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25 February 2025
Join speakers Catherina Becker, Antonio Salgado and Michael Fehlings as they discuss groundbreaking advancements in spinal cord injury repair. With moderator Lique Coolen, these experts will share cutting-edge research on stimulating neurogenesis for spinal cord regeneration, utilising stem cell secretomes to tackle injury, and employing engineered neural stem cells to… Read More
21 February 2025
FENS is celebrating Brain Awareness week across 25 countries in Europe with these 33 projects funded by FENS with the support of the Dana Foundation! [...] Read More
20 February 2025
The Call for Symposia and Technical Workshops proposals is now open until 5 May 2025! Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase cutting-edge research, spark new collaborations, and engage with a global audience at Europe’s largest neuroscience conference. By proposing a symposium or workshop, you can: Reach a diverse, international audience… Read More
14 February 2025
Register Now for #FRM2025 & Apply for FENS Travel Grants! Registration for the FENS Regional Meeting (FRM) 2025 is now open! Register by 2 March 2025 to secure your spot at a discounted early-bird rate and join us in Oslo, Norway, from 16-19 June 2025 for… Read More
12 February 2025
The European Animal Research Association (EARA) welcomes you to join the fifth edition of the ‘Be Open About Animal Research Day’ campaign (#BOARD25), which will take place on 3 June 2025. This 24-hour social media campaign is an opportunity for the global biomedical community across… Read More
24 January 2025
FENS travel grants recipients to attend the 16th International Conference of the Society of Neuroscientists of Africa have been selected! [...] Read More
14 January 2025
In November 2024, FENS leadership met with representatives from our member societies for the FENS Executive Committee and Governing Council Meetings in Brussels. At the meetings, 17 members were elected to the Programme Committee of the 2026 FENS Forum (#FENS2026), which will take place from 4-8 July… Read More
09 January 2025
Are you a Master’s or PhD student in Europe interested in broadening your knowledge of neuroscience and gaining international experience in the process? Consider applying for a FENS/IBRO-PERC stipend! FENS and IBRO-PERC are currently offerings stipends of 750 EUR to support attendance of: Winter School “Ethics of… Read More
09 January 2025
The 48th Annual Meeting of Japan Neuroscience Society (JNS), themed “A future projection of neuroscience as envisioned in the mind“, will be held at the Toki Messe Niigata Convention Center in Niigata, Japan, from 24–27 July 2025. If you are a FENS member wishing to attend the event and would… Read More
03 January 2025
Submit Your Abstract for #FRM2025 by 28 February 2025! Are you ready to share your neuroscience research with an international audience? The FENS Regional Meeting (FRM) 2025 invites neuroscientists from all career stages to submit their abstracts for presentation at this exciting event, taking place in Oslo, Norway, from 16-19… Read More
20 December 2024
Are you interested in non-profit administrative management? Do you enjoy working in a vibrant, multicultural environment? If so, then apply to join the FENS team in Brussels! Job title: Office Manager for the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Job description: 1) HR support and coordination for the FENS office. 2)… Read More
19 December 2024
Dear FENS Members, Colleagues, and Friends, As 2024 draws to a close, I want to take the opportunity to reflect on 2024 and the years ahead. As my presidency started in June, I have been overwhelmed by the energy, commitment, and teamwork that define FENS and its members. The highlight… Read More
16 December 2024
Congratulations to the 3 FENS-Kavli Scholars who were recently been awarded ERC Consolidator Grants! [...] Read More
06 December 2024
From 26-28 December 2024, FENS leadership convened with representatives from across our network of member societies for the FENS Executive Committee and Governing Council Meetings in Brussels. At the meetings, Barcelona was confirmed as the new host city for the 2026 FENS Forum, replacing… Read More
03 December 2024
Accessible until 8 December 2024, the public consultation on the European Charter for the Responsible Development of Neurotechnologies invites all interested public and stakeholders to contribute to the development of comprehensive guidelines. [...] Read More