News archiveLatest newsGoing to FENS2018? Cambridge Neuroscience Meet Up! Tuesday July 10thJun 21, 2018 This is a great opportunity to network informally over some drinks with colleagues and make new friends in the beautiful surrounds of Berlin. ESRC Knowledge Exchange StudentshipJun 19, 2018 The successful candidate will conduct a 3-year ESRC Targeted PhD studentship in the area of Lifelong Learning under the supervision of Prof Zoe Kourtzi at the Adaptive Brain Lab. FENS Concussion Satellite 2018 - PROGRESS IN CONCUSSION RESEARCHJun 12, 2018 This FENS Satellite conference will cover aspects of concussion/mTBI including its epidemiology; acute and chronic clinical features, mechanisms and management; biomarkers; and actuarial considerations of CTE. Biomedical Industry Exchange programme fundingMay 30, 2018 Applications are now invited for the CATS flexible Biomedical Industry Engagement scheme, supported by the BBSRC and MRC to promote innovative academic-industry interactions. 3rd UK Dementia MRI conferenceMay 25, 2018 The 2-day MRI conference: An excellent conference on the doorstep! Again we are giving PhD students and post-docs the opportunity for short presentations and posters. ARUK Cambridge Research Network Scientific MeetingMay 25, 2018 The ARUK Cambridge Research Network Scientific Meeting will take place at the MRC LMB on June 22nd 2018. Inaugural internal conference for public engagement at the University of CambridgeMay 24, 2018 This conference will provide a professional development and networking opportunity across the University. Going to FENS2018? Find out about FENS2020 (in Glasgow!)May 24, 2018 The BNA is proud to be the host society for the FENS Forum 2020, which will be held in Glasgow. Going to FENS2018? Cambridge Neuroscience Meet Up! Tuesday July 10thMay 24, 2018 Cambridge Neuroscience are planning an informal gathering that will be held in Berlin during FENS 2018. Prof. Barry Everitt nominated as candidate for president-elect of SfNMay 24, 2018 Current FENS president, Prof. Barry Everitt has been announced as a candidate for the position of president-elect of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) in elections that will close on June 1st 2018 Innovation Forum #IMAGINEIF workshopMay 22, 2018 Innovation Forum's first #IMAGINEIF workshop: a great chance to know more about building the ideal team for your start-up!! Business Modelling Session with EPOC and Cambridge EnterpriseMay 21, 2018 This workshop will provide University of Cambridge postdocs with an overview of business modelling and will take them through how to use the Business Model Canvas effectively in the Postdoc Business Plan Competition. Immunology & CID PhD & Postdoc Day 7 June 2018May 21, 2018 This year The Cambridge Immunology Network and Cambridge Infectious Diseases Interdisciplinary Research Centre are hosting a joint PhD and Post Doc Day on the Biomedical Campus. Cambridge New Therapeutics Forum (CamNTF) June MeetingMay 11, 2018 The June meeting of the Cambridge New Therapeutics Forum (CamNTF) focuses around drug delivery and is now open for registration. Restricted call: ESRC Large Grants competition 2018 (internal deadline 10th May 2018)Apr 19, 2018 The aim of this call is to fund proposals for standard research projects, large-scale surveys, infrastructure projects, and for methodological developments in any area of the social sciences. Postdoc Business Plan Competition 2018 - Launch night 2 MayApr 19, 2018 Cambridge Enterprise and the Entrepreneurial Postdocs of Cambridge shall be hosting a launch event on Wednesday 2nd May (6-8pm) for the 2018 Postdoc Business Plan Competition at the Postdoc Centre on Mill Lane. Restricted call: NYAS-Takeda 2019 Innovators in Science Award (internal deadline 09 May 2018)Apr 17, 2018 The New York Academy of Sciences and Takeda Corporation have opened nominations for the 2019 Innovators in Science Award, in the field of Regenerative Medicine. HBP International Conferences - What is the quest of consciousness?Apr 17, 2018 The conference will bring together the latest trends, insights and ideas from some of the leading researchers and thinkers on consciousness. Management of traumatic brain injury: current best practice - June 15th 2018Apr 17, 2018 This meeting will provide state of the art management of all stages of the patient’s pathway from the pre-hospital scene, to the emergency department, intensive care and rehabilitation. CamBRAIN Careers event - May 2nd 2018Apr 17, 2018 CamBRAIN is holding an careers evening to hear from a range of professionals who have used their neuroscience degree to excel n a variety of different fields. Cambridge Memory Meeting 2018 | May 11th 2018Apr 6, 2018 