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Welcome
We, IDLab, the University of Antwerp, and imec, would really like to welcome
you to our city. We hope this guide will be helpful to you. Enjoy your stay inAntwerp!

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Introduction to the university of Antwerp

Spread over these campuses are our 9 faculties:
Faculty of Applied Economics
Faculty of Applied Engineering
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Design Sciences
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Science
The university also has 20 institutes and 48 related centres(e.g. Antwerp Research Institute for the Arts (ARIA), Institute ofDevelopment Policy (IOB), associated Faculty of Nautical Sciences, etc.)[5]Introduction to IDLabIDLab performs fundamental and applied research on internet
technologies and data science. We are a joint research initiative
between the University of Antwerp and Ghent University. Within
Antwerp, IDLab (85 members) specifically focuses on wirelessnetworking (in collaboration with Ghent) and distributed intelligence.
We have a unique research infrastructure used in numerous nationaland international collaborations.
We collaborate with many universities and research centres worldwide
and jointly develops advanced technologies with industry (R&D centersfrom international companies, Flanders’ top innovating large companies
and SME’s, as well as numerous ambitious startups).
IDLab is a core research group of imec and a significant part of IDLab
research activities are embedded in the University of Antwerp. Morespecifically, the research on wireless networking is a joint activity
between the University of Antwerp and Ghent University. IDLab is theintegration of the former research groups DSLab, IBCN and MOSAIC andcounts about 300 members (40 professors, 50 post docs, 200researchers, 15 support staff members). The professors teach a wide
variety of courses.

Introduction to imec
As a trusted R&D partner of companies, start-ups and academia, researchand innovation are in our DNA.
We combine our longstanding leadership in microchip technology within-depth expertise in software and ICT to lay the foundation of a more
personalized healthcare, smarter cities, cleaner energy and more efficientmobility, logistics and manufacturing solutions.
We are a single point of contact for innovators and entrepreneurs whowant to explore the potential of advanced technologies.
We are imec. We shape the future.

Nine reasons to visit Antwerp
Antwerp knows how to turn on the charm. Just when you think thatyou’ve seen it all, you’re in for another surprise. That’s because the cityand its residents are anything but followers. They are trendsetters, withthe belief that things could aways be different and better. You’re in for avery special treat.
▪ Easy to take in
The best view of the historic city is … away from the city centre. Cross
the river Scheldt– not via the bridge but the impressive underpass(Mark, during your descent, the magnificent wooden escalator) – andadmire the Antwerp skyline from the Left Bank.
▪ City inland with sea port
Antwerp has, besides a wide river, a deep sea port 80 kilometres inland.
Not only do cruise ships have the exceptional opportunity to moor close
to the city, the port also attracts many domestic and seagoing vessels.
Interested to find out more about the port? There are several bus, boatand bicycle tours that take you past the ships, quays, cranes andterminals.
▪Enjoy the heightsThe Cathedral of Our Lady is a striking feature in the Antwerp skyline: itis the highest church tower in the Low Lands and features on theUNESCO World Heritage List. Quite an achievement, if you consider that
one of the Cathedral’s towers remained unfinished. Slightly further up is
another attractive tower, that of the MAS. A top collection awaits you atthe Museum aan de Stroom (museum at the river): about the world inAntwerp and Antwerp in the world. But the most beautiful work of art
lies at your feet: from the rooftop, 60 meters above the ground, you canadmire the whole city.

▪ Culture with a bonus
Antwerp boasts quite a few special museums. In addition to their finecollections, they always offer a remarkable extra: the Middelheim
Museum is a park full of sculptures; Plantin-Moretus was the firstmuseum to feature on the World Heritage List; in The Rubens House,
you walk through the house of the famous master. And then there are
the museum-grade buildings, like the Neoclassical (shopping)Stadsfeestzaal where you ‘just’ go for a spot of shopping, or the listedbuildings of the Antwerp Zoo – one of Europe’s oldest and mostbeautiful city zoos – where many animals live.

▪ Gastronomy revisited
Since appearances also count, the eatery settings inAntwerp are special – ranging from a former
chapel, which now houses Michelin-star restaurant
The Jane, to the Palace in Meir, which once
belonged to Napoleon and where you can now
have lunch or catapult cocoa up your noise when
you order a chocolate shooter. Antwerp thrives oninnovation, something to which your taste buds
will be able to testify: thanks to the port’s
international influence, all cuisines are representedand continue to reinvent themselves. For example, Antwerp boasts aMichelin-star Chinese restaurant and a pita shop which was the first tofeature in the Gault Millau gastronomy guide.

▪ Most diamonds in the world
International diamondhallmarks, such as ‘Cut in
Antwerp’, were born inAntwerp. A visit to theDiamond Square Mileshould, therefore, not be
missing from your itinerary.
There are more diamonds in
one square mile than in therest of the world. Peppered
across the city, there are plenty of dazzling window displays ofgoldsmiths and jewellery designers. Their treasures carry the Antwerp
Most Brilliant-label, which guarantees quality.

