building is the home of the School of Computational and Mathematical Science in a world-leading facility.
The single six-storey building has been designed in collaboration with students and academic staff to create interdisciplinary, flexible and creative workspaces, with innovative teaching areas.
The building is situated on Senghennydd Road next to Cathays railway station. It is a 15 minute walk to Cardiff Castle and the city centre.
Senghennydd Road
Cathays
Cardiff
CF24 4AG
Cardiff University is made up of two large, well-located campuses – Cathays Park and Heath Park. Our event will be held in Cathays Park.
With wide tree-lined avenues and elegant Portland stone buildings, it’s an inspiring place to study and work.
The palpable feeling of history is contrasted by modern facilities including labs, lecture theatres and IT suites.
Cardiff is served by the M4 and is easily accessible from all parts of Britain.
From the south west, take the M5 and from the south of England, follow major A-roads to the M4. From Scotland, the north of England and the Midlands, travel via the M50 to the M4.
Leave the motorway at Junction 32, follow the A470, sign-posted city centre.
Follow the A470 towards the city centre and the university is sign-posted.
Leave the motorway at Junction 29, follow the A48(M)/A48, sign-posted Cardiff East and the South. Continue for approximately seven miles.
Continue along the A48 to the A470 (Gabalfa Interchange). Leave the A48 at Gabalfa Interchange and take the A470, sign-posted city centre. Follow the A470 towards the city centre and the university is sign-posted.
Parking within the University is extremely limited.
Parking for visitors to the University is provided on a pay-as-you-go basis. Please visit our Visitor parking page for further information.
Also, there are a number of on-street pay and display parking spaces (both short-term and long-term) as well as car parks in and around the city centre. We recommend using the Visit Cardiff and Council websites for information on further parking options.
To avoid the cost and hassle of parking in the city centre, we recommend public transport.
Cardiff is easily accessible by rail from London, major UK airports and many towns and cities across the country.
There are regular, direct services from London Paddington to Cardiff throughout the day.
Frequent regional network trains also connect Cardiff with many towns and cities across the UK, including:
Cardiff Central train station is approximately 20-30 minutes on foot to Cardiff University’s Main Building. Walking will allow you to get a feel for the city, including the shops, restaurants and entertainment it has to offer.
When you exit the station head for central square rather than the car park.
The School of Journalism, Media and Culture is located opposite Cardiff Central Train Station. If you are travelling by train to one of our Open Days, you may wish to plan your day in advance and consider visiting the School on arrival at Cardiff Central, or on your return to the station.
Cardiff Queen Street station is the best location for visiting the following university buildings:
Visitors can change at Cardiff Central or Cardiff Queen Street for Cathays train station (the university’s station).
Cathays Station is located in the centre of the Cathays Park Campus, opposite the Main Building and next to the Students’ Union. It provides easy access to all other university buildings at Cathays Park, including the Centre for Student Life.
Cardiff Airport is about 12 miles from the city centre.
Find out more about public transport links to and from Cardiff International Airport.
https://www.bristolairport.co.uk/
Bristol Airport is about 45 miles from Cardiff.