The annual Cambridge Memory meeting will take place at the MRC CBSU on Friday, May 11th 2018. Dr Asya Rolls speaking 'Manipulating the brain to control immunity'Apr 6, 2018 There is an extra neuroscience seminar, hosted by the glia club, on Monday 9th of April 4:30pm at the Hodgkin-Huxley Seminar Room PDN (Physiology building) Downing Site. DPUK Annual Conference 2018: Using the power of cohortsApr 4, 2018 Register now for this free one-day conference. Attendees will develop an in-depth knowledge of DPUK's ground-breaking Data Portal, Clinical Studies Register and multicentre experimental medicine activity. Abstract deadline extended for FENS Forum 2018Apr 4, 2018 The extended Abstract deadline is 15 April 2018. Don't miss out - present your data at the forthcoming FENS forum! The Believing Brain: Neuroscience of Belief CamBRAIN panel discussion eventMar 28, 2018 How our beliefs are born, developed and reinforced depends upon a multitude of factors such as our environment, experiences and genetics. But what role does our brain play? Cambridge Imaging Festival 2018Mar 28, 2018 The date has been announced for the 2018 Cambridge Imaging Festival. It will be held in the CRUK lecture theatre, Cambridge, and will be held on the Tuesday 15th May 2018. Gretschen Amphlet Memorial Lecture - Parkinson's disease - 17th AprilMar 20, 2018 Parkinson’s UK will hold their our annual Cambridge research lecture at Fitzwilliam College - Dr Simon Stott and Professor Oliver Bandmann will talk about simple tests that promise to turn the treatment of Parkinson’s on its head.
1st Cambridge Computational Psychiatry Workshop (CCPW2018) - March 13th 2018Feb 15, 2018 The aim of this meeting is to facilitate the emerging science of Computational Psychiatry here at Cambridge. Alzheimer's Society Dementia Research Leaders awards 2018Feb 9, 2018 Alzheimer's Society is delighted to launch the 2018 Dementia Research Leaders awards, which recognise the contribution that early and mid-career researchers make to dementia research and people affected by dementia. Restricted call: UKRI CDTs in Artificial Intelligence (internal deadline: 28 February 2018)Feb 9, 2018 This is a cross-UKRI activity which builds on collaborative work between the Research Councils and Innovate UK to develop a clear picture of the training needs in AI, related technologies, their applications and implications. Nominations for the "2019 Breakthrough Prize" - Funder's deadline 30 April 2018Feb 6, 2018 Up to four 2019 Breakthrough Prizes in Life Sciences ($3 million each) will be awarded to individuals who have made transformative advances in understanding living systems and extending human life. Enhancing the Brain and Wellbeing in Health and DiseaseFeb 5, 2018 Prof. Barbara J. Sahakian will speak today at the Cambridge Society for the Application of Research. Write/Blog for Psychology TodayFeb 5, 2018 The Psychology Today website is inviting Cambridge Neuroscience members to join its expanding community of bloggers. PE opportunities: Would you like to volunteer for Cambridge Neuroscience during the Cambridge Science Festival?Feb 5, 2018 Get some valuable public engagement experience by volunteering with Cambridge Neuroscience at the Cambridge Science Festival - workshop this evening! Science & Politics in Italy: building opportunities for an uneasy alliance...Feb 2, 2018 Hosted by the, Cambridge University Italian Society, Elena Cattaneo will discuss science and politics on Monday 5th Feb. EPSRC Open Meeting – University of Cambridge, 8th February 2018, 11.30amFeb 2, 2018 Professor Tom Rodden, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at EPSRC, is visiting the University of Cambridge on the 8th of February 2018. Brain Research UK invites grant applicationsJan 30, 2018 The deadline for receipt of preliminary applications is 5pm on Wednesday 28th March 2018. Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust - Medically Related Donations - Deadline 23 March 2018Jan 29, 2018 The theme of the call will be the provision of an original care model for the severely disabled. Cambridge Enterprise Consultancy 101 workshop and networking lunchJan 26, 2018 Are you considering becoming a consultant? Perhaps you are already consulting, but want to learn more about how to work more effectively, get the best price for your skills or simplify admin work? 2nd International Conference on Sleep Spindling and Related PhenomenaJan 18, 2018 The 2nd International Conference on Sleep Spindling and Related Phenomena will take place between May 24-26, 2018 in Budapest, Hungary. Upcoming events from CATSJan 16, 2018 Attendance at either event is free but registration is required through the links below. Travel