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Tadahiro Taniguchi speaking on Thursday, November 13 in Developing Minds global online lecture series
by Jochen Triesch Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

Dear colleagues, On November 13, the Developing Minds global online lecture series is proud to host Tadahiro Taniguchi from Kyoto University, Japan, speaking on: "Developing Collective Minds: Symbol Emergence and Co-creative Learning via Collective Predictive Coding“. Thursday, November 13, 2025 3 am EST (Eastern Standard Time, US) 8 am UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) 9 am CET (Central European Time) 5 pm JST (Japan Standard Time) The zoom link/credentials are: https://uni-frankfurt.zoom-x.de/j/62848974907?pwd=wKdKlyBSVirfJqzrFfULhhOiu… Meeting-ID: 628 4897 4907 Kenncode: 735273 Abstract: This talk introduces the Collective Predictive Coding (CPC) hypothesis, a computational theory for how collective minds develop. CPC extends the Free Energy Principle (FEP) to the societal level, positing that interacting agents (both human and artificial) collaboratively minimize their collective prediction error through interaction. We argue that this process, functioning as a form of decentralized Bayesian inference embodied in interaction games, is the engine for symbol emergence. It provides a mechanism for agents to integrate their partial and heterogeneous perceptual information, leading to a shared, co-created understanding that exceeds the capabilities of any single agent. The CPC framework provides a scientific foundation for "co-creative learning," a new paradigm for human-AI interaction where systems learn with humans, rather than merely from them. This contrasts with traditional AI alignment, which often assumes a unilateral transfer of knowledge. CPC enables a bilateral, organic alignment that emerges from continuous, mutual interaction. This bottom-up, co-creative process offers a compelling alternative to top-down alignment methods, paving the way for a future of human-AI symbiosis. It allows humans and AI to co-evolve, generate new knowledge together, and realize the development of true collective minds. Short Bio: Tadahiro Taniguchi is a Professor at the Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University. He received his M.E. in 2003 and Ph.D. in Engineering in 2006, both from Kyoto University. He began his academic career at Ritsumeikan University, serving as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor in the College of Information Science and Engineering before assuming his current position at Kyoto University in 2024. During his tenure at Ritsumeikan, he was also a Visiting Associate Professor at Imperial College London from September 2015 to September 2016. Concurrently, he serves as a Senior Technical Advisor at Panasonic Holdings Corporation, an Affiliate Professor at Ritsumeikan University, a Director of the Tomorrow Never Knows association, Representative Director of the Bibliobattle Association, Director of the AI Robot Association (AIRoA), a Technical Advisor for ABEJA, Inc., and the Chair of the IEEE Cognitive and Developmental Systems Technical Committee. His research interests include artificial intelligence, emergent systems, and cognitive and developmental robotics. He is a pioneer in the field of "Symbol Emergence in Robotics," a constructive approach to understanding the mechanisms of language acquisition and semantic understanding from the perspective of the symbol grounding problem. Dr. Taniguchi has received numerous awards, including the Academic Encouragement Award from the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers (SICE), the Paper Award from the Institute of Systems, Control and Information Engineers (ISCIE), and the Advanced Robotics Best Survey Paper Award. The talk will be recorded and made available for later viewing. For more information on the talk series and recordings of previous events, please visit: https://sites.google.com/view/developing-minds-series/home Best regards, Jochen Triesch -- Prof. Dr. Jochen Triesch Johanna Quandt Chair for Theoretical Life Sciences Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies and Goethe University Frankfurt http://fias.uni-frankfurt.de/~triesch/ Tel: +49 (0)69 798-47531 Fax: +49 (0)69 798-47611

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CALL FOR SYMPOSIA PROPOSALS: AISB 2026, University of Sussex
by Simon Bowes Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

