Immunobiophysics: from fundamental physics to understanding the immune response

Student/Postdoc Registration includes a shared room with an ensuite.

Academic Registration includes a single room with an ensuite.

Local Registration does not include accommodation.

Pembroke College is located in the heart of Oxford, on Pembroke Square, just off St Aldate’s. Please note: while Pembroke Street is nearby, our main entrance is on Pembroke Square, adjacent to the south side of St Aldate’s Church.

By Air​

Getting to Oxford is very easy from London Heathrow airport. There is an efficient coach service called The Airline which will bring you into central Oxford in approximately 90 mins. T5 has its own bus stop or if arriving into T2&T3 there is a central bus station where the buses leave from. Timetables are found here. It is advisable, where possible, to arrive into London Heathrow.

Transport to Oxford is available from other major airports, including a 2.5 hour bus from Gatwick Airport (also The Airline) and a 1 hour train from Birmingham International Airport.

By Public Transport​

Oxford benefits from excellent road and rail connections, as well as proximity to major airports. Pembroke’s central location makes it ideal for those travelling by public transport, and we actively encourage green travel to support sustainability efforts:

• Oxford Railway Station is a 15-minute walk from the College (train from Paddington, London)
• Gloucester Green Coach Station is about a 10-minute walk (The Oxford Tube runs 24/7 from London)
• Local bus stops, including the Park & Ride, are just outside the main entrance on St Aldate’s

By Car​

We strongly encourage you to avoid driving into Oxford or to Pembroke where possible. Pembroke College does not offer visitor parking. If you must drive, we recommend using one of Oxford’s Park & Ride services—the city centre drop-off is a short walk from College. For essential on-site parking due to access needs, please contact the Porters in advance on 01865 276444. All visitors should check in at the Porters’ Lodge upon arrival.

Please note that from 28th October 2026 traffic filter restrictions will be in operation around Oxford, affecting many journeys into Oxford. The fine for entering a traffic filter in a car without a permit will be £70 (£35 if paid within 21 days; £105 if not paid within 28 days). For more information please visit this link.

The only way to drive to Pembroke without passing through a traffic filter will be via Abingdon Road, turning left onto Thames Street, right onto Speedwell Street, and then either left into Albion Place (for the back entrance) or left onto St Aldates and again into Pembroke Square (for the main entrance). You will no longer be able to drive between the Westgate Centre and Pembroke without re-joining the ring road.

Accessibility​

For more information on accessibility and what to expect when visiting the College, please refer to the University’s Access guide.

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Oxford is a exceptionally compact and walkable city, making it simple to explore without a car. At its heart is the University of Oxford, a historic institution structured as a federation of 38 independent constituent colleges.

• The Academic Core: Dramatic highlights include the domed Radcliffe Camera, the medieval Bodleian Library, and the stunning cloisters of Christ Church College (frequently recognized from the Harry Potter films)
• Museums & Culture: It boasts the Ashmolean Museum—the world’s oldest public university museum—and the eccentric, artifact-packed Pitt Rivers Museum
• Local Life: Visitors and locals frequent the historic Oxford Covered Market (dating back to 1774) or experience traditional "punting" (boating) down the River Cherwell

The Surrounding Area

Venturing just outside the city boundaries reveals some of England's most celebrated rural landscapes and historic sites:

• The Oxfordshire Cotswolds: Directly west of Oxford sits the Cotswolds National Landscape. It is famous for picture-perfect market towns like Burford (the "Gateway to the Cotswolds") and Chipping Norton, defined by their honey-colored limestone buildings and old coaching inns
• Blenheim Palace (Woodstock): Located just 20 minutes north of Oxford, this monumental Baroque country mansion is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill
• Bicester Village: For a completely modern contrast, this massive luxury open-air shopping destination sits a short train ride northeast of the city
• The River Thames & South Oxfordshire: Flowing south, the river links historic market towns like Abingdon-on-Thames and Henley-on-Thames, the global epicentre of elite rowing