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03 April 2025
From May to September 2023, Sofia Petsangouraki, a PhD student at the University of Crete and IMBB-FoRTH, conducted a research exchange at INMED France in Marseille. This opportunity, which advanced her doctoral research, was made possible by a FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowship Grant… Read More
03 April 2025
For the newest installation in the FENS Voices interview series, we spoke with three recent recipients of the FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowship to hear more about their experiences abroad and the impact the fellowship had on their scientific careers. FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowship Grants are offered… Read More
01 April 2025
In August 2023, Emma Nesbit, then a Neuro-Cognitive Psychology Master student at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, began a two-month internship at Oxford University’s Physiological Neuroimaging Lab. This opportunity, which allowed her to conduct research and receive specialised training, was made possible by FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange… Read More
01 April 2025
Communications Assistant, Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Would you like to support the strategic communications of the neuroscience community in Europe and globally? Do you have experience with social media and high-level promotional activities and events? If yes, then apply to join the FENS team in Brussels, Belgium! Job… Read More
01 April 2025
In September 2023, Jovana Aranđelović, PhD, was awarded a FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowship Grant to conduct research at NOVA Medical School in Lisbon, Portugal. Under the guidance of Prof. Cláudia Guimas Almeida, she studied synaptic dysfunction in late-onset Alzheimer’s disease… Read More
14 March 2025
The FENS Committee for Higher Education and Training (CHET) has partnered with Nencki Open Lab to offer a new Cambridge Open Lab workshop: “Electronics for Neuroscience: From Basics to Setup Development“. Workshop details Location: Sheringham, Norfolk, UK Dates: 4-8 May 2025… Read More
06 March 2025
Are you an Early Career Researcher looking to enhance your neuroscience skills and expand your network? Apply now for the Early Career Training Programme (ECTP), taking place in connection with the FENS Regional Meeting 2025 in Oslo! Organised by FENS in collaboration with IBRO-PERC, the Norwegian Research… Read More
06 March 2025
The Lundbeck Foundation has announced the recipients of The Brain Prize 2023, the world’s largest award for outstanding contributions to neuroscience. This year’s award recognises the pioneering work of three leading neuroscientists - Professor Michael Greenberg at Harvard Medical School, Professor Christine Holt at University of Cambridge, and Professor Erin Schuman at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research. [...] Read More
05 March 2025
Science Matters! A Statement from FENS – the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies & Allies Science drives discoveries that expand knowledge and understanding of ourselves, the world, and future possibilities, based on rigorous, evidence-based research. Together with many others, FENS – the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies… Read More
05 March 2025
Explore the Frontiers of Theoretical Neuroscience at the Upcoming FENS Conference Machine learning, AI, connectomics, and large-scale recordings are transforming Theoretical Neuroscience, offering exciting opportunities and posing significant challenges. The FENS conference “Frontiers of Theoretical Neuroscience” will delve into these topics through a series of sessions addressing… Read More
28 February 2025
#FRM2025 Deadlines Extended – Don’t miss your chance to join! The FENS Regional Meeting 2025 is your opportunity to explore the latest advances in neuroscience and connect with researchers from around the world in Oslo, Norway, from 16-19 June. To give more time to… Read More
25 February 2025
Since 2011, the Lundbeck Foundation has awarded the annual Brain Prize, the world’s largest award for brain research. So far, 47 scientists from 9 different countries have received this prestigious award in recognition of their… Read More
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 19 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 of… Read More