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Dr Phil Biggin (Dept. Biochemistry, University of Oxford) speaking at Chemistry on May 21st
He will be giving a talk open to all (at 14:15 in the Unilever Lecture Theatre, Department of Chemistry) about using computational methods to understand the molecular mechanisms of biological receptors, in particular of ionotropic glutamate receptors.
Posted on Monday 20 May, 2013
'Pint of Science' Festival - Cambridge 14th-16th May - BBC Radio coverage
A new science festival called Pint of Science is set to hit Cambridge this week. It allows cutting-edge 
Posted on Friday 3 May, 2013
'From habit to addiction: A slippery slope' - Free and open to all - TONIGHT!
Join three scientists working on the science behind addiction and hear how genetics, neuroscience and social factors contribute towards turning a habit into an addiction.
Posted on Friday 12 April, 2013
'Pint of Science' Festival - Cambridge 14th-16th May - Volunteers wanted for Brain events!
A new science festival called Pint of Science is set to hit Cambridge next week and needs volunteers for its Brain events.
Posted on Friday 10 May, 2013
University Lectureship available in Neuroscience in Pharmacology Department
Target areas of interest in neuroscience for this post include genetic and network approaches to obesity, pain and addiction, which are areas of existing strength in the Department and in the University, but we are also interested in receiving applications from other areas of neuroscience.
Posted on Friday 12 April, 2013
ESRC: Centres and Large Grants competition
The ESRC have announced a call for outline proposals for their 2013/14 Centres and Large Grants competition.
Posted on Friday 19 April, 2013
Cambridge Neuroscience Seminars for Graduate students starting March 12th
Cambridge Neuroscience is hosting a programme of twenty, one hour seminars for graduates on a wide range of neuroscience topics across its five themes.
Posted on Friday 1 March, 2013
Internal Call for MRC funded project up to £3m on 'Intellectual Disabilities'
The MRC have announced a joint call with the Medical Research Foundation for proposals to study 'Intellectual disabilities: Risk factors affecting the trajectory of development and their impact on mental health outcomes and behaviour'.
Posted on Sunday 14 April, 2013
Postgraduate students and post docs invited to Design Thinking for Health Workshop (4 May 20123; Judge Business School)
A one-day workshop focused on digital health will include interdisciplinary teams (medical professionals, engineers, designers, MBA students, data scientists and more) who, will work on creating innovative digital solutions to healthcare challenges.
Posted on Friday 12 April, 2013
The FameLab UK Grand Final - April 23rd at the Bloomsbury Theatre
You are invited by host, Professor Russell Foster, Cheltenham Science Festival Chair, to the FameLab UK grand final competition. Quentin Cooper is the compere for the evening. Who will you cheer on?
Posted on Friday 12 April, 2013
Matthias Landgraf and Isabel Fariñas to deliver plenaries at PDN Postdoc Symposium - All welcome!
Two Plenary talks will be delivered as part of the PDN Postdoc Symposium 2013 on Thursday 18th April in the Hodgkin-Huxley Seminar Room in the Physiology Building on the Downing Site
Posted on Friday 12 April, 2013
Electrophysiology based Research Associate position in Plant Sciences
Fancy a change? An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Department of Plant Sciences for a post doc with experience in calcium imaging or electrophysiology.
Posted on Wednesday 3 April, 2013
Cambridge Neuroscience Seminars for Graduate students - Cellular and Molecular module
The 'Cellular and Molecular' block of Graduate seminars will take place from Monday 15th-22nd April in the Hodgkin-Huxley lecture theatre in the Physiology building.
Posted on Wednesday 3 April, 2013
Less than 1 week to go until the BNA2013: Festival of Neuroscience!
It is now 1 month to go until the BNA2013: Festival of Neuroscience. Read about the great value Undergraduate pass for £50!
Posted on Wednesday 6 February, 2013
Cambridge Neuroscience at the Science Festival
Take a peak at what Cambridge Neuroscientists are getting up to during the Cambridge Science Festival and join in…
Posted on Tuesday 12 March, 2013
Cross disciplinary Post Doc position available immediately in PDN
This postdoctoral position at the interface between biophysics and neurobiology is available immediately in the lab of Kristian Franze. The lab combines biophysical and cell biological approaches to understand the influence of physical cues on the functioning of the nervous system.
Posted on Monday 11 March, 2013
Cambridge Neuroscience Seminar 2013 Registration extended to Thursday March 14th!
The Cambridge Neuroscience Seminar, hosted by the Department of Zoology, will be held on Tuesday 26th March 2013. The theme is ‘From Sensation to Action’ with sessions covering both sensory and motor systems.
Posted on Wednesday 30 January, 2013
BBSRC-funded 4 year Industrial CASE PhD studentship in Pharmacology with Neusentis
A 4 year BBSRC funded PhD Studentship to investigate novel ion channels involved in sensing temperature is being offered at the Department of Pharmacology and Pfizer Neusentis.
