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Call for Papers – ROMAN 2025 Workshop - MoMa: Movement Matters: A Turing Test for Robot Interaction

by Doris Pischedda

Dear All, You are cordially invited to submit your contributions to the half-day workshop "Movement Matters: A Turing Test for Robot Interaction <https://activeself.de/movement-matters/>" (MoMa), which will be held as part of RO-MAN 2025 on August 29th in Eindhoven, Netherlands. This workshop examines how the Turing Test can be extended beyond language-based interaction to evaluate robotic intelligence through movement. The focus is on how physical behavior, such as navigation, approach strategies, and motion dynamics, can function as a basis for assessing agency, intentionality, and human-likeness in robots. We welcome submissions that investigate the role of non-verbal behavior in shaping user perception and that propose theoretical, empirical, or design-based approaches to movement as a testable dimension of intelligence. We also invite contributions from researchers working on reinterpretations of the Turing Test, embodied interaction, and the relationship between motion and perceived intelligence in artificial agents. *Important Dates* - *Paper submission*: July 3rd, 2025 - *Notification of acceptance*: July 17th, 2025 - *Camera-ready submission*: August 5th, 2025 - *Workshop date*: August 29th, 2025 *Submission Guidelines* Papers should be up to *4 pages*, including an *abstract* of up to* 300 words*. They should be submitted through the submission portal <https://easychair.org/cfp/MoMa2025>. Accepted papers will result in a poster presentation. *Topics of Interest* Key topics covered include, but are not limited to: - Turing Test in Robotics - Impact of Robotic Movement on Human Perceptions of Safety, Comfort, and Collaboration - Extensions of the Turing Test to Non-Verbal Robotic Behaviors - Evaluating "Human-Likeness" in Robotic Movements - Movement Patterns in Social and Task-Oriented Interactions - Developing Metrics for Naturalness and Adaptability in Robotic Multimodal Behavior - Computational Models of Motor Behavior with Implementation and Validation in Robot Platforms - Adaptive Movement Strategies for Robots in Human-Interactive Environments - Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Interpreting Robotic Movement Behaviors *Invited Speakers* - Dr. Pablo Lanillos - Prof. Agnieszka Wykowska - Prof. Minha Lee *Organizers* - Kristina Nikolovska, Constructor University, Germany - Jan Pohl, Dresden University of Technology, Germany - Anna Lena Lange, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany - Doris Pischedda, University of Pavia, Italy - Dimosthenis Kontogiorgos, Massachusetts Insstitute of Technology, USA - Francesco Maurelli, Constructor University, Germany - Verena V. Hafner, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany Please, contact us at *moma2025(a)easychair.org <moma2025(a)easychair.org>* for any questions or inquiries. We look forward to your submissions and engaging discussions at the workshop! [image: LOGO-UNIPV] Dr. Doris Pischedda Dipartimento di Scienze del Sistema Nervoso e del Comportamento Assistant Professor via Ferrata 5 - 27100 Pavia (Italia) <http://maps.google.com/?q=via+Ferrata+5+27100+Pavia+%28Italia%29> T. 0382.985211 <0382985211> https://sites.google.com/view/dorispischedda/home UNIFIND <https://unipv.unifind.cineca.it/individual?uri=http%3A%2F%2Firises.unipv.it…>

June 6, 2025

18th Granada Seminar call for participation and abstract submission reminder

by Prof. Dr. Joaquín J. Torres

Apologies for cross-posting Dear Colleague, This is a kind reminder of the invitation to participate and contribute with an oral and/or poster in the 18th Granada Seminar, taking place this September 15-19, 2025, focus on: “New Tools and Methods for Complex Systems Research: From Molecules to Living and Intelligent Systems” (Note that the deadline for submitting abstract contributions for both talks and posters presentations is approaching!) The Granada Seminar is a topical, interdisciplinary conference which is organized by the Institute Carlos I for Theoretical and Computational Physics at the University of Granada and will be celebrate in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Granada. Up-to-date information regarding abstract submissions, grants, accommodation, program details, and more can be found at: https://granadaseminar.com Confirmed Speakers: We are pleased to announce a distinguished lineup of speakers, including: Herbert Levine (Northeastern University) Daniele Marinazzo (Ghent University) Pedro Mediano (Imperial College London) Miguel Ángel Muñoz (University of Granada) Enrique M. Muro (University of Mainz) Fernando Rosas (Sussex University) Edina Rosta (University College London) Roberta Zambrini (University of the Balearic Islands) Additional talks and poster presentations will be selected from submitted abstracts. Important Dates & Registration Fees: Abstract submission deadline: June 15, 2025 Acceptance notifications: July 10, 2025 Registration Fees: Regular registration: Early: €420 (by July 31) Late: €450 (by August 31) The Granada seminar encourages the participation of young researchers (PH.D. students, Master degree students…) with a reduced fee. Student registration: Early: €300 (by July 31) Late: €330 (by August 31) In all cases the registration fee includes. Attendance to the working sessions and documentation, certificate of attendance, coffee breaks, welcome cocktail, and gala dinner. Please follow the link below for direct registration: https://granadaseminar.com/index.php/join-granada-seminar/registration/ It’s also important to remember the convenience to register and book your hotel early, since September is a very touristy month in Granada. We look forward to welcoming you to Granada this September! Best regards, Joaquin J. Torres Director of the Granada Seminar Institute Carlos I for Theoretical and Computational Physics University of Granada - 18071, Spain