▪ Cradle of fashion
Antwerp residents are trendsetters. Something which is noticeable fromthe many innovative pop-ups and fledgling start-ups that you comeacross while shopping, and which also comes to life, of course, in thefashion district. Here, haute couture is not only in the many boutiques,but also on the streets, in the museum (MoMu) and at college. The
fashion department of the Royal Academy is one of the world’s mostinfluential: the Six of Antwerp, Martin Margiela, Bruno Pieters … they all
graduated here. Even today, many of the great promises, who come to
study here, often use the city as their testing ground to launch theirlabel. Here, you can be the first to buy from the designers of tomorrow.
▪ XL range at an XS distance
Locals proudly refer to their city as cosmopolitan with a village
atmosphere: here, you will find countless shops, museums, squares,architectural delights and terraces, all within walking distance from eachother. Or at least within cycling distance, and that’s where Antwerp’scity bikes (Velos) come in.
▪ Always nearby:
Located in the heart of Flanders, in the centre of Europe, Antwerp iseasily accessible. From the regional, but even from the national, airport
you reach the city in no time. Alternatively, you can take the train - amust, because Antwerp Central railway station has won many beauty
awards and has been dubbed Europe’s most romantic station. Thatmajestic setting is bound to dull the pain to some extent when it’s timeto leave.

Meeting venue: Hof van Liere
The central building of the City Campus of the University of Antwerp, Hof vanLiere, is part of Antwerp's cultural-historical heritage. The beautiful 16thcentury Hof van Liere and the adjacent historic buildings, erected by theJesuits in the 17th century, are an oasis of peace in the noisy city center. This'fugitive home' was built in 1516 by order of the then mayor of Antwerp,
Arnold van Liere. Antwerp was then at the beginning of the golden 16thcentury, and this can be seen in this beautiful building in Brabant Gothic style.
The Prinsenhof is attributed to architect Dominicus de Waghemaeckere, but infact came about in different phases. The most original place is the westerncourtyard. It has a gallery with five three-lobed arches and slender columns.
Today, eight different convention halls are available here as well as theUniversity club, the exclusive restaurant of the University of Antwerp.

Full address:
Hof van Liere
Prinsstraat 132000 AntwerpenGetting there
Antwerp is centrally-located in Europe and easy to reach. You can gethere by train, plane, bus or car. Your hassle-free city trip starts here.

By planeBrussels International Airport (Zaventem) is located about 45 km (30min.) from Antwerp city centre.
Bus transfer: Take the Airport Express Bus, a direct coach service fromthe airport to the centre of Antwerp. Coaches operate every hour. Thejourney to Antwerp Central station takes around 45 min and costs €10.
Train transfer: the station is at floor -1 in Brussels airport and the ticket
can be purchased at a ticket vending machine by credit card. Antwerp
Central Station (35 min. from Brussels Airport Zaventem by train) issituated at the heart of the city.
If you fly to Charleroi (Brussels South) Airport, on arrival, you can buy apublic transport ticket to Antwerp (bus + train ride), which takes lessthan 2 hours. From Charleroi Airport, you need to buy a combi-ticket atthe square outside the airport for +/- € 20. This includes the bus ridefrom the airport to the station and the train to Antwerp.
Another option is to fly to Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol) or Paris Charlesde Gaulle Airport and continue your trip to Antwerp Central station withThalys.

By train
Antwerp is really easy to get to by train. National and international
trains, such as the Thalys, stop at Antwerp Central Station and/or
Antwerp-Berchem. There are fifteen trains to and from Antwerp everyhour. You can take one of several bus and tram lines into the city centre
from Antwerp-Central and Antwerp-Berchem.
Take the time to look up and around you if you arrive in Antwerp’s
Central Station as it is widely considered one of the most beautiful
stations of the world.

By bus
You can easily get to Antwerp by bus with one of many city links. Book aticket with one of the many bus companies.

By carAre you planning to travel to Antwerp by car? Please bear in mind thatAntwerp’s city centre is a low emission zone. Register your car before
entering Antwerp and check whether you may enter the zone.
Also bear in mind that Antwerp’s Ring road is often very busy and thatseveral major road works and construction projects are planned in thecity until 2022, which will cause substantial traffic nuisance. Check thewebsite of Slim naar Antwerpen for all information about how to get toAntwerp and about smart alternatives to travel into the city.

Getting around in Antwerp
To get around in Antwerp, you can walk, take a bike, a bus or tram, take ataxi or drive your car.

Public transport (bus/trams)
All information regarding trams and buses (lines, timetables, stops, etc.)
can be obtained via the website of De Lijn. Please note that public
transport in Belgium is not 24/7; at night, you will not find any services
and during weekends at lesser frequencies.

