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Calls open for 2 PhD positions, SAPIENCE Project, University of Bologna
by Silvia Ferrara May 31, 2025

May 31, 2025

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-…>

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Postdoc/Faculty -- Seeking Neuromatch Project Mentors
by Bonnen, Kathryn May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

Dear Colleagues, We are seeking volunteer Project Mentors for Neuromatch Summer courses. It’s a fantastic opportunity to mentor students, network with other researchers globally, and share your expertise. The commitment is 3-5, 30-minute meetings in July. If you're interested in being a volunteer Project Mentor or want to learn more, the details and the mentor application can be found here: https://airtable.com/app55efILsjdRZlcd/pagQSQCw4CH9W7wjX/form Thanks, Kate What is Neuromatch? A program that helps emerging researchers develop their skills in computational science. Each year, they train 1000+ students from 100+ countries. -- Kathryn Bonnen Assistant Professor, School of Optometry Indiana University kbonnen(a)iu.edu<mailto:kbonnen@iu.edu> https://bonnenlab.github.io

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ANEIS: Applied Neurosciences EBRAINS-Italy School - Sept. 13-19, 2025 (Ventotene Island, Italy)
by Mattia Maurizio May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

Dear Colleague, 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 (UNIROMA1), Michele Giugliano (SISSA and UNIMORE), Maurizio Mattia (ISS) [https://www.iss.it/o/iss/images/ISS.png] Scegli l'Istituto Superiore di Sanità. Dona il 5x1000 alla Ricerca Sanitaria Firma e inserisci il Codice Fiscale 80211730587 ________________________________ Per saperne di più clicca qui<[https://www.iss.it/-/l-iss-sostiene-i-giovani-ricercatori-con-il-5x1000-1]>

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5-Minute Survey on Language Properties and Brain Responses
by Suna Guo May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

Fellow recipients of OCNS mailing list, Hello, I am a researcher at The University of Texas at Austin in the Huth Lab. Our lab builds computational models of how the brain processes and understands natural language. We are interested in experts' perspectives on the functional organization in the brain with respect to language. Any adult researcher who is actively conducting research in language neuroscience or relevant fields is welcome to participate in the study. You will be asked to fill out a 5-minute survey that asks about your opinion on potential properties of language stimuli, and how important they are for understanding language processing in the brain. You will not be compensated for participating in the study, and no further correspondence will be made. The survey results will be included in future publications. This study has been approved by the Microsoft Research Institutional Review Board. Link to survey: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3CP4D6gUlTOkGF0 If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Dr. Alex Huth at (805) 798-4044 or via email at huth(a)cs.utexas.edu. Thank you for your time, Suna Guo

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Hands-on tutorial on Multiscale Modeling with MOOSE at CNS*2025
by Subhasis Ray May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

Dear Colleagues, (Apologies for cross posting) We are conducting a full-day tutorial entitled "Multiscale Modeling with MOOSE", on July 5, 2025 at CNS*2025 in Florence, Italy ( https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2025) The objective of this tutorial is to familiarize participants with MOOSE ( https://mooseneuro.github.io/) a comprehensive simulation platform designed for computational modeling in neuroscience and systems biology. In addition to tutorials on biophysical and biochemical models, we shall showcase new features of MOOSE, including "*jardesigner*", a new web-based frontend for multiscale modeling. We will illustrate the use of jardesigner and MOOSE to build and run spiking neuron models incorporating chemical signaling for neuromodulation and synaptic plasticity on spines. If you are at CNS*2025, feel free to join the tutorial. Organizers: - Subhasis Ray (CHINTA and IAI, TCG Crest, Kolkata) - Upinder S. Bhalla (NCBS, TIFR, Bangalore) Speakers/Instructors: - Bhanu Priya Somashekar (NCBS, TIFR, Bangalore) - Subhasis Ray (CHINTA and IAI, TCG Crest, Kolkata) - Upinder S. Bhalla (NCBS, TIFR, Bangalore) Funding: The Kavli Foundation under CZI/EOSS Cycle 6. Best regards, Subha on behalf of the MOOSE Team --- Subhasis Ray, PhD Associate Professor CHINTA and IAI, TCG CREST Bengal Eco Intelligent Park Block EM, Sector V Salt Lake, Kolkata 700091 India Webpage: https://www.tcgcrest.org/people/subhasis-ray/ Lab website: https://rayslab.github.io

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Virtual MathNeuro Mini-Conference (June 12-13, 2025)
by CHITARANJAN MAHAPATRA May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

Dear Colleagues and Friends, It is our pleasure to announce the *Virtual SMB MathNeuro Mini-Confenence*, taking place *June 12-13, 2025, via Zoom*. This event is part of the SMB MathNeuro subgroup’s ongoing efforts to promote cutting-edge research in mathematical neuroscience. For further details, please visit our website at https://sites.google.com/brandeis.edu/smb-mathneuro-2025/home?authuser=1 We cordially invite you to participate in this stimulating event, and *especially encourage early- and mid-career researchers to submit a contributed talk*. Please use this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8WOkzfvFRTGYfLJ2E4-1nIJu491Tvna_…> to register to receive the Zoom link. To be considered for a contributed talk, please submit your abstract through the same form by* June 6, 2025*. Slots for contributed talks are limited. For any questions, please contact us at smbmathneuro2025(a)gmail.com Please kindly share this invitation with anyone who might be interested. We look forward to welcoming you to the event! Warm regards, Hammed Fatoyinbo, Chitaranjan Mahapatra, Cheng Ly, and Yangyang Wang Organizing Committee, SMB MathNeuro Mini-Conference 2025 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chitaranjan Mahapatra

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Sattelite event Biologically Plausible Learning at CCN’2025 in Amsterdam
by Sander Bohte May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

