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2026-08-26
Eleventh International Conference on Iranian Linguistics
(ICIL 11)Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Cambridge,
Cambridge / UK
Practicals
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Venue
The conference takes place at the University of Cambridge,
Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (FAMES),
Ground FloorSidgwick Avenue
Cambridge CB3 9DAmap
campus map
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(click to enlarge; FAMES at red arrow)
Finding your way
From the airport to town:
The nearest Airport is London-Stansted, from where there are regular direct trains to Cambridge (30min.).
There are also direct trains from London-Gatwick (takes ca. 2h).
From London to Cambridge by train:
The best connection is from King's Cross, where there are trains at 24min. and 54min. past every hour (50min.). King's Cross is also right across the street from St Pancras station, where the Eurostar arrives.
There are also direct trains from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge (1h15).For train times and to book tickets, see National Rail.
Tickets can also be bought from the machines in the stations.
A return ticket is much cheaper than two separate ones.
From town to the conference:
Public transport inside town is somewhat poor, although there are buses, see here and here.
Mostly it's more practical to walk, rent a bike or take a taxi.
Lunch, dinner, etc.
For lunch we will go to the cafeterias on the University campus. The Conference dinner will take place at the Millworks restaurant on Day 2. The price (50 GBP) includes a 3course meal, water / soft drinks / wine. On Day 1 after the presentations, we will walk to the Ancient India & Iran Trust for a Reception and to hear about the Trust's history and its library. On Day 3, the talks will be followed by drinks and then the special lecture. The coffee breaks, the reception and the drinks on Day 3 are included in the conference fee (70 Euro), which can be paid here.
Accomodation
Registered conference participants will receive a list of hotels.College rooms can be booked here and here.
Another search portal is here.Otherwise, the usual booking sites can be useful.