Staff Week about Healthy Ageing at Hanze

This event aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices among professors and regional stakeholders in the field of Healthy Ageing. This staff week is dedicated to staff members of the STARS EU alliance. Our goal is to inspire and identify opportunities for collaboration among STARS EU partners in this field.

Applications are open for approximately 5 individuals per STARS EU partner, with an expected total of 45-50 participants.

Registration (Deadline: 15th May)

Preliminary program:

Monday, June 10: Welcome Dinner (19.00 hours)
Tuesday, June 11: Registration, opening and workshops (9.00 – 17.00 hours)
Wednesday, June 12: Keynote speeches, presentations, excursions (9.00 – 17.00 hours)
Thursday, June 13: Workshops, lab visits, student presentations, keynote speeches (9.00 – 17.00 hours)
Friday, June 14: Finalizing program, closing (10.00 – 12.00 hours)

Relevant travel information:

To travel from Schiphol Airport to Groningen by train, proceed to the train station located directly beneath the airport terminal.

1. Purchase a train ticket to Groningen from one of the ticket machines or counters. Ensure to select Groningen as your destination. Board the train heading towards Groningen. Trains to Groningen typically depart every half hour from Schiphol Airport.
2. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic journey to Groningen. The travel time is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.

Regarding accommodation options in Groningen, here are three suggestions:

1. Martini Hotel: Address: Gedempte Zuiderdiep 8, 9711 HG Groningen, Netherlands
2. The Social Hub Groningen: Address: Boterdiep 9, 9712 LH Groningen, Netherlands
3. Market Hotel: Address: Vismarkt 1, 9711 KT Groningen, Netherlands

These hotels offer convenient locations, comfortable accommodations, and various amenities to ensure a pleasant stay in Groningen.

Groningen, located in the north of the Netherlands, is a charming and vibrant city known for its rich history, picturesque canals, and lively atmosphere.

For more detailed tourism information about Groningen, including attractions, events, and accommodations, visit the official Visit Groningen website. Discover everything Groningen has to offer and plan your trip with ease.

For other practical questions regarding the program, please contact Ellen Dijksterhuis (e.dijksterhuis@pl.hanze.nl).