We invite participation and contributed posters to the sattelite event Biologically Plausible Learning at CCN’2025. Where: Amsterdam, The Netherlands. What: talks, posters, discussions, drinks When: August 11th, 15:00-18:00h local time. Link for registration: https://sites.google.com/bohte.com/ccn25-biolearning-satevent/home While the brain clearly is able to apply credit assignment, optimizing the wiring and neural properties to better behave in an ever-changing world, the underlying mechanism is an active topic of research. This workshop aims to bring together researchers working on neural learning algorithms that have increased biological plausibility, such as local approximations of error-backpropagation and/or alternative learning schemes that are compatible with what is known about learning in the brain. A select set of invited speakers will present their work, in addition to contributed posters. The aim is to highlight current developments and state-of-the-art, and also limitations, targeting both computational and theoretical neuroscientists working on the edge of AI, and vice versa. Speakers: Guillaume Bellec (TU Wien) Johanni Brea (EPFL) Bojian Yin (TU Eindhoven) Raoul-Martin Memmesheimer (U. Bonn). Contributed posters are sollicited with deadline June 8th, sent by email to ccn2025(a)bohte.com <mailto:ccn2025@bohte.com>. The organizers: Marcel van Gerven (Radboud University Nijmegen) Sander M Bohté (CWI and University of Amsterdam) For more information: see https://sites.google.com/bohte.com/ccn25-biolearning-satevent/home

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Comp-Neuro/Neurotech/NeuroAI summer school in Northern Ireland
by O'Donnell, Cian May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

We are delighted to invite you to apply for the 5th Computational Neuroscience, Neurotechnology and Neuro-inspired AI (CN³) Summer School, taking place from 25 August to 1 September 2025 at Ulster University, Derry~Londonderry, UK. A hybrid format is available, allowing participation either in-person or online. This summer school offers a unique, immersive experience for students, early-career researchers, and professionals interested in the intersection of neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and neurotechnology. Organised by the Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) at Derry~Londonderry, this summer school provides interdisciplinary training at the intersection of neuroscience and AI. The programme is designed to equip participants with both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in emerging neurotechnologies. Key Highlights: * Lectures by international experts in computational neuroscience and AI * Practical workshops in Python, MATLAB, and neuro-modelling tools * Sessions on brain-computer interfaces, cognitive robotics, neuromorphic computing, and more * Opportunities to present and discuss research * Networking with global peers and experts * Exposure to entrepreneurship in neurotechnology and translational research The summer school is ideal for: * Final-year undergraduate students * MSc and PhD students * Postdoctoral researchers * Industry professionals seeking cross-disciplinary knowledge Application Deadlines: * In-person (visa-required): 15 June 2025 * In-person (non-visa): 15 July 2025 * Online participation: 31 July 2025 Details and registration instructions can be found at: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/conference/isrc-cn3-summer-school Best, Cian O’Donnell, KongFatt Wong-Lin, Saugat Bhattacharyya This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the addressee and may contain information which is covered by legal, professional or other privilege. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager at postmaster(a)ulster.ac.uk and delete this email immediately. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ulster University. The University's computer systems may be monitored and communications carried out on them may be recorded to secure the effective operation of the system and for other lawful purposes. Ulster University does not guarantee that this email or any attachments are free from viruses or 100% secure. Unless expressly stated in the body of a separate attachment, the text of email is not intended to form a binding contract. Correspondence to and from the University may be subject to requests for disclosure by 3rd parties under relevant legislation. The Ulster University was founded by Royal Charter in 1984 and is registered with company number RC000726 and VAT registered number GB672390524.The primary contact address for Ulster University in Northern Ireland is Cromore Road, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry BT52 1SA

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PhD opportunity at Health Data Science, Swansea, UK
by Vesna Vuksanovic May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

Dear all I have a PhD position open in Swansea, UK. The student will be working at the intersection of computational neuroimaging and clinical applications. The focus is on how to integrate multiple sources of data to model brain networks in a medical condition that affects the central nervous system. Please see more details here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/medical-stdavi… Feel free to get in contact informally, and please share with those who might be interested. Best wishes, Vesna ____________________________ Vesna Vuksanovic, PhD Programme Lead, MSc Health Data Science Senior Lecturer Health Data Science _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Swansea University Medical School Data Science Building Office DS04 1st Floor Tel. +44(0)1792 60 2212 Web: vesna-vuksanovic<https://www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/vesna.vuksanovic/>

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Python Package Release: Echo State Network 1.0.0
by Fabrizio Damicelli May 26, 2025

May 26, 2025

Dear Community, I'd like to announce the new release (version 1.0.0) of the Python Package "echoes": Machine Learning with Echo State Networks, a scikit-learn compatible package. Code Repository: https://github.com/fabridamicelli/echoes Especially in the realms of "Biologically-inspired Neural Networks", "Shallow Learning" and "Recurrent Neural Networks" in general. A few interesting features: - Installation and getting started is easy: `pip install echoes` * API follows scikit-learn standard (eg fit/predict). - It is light-weight and fast (`numba` accelerated), run your experiments on a laptop - Flexible and customizable, e.g. use arbitrary connectivity, add custom activations, visualize neurons activity, etc. * Example notebooks: https://github.com/fabridamicelli/echoes/tree/master/examples/notebooks - Documentation: https://fabridamicelli.github.io/echoes/ As of today the package registers already ~40K total downloads, ~600/month (pypi.org) and has been used already in a few research projects: - Hadaeghi et. al. (2021) Spatio-temporal feature learning with reservoir computing for T-cell segmentation in live-cell Ca2+ fluorescence microscopy: www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-87607-y#Sec4 - Fakhar et. al. (2022) Causal Influences Decouple From Their Underlying Network Structure In Echo State Networks: arxiv.org/abs/2205.11947 - Damicelli et.al. (2021) Brain Connectivity meets Reservoir Computing: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.22.427750v1.abstract<http://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.22.427750v1.abstract> Check it out and any feedback/suggestions/bug reports are more than welcome (simply open an issue: https://github.com/fabridamicelli/echoes/issues) All the best, Fabrizio

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World wide VVTNS series (fifth season): Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 11:00 am EDT| Nischal Mainali, ELSC, The Hebrew University
by David Hansel May 25, 2025

