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Internal and external events of interest to the Edinburgh Neuroscience Community

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Apr 08 2026 -

Call for symposia: XVIII European Meeting on Glial Cells in Health and Disease

Hosted by Network Glia, the European Meeting on Glial Cells in Health and Disease is the leading global forum for researchers and clinicians working on glia. Since its first edition in Heidelberg in 1994, the biennial congress has grown into a vibrant hub for scientific exchange, collaboration, and the latest discoveries in glial biology and medicine.

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Apr 10 2026 -

SCIANCE call for experts to join its AI in Science Working Groups

The working groups will operate from April 2026 to June 2028 and participation will involve a limited number of activities, including around two online meetings per year, one in-person workshop, and occasional asynchronous consultations or document reviews.

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Apr 10 2026 -

Scottish Neuroscience Postgraduate Conference (SNPC)

The first ever SNCP conference, a free one-day event

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Apr 14 2026 -

The Overwhelm Trap

Michael Coleman will discuss the overwhelm trap: a pattern of working ever harder in response to mounting pressure even though this only exhausts you and reduces your capacity, leaving the underlying problems unchanged.

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Apr 21 2026 -

BBSRC’s Sparking Innovation Conference

This flagship event will bring together 200 bioscience academics, innovators, founders, industry partners and investors to explore how bioscience innovation can translate into real-world impact. Across two days, the conference will feature a varied programme of talks, showcases, discussions and early-stage company pitches, with posters and networking throughout, creating space to share experience, connect ideas and help transform innovative bioscience research into real-world outcomes.

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Apr 22 2026 -

Advanced Course on Techniques and Methodologies for Brain Circuit-Level Analysis

This hands-on course offers advanced training on various tools used for the analysis of neuronal circuits, including neuronal tracing strategies, fiber photometry, calcium/sensor imaging with miniaturized microscopes, and opto- and chemo-genetics.

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Apr 22 2026 -

BNA Members' Meeting 2026

Abstract submission deadline Tuesday 10 February 2026

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Apr 23 2026 -

NEURONUS & Young PTBUN 2026 Neuroscience Forum

NEURONUS Neuroscience Forums have established themselves in the European calendar of scientific events as a platform for communication between scientists from different fields of neuroscience. The core idea behind our Forum is to create a communication platform for sharing the latest research discoveries and establishing the path for future generations of scientists.

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Apr 30 2026 -

Innovation and Engagement Launch: From Science Communication to Commercialisation

The focus at this event will be on sharing knowledge and experiences of Engagement and Innovation.

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May 11 2026 -

Rebuilding lives after stroke: Global opportunities for research

In this networking event, the Usher are bringing together researchers and clinicians with an interest in life after stroke. We will hear from international experts in this field, including Professor Craig Anderson and Dr Juliet Bouverie OBE, discuss research priorities and the research methodologies needed to develop life after stroke research globally. We hope that this event will inspire new research collaborations in this crucial, but under-researched field.

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May 14 2026 -

GRI-UK Conference 2026

First ever GRI-UK Conference

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May 18 2026 -

International Brain Health Conference 2026

Through the lenses of public health, personalised medicine, and early detection, the conference will examine emerging tools, biomarkers, and service models that enable earlier, more effective intervention and support brain health across the life course.

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Jun 03 2026 -

Dementia Masterclass

Join the BNA Dementia Masterclass for an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in dementia research. This session brings together a renowned panel of leading experts to share cutting-edge insights and diverse perspectives. Engage in interactive discussion with speakers at the forefront of dementia research.

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Jun 08 2026 -

Eurolife Summer School 2026

The programme brings together leading scientists and clinicians from across the Eurolife network and beyond to provide an intensive and interactive learning experience for students interested in neuroscience, translational medicine, and digital innovation in healthcare.

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Jun 10 2026 -

Open Evening at The Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic

Come along to this unique clinic that unites patients, University researchers as well as NHS doctors and nurses to improve our understanding of degenerative diseases such as MS. Find out how they work together to advance drug discovery, patient care and the search for cures. Free to attend, no booking required - just turn up!

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Jun 11 2026 -

Neuroscience Day 2026

Neuroscience Day is our annual flagship event. Up to 400 colleagues from the University — from undergraduate students to senior professors — join this one-day conference. It showcases the breadth of research taking place at Edinburgh through a variety of talks, posters, exhibitions and networking opportunities.

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Jun 25 2026 -

2026 ASXL Research Symposium and Family Conference

The ASXL Research Symposium & Family Conference brings together scientists, clinicians, families, and caregivers to advance understanding of ASXL-related disorders, including Bohring-Opitz Syndrome (ASXL1), Shashi-Pena Syndrome (ASXL2), and Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome (ASXL3).

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Jun 27 2026 -

Neuroreceptor Mapping 2026

This is the XV International Symposium on Functional Neuroreceptor Mapping of the Living Brain. NRM has been a cornerstone meeting for the neuro-PET community since its first gathering in 1995, bringing together researchers from around the world to share advances in molecular imaging of neuroreceptors.

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Jun 30 2026 -

Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in Research - Summer School 2026

Are you wondering where to begin with Patient Public Involvement (PPI) in research? Are you brand new or just looking to build confidence when it comes to PPI and not sure how you should be doing it? Then the PPI Summer School is for you. (9am to 1pm each day)

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Jul 04 2026 -

European Neuroscience Conference by Doctoral Students

ENCODS 2026: Brain in Context

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