CALL FOR SYMPOSIA PROPOSALS: AISB 2026, University of Sussex (DEADLINE: November 30, 2025) Contact: Simon Bowes (S.C.Bowes(a)sussex.ac.uk<mailto:S.C.Bowes@sussex.ac.uk>) AISB 2026 will be held at the University of Sussex on the 1st-2nd July. For more information on the convention please see the website at https://aisb.org.uk/. Keynote Speaker: Anil Seth The AISB 2026 convention will follow the same overall structure as previous conventions, namely a set of co-located symposia, and we are seeking proposals for these symposia. Typical symposia last for one or two days, and can include any type of event of academic benefit: talks, posters, panels, discussions, demonstrations, outreach sessions, etc. Proposals for Symposia are welcomed in all areas of AI and cognitive science. Some suggested areas are shown below, although any proposal in the field of AI or cognitive science will be welcomed: * AI in Education * Agency & AI * Art & AI * Artificial Life * Cognitive & Computational Neuroscience * Computational theory of mind * Computational Intelligence * Consciousness * Embodiment and AI * Ethics of AI * Human and Machine Creativity * Hybrid Human-AI * Knowledge Representation * Machine Learning * Robotics * Bio-inspired approaches. * Simulation of Human and Animal Behaviour * The Turing Test and Philosophical Foundations of AI -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proposing a Symposium Each symposium is organized by its own programme committee. The committee proposes the symposium, defines the area(s) and structure for it, issues calls for abstracts/papers etc., manages the process of selecting submitted papers for inclusion, and compiles an electronic file for inclusion in the convention proceedings. Proposers are welcome to submit or be involved with more than one proposal. Proposers need not already be members the AISB and will not be required to become members. They will of course be encouraged to join! Deadline for symposium proposals: 30th November 2025 Notification of acceptance: 15th December 2025 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submissions should consist of the following - A title. - A 300–1000-word description of the scope of the symposium, and its relevance to the convention along with the nature of the academic events (talks, posters, panels, demonstrations, etc.). - Whether the symposium is intended as a sequel to a symposium at a previous AISB conference. - An indication of whether submissions will be by abstract, extended abstract, or full paper. - Your preferences about the intended length of the symposium as a number of days (half a day, one day or two days), together with a brief justification. - A description (up to 500 words) of any experience you have in organization of academic research meetings (please note that it is not a requirement that you have such experience). - Names and affiliations of any invited speakers that you may have in mind for the symposium. - Your names and full contact details, together with, if possible, names and workplaces of the members of a preliminary, partial programme committee. - Please e-mail your completed proposal to Simon Bowes: S.C.Bowes(a)sussex.ac.uk<mailto:S.C.Bowes@sussex.ac.uk>

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[Meetings] [CFP] NeuroDesign in HRI Student EXPO & Competition (Submission Deadline: November 10, 2025)
by NeuroDesign in HRI Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

Dear HRIers, HCIers, Roboticists and Neuroscientists around the world, We hope this information finds you well! Are you developing a human-interactive robot, a wearable system, or a neuro-inspired interface and algorithm? Do you have a prototype, an early-stage concept, or a compelling study that reimagines the future of human-machine interaction? Thank you once again for your interest in participating in the *NeuroDesign in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) Student Competition* (previously with IEEE RO-MAN 2025). We truly appreciate your continued enthusiasm and support! *🌟 We're thrilled to announce an exciting new update!* The *NeuroDesign in HRI Student EXPO & Competition *has been scheduled again as a "Virtual" event on *November 19, 2025*. This unique showcase welcomes undergraduate, master's, and PhD students to present their innovative work and engage in live, cross-disciplinary dialogue with an international jury of experts from * Human-Robot Interaction * Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) * Cognitive Neuroscience & Psychology * Wearable and Soft Robotics * Design, Arts & Human-Centered Engineering * AI, Innovation, and Startups Whether your project is a concept, a working prototype, or an exploratory study, we are excited to see how it challenges conventional boundaries and contributes to the evolution of neuroadaptive, engaging, and socially impactful technologies. 📤 *Final Submission Deadline: Monday, November 10, 2025* If you missed the chance to participate last time — no worries! 🎉 You're warmly invited to submit your entry by including the following materials to secure your* 5-minute pitch* spot (We're dedicating on selecting *10 finalists* on a *rolling basis* and *there are still few seats available!!* ): * (1) Project Title (required) (2) Abstract (~100 words) (required) (3) Choose One of the following (choose one) (required):* * 🎥 A 1–2 minute video overview, or 🖼️ 5 informative slides, or 📄 A 2-page write-up (IEEE RAS format preferred)* *You can submit your materials directly through our Google Form:*👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHr36BmtfTxLbjHSmiY1CYapUiZPXHgsn… —*or simply reply to the email *(✉️ neurodesign.hri(a)gmail.com) with your materials attached (or share access links). *🏆 Awards & Recognition* For full details on all awards and recognitions, please see here: 🔗 https://www.neurodesign-hri.ws/2025#competition-guidelines 🔆 *Highlights include:* 🧠 Best Innovation in HRI NeuroDesign (3 awards) – up to €500 EUR ❤️ Most Popular Project Award (2 awards) – including a full APC waiver for Frontiers in Robotics and AI 🎁 Lucky Draw Prizes (5 prizes) and certificates for all finalists 💯 100% award opportunity – all 10 finalists will receive recognition! ✨ Prizes are doubled compared to the previous call! *📅 Key Dates* 🔺* Final Submission Deadline: November 10, 2025* 🔺* Event Date: November 19, 2025* Join us in shaping the future of human-machine symbiosis—where your creativity fuels the innovation of tomorrow. We can't wait to see your visionary ideas come to life! With warm regards, *The NeuroDesign in Human-Robot Interaction TeamNeuroDesign in HRI Student EXPO & Competition*