May 25, 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 Nischal Mainali ELSC, The Hebrew University Mathematical regularities of irregular hippocampus place codes The lecture will be held on zoom on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at *11:00 am EDT * To receive the link: https://www.wwtns.online/register-page *Abstract: *Measurements from hippocampal place cells in small enclosures have led classical view of highly stereotyped neural tuning functions with smooth, unimodal tuning fields that uniformly tile the environment. However, recent experiments conducted in large spaces across multiple species have revealed a much more irregular neural code than suggested by the classical view. Indeed, place cells in large environments typically fire in multiple locations, and the multiple firing fields of individual cells, as well as those of the entire population, vary considerably in size and shape. We recently showed that a simple mathematical model, wherein firing fields are generated by thresholding realizations of a random Gaussian process, accounts for the statistical properties of place fields in precise quantitative detail. This model captures the observed statistics of field sizes and positions and generates new quantitative predictions on field shapes and topologies. Moreover, these statistics are universal across species, but sensitive to the size and dimensionality of the environment. We quantitatively verified these predictions using multiple recent datasets from bats and rodents in one, two, and three dimensions, across both small and large environments. Collectively, these findings imply that common mechanism underlie the diverse statistical features observed in different experiments and suggest that synaptic projections to CA1 are predominantly random. *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

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Open PhD positions in the Institute of Machine Learning and Neural Computation at TU Graz
by Ozan Özdenizci May 25, 2025

May 25, 2025

Dear all, We have two open PhD positions in the Institute of Machine Learning and Neural Computation at Graz University of Technology, Austria. The candidates will join my research group with a focus at the intersection of AI safety and resource-efficient machine learning. These positions will be part of the Bilateral AI Cluster of Excellence program funded by the Austrian Science Fund, and candidates will be working in collaboration with our partner institutes JKU Linz, AAU Klagenfurt, ISTA, TU Vienna, and WU Vienna. For more information and details on how to apply: https://www.tugraz.at/institute/iml/institute/open-positions/bilai-jobs Best regards,  Ozan Özdenizci -- Dr. Ozan Özdenizci Assistant Professor Institute of Machine Learning and Neural Computation Graz University of Technology Inffeldgasse 16b/I, 8010 Graz, Austria

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Webinar for (soon-to-be) postdocs in computational neuroscience 3 June 11 am/5 pm CEST
by Sacha van Albada May 24, 2025

May 24, 2025

In the context of the Henriette Herz Scouting Programme of the Humboldt Foundation, I have a postdoc position available in the field of computational neuroscience. As a low-threshold introduction that does not immediately require a formal application, I am organizing two webinars on Tuesday 3 June, one at 11 am CEST and one at 5 pm CEST, where a colleague and I will briefly present our work and institute, followed by an `Ask Me Anything’ session where my group members and I answer questions. For potential attendees to decide if this is of interest to them, some keywords describing my research are: spiking network models based on anatomical and physiological data, large-scale simulations of cerebral cortex, mean-field theory, comparison with electrophysiological data. The precise research topic can be jointly decided. The candidate should not have previous links to Germany in terms of citizenship, studies, or research stays. Also those in the final stages of their PhDs are welcome. The funding period is 2 years for those who defended the PhD less than 4 years ago and 18 months for those who defended 4-12 years ago. I encourage you to register for internal planning purposes: 11 am CEST session: please register at https://events.hifis.net/event/2649/ and dial in at https://uni-koeln.zoom.us/j/93354865935?pwd=XaRxMWaWObqQJnCNEfmWxEuS1gKovn.1 5 pm CEST session: please register at https://events.hifis.net/event/2674/ and dial in at https://uni-koeln.zoom.us/j/96811002333?pwd=7mdYFayNSsmulys5GVN5Jn2j2jWxwL.1 Hoping to meet/see many of you there! Sacha van Albada -- Prof. Sacha Jennifer van Albada Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS-6) Computational and Systems Neuroscience Jülich Research Centre Jülich, Germany Tel. +49 2461 61-96808 Mobile +49 170 2352748 Fax +49 2461 61-9460 Computational Neuroanatomy Institute of Zoology University of Cologne Cologne, Germany Tel. +49-221-470-3829 Fax +49-221-470-4889 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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WashU CTCN Postdoc Fellows
by Goodhill, Geoffrey May 24, 2025

May 24, 2025

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS The Center for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience (ctcn.wustl.edu) at Washington University in St Louis invites applications from outstanding Postdoctoral Fellows to work at the interface between theoretical and experimental neuroscience labs at WashU. Deadline for applications is July 1st 2025. The CTCN is a joint initiative between the Schools of Medicine, Engineering, and Arts and Sciences, and provides a hub for neuroscientists to collaborate with mathematicians, physicists and engineers to find creative solutions to some of the most difficult problems currently facing neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Each CTCN Postdoctoral Fellow is based in at least two labs, but also has the opportunity to seek out new collaborations which help build new connections within the WashU community. We are looking for people with drive, independence and outstanding prior achievement, who are committed to leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration to drive forward the field of theoretical and computational neuroscience. Washington University in St Louis is ranked in the top 10 worldwide for Neuroscience and Behavior. Salary for CTCN Fellows is significantly above standard NIH postdoc rates, and funds for conference travel are included. In addition, WashU offers excellent benefits and comprehensive access to career development, professional and personal support. The St Louis metropolitan area has a population of almost 3M and is rich in culture, green spaces and thriving music and arts scenes, with a highly accessible cost of living. For more details on this prestigious Fellowship opportunity, including how to apply, please see https://ctcn.wustl.edu/postdoc-fellows Professor Geoffrey J Goodhill CTCN Director Washington University School of Medicine 660 S. Euclid Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 g.goodhill(a)wustl.edu<mailto:g.goodhill@wustl.edu> https://neuroscience.wustl.edu/people/geoffrey-goodhill-phd

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Interesting event: Meeting of the Minds: Western Science Meets Eastern Wisdom
by Thijs Hoedemakers_Werk May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