grants for FENS from ProteintechJan 12, 2018 Proteintech is proud to support researchers by offering 4 x €500 travel grants to attend the 2018 FENS Forum meeting in Berlin. Dr Dervila Glynn awarded BNA 2017 Public Engagement of Neuroscience award.Jan 12, 2018 Dr Dervila Glynn was awarded the British Neuroscience Association 2017 Public Engagement of Neuroscience award. Congratulations to Professor Ian Goodyer OBEJan 12, 2018 Ian Goodyer, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, was made an OBE for his services to Psychiatry Research this year. Psychosis incidence highly variable internationallyJan 12, 2018 Rates of psychosis can be close to eight times higher in some regions compared to others, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL, King’s College London and the University of Cambridge. Internal funding opportunity: EPSRC IAA Postdoctoral PlacementsJan 12, 2018 This funding is available to allow EPSRC-funded postdocs to take up short-term placements in a partner organisation in industry, the public sector or third sector (not at other Universities). 11th FENS Forum of Neuroscience - Berlin 2018Jan 12, 2018 Deadlines are fast approaching for abstract submission, early bird delegate rates and travel grant applications. Internal Funding Competition: ESRC Impact Acceleration Account FundJan 12, 2018 The ESRC Impact Acceleration Account funding round is now open. Internal Funding Call: EPSRC IAA Follow on Fund DEADLINE 26 January 2017Jan 12, 2018 A call is now open for applications to the EPSRC IAA Follow on Fund. Brain Awareness Week - Financial support availableJan 12, 2018 FENS, on behalf of the Dana Foundation, offers financial support of up to EUR 1,000 to event organisers within Europe during the Brain Awareness Week. Inaugural meeting for a Consortium for AI in Medicine at CambridgeJan 12, 2018 A consortium for AI in medicine special interest group at Cambridge, led by Dr Richard Dybowski, with support from Cambridge Big Data Strategic Research Initiative. New year accolades for Cambridge NeuroscientistsJan 12, 2018 Congratulations to all of our neuroscientists whose work has been recognised. Director of MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences UnitJan 12, 2018 The School of Clinical Medicine invites applications for the Director of the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit. Restricted call: Philip Leverhulme Prize - internal deadline 19th February 2018Jan 12, 2018 Philip Leverhulme Prizes recognise the achievement of outstanding researchers whose work has already attracted international recognition and whose future career is exceptionally promising. Ferblanc charity seeks applications for neurological research grantsJan 12, 2018 The trustees of the charity Ferblanc seek applications for grants from any individual or institution conducting neurological research into the cause, prevention, treatment and cure across a variety of disorders. Advances in brain imaging settle debate over spread of key protein in Alzheimer’sJan 12, 2018 In a study published recently in the journal Brain, a team led by scientists describe using a combination of imaging techniques how patterns of tau relate to the wiring of the brain in Alzheimer’s disease. The Borysiewicz Biomedical Sciences Fellowship ProgrammeJan 12, 2018 The Borysiewicz Fellowships will take outstanding Cambridge postdocs and develop them into motivated, strategic future leaders ready to pursue a range of global questions and problems. Public Engagement Dementia GrantsJan 8, 2018 The Alzheimer's society has a new dissemination grants scheme, which provides funding to support the sharing of research knowledge and material beyond researchers' own peer groups. FameLab 2018 - Take part in the Cambridge heats!Jan 8, 2018 FameLab is a science communications competition designed to engage and entertain. Michael Faraday Prize and Lecture - Nominations now openJan 8, 2018 The call for nominations is now open. The closing date for nominations is 18.00 GMT on 29 January 2018. Nature Neuroscience seeks an Associate or Senior EditorJan 5, 2018 Nature Neuroscience seeks an Associate or Senior Editor to join the editorial team in New York or London. Grants available to collaborate with Université libre de BruxellesJan 4, 2018 These grants support two-year collaborative research projects between researchers at Cambridge and the Université libre de Bruxelles at levels up to €30,000. Emerging Epigenetics: Detecting and Modifying Epigenetic Marks - 12-13 March 2018Jan 4, 2018 Emerging Epigenetics: Detecting and Modifying Epigenetic Marks' is now open for registration. Latest newsYou are viewing the news archive. Read the latest news |