June 5, 2025

Register now for the Bernstein Conference 2025 in Frankfurt am Main

by Bernstein Conference

Bernstein Conference Each year, the Bernstein Network invites the international computational neuroscience community to the annual Bernstein Conference for intensive scientific exchange. It has established itself as one of the most renowned conferences worldwide in this field, attracting students, postdocs and PIs from around the world to meet and discuss the latest scientific findings. The Satellite Workshop program is now published, all details are available on our website. www.bernstein-conference.de<http://www.bernstein-conference.de> ____ IMPORTANT DATES Bernstein Conference: September 29 – October 2, 2025 Submission Deadlines: Contributed Talk abstract submission: June 17, 2025 at 15:00 CEST Poster Session abstract submission: July 15, 2025 at 15:00 CEST Travel Grant application: July 15, 2025 at 17:00 CEST Registration Deadlines: early registration: July 30, 2025 late registration: September 17, 2025 ___ REGISTRATION Registration for the Bernstein Conference is open now. Register until July 30, 2025, and profit from reduced conference fees. All information: https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/registration/ ____ ABSTRACTS We invite the computational neuroscience community to submit their abstracts. Submissions may be considered for either Contributed Talks or Poster Sessions. All accepted abstracts will be published online and will be citable via Digital Object Identifiers (DOI). Further information can be found here: https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/abstract-submission/ ____ INVITED SPEAKERS Alison Barker (Max Planck Institute for Brain Research, Germany) Upinder S. Bhalla (National Centre for Biological Sciences, India) Albert Compte (Institut d’Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Spain) Luca Mazzucato (University of Oregon, USA) Tirin Moore (Stanford University, USA) Edvard Moser (Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway) Katherine Nagel (NYU School of Medicine, USA) Panayiota Poirazi (Foundation of Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), Greece) Viola Priesemann (Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization, Germany) Andreas Tolias (Stanford University, USA) ____ CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Jochen Triesch (Conference Chair) Matthias Kaschube (Conference Host) Tatiana Engel (Program Chair) Tim Vogels (Program Vice Chair) Wiktor Młynarski (Workshop Chair) Katharina Wilmes (Workshop Vice Chair) & Athena Akrami, Nicolas Brunel, Alex Cayco-Gajic, Mehrdad Jazayeri, Jennifer Li, Scott Linderman, Ashok Litwin-Kumar, Ida Momennejad, Christina Savin, Andrew Saxe, Daniela Vallentin. ____ For any further questions, please contact: bernstein.conference(a)fz-juelich.de<mailto:bernstein.conference@fz-juelich.de> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH 52425 Jülich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Jülich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Düren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Stefan Müller Geschäftsführung: Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht (Vorsitzende), Dr. Stephanie Bauer (stellv. Vorsitzende), Prof. Dr. Ir. Pieter Jansens, Prof. Dr. Laurens Kuipers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

June 5, 2025

EiNS Seminar, Wed 25 June 2025 -- 1 PM (GMT-3), Prof. Dr. Gustavo Deco on “The Thermodynamics of Mind”