Dear members of Comp-neuro, There is an event which might be of interest (see description below). Kind regards, Thijs __________________________________ Meeting of the Minds: Western Science Meets Eastern Wisdom On Friday, June 13, science and Buddhist wisdom come together in an inspiring dialogue between Prof. Dr. Heleen Slagter and Lama Jigmé Namgyal. Prof. Slagter, known for her groundbreaking research on attention, consciousness, and the effects of meditation on the brain, will share her scientific insights into how the mind works and how contemplative practices like meditation can transform awareness. Lama Jigmé Namgyal, an authentic Tibetan Buddhist teacher, meditation instructor, and end-of-life guide, has dedicated his life to studying the human mind and meditation. He will reflect on scientific findings through the lens of the centuries-old Tibetan wisdom tradition. This "Meeting of the Minds" promises a captivating dialogue where Western science and Eastern wisdom meet, complement each other, and at times challenge one another. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to explore how these different perspectives on consciousness, the mind, and human potential can enrich each other through a respectful exchange of ideas. There will be opportunities for audience interaction, making the experience both engaging and educational. The Speakers Prof. Heleen Slagter, a leading cognitive neuroscience researcher, is known for her work on the neural basis of core cognitive functions such as attention and their plasticity. Her research focuses on how the brain selects, suppresses, and processes information, and how practices like meditation can enhance these mechanisms. Meditation promotes greater awareness, adaptability, and cognitive flexibility, and Prof. Slagter will explain the scientific background behind these changes. Lama Jigmé Namgyal’s expertise in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and meditation provides a spiritual perspective in this scientific conversation. For years, he has studied the transformative power of the mind from a Tibetan Buddhist viewpoint, where mindfulness, meditation, and the understanding of impermanence contribute to clarity and inner peace. His experience in guiding people through the dying process offers unique insights into the continuity of consciousness and the Tibetan view of life after death. This evening offers a fascinating exchange between two disciplines—neuroscience and Tibetan Buddhist wisdom—that can deepen our understanding of the human mind and consciousness. Practical Information (Temple & Online) * Date: Friday, June 13 * Time: Doors open at 19:00, Dialogue from 19:30 to 22:30 (with a short break) (CET) * Location: Phuntsok Chö Ling, Oostkousdijk 17B, 3024 CL Rotterdam * Online: Online participation also available * Price: €25 (non-members), €20 (members) (Temple & Online) * Registration link: click here<https://my.phuntsokcholing.org/shop/event?wsID=259>

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Late-breaking poster abstract submission for the 32nd Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting ends on June 15
by Rubchinsky, Leonid L May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

Dear Colleagues, We would like to remind that the late-breaking poster abstracts submission at CNS*2023 ends on June 15. CNS*2023, 32nd Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting, will be in Leipzig, Germany, on July 15-19, 2023. The information about the meeting and abstract submission can be found here: Registration: https://ocns.memberclicks.net/cns-2023-registration Abstract submission: https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2023-abstract-submission CNS*2023 information: https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2023 With kind regards, Leonid Rubchinsky OCNS Vice President *********************** Leonid Rubchinsky, PhD Professor Department of Mathematical Sciences, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine 402 N. Blackford St Indianapolis, IN 46202-3216 lrubchin(a)iupui.edu http://www.math.iupui.edu/~lrubchin ***********************

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Open PhD positions in Barcelona
by Diego Vidaurre May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

Dear all, I am opening two PhD positions in Barcelona. These will be to work at the intersection between machine-learning methods development, computational neuroscience and clinical applications. The first project has a focus on how we can integrate across multiple sources of data to effectively model disease trajectories of neurodegeneration. The second will exploit primarily brain data to model disease networks and comorbidity. Please see more details here: https://www.crm.cat/call/89/phd-student-ref-2025-009-p04632-/107/ https://www.crm.cat/call/88/phd-student-ref-2025-008-p04632-/105/ Feel free to get in contact informally, and please disseminate Many thanks. d

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Epilepsy Workshop - OCNS 2025
by Guillaume Girier May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

Computational Strategies in Epilepsy Modeling and Seizure Control Workshop CNS*2025 in Florence, Italy on July 08-09, 2025 We are happy to announce our Epilepsy workshop at the 34th Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting in Florence. The event will take place on the morning of July 8th and all day of July 9th. To participate, you must be registered for at least the workshops on the organizer's website: https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2025. For presentation abstracts and workshop schedule see: https://brady.cs.cas.cz/ocns-epilepsy-workshop. *Abstract* Epilepsy remains a complex neurological condition, necessitating innovative approaches to understanding and mitigating seizure activity. This workshop is designed to bring together computational neuroscientists and researchers with experimental and clinical background to explore cutting-edge strategies in epilepsy modeling and seizure control. For the general content structure, we plan to start from a modeler's perspective and then progressively move towards more data-driven approaches. The first session will explore seizure mechanisms through biophysical and neural mass models at different temporal and spatial scales, investigating, among others, ionic dynamics and network plasticity. It aims to understand seizure initiation, progression, and duration. The second session will focus on the application of computational models to EEG data recorded in epileptic patients. First, it will discuss the promising advances in seizure monitoring using wearable devices and long-term EEG recordings, particularly focusing on the use of data features inspired by concepts derived from mathematical modeling in epilepsy. Then, it will move on to advanced parameter inference methods to tailor models to individual data samples in order to provide mechanistic insight. The third session will examine stimulation-based strategies to terminate or prevent seizures. There will be a focus on recent advancements in closed-loop and low-frequency electrical stimulation to control seizures. On top of model-based approaches, this session will also include the clinical perspective on stimulation treatment and data-driven studies. *Our speakers are:* - *Piotr Suffczynski*, *Department of Biomedical Physics, University of Warsaw, Poland* - *Elif Köksal-Ersöz*, *Centre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon - Inserm / CNRS, France* - *Louisiane Lemaire*, *MathNeuro team, University of Montpellier, France* - *Viktor Sip*, *Institut de Neurosciences des Systèmes, Aix-Marseille Université, INSERM, France* - *Brian Litt*, *Department of Neurology and Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA* - *Christian Meisel*, *Department of Neurology and Berlin Institute of Health, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany* - *Isa Dallmer-Zerbe*, *Institute of Computer Science of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic* - *Dominic Dunstan*, *Department of Mathematics & Statistics, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom* - *Levin Kuhlmann*, *Department of Data Science and AI, Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Australia* - *Guillaume Girier*, *Institute of Computer Science of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic* - *Matthew Szuromi*, *Boston University, USA* - *Laila Weyn*, *Department of Information Technology (INTEC), Ghent University/IMEC, Belgium* - *Daria Nesterovich Anderson**, **Faculty of Engineering, University of Sydney, Australia* We will be delighted to welcome you. GIRIER Guillaume, Postdoc Researcher, Complex networks and Brain Dynamics Group COBRA project: http://cobra.cs.cas.cz BRADY project: https://brady.cs.cas.cz/ girier(a)cs.cas.cz | *Personal website <https://sites.google.com/view/guillaumegirier/>*

