Overview

UK&I Astrophysics Transients 2026 is a two-day science meeting bringing together researchers in the field of Astrophysical Transients. The theme of the meeting is the observation and theory of Extragalactic Transients, including Supernovae, Gamma-Ray Bursts, Kilonovae, Tidal Disruption events, Fast-Radio bursts, other peculiar or exotic transients at all wavelengths, and multi-messenger events. Topics of the meeting include studies of transients' progenitor stars, explosion/powering mechanisms, rates, environments, theory advancements, and current and future surveys enabling their study.

Further scientific organising committee

Kim Page (University of Leicester)
Joe Lyman (University of Warwick)
Ben Gompertz (University of Birmingham)
Samantha Oates (Lancaster University)
Dan Perley (Liverpool John Moores University)
Lisa Kelsey (University of Cambridge)
Antonio Martin-Carrillo (University College Dublin)
Phil Wiseman (University of Southampton)

Local Information

This event will be held at the Chancellor's Building room 2.6 on our Claverton Down campus.

Accommodation

Because our campus is located on a hilltop outside of the city centre, we recommend that visitors use our on-campus accommodation.

On-campus options

We have 100 small double en-suite rooms available to book at our Polden accommodation on campus from the 7 - 9 September 2026. The price per night is £85.00.

Your booking will include:
- a bedroom with a small four foot wide 3/4 double bed
- a en-suite shower facilities
- a continental breakfast served in the café next door
- a free car parking permit

Towels will be provided but no toiletries. Make sure you bring your own or visit our campus shop.

Off-campus options

If you prefer to stay off-campus a list of hotels, B&Bs, and guest houses is available here. For up-to-date pricing and availability follow the link through to each accommodation's page. If staying off-campus please see Travel below for more information on how to get to our Claverton Down campus.

Travel

Local Bus

The First West of England Bath Unibus service runs between Bath and the University campus. The Unibus services are:

the U1
the U2
the U3
the U4

Links to timetables and tickets are available on the University of Bath bus services webpage.

Train

There are frequent services from London, Bristol and South Wales to Bath Spa Railway station (BTH).

Visit nationalrail.co.uk or trainline.com for train timetables, fares and cheap advance tickets.

Car

If travelling by car, and staying off-campus, please consult the campus visitor parking information. Information on parking payment and where to park can be found on those pages.

Coach

Visit National Express to plan journeys to Bath. There are frequent daily services between London Victoria, Heathrow Airport and Bath.

Air travel

Our nearest airport is Bristol International Airport.

The A4 Air Decker bus service will take you directly from the airport to Bath.

You can also catch the Bristol Flyer Airport Express from the airport to Bristol Temple Meads rail station to travel to Bath by train.

There are regular connections by rail and coach from London Heathrow and London Gatwick.

Food

Lunch

Details coming soon.

Evening meal

Details coming soon.

Options on campus

Discover some of the University of Bath's catering outlets on campus and opening times here.

UK/Ireland Astrophysics Transients Meeting 2026

The UK/Ireland Astrophysics Transients Meeting 2026 will bring together researchers working on transients including supernovae, gamma-ray bursts and more.

Overview

Registration

Meeting Schedule

Code of Conduct

Organisers

Lead organisers