Useful links when getting started¶
Luckily, you have found the most useful link of all, i.e., the link to this Wiki! Besides this, there are some other links worth checking out.
Info
In the Wiki, we frequently will refer you to shared documents in the lab's MS Teams folder, which you can find here.
Getting started at KU Leuven¶
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First Steps
For information on the first administrative steps upon arrival for international students/staff
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Orientation Days
For information on welcome activities (KU Leuven Orientation Days) specifically aimed for new international students/staff
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My KU Leuven
For all administrative tasks and more
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KU Loket
For accessing a wide range of university services and resources
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Toledo
For all course-related things
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Filesender
For safely transferring large files
Getting started at Hoplab¶
Apart from this Wiki, we try to keep the HopLab website up to date, and that includes new people. Send a picture of yourself and a short introductory text (see the members page for inspiration) to the person in charge of the Lab website (as of January 2022, this is Tim, from December 2024 on, this will be Klara) along with useful links if wanted (ORCID, LinkedIn, Scholar, Twitter,…).
What is ORCID?
ORCID is a unique digital identifier system for researchers, used by most journals during paper submission. To create your ORCID ID, go here, select "Sign In/Register", choose "Access through your institution" and select "KU Leuven Association". Follow the site's instructions. For assistance, check out their support page.