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CompSysBio2025: Advanced Lecture Course on Computational Systems Biology - Aussois (FR), 5-10 October 2025
by Anton Crombach May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

We are excited to announce the 5th Advanced Lecture Course on Computational Systems Biology which will be held between October 5-10, 2025 ( [ https://project.inria.fr/compsysbio2025/ | https://project.inria.fr/compsysbio2025/ ] ) at Aussois (France). Pre-registrations are open and abstracts may be submitted. The main Course emphasis is methodological. One goal is to illustrate the wealth and diversity of Systems Biology issues for scientists from Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics. Another goal is to allow biologists motivated by Systems Biology to go deeper into methodological issues in order to facilitate their contacts with scientists from the formal sciences. Sessions are preferentially organized around methodological issues: multi-scale and spatio-temporal modeling, genetic and molecular networks, dynamical and stochastic systems, machine learning and AI for systems biology, with a constant eye on biological relevance ( [ https://project.inria.fr/compsysbio2025/program/ | https://project.inria.fr/compsysbio2025/program/ ] ). This will be complemented by blackboard teaching and hands-on sessions in parallel classes bearing on specific topics or methods ( [ https://project.inria.fr/compsysbio2025/blackboard-teaching-and-computer-pr… | https://project.inria.fr/compsysbio2025/blackboard-teaching-and-computer-pr… ] ). The Course will be an opportunity for participants to interact directly with 23 prominent scientists ( [ https://project.inria.fr/compsysbio2025/invited-speakers/ | https://project.inria.fr/compsysbio2025/invited-speakers/ ] ) in this rapidly growing field. The conference center is located in a lovely authentic village, Aussois, nestled in the heart of the French National Park of Vanoise, a huge and beautiful natural space where flora and fauna are protected, located in the French Alps. In order to facilitate casual interactions during the conference, there will be time for hiking in the afternoon to discover such wonderful landscape. Participants are strongly encouraged to submit an abstract of their current work to be presented as a poster in order to facilitate scientific interactions. Some abstracts will be selected for short talks by the Scientific Committee. Fellowships are available for students and will be awarded to cover registration fees on the basis of the submitted abstract. The School is free of charge for CNRS employees (researchers, PhD students, postdocs, engineers, etc.). Please spread the word to anybody that might be interested in CompSysBio2025 ! Best regards The Organisation Committee of CompSysBio2025 CompsysBio2025 is sponsored by CNRS, CECAM, LBMC, PEPR Maths-Vives, PEPR Cell-ID, GDR BIMMM and Labex Persyval-Lab Key dates Abstract submission until July 31st 2025 Registration until August 31st 2025

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World wide VVTNS series (fifth season): Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 11:00 am EDT| Alexei Koulakov, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
by David Hansel May 18, 2025

May 18, 2025

With correct date ------------ [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 Alexei Koulakov Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory From neurons to Newtons: Brain evolution as a machine learning problem The lecture will be held on zoom on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at *11:00 am EDT * To receive the link: https://www.wwtns.online/register-page *Abstract: *We have entered a golden age of artificial intelligence research, driven mainly by the advances in the artificial neural networks over the last several decades. Applications of these techniques—to machine vision, speech recognition, autonomous vehicles, natural language, and many other domains—are coming so quickly that many observers predict that the long-elusive goal of “Artificial General Intelligence” (AGI) is within our grasp. However, we still cannot build a machine capable of building a nest, stalking prey, or loading a dishwasher. I will describe how evolution may have shaped the algorithms that the brain is using to solve some of these challenging problems. *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

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Senior Research Associate - University of Oxford - Multiphysics Modeling of Brain Health
by Johannes Weickenmeier May 18, 2025

May 18, 2025

Dear all, We are hiring a Senior Research Associate in Multiphysics Modeling of Brain Health at the University of Oxford. In this role, you will contribute to our work on predicting brain health outcomes across the lifecycle. The project aims to i) identify physiological manifestations and physics-based biomarkers that allow to differentiate between healthy and accelerated brain aging; ii) create and validate multiphysical constitutive models of cortical tissues degeneration during aging and injury; iii) utilize longitudinal medical image data to infer brain aging and injury mechanisms; and iv) study the potential relationship between exposure to head impacts and the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and related dementias later in life. Join our growing team and take on responsibility in leading, devising, coordinating, and supervising research projects, establishing collaborations with project partners, mentoring junior researchers and students, and applying for funding to grow our research program. This is a 2-year funded position with the possibility to extend. Application deadline is 16-June-2025. More information is available here: LINK<https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_c…> Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions: Johannes.weickenmeier(a)eng.ox.ac.uk<mailto:Johannes.weickenmeier@eng.ox.ac.uk> More information about the group: http://weickenmeierlab.com<http://weickenmeierlab.com/> Looking forward to hearing from you, Johannes Weickenmeier ________________________________________________________ Johannes Weickenmeier, PhD Associate Professor Department of Engineering Science University of Oxford phone: +44-1865-617714 pronouns: he/him/his Soft Tissue Biomechanics: www.weickenmeierlab.com<http://www.weickenmeierlab.com/>

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Call for Abstracts – CoBrain Satellite @ CCS 2025, Siena, Italy
by Marilyn Gatica May 18, 2025

May 18, 2025

Dear all, We are pleased to announce the CoBrain Satellite: Complexity in the Brain, which will be held at the Conference on Complex Systems 2025 (CCS 2025) on September 3rd, 2025, in Siena, Italy. The CoBrain satellite aims to bring together researchers from neuroscience, complex systems, and related fields to explore complexity in brain dynamics, structure, and function. This one-day event's topics include: complex network models of brain connectivity, information theory applied to neural systems, emergent dynamics in neural populations, multi-scale approaches to brain complexity, computational neuroscience, and complex systems. *Confirmed keynote speakers:* Petra Vertes – University of Cambridge, UK. Michele Nardin – HHMI Janelia Research Campus, USA. Giulio Pergola – University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy. Jaroslav Hlinka – Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic. We are now accepting *abstract submissions for contributed talks <https://kgatica.github.io/CCS2025-CoBrain/#call-section>*. Submissions from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Please also ensure you register for CCS 2025 to attend the workshop. For more information and updates, visit our website <https://kgatica.github.io/CCS2025-CoBrain/>. We hope you will join us there! *Organising Committee* Nicola Pedreschi – University of Bari (Chair) Samy Castro – University of Strasbourg (Chair) Jesseba Fernando – Northeastern University Boston (Chair) Marilyn Gatica – Northeastern University London (Chair)

