Welcome Guide for Incoming Uliège Staff & Visiting
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WELCOME GUIDE FOR INCOMING ULIÈGE STAFF & VISITING RESEARCHERS Edition -2020-2021 Published by the Department of Research and Developement and the Department of Human Resources at the University of Liège SUMMARY Welcome Guide for incoming ULiège staff & visiting researchers .................................................... 1 A Word of Welcome ..................................................................................................................... 1 1. Belgium &Wallonia ............................................................................................................... 2 1.1. The federal state ...................................................................................................................... 3 1.2. Languages ................................................................................................................................ 3 1.3. Weather ................................................................................................................................... 3 1.4. Customs ................................................................................................................................... 3 2. Research at ULiège ................................................................................................................ 4 3. Preparing your departure ...................................................................................................... 6 3.1. Preparing your application ........................................................................................................... 7 3.2. Arriving at the ULiège ............................................................................................................ 10 3.3. Gembloux .............................................................................................................................. 13 3.4. Arlon ...................................................................................................................................... 13 4. Arrival on site ..................................................................................................................... 14 4.1. FirsT STEPS ............................................................................................................................. 15 4.2. Accommodations ................................................................................................................... 15 4.3. Tips before signing a Rental agreement ................................................................................ 17 4.4. Municipal Taxes ..................................................................................................................... 18 4.5. Getting legal advice on Accommodation issues .................................................................... 19 4.6. Registering with the local authorities .................................................................................... 19 4.7. Bank Account ......................................................................................................................... 22 4.8. Embassies & Consulates ........................................................................................................ 22 4.9. Insurance ............................................................................................................................... 22 5. Working at Uliège ............................................................................................................... 25 5.1. Identification Badge............................................................................................................... 26 5.2. Salary and deductions ........................................................................................................... 26 5.3. Internet Access ...................................................................................................................... 27 5.4. ULiège Libraries ..................................................................................................................... 27 5.5. Open Access .......................................................................................................................... 28 5.6. University Restaurants ........................................................................................................... 28 6. Health and Well-Being at work ............................................................................................ 29 6.1. Medical Fees .......................................................................................................................... 30 6.2. Reimbursements of medical expenses .................................................................................. 31 6.3. Important health care documents......................................................................................... 31 6.4. Patients’ rights ....................................................................................................................... 32 6.5. Medical consultations ............................................................................................................ 32 6.6. In Case of Illness .................................................................................................................... 33 6.7. Smoking at work .................................................................................................................... 33 6.8. Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................. 33 6.9. Contacts at the Department of Human Resources (ARH) ..................................................... 34 6.10. Need to TALK? ........................................................................................................................ 36 7. Living in Belgium ................................................................................................................. 39 7.1. Cost of Living ......................................................................................................................... 40 7.2. Leisure and culture ................................................................................................................ 40 In Liège........................................................................................................................................... 40 In Gembloux .................................................................................................................................. 40 In Arlon .......................................................................................................................................... 41 7.3. French Classes ....................................................................................................................... 41 In Gembloux .................................................................................................................................. 41 In Arlon .......................................................................................................................................... 41 8. A Family Friendly University ................................................................................................ 42 8.1. Child Care for 0-3 years ......................................................................................................... 46 8.2. Education ............................................................................................................................... 46 8.3. Welcoming a spouse or partner ............................................................................................ 47 9. Contact us ........................................................................................................................... 48 9.1. The euraxerss center ............................................................................................................. 49 9.2. Social Service for the Uliège Personnel ................................................................................. 50 A WORD OF WELCOME Dear International Colleagues, welcome to the University of Liège! We are delighted that you have chosen to spend part of your academic career at the University of Liège. Whether you are here for a few months or for a few years, we are here to offer you support and resources. Liège’s reputation as a warm and welcoming place is not a mere platitude but a reality that you will certainly have a chance to experience during your stay. In addition to your research unit, various University departments including the Personnel Welfare Office and the ULiège Mobility Centre (which is part of the EURAXESS network) are at your disposal to ensure your stay is a success. This welcome guide offers practical information for your stay and should assist you as you integrate into the community. Once you have obtained your ULiège username and password1 we invite you to regularly consult the MyULiège Intranet portal for updates and information (mainly in French). ARH (Department of Human Resources): my.arh.uliege.be ARD (Department of Research & Development):www.recherche.ULiege.be/ Please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any questions or concerns: [email protected] We look forward to meeting you soon, Department of Research & Development Department of Human Resources 1You must request your login and password from an computer on campus via this page : https://www.campus.uLiège.be/cms/c_9096861/en/centralized-identification