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Conference venues


Roskilde University
Universitetsvej 1
DK-4000  Roskilde

Comwell Congress Center
Vestre Kirkevej 12 – Himmelev
DK-4000  Roskilde

Lund University
Språk- och Litteraturcentrum
(SoL-centrum)
Helgonabacken 12
S-221 00 Lund

Located a few kilometres to the east of the town of Roskilde and approximately 30 kilometres west of the Danish capital, Copenhagen, the University is the daily place of work for around 8000 students, 700 researchers and lecturers as well as 250 technical/administrative staff in the 50 buildings which comprise the campus.


Registration / Information desk

The desk will be open during the following hours:

Thursday September 27                              10:00–12:00 at Comwell Congress Center, 13:30–18:30 at Roskilde University, Foyer

Friday September 28                                   09:00–18:00 at Roskilde University, Foyer

Saturday September 29                               09:30–10:30 at Lund University, Palaestra


Language

The conference will be conducted in English.


Insurance and liability

Neither the organisers, nor Roskilde University take any responsibility for injury or damage involving persons or property during the conference. Participants are advised to take out their own health and travel insurance.


Bank and currency exchange

A cash point is available at Roskilde University, Visa-card is accepted at hotels and shops.


Currency & Exchange rates

The Danish currency is Kroner (DKK). At the moment (May 07) one US$ equals approximate DKK 5.48. One Euro (€) equals DKK 7,45. One Pound equals DKK 10,91.


Car parking

It is possible to park at the venue (Roskilde University). Please notice parking is only allowed where indicated by blue park signs.


Climate

Denmark has a temperate climate. The average temperature during the period is approximately 12°-16°C. at daytime  and 5° – 9° during night. September is often a month with sunshine but, be prepared for occasional showers.


Passport & visa

Denmark is a member of the European Union. A visa is required for citizens of some countries. Please consult the Danish Embassy or Consulate in your country.


Time difference

Denmark is on Central European Time


Tipping

Tips are automatically included in all bills for service, meals etc.


Travel

By plane

Copenhagen Airport (www.cph.dk) has international flight connections. All passengers on international flights arrive at Terminal 3 - regardless of the airline. The entrance to the railway station is in Terminal 3. There you will find trains for Roskilde Station (Trekroner Station/Roskilde University). A single ticket for the train between the Airport and Trekroner Station costs about DKK60. The train ride takes approximately 30 minutes.

 

By car

From Rødbyhavn or Gedser
From Rødbyhavn take motorway E47 towards København (Copenhagen).
From Gedser take motorway E55 towards København (Copenhagen).
After approximately 150 km, take motorway 21 towards Roskilde. Exit at no. 9 (Trekroner/Hedehusene V). Follow the signs to “Roskilde Universitetscenter RUC'.


From Copenhagen
Take motorway 21 towards Roskilde. Exit at no. 9 (Trekroner/Hedehusene V). Follow the signs to “Roskilde Universitetscenter RUC'.

From Holbæk, Ringsted, Korsør

Take motorway 21 towards Roskilde. Exit at No. 10 (Roskilde Ø/Hedehusene) Follow the signs to Roskilde Universitetscenter RUC.


By train

Roskilde University is located near Trekroner Station: From Trekroner Station you can see a dormitory (the multi-coloured building) and the university behind it. The university is within a walking distance of 10 minutes. 

From Copenhagen
A single ticket for the train between Copenhagen Central Station and Trekroner Station costs about DKK 60. The train ride from Copenhagen to Trekroner Station takes approximately 25 minutes - make sure that the train stops at Trekroner Station not all trains for Roskilde do!

From Roskilde
A single ticket for the train between Roskilde Station and Trekroner Station costs about DKK 17. The train ride from Roskilde to Trekroner Station takes approximately 5 minutes.


By bus

From Roskilde 

Bus no. 223E and 604.

A single ticket for the bus between Roskilde Station and Roskilde University costs about DKK17. The bus ride takes approximately 15 minutes.