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Scientific Reports' "Illusions of the Mind" Collection: Final Submission Deadline extended to August 1st, 2025
by smart＠neuralcorrelate.com May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

Scientific Reports: Call for Papers - Illusions of the Mind <https://www.nature.com/collections/cjaajgjfgf> Collection (Final Extended Deadline: August 1st, 2025). Dear Colleagues, Scientific Reports is currently welcoming submissions of original research to a Collection on Illusions of the Mind <https://www.nature.com/collections/cjaajgjfgf> . The Collection is now open for manuscript submissions. An illusion is an inaccurate perception of a real external object, indicating a sensory or cognitive distortion. Illusions might be experienced by anyone, but they might also be prevalent in individuals with certain neurological or psychiatric conditions (e.g., schizophrenia). Thus, their investigation can provide useful insights into our understanding of the neural processes underlying perception and cognition. This Collection welcomes original research articles in the areas of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience, reporting empirical studies on Illusions of the Mind. Submissions will be considered through August 1st, 2025, at this link <https://author-welcome.nature.com/41598> . All manuscripts submitted to a Collection are assessed according to the standard Scientific Reports editorial criteria and peer review process and are subject to all <https://www.nature.com/srep/journal-policies/editorial-policies> standard journal policies. The editors for this Collection are: Alexander De Foe, PhD <mailto:alexander.defoe1@monash.edu> , Stephen Macknik, PhD <mailto:Stephen%20Macknik%20%3csmacknik@gmail.com%3e> & Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD <mailto:Martinez-Conde%20Susana%20%3csmart@neuralcorrelate.com%3e> . Please feel free to share this call with your colleagues and collaborators. Thank you for your interest, Susana Martinez-Conde ----------------------------------------------------------------- Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD Professor Ophthalmology/Neurology/Phys&Pharm SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University 450 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203

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PhD opportunity at ETIS lab (Parisian region)
by Elisa MASSI May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

Dear all, we are looking for PhD candidates on the topic of “ Leveraging Synaptic and Structural-Network Properties for Memory Formation in the Hippocampus with Spiking Neural Models ” at ETIS lab at CY Cergy Paris University (Parisian region), France. Deadline is the 31st of May. For applications and more information, please contact Prof. Thanos MANOS (thanos.manos[(a)]cyu.fr) and me (elisa.massi[(a)]ensea.fr) Best wishes, Elisa -- Elisa MASSI Assistant professor (Maîtresse de conférence) ETIS Lab -- CY Cergy Paris Université, France

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Postdoctoral position studying vision at experiment/computation interface
by Daniel A. Butts May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

The laboratories of Bevil Conway (at NIH) and Dan Butts (at University of Maryland) are seeking a brilliant postdoc to study high-acuity vision, combining large-scale electrophysiology and "deep" computational modeling. The position is split between the labs, and involves both experimental neurophysiology and data-driven computational models and analyses. Our labs are in the Washington DC area (about 30-min apart) and accessible on the metro from downtown. Prior experience (broadly speaking) is recommended. If interested, please email Dan Butts (dab(a)umd.edu) with your CV and brief research statement. :Dan For more info: https://neurotheory.umd.edu/ https://www.nei.nih.gov/research/research-labs-and-branches/we-are-nei-intr…

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[Jobs] PhD positions in Switzerland on generative modelling using spiking networks
by Phil Garner May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Dear Colleagues, Funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, I have openings for two PhD candidates working here at Idiap Research Institute in the general area of generative modelling using spiking networks. The project will follow two related threads: In a first thread, we will investigate the mathematical relationship between spiking and the diffusion that is common for current generative models. In a second thread, we will investigate the interface between the (binary) spikes and the continuous signals normally required for the generative applications. The posts are fully funded for four years. Candidates will register at EPFL for the academic side of the position, and will be based in Martigny in the Swiss alps. The link for the application: https://careers.werecruit.io/fr/idiap/offres/phd-positions-in-generative-mo… Other positions at Idiap with a cool video: https://www.idiap.ch/en/careers Sincerely, -- Phil Garner http://www.idiap.ch/~pgarner

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Neurophysics Master at Donders Institute, Radboud University Nijmegen
by Francesco Battaglia May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

Dear colleagues, I would like to point your attention to our renovated Master's program in Neurophysics at Radboud University Nijmegen. The program is hosted within the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior and is an ideal setting for students with a Physics, exact sciences background who wish to learn about the brain and pursue a career in brain research and neurotechnology. Please see below for more info and contacts, or download our brochure here https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pl3g19qetscdf5t317evm/Neurophysics_master_fl… Best regards, Francesco Prof. Dr. Francesco P. Battaglia Principal Investigator Neuronal Networks of Memory Lab Donders Centre for Neuroscience Heyendaalseweg 135 6525AJ Nijmegen - The Netherlands francesco.battaglia(a)donders.ru.nl fpbattaglia(a)gmail.com Post address: P.O. box 9010 internal Mailbox 66 6500GL Nijmegen The Netherlands *Neurophysics master at Radboud University and the Donders Institute, Nijmegen, Netherlands* - Study the brain and artificial neural networks through the lens of mathematical modeling and physics. - This 2-year masters—unique in Europe—provides a rigorous theoretical foundation in neural systems using methods from experimental physics, machine learning, and computational modelling. - Advances in network theory—illustrated by recent physics Nobel Prizes (Hinton, Hopfield, Parisi)— and brain imaging technologies are expanding research opportunities in this developing field. - Open to students from physics, science, or related backgrounds (computer science, mathematics, engineering), and awards a master degree in physics. All courses are taught in English. *Curriculum * - Courses in Computational Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Theory of Brain Machine Interfaces, Neurobiophysics, Theory of Complex Systems, Neural Data Analysis, and many more. - By choosing Data Science electives, the master can include an 18 EC Data Science Minor. - Many elective neuroscience courses across campus (incl. Cognitive Neuroscience / AI master). *Studying at Radboud University and the Donders Institute * - Radboud University is one of Europe’s leading universities in Neuroscience (#7 at research.com) - Courses are taught by faculty from the Donders institute for brain, cognition and behavior. - The Donders institute hosts more than 100 world-class neuroscience departments, offering rich internship choices for neurophysics students. - Access to cutting-edge technology: invasive neural recordings, state-of-the-art MRI, and large-scale neurotechnology initiatives like NeurotechEU and the Dutch Brain Interface Initiative. *Career prospects * - Trains students with a quantitative, multidisciplinary background and prepares for careers in: · Neuroscience, computational neuroscience, neuroAI, physics. · Neurotechnology, neuroprosthetics, biomedical technology. · Data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence. neuromorphic computing technologies. *Learn more: www.ru.nl/masters/neurophysics <http://www.ru.nl/masters/neurophysics>* *Rosa van Heesch+31 6 50 01 04 15 <+31650010415> rosa.vanheesch(a)ru.nl <rosa.vanheesch(a)ru.nl>*