Taxi
The Antwerp taxis can transport up to four passengers while taxi buses
can transport seven to eight passengers for the same price. The official
taxis, with a permit from the City of Antwerp, all have an illuminated taxi
sign on the roof and a red plate on the front of the car. You pay a uniform
tariff, which is controlled by the city. The tariff is always shown on thetaximeter in the car. When you arrive at your destination the taximeter
will automatically print out a ticket with the taxi company’s name andphone number as well as the phone number of the local police, for any
questions or complaints you may have.
Order a taxi by calling the phone numbers of the main taxi companies or
use the Apple and Android app, which can be downloaded at
http://www.taxi.eu/en

BikeAntwerp has a lot of traffic and many one-way streets, so using a bike isoften a faster way to get from A to Z. There are bicycle lanes in almost
every street, distances are not too large and with the right gear, you cancycle all year round.
When parking on the street, you can find designated bike racks on thestreet in various locations across the city. You may also park your bike on
the pavement if people can still get by and it is not an obstacle.
Velo is Antwerp’s metropolitan bike sharing. You can pick up and drop off
bicycles at various points, whenever you like. You can buy an annual pass
online or rent the bikes for shorter periods of time.
Bird scooters are also a convenient and affordable way to get around thecity. Download their app and get rollin’ or check out their website if you
need more information.

Hotels
The University of Antwerp has a partnership with ACB (Antwerp
Convention Bureau) and together we developed a bookingtool whichallows you to reserve hotels in the neighborhood at a special rate.
There are about 40 hotels in the range, in all price categories, inside andoutside the city. The rates are based on availability and give the "BestAvailable Rate BAR" -10%.
The two hotels closest to Hof van Liere (our meetingvenue) are ‘HotelRubens’ and ‘De Witte Lelie’.

How to book your hotel (please follow the steps in theright order)
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Go to the online booking toolFirst enter the discount code UAACB18 and click on ‘Validate’
Then enter the arrival and departure dates and click on ‘Search’
You’ll see an overview of all available hotels and their Best
Available Rate -10%, at that moment, including any cancellation
conditions
Choose a hotel and book your room
With thanks to the Antwerp Convention Bureau (ACB)Important telephonenumbers
Fire | Accidents | CareFirst

Crime | Nuisance

112 Fire brigade and ambulance

101 Police (or 112)

The emergency numbers 100, 101 and 112 can be dialled on all phones on campus without the prefix ‘0’

After
If you are on the premises of the University of Antwerp during an incident, please remember to call theinternal number 6666 (short for 03 265 66 66 ) after you have alerted the emergency services. This is theemergency number for internal support.

Card stop (bank card or credit card lost or stolen)+32 (0)70 344 344

Fire brigade/ambulance

112 (free)

Police(Non-emergency (Blauwe Lijn))

101 (free)
0800 123 12 (free)

Belgian poison centre+32 (0)70 245 245

Telephone Directory Assistance Service1207

Doctor on call1733 (not operable in all provinces yet)Pharmacy on call

+32 (0)903 99 000

Pharmacies
You can find many pharmacies in and around Antwerp. Pharmacies are usually
open on weekdays during office hours (until 18:30 in the evening). If you
urgently need medication after office hours, you can go to a pharmacy on dutytel.: +32 903 99 000. Please note that this after hours service is more expensive.

Hospitals
Antwerp has several excellent hospitals. Some of them are located near thecampuses. You can see almost any specialist at these hospitals with anappointment, but to avoid any additional costs or long waiting periods youneed a referral letter from your general practitioner. Usually the fee for aspecialist consultation is € 50-90. Sometimes the administrative procedure andpayment in hospitals takes longer than at a private doctor’s practice, socalculate extra time for this visit.

Introduction to Dutch
Belgium is a small country but we have three official languages: Dutch, French andGerman! In Flanders, Dutch is spoken, but most Belgians speak English and French
quite fluently as well. Still, it might be helpful to know a few words:Greetings
HelloGoodbye
Welcome
Have a nice day!

HalloTot ziens
WelkomNog een prettige dag!

Asking how someone is doing
How are you?
I’m fine, thanks
Not so wellAnd you?

Hoe gaat het?
Alles goed, dank je
Niet zo goed
En met jou?

General responses
Yes
NoPleaseThanksYou’re welcome
Sorry
No problem

Ja
Nee
Alstublieft
Dank jeGraag gedaan
Sorry
Geen problem

Personal data
First Name
Voornaam
Surname/Family name Familienaam
Date of birth
Geboortedatum
Place of birth
Geboorteplaats
ID/passport
Identiteitskaart/paspoort
Country
LandCity
StadStreet
StraatNationality
Nationaliteit
Address
Adres