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The 13th CHI Nederland conference takes place at the Kamerlingh Onnesgebouw (KOG) in Leiden.
The Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands, founded in 1575 as a gift from William of Orange to the citizens of Leiden. It was the first university in the Netherlands where freedom of belief and religion was practiced, as reflected by the university’s motto, Praesidium Libertatis (Bastion of Liberty).
The Kamerlingh Onnesgebouw (KOG) was named after Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, professor of experimental physics at Leiden University, who received the Nobel price in 1913 for his research into liquid Helium. The historic laboratory in the city centre has been renovated and adapted with a modern, light flooded extension and now belongs to the school of law.
Kamerlingh Onnesgebouw, Steenschuur 25, Leiden
Directions
Leiden has excellent connections by air, train, and car. It is just twenty minutes by direct intercity train to Schiphol, Amsterdams International Airport.
By train
Intercity trains connect Leiden directly with Amsterdam (35 min.), The Hague (15 min.), Rotterdam (30 min.) and Utrecht (35 min.)
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By Foot (from Leiden Central Station)
From Leiden Central Station, take the main exit towards the Centre.
Cross the station square and keep to the right side of the road. Take the Stationsweg and then the Steenstraat and continue across the Blauwpoortsbrug bridge. On leaving the bridge, turn right and take the Prinsessekade, which will become the Korte Rapenburg.
Cross the street and you are on the Rapenburg. Walk along the Rapenburg until it becomes the Steenschuur. You will find the KOG on your left hand side.
By bus (from Leiden Central Station)
Buses 15, 16, 31, 40, 42, 187, 185, or 189. Exit at Breestraat. Walk along the Breestraat and turn right at the end of the street. You are now on the Steenschuur. The KOG is on your right hand side.
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Parking
The University’s central car park is located at the Maliebaan in the centre.
Walking from the car park to the KOG takes about 15 minutes: Cross the Witte Singel and the little bridge on the other side. Follow the road, then turn right and enter the Doelensteeg. This little alley will take you to the Rapenburg. On the Rapenburg, turn right. Walk along the Rapenburg until it becomes the Steenschuur. You will find the KOG on your left hand side.
The other car park is on the Haagweg. It’s slightly further from the centre, but from there you can take advantage of the buses that will ferry you free of charge to the centre and back.
City of Leiden
The city of Leiden is a treasure trove of knowledge, culture and science. Famous for its university, historical buildings, museums, picturesque canals and alleyways, Leiden has retained the grand spirit of the Golden Age.
Leiden is a typical university city. Home to many famous scholars, such as Rembrandt, Snellius, Spinoza and Descartes, Leiden continues to attract philosophers, scientists, and artists.
Located just eight miles east of the North Sea coast, Leiden is close to beautiful national parks in the dune landscape, and houses a large number of shops in the historic city center. University buildings are scattered throughout the city and students that live and study in Leiden give the city its bustling, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere.