BiNoMa Granada

The BiNoMa Workshop on Economics of Networks is intended to be a forum for discussion on topics related to Economics of Networks in a stimulating environment. The venue of the workshop used to alternate each year between the University of East Anglia (Norwich, UK), Universidad del País Vasco (Bilbao, Spain), and Universidad de Málaga (Málaga, Spain). However, the workshop has been also held at other venues (Belfast, Seville, Pamplona, and Rennes). We are proud to announce that in 2025, the BiNoMa workshop will take place at University of Granada (Spain).

Organizing Committee 2025:

[Bi] Norma Olaizola (UPV/EHU), [No] Arnold Polanski (UEA), [Ma] Miguel-Ángel Meléndez-Jiménez (U Málaga), and Lorenzo Ductor (U Granada)

Venue

Salon de Grados 2, 1st floor,

Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales,

Campus Universitario de Cartuja,

18071 Granada, Spain

Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7A38aFLqs8t2ypzdA

Accommodation in Granada

Hotel Catalonia: https://www.cataloniahotels.com/en/hotel/catalonia-granada?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brand%20hotel_urbano%20-%20search%20-%20all%20-%20en%20-%20XX&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAABbIsKaV84SKC2qANXKvs9I8p8G-Q

Hotel Turia: https://turiahotels.es/turia-granada/

Hotel Reina Cristina: https://www.hotelreinacristina.com/

Residencia Universitaria Carmen de la Victoria: https://carmendelavictoria.ugr.es/ . This is a “Carmen” in front of the Alhambra. Guests will have to make a reservation in the following link: https://carmendelavictoria.ugr.es/reservas/alojamiento, and include in the field "Centro / Dpto, etc…”, the name of the department, “Departamento de Teoría e Historia Económica”, and in the field "Actividad a desarrollar” insert "The BiNoMa Workshop on Economics of Networks". Guests should also include a credit card number, and once they have filled all the fields click "Enviar". A confirmation of the reservation should arrive after ca. 24 hours. The price is around 80€ including all meals.

Hotel Abades Recogidas: https://www.abadeshoteles.com/es/hotel-abades-recogidas-en-granada/?partner=5509&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACo0ExFtPnYVBYr48qnLnJbZQvo-_&gclid=Cj0KCQiAi_G5BhDXARIsAN5SX7qb_wgzhP3G8hV9axi370kS5IsXCyTugO9mkg_nJIK4Jv6I9tkoXg4aAquiEALw_wcB

There are many other options available in Granada, but it’s advisable to book in advance as the city is very popular with tourists, especially in May and early June.

Travelling to Granada

By Air

Granada has its own airport, Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX), located about 16 km from the city center.

Direct Flights: There are limited international flights directly to Granada (right now from Amsterdam and Paris). Most direct routes come from major cities in Spain, such as Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao or Palma de Mallorca.
Via Malaga: There are many international flights to Malaga airport. There is also a direct bus from Malaga airport to Granada: https://www.alsa.es/tu-viaje/canales-de-compra/web
Via Madrid/Barcelona: If coming from outside Spain, you might need to fly into Madrid (Barajas) or Barcelona (El Prat) and take a connecting flight.

From the Airport to the City Center:

Bus: The airport bus takes about 40 minutes and costs around €3.
Taxi: A taxi ride to the city center costs around €25-30.

By Train

Granada is well connected via the Spanish rail network RENFE:

From Madrid: The AVE (high-speed train) takes around 3.5 hours.
From Barcelona: A direct train takes approximately 6.5 hours.
From Seville or Málaga: There are direct trains; the journey from Málaga is just 1.5 hours.

You can book tickets on the RENFE website or app. Booking in advance often gets you cheaper fares.

By Bus

Buses are a popular and affordable way to reach Granada, especially from other Andalusian cities.

ALSA Buses: Operate frequent routes to and from cities like Málaga (1.5 hours), Seville (3 hours), and Madrid (5 hours).
Comfort Options: ALSA offers standard, comfort, and premium options.

Granada's bus station is about 3 km from the city center and 2km from the Campus. You can reach the center by local bus or taxi.

program BiNoMa 2025 final

Scientific Committee

Norma Olaizola (University of the Basque Country),

Arnold Polanski (University of East Anglia),

Miguel A. Melendez-Jimenez (University of Malaga),

Lorenzo Ductor (University of Granada).

Please submit your paper/abstract to lductor@ugr.es by January 15, 2025.

Submission fee: 300€