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PhD at the Center for Neuroscience Research of Lyon, France
by Elif Köksal May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

*Multiscale brain rhythms under healthy and epileptic conditions: computational modeling insights for clinical applications* Neural activity in the brain operates across multiple scales, encompassing both spatial and temporal dynamics. In patients with epilepsy, however, cognitive impairments are often linked to disruptions in these neural mechanisms, particularly through interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs). This project aims to uncover new insights into the link between electrophysiology and attention deficits, one of the most prevalent cognitive impairments in patients with epilepsy, by exploring the role of IEDs. The PhD candidate will develop a comprehensive neocortical population model. The model will be validated on electrophysiological signals recorded in epileptic patients, and its dynamics will be studied to detail the mechanisms of multiple timescale interactions giving rise to healthy and pathological activity. The research project is at the interface between computational, cognitive, and clinical neurosciences. The candidate will preferably have some background in applied mathematics or computational neuroscience/systems biology. Programming skills in Python and knowledge of dynamical systems are required. Knowledge in cognitive neuroscience, electrophysiology and/or EEG analysis would be an asset. The PhD fellow will join the Cophy Team <https://cophyteam.fr/> hosted at the Center for Neuroscience Research of Lyon (CRNL), France. The ideal start date is September 2025, with some flexibility. Candidates should send their CV, a motivation letter, contact information for 2-3 references and their master degree notes (if available) to Elif Köksal-Ersöz elif.koksal(a)inria.fr and Mathilde Bonnefond mathilde.bonnefond(a)inserm.fr until June 10th 2025. Related Publications: 1. Bonnefond M, Kastner S, Jensen O. Communication between Brain Areas Based on Nested Oscillations. eNeuro. 2017; 4(2). 2. Köksal-Ersöz E, Lazazzera R, Yochum M, Merlet I, Makhalova J, Mercadal B, et al. Signal processing and computational modeling for interpretation of SEEG-recorded interictal epileptiform discharges in epileptogenic and non-epileptogenic zones. J Neural Eng. 2022;19(5):055005. 3. Köksal-Ersöz E, Yochum M, Benquet P, Wendling F. eCOALIA: Neocorticalneural mass model for simulating electroencephalographic signal, SoftwareX. 2024, 28: 101924. 4. Thieux M, Jung J. *et al.* BLAST paradigm. Epilepsy & Behavior. 2019 *;* 99: 106470.

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Information theory workshop at CNS*2025 -- call for contributed talks
by Marilyn Gatica May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

Dear all, We are pleased to announce that the *Workshop on Methods of Information Theory in Computational Neuroscience <https://kgatica.github.io/CNS2025-InfoTeory-W.io/>* <https://kgatica.github.io/CNS2025-InfoTeory-W.io/>will be held once again at the 34th Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting (*CNS*2025 <https://www.cnsorg.org/cns-2025>* conference), in *Florence, Italy*. The workshop will be held during sessions over the last two days (*8th and 9th of July 2025*) of the main conference. Our confirmed *speakers* so far include the following: - Giovanni Petri, Northeastern University London, UK - Luca Faes, University of Palermo, Italy - Xenia Kobeleva, Ruhr University, Germany - Marilyn Gatica, Northeastern University London, UK - Maria Pope , Indiana University, USA - Daniele Marinazzo, Ghent University, Belgium - Marius Pille , Charité – Berlin University of Medicine, Germany - ... more TBA! We would like to *call for contributions* to talks. If you are interested in contributing a talk, please send a title and abstract to Marilyn Gatica ( marilyn.gatica(a)nulondon.ac.uk) and Joseph Lizier ( joseph.lizier(a)sydney.edu.au) Earlier submissions and those from female/minority speakers will be prioritised. Please pay attention to the registration for CNS*2025 (deadlines and fees), as workshop registration at least is required for attendance, and see our website <https://kgatica.github.io/CNS2025-InfoTeory-W.io/> for more details. We hope you will join us there! *Organising Committee:* Marilyn Gatica (*chair*) Joseph Lizier (*co-chair*) Abdullah Makkeh Pedro Mediano

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PhD position in Computational Neuroscience, Maastricht University, the Netherlands - application deadline 18 May
by Moerel, Michelle (MACSBIO) May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

We're excited to announce a fully funded PhD position at the Maastricht Centre for Systems Biology and Bioinformatics (MaCSBio), Maastricht University. This PhD project will focus on computational modelling of the corticothalamic circuitry to investigate its role in auditory attention. By combining computational neuroscience, ultra-high field fMRI, and laminar intracranial EEG, you will explore how the brain selectively processes sounds. The project is co-supervised by Dr. Ryszard Auksztulewicz and Dr. Michelle Moerel, and will be carried out within an international and interdisciplinary team. We welcome applicants with a Master's degree in computational neuroscience, computer science, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline. Strong programming skills are essential; prior experience with computational neuroscience is a plus. Full details and the application portal can be found here: https://vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastricht-PhD-candidate-in-A… Application deadline: 18 May 2025 Ideal starting date: around 1 September 2025 Feel free to reach out to with any questions. [UM logo signature 2017] [cid:image002.png@01DBC327.0EB9A570] Michelle Moerel, PhD Associate Professor Maastricht Centre for Systems Biology (MaCSBio) Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN) B3.006, Paul-Henri Spaaklaan 1, 6229 EN Maastricht, Netherlands T +31-(0)-43-3881862 E michelle.moerel(a)maastrichtuniversity.nl<mailto:michelle.moerel@maastrichtuniversity.nl>

