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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 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