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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
30 November 2024
FENS provides travel grants of up to EUR 1.100 each to facilitate young investigators (PhD to postdoc level) attendance at the 16th International Conference of the Society of Neuroscientists of Africa – SONA 2025 [...] Read More
25 November 2024
FENS is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming FENS webinar on “Connectomes: Neural networks and how they change in psychiatric disorders and addictions”. Moderated by Prof. Nuno Sousa, this webinar will explain the connections between neural processes affected by stress and their implications on neuropsychiatric… Read More
08 November 2024
FENS is excited to join Brain Innovation Days 2024, taking place in Brussels on 13-14 November. This dynamic event will bring together neuroscience experts and innovators dedicated to advancing brain health. Attendees are invited to visit the FENS booth to connect with our team and learn more about recent… Read More
05 November 2024
The ALBA Network and the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence award an annual Diversity Prize to a scientist who has excelled in promoting equality and diversity within brain sciences. This recognition celebrates leaders who champion inclusivity across gender, race, sexual orientation, class, and culture in research, through advocacy, mentorship,… Read More
25 October 2024
FENS is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming FENS webinar on ” Translational electrophysiological assessment of brain excitability”. Moderated by Dr Ioana Mindruta, this webinar will explore various methods for measuring brain electrophysiological activity and their applications in both healthy and pathological conditions. Read More
23 October 2024
Submission deadline: 20 November The FENS Regional Meeting Organising Committee is pleased to announce that the call for symposia for the FRM 2025 is now open. Do not miss this opportunity to present your recent findings, get feedback from your peers and engage with the neuroscience community. You have until 20 November to submit… Read More