Event Information
Travel Guidance and tips
If you are flying into Edinburgh to attend the Joint Forum, you may find the following travel information useful:
From Edinburgh International Airport (EDI)
Possibility 1 – Bus (approx. 30 min):
- Edinburgh Airport Terminal Building (2 min)
Walking to Edinburgh Airport Hotel Bus Station - Edinburgh Airport Hotel Bus Station via Bus 100 Airlink (10 stops) (23 min)
To Bus Station Hannover Street (Stop GJ) - Bus Station Hannover Street (Stop GJ) (2 min)
Walking to The Royal Society of Edinburgh Main Entrance
Possibility 2 – Tram (approx. 40 min):
- Edinburgh Airport Terminal Building (3 min)
Walking to Edinburgh Airport Tram Station - Edinburgh Airport Tram Station via Tram Newhaven (13 stops) (32 min)
To Tram Station Princes Street - Tram Station Princes Street (4 min)
Walking to The Royal Society of Edinburgh Main Entrance
You can also take a taxi or an Uber – however, this will be more expensive (around £ 30,00). Public transport tickets will be approx. £ 10,00.
Accommodation Options
Selecting suitable accommodation is an opportunity to extend the overall experience of the event, offering a space for relaxation and rejuvenation following engaging conference programme and networking opportunities. Please find a curated list presenting various options for hotels as well as boarding houses, hostels and guest rooms below:
Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Princes Street) Hotel
- Distance to the venue: 0,14 km
- Distance to the Waverly train station: 0,4 km
- Distance to the airport: 12,0 km
- Distance to the venue: 0,7 km
- Distance to the Waverly train station: 1,4 km
- Distance to the airport: 11,8 km
ibis Styles Edinburgh St. Andrews Square
- Distance to the venue: 0,25 km
- Distance to the Waverly train station: 0,45 km
- Distance to the airport: 12,4 km
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Rose Street
- Distance to the venue: 0,17 km
- Distance to the Waverly train station: 0,55 km
- Distance to the airport: 12,0 km
Things to do in Edinburgh
Built on Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle has towered over the city since the 11th century. Its initial use as a royal residence declined in the 15th century, and was used as a military garrison from the 17th century onwards. Nowadays, Edinburgh Castle is one of the best known tourist attractions Scotland has to offer. If you have the time, stay for the one o’clock gun fired from Mill’s Mount Battery!
Entry Fee: ca. £20.00
The Royal Mile and Victoria Street are two winding streets located in Edinburgh’s old town, which gained UNESCO World Heritage Status in 1995. Often rumored to be the real life inspiration behind Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley, both offer a great assortment of small stores, coffee shops, and pubs.
Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park
Amidst Holyrood Park lies Arthur’s Seat. This ancient volcano is only a short walk from Edinburgh City Centre and offers stunning views over the city and the surrounding nature. The climb takes anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the route and level of fitness.
The National Museum of Scotland is home to thousands of artifacts and objects. Split up in different galleries, visitors can explore Science and Technology as well as Scottish History and Archaeology, or take a stroll through the Grand Gallery.
Free Entry
Approximately 40 minutes outside of Edinburgh lies Lauriston Castle. Surrounded by its extensive gardens, Lauriston Castle used to be a private residence but has since been bequeathed to the city to show the home of a middle-class family at the beginning of the 20th century.
The grounds are free of admission, the castle can only be visited as part of a guided tour.
Registration
Where does the Joint Forum take place?
The Joint Forum takes place at the Royal Society of Edinburgh: 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ.
Fees
The participation in the Lower Saxony – Scotland Joint Forum 2025 is free of charge.
How do I register for the Joint Forum 2025?
You may register via ConfTool and click on “Register new”. Fill in your personal information and go on to the next page by clicking “Submit and begin with participant registration”. At the end of the registration, you have the opportunity to save the registration.
I am already registered for the event. How do I change my personal information?
Log in on ConfTool and click on “Overview”. There, you can find a box with the headline: “You can select from the following options”. Click on “Edit User Account Details”, edit your personal information as needed and save the changes by clicking “Submit User Data”.
Where can I specify my dietary requirements?
You will have the opportunity to do so during the initial event registration process in ConfTool. Rest assured that we will only use this information to provide adequate catering options that meet your needs.
Can I grant/deny permission for my image to be used in photographs or recordings taken during the event?
You will have the opportunity to do so during the initial event registration process in ConfTool.
Unfortunately, I cannot attend the Joint Forum. How do I cancel my application?
Log in on ConfTool and click on “Overview”. There, you can find a box with the headline: “As a participant you have the following options”. Click on “Cancel Your Registration for Participation” and confirm by clicking on “Cancel This Registration”.
Miscellaneous
What are the exact times of the event and individual agenda items?
A detailed programme, including the exact times for each agenda item, will be published shortly before the event. Day 1 is expected to start around noon or early afternoon and finish in the evening, whereas Day 2 is anticipated to begin in the morning and end in the afternoon.
Will there be any parking available for event participants?
Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer any designated parking spots, so we recommend travelling to the location by public transport.
Will childcare services be offered for the duration of the event?
Unfortunately, the event organisers will not be offering any childcare during the Joint Forum.
Is it possible to receive a participation certificate for the event?
Yes, all participants are eligible for a certificate of participation. To receive one, please contact our team via e-mail at joint-forum@ecas-academia.org after the event.
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