Venue and other information Luxembourg
Venue
The workshop will take place at the University of Luxembourg, Belval Campus, located in Esch-sur-Alzette, approximately 30 minutes by train from Luxembourg City.
The sessions will be held in the Maison des Sciences Humaines (MSH), in the Black Box room, located near the main reception.
Address: Maison des Sciences Humaines – Université de Luxembourg 11, Porte des Sciences L-4366 Esch-Belval Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Catering and Dinners
Thanks to the generous support of the University of Luxembourg, the following will be covered for all registered participants:
· Morning coffee and afternoon breaks
· Lunches on all three workshop days
· Dinner on Thursday, 11 September, at Jay Nepal (Nepalese buffet) – https://jaynepal.lu
Wednesday Dinner (Not Covered): Café Saga, Esch-Belval – 50 EUR Café Saga is a Scandinavian-style venue located just a 5-minute walk from the workshop building. This dinner is not covered by the organizers and must be paid individually.
To facilitate planning, we kindly ask all participants to indicate in the registration form whether they plan to attend each of the two dinners. While attendance is not mandatory, this information is important for helping us reserve adequate space and prepare catering numbers.
If you would like to bring a guest to either dinner, please indicate this during registration. Guests are welcome but must cover their own costs, including the fixed fee for the Wednesday dinner.
Pre-booked Hotels
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at selected hotels near Belval. Participants must contact the hotels directly to book and pay for their own accommodation using the instructions provided below.
Please note: – The workshop organizers do not manage hotel bookings and cannot guarantee availability. – Discounted rates are only available via direct booking using the provided email addresses and forms. – Booking via platforms such as Booking.com may result in different prices. – After the deadlines, unbooked rooms will be released to the general public.
Hotel Location Deadline Rate & Booking
Residhome Belval (5 min walk to venue) 11 July 150€ (single), 160€ (double)
Email: luxembourg.eschbelval@residhome.com
Website: https://www.residhome.com/uk/clients-page
Reservation FORM
Hotel de la Poste Esch-sur-Alzette (15 min by bus or 5 min by train to campus) 30 June 115€ (single), 130€ (double)
Email: info@hoteldelaposte-luxembourg.com
Website: https://www.hoteldelaposte-luxembourg.com/en
IBIS Esch-Belval Belval (5 min walk to venue) 8 August 110€ (single), 127€ (double)
Email: h7071-bo@accor.com
Website: https://all.accor.com/hotel/7071/index.en.shtml
Reservation FORM
Novotel Luxembourg Centre Luxembourg City (30 min by train to campus) 8 August 185€ (single), 205€ (double)
Website: https://all.accor.com/hotel/5556/index.en.shtml
Registration FORM
Auberge de Jeunesse (not pre-booked) Esch-sur-Alzette (15 min by bus or 5 min by train to campus) – Approx. 60€ for a private room (limited availability)
Email: esch@youthhostels.lu
Website: https://youthhostels.lu/en/youth-hostels/youth-hostel-esch
Travel Information
Luxembourg has an excellent public transportation system, all buses, trains, and trams are free of charge.
From Luxembourg Airport to the City and Central Station
· Tram: Direct connection to Kirchberg, the city center, and Luxembourg Central Station (Gare Centrale), running every few minutes
· Bus lines:
- 6 and 16 to the city center (approx. 15–20 minutes)
- 29 and 223 to the Central Station
· Taxis are available, but typically expensive
From Luxembourg City to Belval Campus
· Train: Frequent service to Belval-Université (approx. 30 minutes)
· Bus: Direct routes from Centre Monterey (e.g., lines 604, 605)
· For schedules, see: o www.mobiliteit.lu o www.cfl.lu
By Car
Paid parking is available at Belval Plaza and beneath Maison du Savoir.
Emergencies
If you encounter any problems on one of the University campuses, please contact the University of Luxembourg Health, Security and Safety Office, available 24/7:
Phone: +352 46 66 44 – 5555