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Fully funded PhD position for Chinese nationals in rodent electrophysiology analysis at QMU (London)
by Bush, Daniel Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

Dear colleagues Please see here<https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs/postgraduate/phd-programmes/projects/display-ti…> for details of a fully funded PhD position for Chinese nationals at Queen Mary University (London, UK). The project will primarily focus on the analysis of rodent electrophysiology data from the hippocampal formation, under the joint supervision of Guifen Chen<https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs/staff/guifen-chen.html> (QMU) and Daniel Bush<https://bushlab-ucl.github.io/> (UCL). Data collection and computational modelling could also be incorporated, according to the successful applicant's interests and skills. This project offers a unique opportunity to bridge neuroscience, data science, and AI, helping to uncover how the brain turns transient experience into lasting memory. Please note that applicants must be a Chinese citizen and hold a Chinese passport so that they are eligible for CSC funding<https://www.qmul.ac.uk/scholarships/items/china-scholarship-council-scholar…> <https://www.qmul.ac.uk/scholarships/items/china-scholarship-council-scholar…> . Experience of programming in Matlab or Python, a good understanding of maths and/or experience of rodent experiments are also highly desirable. For more details, please feel free to contact Guifen Chen (guifen.chen AT qmul.ac.uk) or Daniel Bush (d.bush AT ucl.ac.uk). Many thanks Dan ---------------------------------------------------- Dr. Daniel Bush GM01, Medical Sciences Building, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT Principal Investigator, UCL Human Electrophysiology Lab<https://bushlab-ucl.github.io/> Associate Professor, UCL Department of Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/npp/> Associate Editor, PLoS Computational Biology<https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/>

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Postdoc positions in nanoscale modeling of neurons, synapses or astrocytes
by Erik De Schutter Nov. 4, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025

The Computational Neuroscience unit (https://www.oist.jp/research/research-units/cnu) at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology has openings for postdoctoral researchers interested in nanoscale computational neuroscience modeling. Initial duration is two years with option to extend. We have been spearheading the development of efficient computational tools to simulate electrophysiological, molecular and cell biology processes in neurons at the nanoscale (STEPS project http://steps.sourceforge.net) Examples are detailed simulations of the molecular control of vesicle pools and their release in presynaptic terminals (Science Advances 2025) and of how morphology affects calcium transients in perisynaptic astrocytic processes. We make use of recent experimental data like single cell proteomics and super-resolution imaging of live cells. The modeling technology allows for simulation of complete neurons with their spines. We are looking for postdocs interested in pursuing questions about the function of cerebellar or hippocampal neurons, synapses or astrocytes that require nanoscale simulation. Competences: Experience in computational modeling with a recent PhD in a relevant discipline such as computational biology, neuroscience, molecular biology, biophysics or biochemistry. Experience in programming in Python. Fluent English conversation and writing skills. Benefits / Offer: A seniority-based salary and relocation package are offered. Standard medical insurance and housing allowance are included. This an ideal position to gain experience in a prominent computational neuroscience lab and take part in our international collaborations. Please contact Prof. Erik De Schutter (erik(a)oist.jp) for inquiries.

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World wide VVTNS series (6th season): Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 11:00 am ET - Georges Debrégeas CNRS, Paris
by David Hansel Nov. 2, 2025

Nov. 2, 2025

[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 Georges Debrégeas CNRS, Paris on the topic of Latent-aligned generative models uncover shared structure in spontaneous whole-brain dynamics? The lecture will be held on zoom on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at *11:00 am ET * > To receive the link: https://www.wwtns.online/register-page > *Abstract: *Assessing how brain activity generalizes across individuals is a central challenge in experimental neuroscience. Traditional task- or stimulus-driven approaches align data through trial averaging and anatomical registration, but these methods fail for spontaneous activity, where no shared temporal reference exists. In this talk, I will introduce a statistical framework, called latent-aligned Restricted Boltzmann Machines, to build a common representational space from whole-brain recordings of spontaneous activity in multiple zebrafish larvae. This shared latent space, composed of spatially localized co-activation motifs or cell assemblies, allows bidirectional mapping of brain states: activity patterns from one fish can be encoded and decoded into another. The translated activity patterns retain their original spatial structure and show high plausibility within the recipient brain. We further use this shared space to segment spontaneous activity into discrete brain states and we quantify their Markovian transition statistics. Remarkably, these state-to-state dynamics are stereotyped across individuals, suggesting that spontaneous activity reflects intrinsic computational priors of neural processing. Together, these results demonstrate how probabilistic generative modeling can bridge individual variability and reveal conserved organizational principles of vertebrate brains. *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.*