Posted on Monday 4 March, 2013
2 or 3 MRC Doctoral Training Grant Studentships (3 years each) at the BCNI
The BCNI (jointly funded by the U.K. Medical Research Council and the Wellcome Trust) is the leading translational interface at Cambridge University in the domain of neuropsychiatry.
Posted on Monday 4 March, 2013
3 year fully funded PhD CASE Studentship with Eli Lilly available in Strathclyde
A 3 year fully funded University PhD CASE Studentship with Eli Lilly is available at Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences.
Posted on Tuesday 19 February, 2013
3 year PhD in Neuroscience/Cell Biology funded by the MRC at Bristol University
A 3 year PhD in Neuroscience/Cell Biology funded by the MRC is offered at Bristol University under the supervision of Dr Patrick Case and Professor James Uney at Bristol and Dr Tudor Fulga at Oxford University.
Posted on Monday 18 February, 2013
Cambridge Neurological Society - 2nd Cambridge Clinical Neurosciences Symposium - 2nd March 2013
The Cambridge Neurological Society will host its Second Annual Cambridge Clinical Neurosciences Symposium on Saturday 2nd March 2013.
Posted on Tuesday 12 February, 2013
Prof Semir Zeki on 'The Neurology of Beauty'
Prof Semir Zeki from UCL will be giving an MCASS seminar entitled "The Neurology of Beauty" on Thursday 7th at 5pm in the Department of History of Art.
Posted on Wednesday 6 February, 2013
University Lectureship available in Computational Neuroscience in Engineering Dept.
Applications are invited for a University Lectureship in the broad area of Computational Neuroscience, including Computational Cognitive Science in the Computational and Biological Learning Lab.
Posted on Tuesday 5 February, 2013
Archibald Clark-Kennedy Lecture by Professor John Pickard, 16th February, 2013
The Lewis Society of Medicine invites you to the Archibald Clark-Kennedy Lecture 2013 entitled 'Floating Brains' to be given by Professor John Pickard.
Posted on Tuesday 5 February, 2013
Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE DL, Founder of Cobra Beer speaking at Enterprise Tuesday
Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE DL, Founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer, will talk about his entrepreneurial journey and the choices he made while growing the business - Tuesday 5th February at 18.30pm.
Posted on Monday 4 February, 2013
Funding Opportunities and Conference News from the MS Society
The MS Society’s 2013 Grant Round 1 for Project Grants, PhD Studentships, Innovative awards and Junior Fellowship awards is now open.
Posted on Monday 4 February, 2013
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices - Feb 1st 2013
Weekly update on NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices.
Posted on Monday 4 February, 2013
V. Dubrovnik Conference on Cognitive Science - 16-19 May 2013
The focus of the DuCog V. is sleep, neural oscillations and cognition, which will be covered by keynotes and invited speakers.
Posted on Monday 4 February, 2013
4 year funded PhD available in Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences
A 4 year fully funded BBSRC PhD Case Studentship with AstraZeneca is available at the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences - Closing date: February 25th 2013.
Posted on Wednesday 30 January, 2013
University of Cambridge Wellcome Trust Senior Internships for Interdisciplinary Research
Applications are invited for the next round of University of Cambridge WT Senior Internships. The scheme is aimed at candidates with backgrounds in the physical sciences who wish to apply their research to solve problems in the basic biological and biomedical sciences.
Posted on Wednesday 23 January, 2013
9th FENS Forum: Applications now open for symposia and workshop proposals
FENS invites you to get involved in the planning of the 9th FENS Forum of Neuroscience (July 5th-9th, 2014, Milan, Italy) by submitting your proposals for symposia and workshops.
Posted on Tuesday 15 January, 2013
Brain and personality differences in cocaine users with and without addiction
People who take cocaine over many years without becoming addicted have a brain structure, which is significantly different from those individuals who developed cocaine-dependence.
Posted on Tuesday 15 January, 2013
Cambridge Fame Lab Regional Heats and Final: 16th, 23rd and 25th of January
The regional heats of Fame Lab will be held on 16th January and 23rd January at The Portland Arms before the regional final on 25th January at the Graduate Union. All three events are FREE, open to the public and start at 7pm.
Posted on Monday 14 January, 2013
RA required to study locomotion, cognition and social behaviour in sheep in Cambridge and South Australia
Professor Jenny Morton is looking for a highly motivated research assistant to join the laboratory to study behaviour in sheep. The work is conducted in Cambridge and South Australia. Closing date: 4th February 2013.
Posted on Wednesday 9 January, 2013
Upcoming FENS deadlines - Young Investigator Prize and Prague Meeting
Applications are being accepted for the FENS-EJN Young Investigator Prize. Early registration and abstract submission is now open for the FENS Featured Regional Meeting 2013, which will be held from September 11 - 14, 2013, in Prague.
Posted on Monday 7 January, 2013
One or more MRC Doctoral Training Grant Studentships at the Department of Psychology - Closing date: 13th Feb 2013
Expressions of interest are invited for one or more MRC Doctoral Training Grant Studentships (3 years each) at the Department of Psychology
Posted on Monday 7 January, 2013
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