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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please find our most asked questions below.

When and where will ISSOTL 2023 take place?

ISSOTL 2023 will take place from 8 to 11 November 2023, in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

How can I travel to Utrecht, the Netherlands?

You can reach Utrecht by either flying into Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam), by the well-connected international rail network, by ferry or by car. We want to encourage you to explore more sustainable ways (if possible for you). Please see our detailed webpage about travelling to Utrecht for more information.

How do I travel from Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam) to Utrecht?

You can take a direct train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Central station. We recommend taking the intercity, which takes thirty minutes and leaves every fifteen minutes. On the Dutch national railway website, you can plan your journey. At the airport, you can purchase a train ticket at one of the yellow ticket machines.

I live in Europe. How would you recommend travelling to The Netherlands?

We would encourage to see if travelling by train is a possibility for you. The Central Station of Utrecht is well connected with many other European cities by rail.  You can plan your journey on the NS international website for more information. If it is not a possibility for you, you can fly into Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam) or Eindhoven Airport (Eindhoven). For more information, please visit our detailed webpage about travelling to Utrecht. 

I don’t live in Europe. How would you recommend travelling to the Netherlands?

If you don’t live in Europe, we recommend flying to Schiphol Airport, the Netherlands. From here, you can travel to Utrecht by train (which only takes thirty minutes). The Central Station of Utrecht is closely located to the city center, the conference venues and our selected accommodation. For more detailed information, please visit our detailed webpage regarding this topic.

How do I book accommodation in Utrecht for during the conference? 

 We recommend to take a look at our accommodation page. We have teamed up with the municipality and local hotels to secure the best possible rate and location for you. Please note: Utrecht is a small city, so we recommend booking accommodation as soon as possible to secure a good spot! If you would rather book something yourself, you can look at www.booking.com or www.airbnb.com. For more detailed information, please visit our detailed webpage regarding this topic. 

How do I get from the Central (train) Station in Utrecht to my accommodation?

It is good to know that Utrecht is a rather small city. All of the hotels that we have included in our offer through the hotel portal, are located near the Central Station, city center and conference venue(s). You can reach them easily by foot, bicycle, taxi or by our excellent public transport.

How do I get from my hotel to the conference venue(s)?

Depending on your accommodation, you can travel to the conference venue(s) by bicycle, public transport or by foot. For more detailed information on this topic, please visit our detailed webpage regarding this topic. On Wednesday 8, Thursday 9 and Friday 10 November the conference will take place at ‘Het Spoorwegmuseum’ (The Railway Museum). The address is Maliebaanstation 16, Utrecht, The Netherlands. On Saturday 11 November, the conference will take place at ‘Het Academiegebouw’ (University Hall). The address is Domplein 29, Utrecht, the Netherlands. 

What is included in the conference fee?

The conference fee includes access to the conference, and food and beverages during the conference. If selected in the registration form, it includes a Reception Dinner on Wednesday evening. For all participants it includes snacks, beverages and lunch on Thursday; snacks, beverages, lunch and appetizers on Friday; and on Saturday snacks, beverages and lunch. If you have any dietary requirements or any questions regarding the food and beverages, please do not hesitate to contact us at her@uu.nl. Please note: in line with our University’s sustainability policy, the food on offer will be vegetarian and vegan. 

Are food and beverages included?

During the (pre)conference – from Wednesday to Saturday-, lunch and nutritional snacks are included, as well as beverages such as soft drinks, (flavoured) water, coffee and tea. In line with our University’s sustainability policy, the food on offer will be vegetarian and vegan. On Wednesday evening, we will host a Reception Dinner. If you would like to join us, please sign up for the dinner in the ISSOTL 2023 registration form. On Friday evening, we will offer appetizers and drinks. 

Which Social and Cultural Activities can I join?

We would love to show you the highlights of our beautiful city of Utrecht. Join us for one (or more) of the three cultural activities we are organising especially for ISSOTL participants. We will climb the famous Dom Tower, explore the past below street level at DomUnder and visit castle ‘Kasteel de Haar’. For more information, please visit this webpage, and register at the conference registration form.  

How do I sign up for the Social and Cultural Activities?

You can sign up for the social and cultural activities in the conference registration form. For more information, please visit this webpage. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! 

How can I contact you?

You can reach us from Monday to Friday, at her@uu.nl. For more information, please visit our contact page.

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