Contents 1. Stockholm University 2. Transport Information 3. Public Transportation Information 4. Hotels 5. Social Events 6. General information 1
1. Stockholm University History The initiative for the formation of Stockholm University was taken by the Stockholm City Council. The process was completed after a decision in December 1865 regarding the establishment of a fund and a committee to "establish a higher education institution in the capital". The nine members of the Committee were respected and prominent citizens whose work have helped the evolution of science and society. The next important step was taken in October 1869, when the Stockholm University College Association was established. Several members of the committee became members of the association - including Professor Pehr Henrik Malmsten. The association's mission was to establish a university in Stockholm and would "not be dissolved until college came into being and its future could be secured." The memorandum of the Stockholm University College were adopted in May 1877, and in the autumn semester of the following year, actual operations began. Photo: Eva Dalin In 1878, the university college Stockholms högskola started its operations with a series of lectures on natural sciences, open to curious citizens (a tradition still upheld by yearly publicly open lectures). Notable in the university's early history is the appointment of Sofia Kovalevskaya to hold a chair in mathematics department in 1889, making her the third female professor in Europe. In 1904 the college became an official degree granting institution. In 1960, the college was granted university status, becoming Sweden's fourth state university. The university premises were situated in central Stockholm at Observatorielunden but increased enrolment resulted in a lack of space, which required the university campus to be shifted to a bigger facility. Since 1970 most of the university operations are pursued at the main campus at Frescati north of the city center. 1
From the station to the University Take the red line underground train with direction Mörby Centrum and get off at the stop called Universitetet. When you arrive, the map below will guide you to Geovetenskapens hus or Aula Magna. The T on the left marks the arrival point of the Tunnelbana (underground). Read more about the public transportation under section 3. Välkommen till Frescati 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Frescativägen 54 oslagsbanan 6B 22 Lilla Frescativägen 18 20 24 16A A B C D E F 9 G Bergianska trädgården 14 Z Frescati Hagväg 7 Lilla Frescati Lilla Frescati 12 Kräftriket Sveaplan Frescativägen Frescati Hage Frescati Hagväg Roslagsvägen Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet Albano 10 8 Frescativägen Frescati 14A 22B 22A 14B Nobelhusen Frescati backe 24E Manne 24D Roslagsbanan Frescativägen Frescativägen 4 6 24F Siegbahnhusen Roslagsvägen 18 26 14 Arrheniusgången 16 Juristernas hus 6 Aula Magna 10 5 Lantis Småbrukarhemmet Svante Arrhenius Väg Biblioteksbyggnaden Geovetenskapens hus Universitetsgången 8 11 Frescatihallen 12 7 Geovet. hus 8 Greens villa Allhuset Universitetsvägen 8 Villa Bellona 4 9A Frescativägen 6A 10 9 12 Lappkärrsgången 16B Arrheniuslaboratorierna Universitetsvägen 14A 10A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 16C 16A 14B 16 16F 30 Bloms hus Svante Arrhenius Väg 18B 1. Geovetenskapens hus 2. Aula Magna 2B 2A Studenthuset 2E 2C Skära villan 2D 14D F 14C 20A 20C Södra huset Universitetsvägen 22A Arrheniuslaboratorierna 28 22B 26 Svante Arrhenius Väg 10F 24 21B 31 Skogstorpet 21A Gula villan 19B 33 Du är här You are here Entré Entrance Entré för rörelsehindrade Entrance for disabled Frescatibackehusen 21B Konsulentvillan Fiskartorpsvägen 21G Busshållplats Café 19F Godsmottagning Parkering för rörelsehindrade Parkeringsplatser Restaurang Taxiangöringsplats Tunnelbanestation Stora Skuggans Väg 2 A B C D E F G D4 D4 D5 D4 D5 D4 D4 B4 D3 C2 D2 E6 C4 E5 D3 C2 B2 D3 B4 E1 C3 D4 C4-5 D3 D5 D4 B6-7 B3-C3 B4 D6 B7 D2 B7 D3 B2-3 C2 E5 E5 B7 D6 D5 E3-6 E3 Rekto Vice-Ch Rektor Förval Forskn Infoce Komm Regist Stockh Studen Studen Stock Studen Studen Studen Övrig Other S Akade Campu Fresca USAB ( Cafée Café B Café i jalla ga Kaffeb Kaffeb Prego Prego Prego Pressb Pressb 7-Elev Resta Fakult Restau Restau Restau Restau Stories Byggn Buildin Byggn Allhus Arrhen Aula M Bibliot Bloms Fresca Geove Greens Gula v Hus 88 Juriste Konsu Lantis Manne Nobelh Paviljo Paviljo Paviljo Skogst Skära v Småbr Studen Södra Villa B
