Governing Complex Education Systems (Gces)

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GOVERNING COMPLEX EDUCATION SYSTEMS (GCES)

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Governing Education in a Complex World University Foundation

Egmonstraat/Rue d'Egmont 11

1000 Brussels

Belgium

Location

The conference will be held in the University Foundation, Egmonstraat/Rue d'Egmont 11, 1000 Brussels.

Accommodation

The University Foundation has 14 rooms (10 single and 4 double). To book a room, please click on this booking form: University Foundation Booking Form

There are also several hotels in proximity of the conference venue.

 Aqua Hotel Brussels, Rue De Stassart 43, 1050 Brussels, 0.6 km from venue  Stanhope Hotel, Rue du Commerce 9, 1000 Brussels, 0.2 km from venue  NH Brussels City Centre Hotel, Chaussée de Charleroi 17, 060 Brussel, 1.1 km from venue  The Hotel: Boulevard De Waterloo 38, 1000 Brussels, 0.7 km from venue  Zoom Hotel, Rue de la Concorde 59-61, 1000 Brussels, 1.0 km from venue

Travel to Brussels

Arriving by plane

Brussels Airport (also known as Brussels National Airport, Brussels International Airport or Zaventem Airport) is the main international airport in Brussels with connections to over 180 destinations around the world. It is located in the area of Zavantem, about 20 minutes by train from the city centre (Brussels Centrale station). Most travellers coming from long-haul international flights from outside of Europe will land at Brussels Airport.

Arriving by Train

Brussels Eurostar

The Eurostar train runs high-speed TGV trains across the English Channel via the aptly named “Chunnel”. Eurostar travels daily from London to Paris and Brussels. The number of travellers choosing to take the Eurostar from London to Brussels grows every year. There are major stops in Lille, Paris and Brussels. There is a Eurostar platform at Brussels-Midi station, www.eurostar.com.

Brussels Thalys

Thalys runs a high-speed train service that connects major European destinations Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne. The only train from Paris to Brussels is operated by Thalys and from Berlin to Brussels, travellers need to transit via Cologne to reach Brussels. All trains arrive at Brussels-Midi station. Seats need to be reserved in advance. There are two classes: first and second. Refreshments are served on first class. There are no customs but arrive at least 15 minutes before departure, www.thalys.com.

How to get to the University Foundation

From the Airport

1) From Brussels National airport (Zaventem), you may travel by bus or by train.

The train station is located on the basement level that connects to Brussels and other major national and international destinations. A bus station is below the Arrivals hall. The number 12 bus on weekdays before 8pm, and the number 21 at all other times, takes passengers to the European Quarter of the city. There are also buses that serve Brussels Airport to Antwerp. An airport bus link also operates between the Brussels railway lines and the airport. There are licensed, metered taxis available outside the Arrivals hall.

 Trains (direction “Brussels”) - there are 3-4 trains every hour depending on the time of day and they stop at North (Gare du Nord), Central (Gare Centrale) and South (Gare du Midi) stations.

 Express bus n°12 Airport line (direction “Luxembourg/Luxemburg”) ends at Luxembourg railway station.

 Bus n°21 (direction “Ducale/Hertog”) stops at “Trône/Troon”, near the Luxembourg railway station.

2) From Charleroi airport, get the bus to South railway station (Gare du Midi).

From the Train Stations

From South railway station (Gare du Midi)

 Take the metro no. 2, direction “Simonis Elisabeth” to “Trône/Troon”. Take exit “Luxembourg street”. You are at the angle of Luxembourg street and Avenue Marnix. Walk straight ahead, cross the street. Turn on the second street on the left (Egmont street) and walk to n° 11. (see the green route on the map).

From North railway station (Gare du Nord)

 Take the metro 3 (direction “Churchill”) or 4 (direction “Stalle”) tol ”Rogier” stop. Take metro 2 (direction “Simonis Leopold III”). Get off at “Trône/Troon”. Take exit “Luxembourg street”. You are at the angle of Luxembourg street and Avenue Marnix. Walk straight ahead, cross the street. Turn on the second street on the left (Egmont street) and walk until n° 11. (see the green route on the map).

From Central railway station (Gare Centrale)

 Take bus 27 (direction “Andromède”), 38 (direction “Héros/Helden”) or 71 (direction “Delta”). Get off at “Ducale/Hertog” and walk on Ducale street until the Ring (large boulevard). Cross the Ring and make a right turn towards Avenue Marnix. Take the first street on your left (Egmont street) and walk to n° 11. (see the red route on the map).

From Luxembourg railway station (Gare du Luxembourg)

 By Bus: take bus 21 (direction “Ducale/Hertog”), 27 (« South station »), 38 (direction “De Brouckère”) or 34-64-80 (direction “Porte de Namur/Naamse Poort”). Get off at “Trône/Troon”. Walk on Ducale street. Cross the street on your left and go to Avenue Marnix. Take the second street on your left (Egmont street) and walk to n° 11.

 On foot: If you get off at the (final) Luxembourg (B) bus stop, turn right at the roundabout, so the glass European Parliament building is behind you. Walk along Rue de Luxembourg / Luxemburgstraat and turn left immediately after the De Meeûs park. 6. Walk along Rue de Paris / Parijsstraat. Turn right, and then right again onto Rue d’Egmont / Egmontstraat and walk to n° 11. (see the blue route on the map).

Map of location

Taxi

From Brussels International Airport metered taxis are available outside the Arrivals hall. The drive to Brussels city centre takes about 30 minutes and costs around €45. Licensed Taxis are recommended and can be recognised by a blue and yellow sign.

Public transportation in Brussels

The Brussels Metro system (underground train) is of one the most convenient and fastest ways to travel to the main destinations of the city centre. There are 4 metro lines and 2 tram lines that service the Brussels city centre. Metros run frequently: every 3 minutes at peak; every 10 minutes after 8pm; every 5 minutes on weekends.

Paying for public transport

Inner-city transport uses the same ticketing system so you can use the same ticket for bus, metro or tram or a combination. All together public transport is made up of metro lines, train lines, buses and trams.

Purchase tickets at GO machines in the metro stations. The most basic ticket is 1 “jump” ticket which entitles the traveller to take any inner-city transport for 1 hour from time of validation.