Higher Education and Research Addressing Local and Global Needs
IAU 13th General Conference
IAU at UTRECHT
15 - 18 July 2008
The City of UtrechtThe City of Utrecht is located in the heart of the Netherlands and originated from a Roman settlement founded in 48 AD. In the Middle Ages it developed into a Dutch city that ranked first in size and importance up until the 15th century. The old inner-city, with its canals, wharves and cellars, once a mile long harbour system, ancient churches and houses, and the magnificent Dom tower in the middle of all, gives the city a distinctive character. Utrecht is now part of the Randstad Megapolis (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht), one of Europe’s top-10 regions concerning economic and cultural live. Utrecht itself counts about 300.000 inhabitants, but is the centre of an area of smaller cities and green landscapes. The international aspect of the Utrecht economy is reflected by the fact that 15% of all foreign companies in the Netherlands are based in Utrecht. Utrecht has a rich cultural live and is one of the most dynamic economic regions in the country. Its atmosphere is strongly influenced by the university and other institutions of Higher Education with in total over 60.000 students. Utrecht stands out from a qualitative point of view, with a young and highly qualified professional population and a highly developed knowledge and service economy. The rich cultural live starts with the city itself, with it’s Mediaeval character and with the presence of the university, several arts-colleges and other institutions of higher education and with rich traditions of festivals of old music, theatre and community arts. But, the city has also a strong track record in the field of creative industry, gaming and design. Utrecht is a city with ambitions, economically, but also as a cultural centre. Its aim is to become Cultural Capital of Europe in 2018 and before that the city and region will celebrate on an internationally level, the Peace Treaty of Utrecht of 1713. Website: http://www.utrecht.n |
| Presentation |
| IAU Thematic Conference |
| Theme |
| Schedule |
| Programme |
| Parallel Workshops |
| Programme Committee |
| IAU Business |
| Business Sessions |
| Elections |
| 60 years of IAU |
| Special initiatives |
| International Music CD |
| IAU in 1948 |
| Practical Information |
| Hotel Reservation |
| Traveling to/in Utrecht |
| Visa |
| Social Programme |
| Accompanying Persons Prog. |
| Registration |
| Registration fees |
| Register here and now! |
| Contact |
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| Join IAU |
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| Host, venue and sponsors |
| Utrecht University |
| Dutch Higher Education |
| The City of Utrecht |
| Conference Sponsors |
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