Geovetenskapens hus, Wednesday 20 th -Thursday 21 th The Geo-Science Building (Geovetenskapens hus), is located about 2 minutes walk from the underground station. The ALTE-conference will be held on the second floor, use the staircase to the left when you enter the building or look for the conference staff or ALTE-signs. Conference staff T-shirts Aula Magna, Friday 22 nd Aula Magna is located about a minute walk from the underground. History Aula Magna was designed by architect Ralph Erskine (1914-2005), together with Lars Wilson, and inaugurated in 1997. This came to be the last building that Erskine created for the campus area. In gratitude for his work, Erskine was awarded the University Gold Medal in 1997. Photo: Helle Ambren Photo: commons.wikimedia.org Aula Magna is seven floors tall, three of which are blasted into the rock. Towards the north east, where the main entrance is, it gives a low and small-scale impression, and the generous foyer appears behind the glass façade. The building rises to its full height on the south west side. By dividing the facade into many volumes of different sizes, structures and heights, Erskine managed to shape this closed part in an interesting way. The façade is made of patterned bricks of shifting textures and different shades of red, yellow and brown. Erskine s typical solar reflectors, which let daylight into the auditorium via skylights, can be seen from far away. What is here today Besides the big auditorium, Aula Magna houses a number of group and seminar rooms, a gallery and study spaces. Fun facts In the construction of Aula Magna, high requirements were placed on good sound insulation and acoustics. This has resulted in, for example, that a speaker can stand on stage and speak without a microphone to 1,200 listeners. In December each year, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences organises the traditional Nobel lectures here with different laureates (su.se). 3
2. Transport information All four of Stockholm s airports are connected to downtown by airport coaches as well as municipal alternatives. From Stockholm Arlanda-Airport you can also choose the highspeed train service Arlanda Express. Arlanda airport Stockholm-Arlanda Airport is located 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Stockholm City. Arlanda Express (train): The Arlanda express train takes you from Arlanda Airport to the city center. The platform is easily accessible, underneath the arrival terminals. Departure: every 15 minutes (for most of the day). Travel time: 20 minutes. You can buy tickets at the yellow ticket machines that you will find in the arrival hall (or at a counter). You can also buy the tickets in advance on the internet: https://www.arlandaexpress.com/. The price is 280 SEK for a single trip, 530 SEK for a round trip ticket. Airport Coaches Flygbussarna Travel time to City Terminal: 35-45 minutes. The buses will leave outside of the arrival hall. Be sure that you take the bus to Stockholm City because there are others going to different places. You can buy tickets in advance on the internet: http://www.flygbussarna.se/en. It is also possible to buy a ticket at the airport or at the bus (you cannot pay with cash on the bus). The price is 99 SEK (internet price), 119 SEK (airport/bus price), for a single trip. Photo: commons.wikiedia.org Photo: commons.wikiedia.org Bromma Airport, Skavsta Airport and Västerås Airport Flygbussarna Airport Coaches operates all airports, with departures timed with arrivals and departures at the airports. Travel time: 20 minutes (Bromma), 80 minutes (Skavsta) and 80 minutes (Västerås). Taxi Taxi services are available at Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Bromma Airport. Travel time: Stockholm Arlanda Airport: approx.. 40 minutes, depending on time of day. Bromma Airport: approx 15 minutes, depending on time of day. Credit cards are accepted. Please note: Taxi fares in Sweden aren't regulated, which means that prices can vary significantly between companies. With this in mind, we recommend that you use the services of well-known firms like Taxi Stockholm, Taxi 020 and Taxi Kurir. 4
3. Public Transportation Transportation in Stockholm via bus and underground Stockholm Public Transport, SL, is responsible for buses, underground trains, commuter trains, trams and certain ferry lines in Greater Stockholm. The underground is the easiest way to get around town. The city is divided into three zones, and zone tickets are good for several trips within 75 to 120 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at SL Centers, underground platform barriers, newsagent kiosks (Pressbyrån), via SMS or via the SL app. It's not possible to pay cash for tickets on board buses in Stockholm. Photo: commons.wikiedia.org Prepaid cards are the best alternative for those making few trips. It's also possible to buy 24, 72 hour or 7-day cards, which allow free travel in all zones during the validity period. Another alternative is the Stockholm Card, which allows free travel and free entry to more than 75 museums and attractions in the city. Stockholm Cards are valid for 48, 72 or 120 hours. A trip on the number 69 bus or number 7 tram that go out to Djurgården is a superb way to discover Stockholm. The tram connects you with major attractions like Skansen and the Vasa Museum. Stockholmers are always heedful of their beautiful surroundings, and this has led to many inner city buses running on eco-friendly fuels such as ethanol. The Stockholm underground is also known as the world s longest art gallery as so many of its stations are adorned with the works of different artists. SL Access credit ("reskassa") Prices 1-7 day tickets 7-days: 300 SEK 3 days / 72h: 230 SEK 1 day / 24 h: 115 SEK Please note! You cannot purchase a ticket on board the buses. It is your responsibility as a passenger to ensure that you have a valid ticket. Failure to show on demand a valid ticket will render a penalty fare of SEK1,200. You can add credit to an SL Access card and use that credit for pay as you go zone tickets. The minimum credit to add is 100 SEK and you can add up to 1000 SEK at a time. Credit is called "reskassa" in Swedish and you can fill up credit at SL Access vending machines, at SL Center, and at ticket barriers in the Metro and at commuter rail stations. 1 zone: SEK 25 2 zones: SEK 37,50 3 zones: SEK 50 Most likely you will only be travelling through one zone since the whole of central Stockholm, 5 including Stockholm University is within zone A.
Timetables for the underground and buses You can always look up a specific time on the internet: http://sl.se/en/. There you will see this box where you can easily fill in your origin and your destination (even street names will work). In the second step you can choose a time and so on. To go from Östermalmstorg to Universitetet takes about 6 minutes. The Underground System (Tunnelbana) Stockholm University Photo: commons.wikiedia.org 6
4. Hotels The list below presents a small selection of hotels located in the city center and in close approximate to the underground line connecting the city center with Stockholm University. To obtain the special rate, please book directly to the hotel and refer to the booking reference given below, specific to each hotel. The prices might be even lower if you book online through a hotel booking site. Hotell Kung Carl Birger Jarlsgatan Photo: google.maps.se Hotell Kung Carl, Birger Jarlsgatan 21. A few minute walk to Östermalmstorg underground station. Distance to venue ca 4 km. Refer to reservation number: 685942 Last day to book: 6 th of March Price (including VAT and breakfast): standard single 1445SEK, standard double 1725SEK Phone: +46 (0)8 463 5000 www.kungcarl.se e-mail: reservation@hotellkungcarl.se Cancellation policy: free of charge until 48 hours before arrival 7
Central Hotel Central Station Photo: google.maps.se Central Hotel, Vasagatan 38. A few minute walk to Central train station, City terminal and T-centralen underground station. Distance to venue ca 4,5 km. Refer to reservation number 13138601 Last day to book: 18 th of March Price (including VAT and breakfast): standard single 1445 SEK Phone: +46 8 566 20 941 www.profilhotels.se/centralhotel e-mail: therese.hallin@profilhotels.se NB! Cancellation policy: Later than 4 weeks before arrival: 70% of total value of booking. Later than two weeks before arrival: 100% of total value of booking. 8
Hotell Mornington Hotell Mornington, Nybrogatan 53. A few minute walk to Östermalmstorg underground station. Distance to venue ca. 4 km. Refer to reservation number: G917109 Last day to book: 14 th of March Price (including VAT and breakfast): standard single 1340SEK, superior queen 1550SEK Phone: +46 8 507330 00 http://www.mornington.se e-mail: christina.wiberg@mornington.se Cancellation policy: free of charge until 18:00 day before arrival Photo: google.maps.se 9
Elite Hotel Arcadia Valhallavägen Tekniska högskolan Photo: google.maps.se Elite Hotel Arcadia, Körsbärsvägen 1. A few minute walk to Tekniska Högskolan underground station. Distance to venue ca 2 km. Refer to reservation number: 3729921 Last day to book: 20 th of March Price (including VAT and breakfast): superior single 1258SEK Phone: +46 (0) 8 559017 40, 0771 788 789, www.elite.se e-mail: stockholm.groups@elite.se, NB! Cancellation policy: Later than 4 weeks before arrival: 50% of total value of booking. Later than two weeks before arrival: 100% of total value of booking. 10
