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Local, national and international events of interest to the community

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Sep 09 2026 -

UK Stroke Research Workshop 2026

SAVE THE DATE! Abstract submission: Sunday 7 June 2026

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Sep 11 2026 -

NeuroBioUK

NeuroBioUK is an annual one-day event for the neuronal and glial cell biology community in the UK. We want to build a platform where we get to hear about the latest work with an emphasis on early career speakers (PhD, Post-doc and Junior PIs) selected from submitted abstracts, and networking between scientists with a common interest.

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Sep 14 2026 -

Berlin Single Molecule Biophysics Course

Are you considering single molecule experiments for your project, but not sure where to start? Would you like to know how to record activity of single ion channels? Or how to perform TIRF experiments? Or you just want to learn how to analyse single molecule data?

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Sep 16 2026 -

European Geriatric Medicine Society Congress 2026

The theme for the 2026 congress is “Optimizing Function: a Key to Healthy Ageing”

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Sep 28 2026 -

Membrane Contact Sites in Cellular Homeostasis

This meeting will focus on mechanisms underlying membrane contact site formation, remodelling and function, showcasing advances in the field from both leading academics and early-career researchers. Membrane contact sites are important interaction hubs with key roles in inter-organellar signalling, organelle biogenesis, lipid distribution, small molecule exchange, and metabolic rewiring and represent a cornerstone of modern cell biology research.

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Sep 30 2026 -
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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 05 2026 -

The Brain Conference on Neural Foundations of Communication: Integrative Approaches Across Species

This interdisciplinary conference brings together leading researchers exploring the neural and behavioral foundations of communication across species.

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Oct 08 2026 -

Mental Health Platform Research Summit 2026

The MHP Research Summit in partnership with MQ is an annual event for scientists, clinicians and health care professionals to network and share the latest advances in research into severe mental illness.

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Oct 09 2026 -

ECR Workshop 2026 (MQ & Datamind)

The ECR Workshop hosted by MQ and DATAMIND in partnership with Mental Health Platform is part of their ongoing series supporting early career researchers in mental health. Come along for a day of connection, learning, and practical insights to help you take the next step in your career

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Oct 12 2026 -

Organelle dynamics in health and disease: bridging molecules to organisms

This EMBO Workshop promises to be a landmark in unifying fundamental research on organelles and will bridge new collaborations, integrate knowledge across different disciplines, and drive innovation in therapeutic strategies targeting organelle dysfunction.

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Oct 15 2026 -

Networking in Neuroscience Careers

An engaging afternoon exploring the science and practice of networking in academia and beyond. Designed for postgraduate students and early career researchers, this event will combine neuroscience insights, personal career journeys, practical networking exercises, and opportunities to connect with peers and professionals across the field.

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Nov 03 2026 -
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Nov 09 2026 -

37th International Symposium on ALS/MND

Each year, the Symposium attracts over 1,000 delegates, representing the energy and dynamism of the global MND research community. It is the largest medical and scientific conference specific to MND/ALS and is the premier event in the MND research calendar for discussion on the latest advances in research and clinical management.

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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 07 2026 -

BRAIN Conference

BRAIN Conference brings together the world’s leading neurovascular experts for three days of discovery, discussion and collaboration. The meeting blends science and clinical practice in an environment designed to challenge thinking, inspire innovation and enhance patient care.

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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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