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Call for Papers: "Spiking Neural Networks at Scale" in Frontiers in Neuroscience
by Wei Fang Nov. 2, 2025

Nov. 2, 2025

Dear colleagues: I am glad to tell you that the following research topic is now open for submissions in /Frontiers in Neuroscience/: Spiking Neural Networks at Scale: Learning Algorithms, Architectures, and Real-World Applications Refer to this link for more details: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/74585/spiking-neural-networks-a… Please feel free to submit your article by 24 Dec 2025. -- ----------------------- Wei Fang Postdoc, Electrical & Computer Engineering Yale University, USA

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Collaborate with the International Brain Laboratory
by Nick Steinmetz Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

Dear colleagues - The International Brain Laboratory <https://www.internationalbrainlab.com/> is entering a new phase. We have completed our "Brain-wide Map <https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09235-0>" of neural activity during a complex behavior, alongside detailed studies of the reproducibility of neural <https://elifesciences.org/articles/100840> and behavioral <https://elifesciences.org/articles/63711> data and the development of new methods <https://www.nature.com/articles/s41592-022-01742-6> and visualizations <https://viz.internationalbrainlab.org/app> for large-scale datasets, as well as many scientific studies <https://www.internationalbrainlab.com/publications>. Now, the IBL seeks to broaden access to its tools, pipelines, and methodologies to new research groups. You can now collaborate with the IBL on your own project: we aim to bring our approaches to new large-scale projects and we are looking for new partners! We can help with your Neuropixels recordings, multiphoton imaging, data processing, visualisation, data management, and more. Or, we can support work that you want to do using IBL's existing public data, for example if it requires running new large-scale analyses of those data that you need help with. These services are free to you, thanks to generous funding from the Simons Foundation, and provided by our world-class team of expert staff. Learn more and apply, with a short 2-page proposal, at: www.internationalbrainlab.com/ibl-core-apply Applications deadline now extended to Nov 8! Nick Steinmetz -- Associate Professor Department of Neurobiology & Biophysics University of Washington, Seattle www.steinmetzlab.net

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The recording of the VVTNS sixth season opening talk (Andrew Barto, October 29, 2025) is now available online
by David Hansel Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

[image: VVTNS.png] > > <https://streaklinks.com/BT7ApM4NDVkoziHWhQptf9sP/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wwtns.on…> > https://www.wwtns.online > <https://streaklinks.com/A9c7PbbpKY7PxB6PaAJWGD3-/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wwtns.on…> > - on twitter: wwtns@TheoreticalWide - on Youtube > The VVTNS sixth season opening talk delivered on October 29, 2025 by Andrew Barto University of Massachusetts, Amherst on the topic What is So Interesting About Reinforcement Learning? is now available https://www.wwtns.online/past-seminars-2025-2026 <https://www.wwtns.online/past-seminars-2022-2023> *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.* April, 13, 2022 ᐧ ᐧ ᐧ ᐧ ᐧ ᐧ ᐧ ᐧ --------------------------------------- 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

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Call for papers – Special Issue “Simulating Developmental Neurobiology”
by Ruben A. Tikidji-Hamburyan Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

Dear Colleagues, Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience is running a Research Topic, [“Simulating Developmental Neurobiology,”](https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/71541/simulatin… and invites submissions that advance computational modeling of neural development. This special issue, accessible to the global community, will gather multidisciplinary contributions. Scope of Interest We welcome original research articles, methodological papers, and concise reviews addressing, but not limited to, the following topics: - Computational models of neurogenesis, migration, and differentiation. - Multi-scale simulations linking molecular pathways to tissue dynamics. - Activity-dependent plasticity and circuit formation in development. - Integration of imaging, electrophysiology, and omics in modeling. - Novel algorithms or tools for modeling developmental processes. - Validation studies comparing models and empirical data. The submission deadline is 29 January 2026. Submission Procedure - Access the Research Topic [page](https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/71541/simulating-developm…: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/71541/simulating-developmental-… - Click “Submit Your Manuscript.” - Select the appropriate article type (Original Research, Methods, or Review). - Ensure that “Simulating Developmental Neurobiology” is chosen as the Research Topic during the submission process. All submissions will undergo rigorous peer review while benefiting from Frontiers’ transparent review model. On behalf of the topic editors of Simulating Developmental NeurobiologyRuben Tikidji-Hamburyan --- Ruben A. Tikidji-Hamburyan, Ph.D. Senior Research Scientist Department of Physiology & Pharmacology School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University Washington, DC 20052, USA e-mail: rath(a)gwu.edu

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