Conference location | Hogeschool INHOLLAND Bijdorplaan 15 2015 CE Haarlem T 023 - 541 24 12 F 023 - 541 24 99 See the Googlemap here or by typing ECIC 2009, Haarlem into Google Maps. You can also download a map showing the location of the venue and also directions |    Reception area  INHolland University  Inside the University |
| University information | INHOLLAND University of Applied Sciences is an ambitious institution of higher education in the western part of the Netherlands. Its vibrant learning and working community and particularly its scale is ideal for students who are keen to develop their theoretical knowledge as well as their practical skills. Offering competence-based learning, INHOLLAND University of Applied Sciences is professionally involved both with the student, the market and society as a whole. The university operates on sites in 11 cities in Holland and has over 35,000 students. The Haarlem site was purpose built at the start of this century and has been in use since 2004. For more information on INHolland University, visit the university website. |
| General information | Haarlem is the capital city of the province of North Holland. The historical centre of the tulip-bulb growing district of Holland, the city is nicknamed “Bloemenstad”, the flower city. Haarlem dates back to the 10th century. By the 12th century, it was the residence of the Counts of Holland. Haarlem has been destroyed by fire several times in its history, each time being rebuilt by wealthy citizens. Historically tulips, textiles and beer have been the staples of Haarlem’s economy, but the city has strong artistic links too with painters, architects and Laurens Janszoon Coster, who for many years was regarded as the inventor of the printing press, before Gutenberg was more widely acknowledged. Corrie ten Boom and Hannie Schaft are noted citizens of Haarlem in more recent history. Koninginnedag, The Queen’s Birthday, is celebrated on 30 April with street markets, live music and great festivities. With historical buildings, modern coffee shops, museums and close proximity to beaches, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Haarlem. See the links in the other useful links sections for more information. |