Travel & Venue
Venue, Travel and Tourism

VENUE



NUS University Town
University Town® (UTown®), designed for the entire NUS community, strategically integrates with the Kent Ridge Campus via a vehicle and pedestrian bridge. UTown is a flagship for environmental sustainability, exemplified by the latest green building projects undertaken by NUS. The state-of-the-art Education Resource Centre, built around existing trees, earned the prestigious Building and Construction Authority of Singapore’s Green Mark Platinum.

Address: 2 College Ave West, Stephen Riady Centre, Singapore 138607

Access:

  1. Take the MRT train Circle Line (Yellow Line) to the "One-North (CC22)" stop and then walk 14 minutes to UTown.
  2. Take the MRT train East–West Line (Green Line) or Circle Line (Yellow Line) to the ‘Buona Vista (CC22/ EW21)’ stop and then walk 23 minutes to UTown.
  3. Take the Circle Line (Yellow Line) to ‘Kent Rigde’ stop and board the NUS Internal Bus Shuttle (D2) for 5 stops and alight at UTown.
  4. Take bus line 196 and alight at University Town station (Station No. 19059) and then walk 5–8 minutes to UTown.
  5. Take bus lines 96 or 183 and alight at Yale-NUS College station (Station No. 17099) and then walk 8–10 minutes to UTown.

TRAVEL

By Plane
Singapore is easily accessible by air through Changi Airport (SIN), consistently ranked among the world's best airports.
Upon arriving at Singapore Changi Airport, attendees can easily access NUS UTown through the following transport options.

By Mass Rapid Transit (MRT): Take the MRT's East–West Line (Green Line) from Changi Airport, located between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Trains run every 9 minutes during peak hours and 12 minutes during off-peak hours. After two stops, transfer at Tanah Merah Station to the Joo Koon-bound train. Continue to Buona Vista Station, an interchange for the East–West Line and the Circle Line. Transfer to the Circle Line and travel to Kent Ridge Station. From there, use the NUS Internal Bus Shuttle (D2) to reach NUS UTown. For more information on NUS Internal Bus Shuttle, please click here.

By taxi: Taxis are readily available outside the airport terminals, providing a comfortable and convenient way to reach your accommodation and the conference venue. The ride will take about 35 to 50 minutes depending on the traffic. The fare travelling to NUS UTown from Changi airport is around 45 SGD, additional charges may apply. For more information on taxi fares, please click here.

By Private Hire Car: Ride-hailing services such as Grab, Gojek, RYDE, and TADA provide a popular and convenient transport option. To utilize these services, you may download the applications on your phone for better access. Fares may fluctuate depending on commuter demand or peak hours.

For better navigation in Singapore, you may enter the postal code of the location on map or ride-hailing applications. For example, you may enter “138607” on your map or ride-hailing applications to get to NUS UTown.

TOURISM



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Accommodation

- Park Avenue Rochester
31 Rochester Drive Park, Singapore 138637, Singapore, Singapore
Location & Map: https://parkavenuegroup.com/property/singapore-rochester-parkavenue/location/

We have arranged for a group discount with the hotel close to U-town. If needed, you can reserve through the custom link dedicated to our event. The rate includes breakfast, and complimentary round-trip transfers between NUS U-Town and the hotel are available.

Kindly be aware that this pricing is applicable until 26 July.

-Booking with no cancellation policy here.
-Booking with 7 days cancellation policy here.

Please note that the event organizer is not responsible for any hotel payments. For inquiries about accommodations, please reach out to Ms. Merilyn LEE, Sales & Admin Manager, UE Park Avenue International Pte Ltd; Email: merilyn.lee@uel.sg.

Transportation Instructions between Changi Airport and Park Avenue Rochester

Via MRT
Take the MRT’s East–West Line (Green Line) from Changi Airport (CG2), located between the airport’s Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. After two stops, alight and transfer at Tanah Merah Station (EW4). Board the Joo Koon-bound train, and after 16 stops, alight at Buona Vista MRT Station (EW21/CC22).