by Jose A. Fernandez

Dear All, You are cordially invited to a new 2025 EiNS seminar in Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence -- https://neuro-ai-lab.intia.exa.unicen.edu.ar/eins-seminars *“The Thermodynamics of Mind” by Prof. Dr. Gustavo Deco* Center for Brain and Cognition - Theoretical Neuroscience Group, Universitat Pompeu Fabra / ICREA, Barcelona, Spain *Date: Wed 25 June 2025 -- 1 PM (GMT-3) * *Live Streaming:* https://www.youtube.com/ExactasUNCPBA/live *Language of the talk:* Spanish *Abstract: *Finding precise signatures of different brain states is a central, unsolved question in neuroscience. The difference in brain state can be described as differences in the detailed causal interactions found in the underlying intrinsic brain dynamics. We use a Thermodynamics framework to quantify the breaking of the detailed balance captured by the level of asymmetry in temporal processing, i.e. the arrow of time. We also formulate a novel whole-brain model paradigm allowing us to derive the generative underlying mechanisms for changing the arrow of time between brain regions in different conditions. We found precise, distinguishing signatures in terms of the reversibility and hierarchy of large-scale dynamics in three radically different brain states (cognition, rest, deep sleep and anaesthesia) in fMRI and electrocorticography data from human and non-human primates. Overall, this provides signatures of the breaking of detailed balance in different brain states, reflecting different levels of computation. *BIO:* Gustavo Deco is a Research Professor at the Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA) and a Full Professor at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), where he leads the Computational Neuroscience Group. He was also Director of the Center for Brain and Cognition from 2001 to 2021 (UPF). In 1987, he received his PhD in Physics for his thesis on Relativistic Atomic Collisions. In 1987, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Bordeaux, France. From 1988 to 1990, he held a postdoctoral fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation at the University of Giessen, Germany. From 1990 to 2003, he led the Computational Neuroscience Group at the Siemens Corporate Research Center in Munich, Germany. In 1997, he obtained his Habilitation (the highest academic degree in Germany) in Computer Science (Dr. rer. nat. habil.) from the Technical University of Munich for his thesis on neural learning. In 2001, he received his PhD in Psychology from the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich. In 2012, he received a European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Fellowship and, most recently, an ERC Synergy Fellowship in 2022. *Further information:* https://neuro-ai-lab.intia.exa.unicen.edu.ar/eins-seminars Regards, Jose A. Fernandez-Leon Fellenz Adjunct Professor UNCPBA - Researcher CONICET CIFICEN (UNCPBA-CICPBA-CONICET) & INTIA (UNCPBA-CICPBA) Dept. of Computer Science and Systems - Exactas-UNCPBA EMail: jafernandez(a)intia.exa.unicen.edu.ar Web: https://jafphd.intia.exa.unicen.edu.ar/ NeuroAI Lab: https://neuro-ai-lab.intia.exa.unicen.edu.ar/

June 4, 2025

Postdoc/PhD position in Computational Neuroscience at the Institute of Neuroinformatics (UZH and ETH Zürich) in the Wilmes lab

by katha

Postdoc/PhD position in Computational Neuroscience in the Theory of Neural Circuits group at the Institute of Neuroinformatics under the supervision of Katharina Wilmes: We are looking for highly motivated Postdocs or PhD students, interested in computational neuroscience, specifically addressing questions concerning neural circuits underlying perception and learning. The perfect candidate has a strong background in math, physics or computer science (or equivalent), programming skills (python), and a strong interest in biological and neural systems. A background in computational neuroscience is ideal, but not mandatory. Research topic: Our brain maintains an internal model of the world, based on which it can make predictions about sensory information. These predictions are useful for perception and learning in the uncertain and changing environments in which we evolved. The link between high-level normative theories and cellular-level observations of prediction errors and representations under uncertainty is still missing. The lab uses computational and mathematical tools to model cortical circuits and neural networks on different scales. The environment: You'll become part of the Institute of Neuroinformatics (INI, UZH and ETH Zürich), a very collaborative and inspiring place, with many labs focusing on discovering the key principles underlying intelligent behaviour. Our lab closely collaborates with experimental colleagues both at the INI, and in Bonn (Germany) and London (UK). More information can be found at: https://www.ini.uzh.ch/en/research/groups/wilmes.html How to apply: Candidates should send a single pdf file, consisting of a 1-page motivation letter and a CV (including publication list) and contact information of 2 referees to katha(a)ini.uzh.ch

June 4, 2025

Cognitive Neuroscience PhD position in Potsdam / Berlin (Germany)