Hotell Crystal Plaza Birger Jarlsgatan Birger Jarlsgatan Photo: google.maps.se Hotell Crystal Plaza, Birger Jarlsgatan 35. A few minutes walk to Östermalmstorg underground station. Distance to venue ca 3,3 km. Refer to reservation number: 1804ATLE (sic!) Last day to book: 19 th of March Price (including VAT and breakfast): standard single 1290SEK, standard double 1590SEK Phone: +46(0)8 4068800 www.crystalplazahotel.se e-mail: info@crystalplazahotel.se Cancellation policy: free of charge until 18:00 day before arrival 11
5. Social Events The Swedish Museum of Natural History Photo: commons.wikiedia.org Lunch will be served Wednesday 20 th of April and Thursday 21 st of April at Restaurant Fossilen, the Linné room, 4 th floor, in the Swedish Museum of Natural History, which is only a five minute walk away from the main event locations at Stockholm University. For more information: http://www.nrm.se/english/visitthemuseum/restaurantfossilen.6874_en.html The Swedish Museum of Natural History Geovetenskapens hus 12
Reception at Stockholm City Hall 20 th April, 7PM There will be a reception Wednesday 20 th April at The City Hall at 7PM. The visit will include a buffet and last for approximately two hours. The Stockholm City Hall is one of Sweden s most famous buildings, and one of the capital's most visited tourist attractions. It houses offices for 200 people including the Municipal Council, and is also famous for its grand ceremonial halls and unique art pieces. The Stockholm City Hall is the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet held on 10 December each year. Going to the City Hall via public transportation? The City Hall (Stadshuset) is situated on the island Kungsholmen in the centre of Stockholm. Buses nr 3 and 62 stop right in front of the City Hall at Hantverkargatan 1. The bus stop is called Stadshuset. Photo: commons.wikiedia.org The closest underground station is Rådhuset (the blue line). It takes about 8 minutes to walk to the City Hall from the Central Station, and 5 minutes from the stop Rådhuset. Need help for direction? A representative from Stockholm University will meet up with those who want to be guided outside the Central Hotel at 6:20 PM. The group will then walk together to the City Hall at 6:30 PM. (For direction to Central Hotel see page 8.) Central station City Hall 13
Gala dinner at The Vasa Museum 21 st April 6.30PM The gala dinner on Thursday evening 21st of April at 6.30PM will take place at The Vasa Museum restaurant, Galärvarvsvägen 14 in Djurgården A guided tour of the museum will start at 6PM. Vasa is the world's only preserved 1700 - century ship and a unique art treasure. The ship consists to 98 percent of original parts and is decorated with hundreds of carved sculptures. The 69 meter long Vasa sank during its maiden voyage in central Stockholm in 1628 and was salvaged 333 years later, in 1961. For nearly half a century, the ship was slowly and meticulously restored to near original splendor. Going to the The Vasa Museum via public transportation? Tram The easiest way to get to the museum is by tram. From the city centre, Hamngatan/ Kungsträdgården, take tram number 7 towards Waldemarsudde and get off at Nordiska museet/vasamuseet. Bus Bus 67 to bus stop Nordiska museet/vasamuseet. Bus 69 and 76 to bus stop Djurgårdsbron. Ferry Ferry from Slussen all year round and from Nybroplan during the summer. Need help for direction? A representative from Stockholm University will meet up with those who want be guided outside the Central Hotel at 5 pm. The group will then be traveling by bus 69 from The Central station (Klarabergsviadukten) that leaves at 5:22 pm to arrive in time for the guided tour of the museum at 6pm. For direction to Central Hotel see page 8.) 14
6. General information University website: http://www.su.se/english/ Tourist information: You will find everything you need to know before and during your visit to Stockholm at visitstockholm.com The Official Visitors Guide. Visitstockholm.com contains information in English, Russian, German, Finnish, Italian, French and Spanish. ALTE Contact Details: ALTE Secretariat 1 Hills Road Cambridge CB1 2EU URL: http://www.alte.org/ During office hours: Monday Friday, 8.30am 5pm Email: Secretariat@alte.org Tel.: +44 (0) 1223 552828 If you are unable to attend the ALTE Conference and Meeting, please contact the Secretariat as soon as possible. If you need any additional information before arriving in Stockholm or if you need help after arriving you can contact Annika Spolin : Email: annika.spolin@su.se Tel: +46 73 573 05 89 Welcome! 15