Practical information
The conference is just around the corner and we are very much looking forward to welcoming you at Mid Sweden University in Östersund 23-25 September! Here you can find some useful information to help you prepare for your journey and your participation in the conference ahead.
Travel to and from Östersund
Train
The train station is located at the in town and a walk into the city Centre or to Mid Sweden University Campus will take you 10-15 minutes. Buses from the train station to the town centre are also available. Tickets can easily be bought on board.
Car
If you arrive by car, there is paid parking available at Mid Sweden University Campus, address Kunskapens väg 8, 831 25 Östersund.
Flight
Travelling to and from the airport to the town centre of Östersund and to Mid Sweden University Campus is possible via Taxi (ca 10 minutes) and flight bus (ca 20 minutes). Bus tickets can be bought in the Länstrafiken app or on board the bus. The flight bus schedule to and from the airport matches the arrivals and departures from Stockholm.
Conference venue: Mid Sweden University Campus
Address: Kunskapens väg 8, 831 25 Östersund
Campus Östersund, inaugurated in 2002, is situated a few minutes walk from the main shopping street in the centre of Östersund city. The new city district with the university, which formerly was a regiment, has been carefully renovated, built out, and transformed into a welcoming campus. The area harbours a modern library, lecture halls, student restaurants and a café.
The conference will take place in the building F marked out in the map below. In the F building you will also find the reception desk. In the map below you can see where you enter the F building. Look for two Mid Sweden University flags that marks the entrance.
Registration
The conference registration will be open upon arrival, Monday 23 September at the Welcome reception at Jamtli Outdoor Museum.
If you will not attend at Jamtli, the registration is also open Tuesday 24 September from 8:00 at the reception desk, Campus Östersund. It is located in building F, marked on the map below.
Upon registration, you will receive your name tag and a notebook with useful information for the duration of the Symposium – Among others, a map so you can find the relevant rooms for the sessions you want to attend, and a QR-code with the detailed program. If you have any questions during the conference, you are welcome to ask at the reception desk. We are more than happy to assist you with finding your way and answering questions.
Program
You can find the conference program here.
Östersund as a Destination and Social Activities
Östersund is a very walkable destination and our social program with Jamtli and Hotel Gamla Teatern alone will lead you to explore a few areas and attractions of it. We sincerely hope you have some time to explore Östersund beyond the Symposium. For more information, feel free to ask us or Visit Östersund.
Weather and Dress code
You will visit Östersund in the height of autumn. Next to lovely orange colours, you can expect lower temperatures around 10 degrees and some rain. Please make sure to take some warm clothes (hat, gloves, etc.) with you, especially if you plan on exploring the outdoor museum at our Welcome Reception.
Food
We will have coffebreaks (Swedish fika) in-between sesisons at campus in building F. Lunch will be served in the G building.