Venue and Other Useful Information

Conference Location

University of Antwerp
Faculty of Applied Economics
City Campus
Prinsstraat 13
B-2000 Antwerp
Belgium

Tel. +32 (0)3 220 41 11
Fax +32 (0)3 220 44 20

Website

See the Googlemap here or by typing ECEI 2009, Belgium into Google maps.

Small inner garden of the City campus


Large inner garden of the City campus


Aula Rector Dhanis, largest City campus auditorium


Aula Rector Dhanis at sunset

University information

The University of Antwerp (UA) is characterised by its high standards in education, internationally competitive research and entrepreneurial approach. It was founded in 2003 after the merger of the three universities that were previously known as RUCA, UFSIA and UIA, the university's roots go back to 1852. The University of Antwerp has approximately 11,000 students, which makes it the third largest university in Flanders. Over 1,000 of these students - exchange students not included - are from foreign countries, with a majority of EU countries. In order to face the challenges posed by the internationalization of European education and research, the University is part of the Antwerp University Association (AUHA).

The University of Antwerp has faculties in Applied Economics, Arts and Philosophy, Law, Medicine, Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, Political and Social Sciences and Sciences. The 'Institute of Development Policy and Management' (IDPM), the 'Universiteit Antwerpen Management School' (UAMS) and the 'Institute of Transport and Maritime Management Antwerp' (ITMMA) have an autonomous, faculty-like UA status. Doctoral programmes are available in most faculties.

The four campuses are situated in the historic city centre and in the green belt to the south of the city.

Link to campus map.

Conference dinner

The conference dinner was held at de Groote Witte Arend.

General information

Antwerp is a pleasant city, full of charm and modern convenience. The city boasts many excellent museums and historical monuments, as well as a fast-paced nightlife, fine shopping districts, and a booming commercial centre. Antwerp is the home of outstanding Art Museums, which offer a comprehensive survey of masterpieces, from the Old Flemish Masters to the contemporary avant-garde. Rubens home also maintains a superb permanent collection. In addition to these indoor galleries, Antwerp itself is a museum of sculpture and architecture. From the eleventh century Castle on the river to the Gothic Cathedral and the Renaissance Town Hall, visitors are surrounded by magnificent buildings and monuments. The city was the 1988 laureate of the 'Europa Nostra Awards' for the protection of Europe's architectural heritage. It was elected the 1993 Cultural Capital of Europe.

As a working city Antwerp ranks high because of its port and its petrochemical industry. Due to the European Union developments, it has become the hub of major economic activities: the city is experiencing a financial boom, attracting many multinationals and international know-how. Appropriately enough, the gem of the city's second largest industry is diamonds. The volume of the Antwerp diamond trade is by far the largest in the world. Foreign students and visitors will appreciate the city's central location in Europe. Brussels, Belgium's capital, now commonly called 'the Capital of Europe', is only a thirty-minute train ride away. From Antwerp one can quickly and easily reach Amsterdam (2 hrs.), Luxembourg (3 hrs.), Paris (2 hrs.) and London (3 1/2 hrs. by train, 45 min. by plane).

More information on the city of Antwerp can be found at http://www.antwerpen.be.

Other useful links

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Tourist information website for Antwerp: www.antwerpen.be.
Tourist information website for Flanders: www.visitflanders.com.
This website offers reduced rates for students and academics http://www.hotelscombined.com/City/Antwerp.htm