Getting to the venues

Blindern Campus

Two tram lines (17 and 18) and two subway lines (4 and 5) stop in the vicinity of the University of Oslo Blindern campus.

The tram takes about 20 minutes from Oslo Central Station. The nearest tram station to the venue is “Universitetet Blindern”.

The subway takes about 10 minutes from Oslo Central Station. The nearest subway station to the venue is “Blindern”.

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University Aula

The University Aula is easily accessible by all subway lines as well as five tram lines (11, 13, 17, 18 and 19).

The nearest subway station is “Nationaltheatret”.

The nearest tram station is “Nationaltheatret” where tram lines 13 and 19 arrive. Participants can also take tram lines 11, 17 and 18 to “Holbergs plass”, a five-minute’s walk from the venue.

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The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology

The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology is located on the northern outskirts of Oslo. Two bus lines (54 and 25), two tram lines (11 and 12), as well as a local train stops in the vicinity of the museum.

From the Blindern campus the museum can be reached by taking bus 25 from “John Colletts plass” to “Kjelsås stasjon”. The ride takes about 20 minutes.

From the city centre participants can take bus 54 to “Kjelsås stasjon” or tram lines 11 and 12 to “Kjelsås”. Both the bus and the trams take about 30 minutes from Oslo Central Station.

It is also possible for participants to take a local train using a normal Ruter ticket. Take train line L3 or R30 from Oslo Central Station to “Kjelsås”. Note that the train only departs every 20 minutes. The train takes 13 minutes.

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Childcare

ISHPSSB is family friendly and welcomes children at its conferences. We therefore welcome children as part of the audience during the 2019 conference in Oslo. The whole city is also rather children-friendly and kids are literally enjoying all aspects of life with their families. Breastfeeding in public is a well-established norm despite some recent discussion. The organizers will also provide a dedicated room for taking care of children’s needs.

For those who wish to contact local childcare services, the following can be contacted. Participants are advised that July is the high holiday season in Norway, so contact with the childcare services should be made well in advance of the conference in order to ensure staff availability. The conference organizers are not endorsing or taking responsibility for the childcare providers.

Lotus Childcare Services

Information and reviews in English are available on their website.

www.lotusbarnevakt.no

Barnepasseren Babysitting Service Oslo

“Babysitting services with qualified and experienced babysitters approved through rigorous procedures, with continuous monitoring and supervision. The sitters can watch your children anywhere you want: in your home, in your hotel room, or any other spot that suits you. Established in 1999.” (Translated from the website, reviews from clients are available upon request.)

Web: www.barnepasseren.no(available in Norwegian only)
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Accessibility

The conference venues at the University of Oslo offer accessible routes in and throughout and are located within short distance from public transportation (tram and metro), which is also wheelchair accessible. The main conference buildings are located within less than 2 minutes walking distance from each other. The routes between these buildings are wheelchair accessible with ramps and lifts. An onsite walkthrough will ensure the suggestion of the best and shortest routes. The spaces of The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology are fully accessible, while public transportation (train or tram) arrives just 5' minutes away from the Museum. If necessary, the Local Organizing Committee will ensure transfer by hired adapted and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The Museum welcomes individual visitors and groups with disabilities daily and all participants will be able to enjoy all areas and facilities.

Please contact us directly if you have any concerns or require special assistance.

Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis • Department of Biosciences • Institute of Health and Society • Museum of Cultural History • Science Studies Colloquium • TIK Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture