Training and Learning

Internal and external opportunities for training and career development

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Oct 05 2026 -

47th Edinburgh Clinical Neurology Course

This is annual course with a practical emphasis, for anyone with an interest in neurology, has now been running in Edinburgh for over 40 years. The course covers a wide variety of topics from Edinburgh and UK-wide expert speakers. Register before 13 September 2026

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Oct 21 2026 -

Early Career Researcher Grant & Fellowship Pitch Event

Securing research funding can feel daunting, particularly if you are preparing your first major grant or fellowship application. This event has been designed to provide a supportive space for Early Career Researchers to present their ideas, receive feedback from experienced researchers, and strengthen their proposals before submission. Deadline for registration is 2 October 2026.

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Nov 19 2026 -

Neurobiology of Sleep

This course features hands-on training across a variety of cutting-edge approaches in the fields of brain imaging, recordings, manipulations, computational modelling, and data analysis. It also provides a comparative approach with different animal models and human research.

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Dec 31 2026 -

Brain Communications Observers Programme

Looking to gain insight into the editorial process? Apply to the Brain Communications Observers Programme. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to meet and shadow their scientific editor and gain insight into the editorial processes at Brain Communications, from initial submission to final decision.

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Dec 31 2026 -

Introduction to Python for Biomedical Innovation

This guide is a hands-on introduction to Python programming, specifically designed for beginners in the biomedical research fields. Developed by PhD students at the School of Informatics in the University of Edinburgh, the course uses biomedical examples to help you learn Python in a practical, applied way. The aim is to help you get started with Python, giving you the core skills you need to work with data and code confidently.

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Dec 31 2027 -

The DORA introductory course on responsible research assessment

The introductory responsible research assessment (RRA) course aims to empower anyone to challenge existing assumptions around research quality and impact, by introducing them to the concept of responsible research assessment, its foundational principles, and how RRA aims to improve evaluation practices.

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