by Matthias Guggenmos HMU Potsdam

Dear all, We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to join a project in the field of cognitive neuroscience / cognitive modeling. The PhD position is part of the project "Understanding intra- and interindividual variation in human metacognition", involving in particular: - Time-resolved neural correlates of confidence (EEG) - Computational modeling of confidence - Relationship between computational parameters of metacognition and personality See also: https://gepris.dfg.de/gepris/projekt/550113793?language=en<https://karten-t.dfg.de/gepris/projekt/550113793?language=en> Requirements: - Master degree in psychology, (cognitive/computational) neuroscience, computer science, physics or related subject - Good to very good programming skills (e.g. Python/R/Matlab) - Excellent writing and communication skills (English) In addition, experience in one or more of the following fields is beneficial: - EEG - Cognitive modeling - Experience in metacognition / confidence research - Open science (preregistration, open code, etc) - Web-based experiments Location: Health and Medical University Potsdam Institute for Mind, Brain and Behavior https://www.health-and-medical-university.de/ What we offer: - An exciting area of research. - Secure PhD funding for 3 years (65% position). - Work at a lovely location in Potsdam, just south-west of Berlin (close to Potsdam Hauptbahnhof). - Benefit from a flourishing neuroscience community in and around Berlin. PI / Supervisor: Matthias Guggenmos Professor for Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Health and Medical University Potsdam Institute for Mind, Brain and Behavior https://coconeuro.github.io/ Please send your application (motivation + CV) in one pdf file (English or German) to: matthias.guggenmos(a)hmu-potsdam.de Please feel free to use this email address for any questions prior to a potential application. Deadline: July 15th 2025 Start of the position: August - October 2025 __________________________________ Prof. Matthias Guggenmos Professor for Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Institute for Mind, Brain and Behavior HMU Health and Medical University Potsdam health-and-medical-university.de<https://www.health-and-medical-university.de/> Phone: +49 331 74 51 13 233 matthias.guggenmos(a)hmu-potsdam.de<mailto:matthias.guggenmos@hmu-potsdam.de> <mailto:matthias.guggenmos@hmu-potsdam.de>

June 4, 2025

ANEIS Summer school - 2d edition

by Prof. Stefano Ferraina

This is to announce the forthcoming *ANEIS 2025 - APPLIED NEUROSCIENCES SCHOOL:* *LINKING NEUROTECHNOLOGY TO CLINICS (Ventotene – LT – Italy - September 13-19, 2025)* *In the framework of **EBRAINS-Italy* <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ebrains-italy.eu/&source=gmail-imap&us…> * (*https://ebrains-italy.eu/) *training initiatives.* *ANEIS 2025* offers up to 40 students an immersive experience at the forefront of neuroscience research and its applications, covering a broad range of themes, including theoretical, computational, and systems neuroscience, data analysis, neuroinformatics, and clinical applications. *The deadline for application is June 15, 2025* Visit: *https://www.aneis.eu <https://www.aneis.eu/> * Applicants can be junior scientists (PhD students and post-doc fellows or residency students) beginning their careers in the broad field of Neuroscience. Registration is limited to 40 participants. Admission to ANEIS 2025 will be on a selection based on the provided CV, a Motivation letter, and the sponsorship of a senior researcher. Applicants excluded from the list of attendees of ANEIS 2025 will be included in the priority list for the ANEIS 2026. The registration fee *is € 300, covering* - tuition fee - lodging for 6 nights (from September 13 to September 19, 2025) - 6 lunches, 12 coffee breaks, and one social dinner - social and tourist programme We are looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Stefano Ferraina (University of Roma 'La Sapienza') Michele Giugliano (University of Reggio Emilia) Maurizio Mattia (Italian National Institute of Health) ReplyReply allForward -- *Fai crescere le giovani ricercatrici e i giovani ricercatori*** *con il 5 per mille alla Sapienza* Scrivi il codice fiscale dell'Università *80209930587 **Cinque per mille <https://www.uniroma1.it/it/node/23149>*

June 3, 2025

ICIAP '25 Workshop on Neuro-Inspired AI, Rome, Italy | Sept 15/16

by Danilo Benozzo

Dear All, *Join Us at ICIAP '25 Workshop on Neuro-Inspired AI!* *- When*: September 15 or 16, 2025 Half-Day *- Where*: Sapienza University of Rome, Italy *- Theme*: *Bridging Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence* Dive into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Explore how understanding the brain can revolutionize AI, leading to more efficient, interpretable, and adaptable systems. Discover how AI is helping to decode the human brain! We'll explore topics like: - Explainable AI inspired by neural structures - Neuro-inspired reasoning and decision-making - Benchmarking cognitive functions in AI - AI for neuroscience applications - Biologically-inspired autonomous learning - Multiscale dynamics across brain and AI systems Invited speakers (for now): - *Daniela Gandolfi* (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia), expert in computational neuroscience and neuromorphic hardware. - *Nicola Toschi* (University of Rome "Tor Vergata" & Harvard Medical School), focusing on applying advanced physical and mathematical techniques in clinical contexts. *Call for Papers is OPEN!* Share your cutting-edge research on neuro-inspired AI and AI for neuroscience. - *Proceedings Track*: 12-page papers (ICIAP 2025 publication). - *No Proceedings Track*: 4-page abstracts for early-stage/published work. - *Deadline*: June 20, 2025 (AOE) | *Submit via*: CMT (Link TBD <https://.../>) Learn more and submit your work: https://sites.google.com/view/neuro-inspired-ai/home We hope to see you in Rome! Organizers: Indro Spinelli, Giampiero Bardella, Giulia Boiani, Danilo Benozzo.

June 3, 2025

World wide VVTNS series (fifth season): Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 11:00 am EDT| |Bing W. Brunton University of Washington, Seattle

by David Hansel

[image: VVTNS.png] https://www.wwtns.online <https://streaklinks.com/A9c7PbbpKY7PxB6PaAJWGD3-/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wwtns.on…> - on twitter: wwtns@TheoreticalWide You are cordially invited to the lecture Bing W. Brunton University of Washington, Seattle Fields, Flows, and Time-Delay Embeddings The lecture will be held on zoom on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at *11:00 am EDT * To receive the link: https://www.wwtns.online/register-page *Abstract: TBA* *About VVTNS : Launched as the World Wide Theoretical Neuroscience Seminar (WWTNS) in November 2020 and renamed in homage to Carl van Vreeswijk in Memoriam (April 20, 2022), Speakers have the occasion to talk about theoretical aspects of their work which cannot be discussed in a setting where the majority of the audience consists of experimentalists. The seminars, **held on Wednesdays at 11 am ET,** are 45-50 min long followed by a discussion. The talks are recorded with authorization of the speaker and are available to everybody on our YouTube channel.* ᐧ -- *Il n'y a ni obligation ni pression à traiter ou répondre à ce mail en dehors des heures de travail* "В каждой шутке есть доля шутки" 'Life is good ..' (Carl van Vreeswijk, 1962-2022) --------------------------------------- David Hansel Directeur de Recherche au CNRS Co-Group leader Cerebral Dynamics Plasticity and Learning lab., CNRS 45 rue des Saints Peres 75270 Paris Cedex 06 Tel (Cell): +33 607508403 - Fax (33).1.49.27.90.62 *CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY NOTICE:* *This message and the documents that might be attached, are addressed exclusively to their(s) recipient(s) and may contain privileged or confidential information. The access to this information by people other than those designated is not authorized. If you are not the indicated recipient, you are notified that the use, disclosure and / or copying without authorization is prohibited under current legislation. If you have received this message in error, please kindly inform the sender immediately and proceed to its destruction.* ᐧ

June 3, 2025

Calls open for 2 PhD positions, SAPIENCE Project, University of Bologna

by Silvia Ferrara

Dear All, The SAPIENCE Project (2025–2028), funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research [FIS Grant no. FIS-2023-00821], invites applications for 2 PhD positions in: 1. Cognitive neuroscience applied to study of Palaeolithic and Neolithic signs and symbols from a cognitive and computational perspective 2. Computational linguistics and computer science applied to prehistoric signs and graphic code formation. Full details and application instructions: https://www.sapience-fis.com/jobs/ Deadline: Jul 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM SAPIENCE Symbols, Preliteracy and Code Evolution is a 3 year project that delves into the evolution of graphic codes, from prehistoric times to the invention of writing. The project is funded by the Italian Ministry of Research through the FIS funding scheme (€2 million). SAPIENCE aims to illuminate our preliterate past and the ways in which we communicate today, through a highly interdisciplinary approach combining computer science, cognitive studies, linguistics and anthropology. Join our team today and bring the past to life with cutting-edge research approaches! For any further information, you can contact s.ferrara(a)unibo.it directly. Thank you and all best wishes Professor Silvia Ferrara Department of Classical Philology and Italian Studies University of Bologna, Via Zamboni 32, 40126 Bologna https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/s.ferrara Latest publications Trends in Cognitive Science https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tops.12768 Antiquity https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antiquity/article/seals-and-signs-t… Cretan Hieroglyphic<https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cretan-hieroglyphic/3881257EA7E2FB5041…>, Cambridge University Press (2024)<https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cretan-hieroglyphic/3881257EA7E2FB5041…> Writing, from Invention to Decipherment<https://global.oup.com/academic/product/writing-from-invention-to-decipherm…>, Oxford University Press (2024)<https://global.oup.com/academic/product/writing-from-invention-to-decipherm…> Talking Images, the Interface between Drawing and Writing,<https://www.routledge.com/Talking-Images-The-Interface-between-Drawing-and-…> Routledge (2024)<https://www.routledge.com/Talking-Images-The-Interface-between-Drawing-and-…>

May 31, 2025