Non-sheltered directions:
Exit Buona Vista MRT Station via EXIT C and take a 5-minute walk along Noth Buona Vista Road towards Vista Exchange Green Road. The distance from the MRT station to Park Avenue Rochester is approximately 350m.

In case of wet weather, you could consider a more sheltered route:
Exit Buona Vista MRT Station via EXIT C and take a 5-minute walk along the sheltered pathway to The Star Vista and Performing Arts Centre. Make your way towards the Centre’s taxi stand and walk across Vista Exchange Green towards Rochester Mall. The mall has a sheltered and connected walkway to the hotel, Park Avenue Rochester.

By Taxi/Private Hire Vehicle (PHV)

Depending on traffic conditions, a taxi/PHV from Changi Airport to Park Avenue Rochester would take an estimated time of 45 to 60 minutes and cost approximately SGD 25-40.

The hotel we are partnering with is fully booked. Here are other hotels near the venue for you to choose from:

Buona Vista
Park Avenue Rochester
Citadines Connect Rochester

To NUS UTown
From the hotel, walk for 4 minutes towards Buona Vista MRT Station Exit D (Station Number: 11369) and board buses 198 or 196 for 4 stops, alighting at Blk 610 (Station number: 17121). From there, walk for 10 minutes to NUS UTown.

One-North
Shipping Container Hotel One-North
Lyf One-North Singapore
Citadines Fusionopolis Singapore

To NUS UTown
From the hotel, walk for 4–8 minutes towards One-North MRT Station (CC22|Circle Line/ Yellow). Board the train heading towards Harbour Front for one stop and alight at Kent Ridge MRT Station (CC24). From here, make a right turn at Exit A and go through the underpass to Bus-Stop 4 to board the NUS Internal Shuttle and alight at NUS UTown.

Jurong East
Genting Hotel Jurong

To NUS UTown
From the hotel, cross the overhead bridge and walk for 5 minutes towards the Jurong East Bus Interchange (Station Number: 28009) and board bus 197 for nine stops, alighting at Aft NUS High Sch (Station Number: 17129). From there, walk for 9 minutes towards NUS UTown.

Alexandra
Momentus Hotel Alexandra

To NUS UTown
After exiting the hotel, turn right and walk for 5 minutes towards Bef IKEA Ind Bldg bus station (Station Number: 11529) and board bus 33 for 11 stops, alighting at Yale-NUS College (Station Number: 17099). From there, walk for 6 minutes towards NUS UTown.

Visa Information

All visitors to Singapore must meet the following entry requirements:

  • Valid travel document (with a minimum validity of 6 months);
  • Onward/return ticket;
  • Entry facilities to next destination;
  • Sufficient funds to stay in Singapore; and
  • Visa for Singapore (*if applicable).

* For details on entry visa requirements, please visit the Singapore Immigrations and Checkpoints Authority Website at: https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-depart/entry_requirements/visa_requirements or the Singapore Overseas Mission closest to you.

All visitors are also required to submit the SG Arrival Card before arriving in Singapore. For more information, please visit https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/sg-arrival-card.

Request for Visa Application Document(s) - Invitation Letter
If, for visa purposes, you require an invitation letter to allow you to travel to Singapore, please email ais-i3s2024@mdpi.com the following details to the conference secretariat:

  • Photocopy of your passport;
  • Name (as it appears on your passport);
  • Passport number;
  • Nationality;
  • Date and Place of Birth;
  • Place of Issue;
  • Date of Issue: dd/mm/yyyy;
  • Expiration Date: dd/mm/yyyy;
  • Country of departure;
  • Job title;
  • Organization;
  • Mailing address;
  • Email.

Kindly ensure that you have completed your registration and made payment before sending in your request for your visa application document(s) to the conference secretariat. The document(s) will be prepared and sent by email. Failure to provide the above information will result in the delay of your invitation letter.


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