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World wide VVTNS series (fifth season): Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:00 am EDT| Tomoki Fukai, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
by David Hansel May 11, 2025

May 11, 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 Tomoki Fukai Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Neural mechanisms of memory linking and replay: inhibition matters The lecture will be held on zoom on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at *11:00 am EDT * To receive the link: https://www.wwtns.online/register-page *Abstract: *My talk will consist of three subtopics. The brain remembers episodes not in isolation but with their contextual relationships, such as spatial or temporal proximity. This is an essential feature of the brain’s memory, but the underlying mechanism is yet to be explored. Cell assemblies, or engrams, may provide neural representations for such relationships. First, I will show a class of associative memory models that encode and retrieve multiple memory contents linked by an arbitrary graph structure through experience and demonstrate the crucial role of the balance between two inhibitory subnetwork types in the flexible retrieval of relational memories. Secondly, I propose a theoretical framework to generate a cognitive map, i.e., neural representations of relationships between memory items. This framework aims at the predictive function of the hippocampus and is based on successor representations proposed for reinforcement learning. Intriguingly, the model provides a unified account for grid cells in spatial navigation and concept cells in natural language processing. Finally, I will discuss another crucial role of the hippocampal memory system, memory replay, in a spiking neural network model. Unlike the conventional associative memory models that maintain attractor memory states, this model attempts to maximize the capacity of replayed activity patterns. Our model suggests the crucial role of inhibitory plasticity in optimizing spontaneous memory replay. *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

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[News] Call for Applications: MSc Artificial Intelligence at the University of Plymouth
by Amir Aly May 11, 2025

May 11, 2025

Dear All * *Apologies for cross-posting** We are pleased to invite applications for our *MSc Artificial Intelligence* programme at the *University of Plymouth*. Our MSc AI programme offers a comprehensive curriculum covering key areas including *Machine Learning*, *Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models (LLMs)*, *Robotics, and others*. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, the programme focuses on developing practical, industry-ready skills alongside strong theoretical foundations. Students will benefit from hands-on projects, access to cutting-edge AI technologies, and direct preparation for impactful careers in this rapidly advancing field. 🔗 Learn more: MSc Artificial Intelligence - University of Plymouth <https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-artificial-intelligence> 📅 *Applications are open* for both *September* and *January* intakes. For further information or specific queries, please feel free to contact me directly. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of AI innovators! Kind regards Regards -------------------------------------------- *Dr. Amir Aly*, PhD, FHEA, SIEEE Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Programme Manager of Artificial Intelligence UK and Ireland IEEE-RAS Chapter Vice Chair Director of the Centre for Robotics and Neural Systems (CRNS) School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics Room A307 Portland Square, Drake Circus, PL4 8AA University of Plymouth, UK

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VIB.AI International PhD Call 2025
by pedro goncalves May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

Dear colleagues, VIB.AI is a newly established research center of VIB, a leading life sciences institute in Belgium. Our mission is to understand fundamental biological processes (including neuroscience) through AI, machine learning, and computational modeling. The VIB.AI International PhD Call 2025 is now open. We invite applicants from around the world to join an interdisciplinary research environment at the interface of AI, computational biology, and life sciences. More details about the positions at: https://vib.ai/en/vibai-international-phd-call-2025 Best wishes, Pedro Gonçalves --------------- Pedro Gonçalves Principal Investigator at NERF, a joint research initiative by imec, VIB, and KU Leuven Associate Professor at the Departments of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, KU Leuven Affiliated PI at VIB Center for AI & Computational Biology https://goncalveslab.sites.vib.be/en

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Call for Abstracts for the Bernstein Conference 2025
by Bernstein Conference May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

Call for Abstracts for the Bernstein Conference 2025 is now open +++ The Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience invites proposals for Contributed Talks and Poster Sessions at the Bernstein Conference 2025 in Frankfurt am Main. +++ ____ 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 new scientific discoveries. https://www.bernstein-conference.de/ ____ IMPORTANT DATES Bernstein Conference: September 29 – October 2, 2025 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 Notification of acceptance: July 2025 ____ 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/ ____ TRAVEL GRANTS To support the participation of young researchers at the Bernstein Conference, the Bernstein Network offers up to 10 Travel Grants, each endowed with 500 €. Further information can be found here: https://bernstein-network.de/bernstein-conference/early-career-scientists/t… ____ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Apply now for the Computational Neuroscience Imbizo 2026 - application form closes July 1, 2025
by Spiros Chavlis May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

Dear friends and colleagues, Student applications for the next Imbizo are OPEN. Don’t let this opportunity slip by if you are hoping to join the most diverse neuroscience summer school at the most beautiful beach in the world! If you know anyone who would benefit from an extraordinary computational neuroscience summer school, please distribute this information as widely as you can: SIMONS COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE IMBIZO (#Imbizo2026) 11 January - 1 February 2026, Noordhoek Beach, Cape Town, South Africa https://imbizo.africa/ Application deadline: 1st July 2025 at 20:00 UTC The Imbizo is a southern hemisphere summer school aiming to promote computational neuroscience in Africa. It will bring together international and local students under the tutelage of the world's leading experts in the field. Like its international sister courses, this three-week summer school aims to teach central ideas, methods, and practices of modern computational neuroscience through a combination of lectures and hands-on project work. Mornings will be devoted to lectures on topics across the breadth of computational neuroscience, including experimental underpinnings and machine learning analogues. The rest of the day will be spent working on research projects under the close supervision of expert tutors and faculty. Individual research projects will focus on the modeling of neurons, neural systems, behavior, the analysis of state-of-the-art neural data, and the development of theories to explain experimental observations. It also includes a week focused on neuroscience-inspired machine learning! Who should apply? This course is aimed at Masters and early-PhD level students, though Honors or advanced Undergraduates may also apply. Postdoctoral students who can motivate why the course would benefit them are also encouraged to apply. Students should have sufficient quantitative skills (e.g., a background in mathematics, physics, computer science, statistics, engineering, or related fields). Some knowledge of neural biology will be useful but not essential. Experimental neuroscience students are encouraged to apply but should ensure that they have a reasonable level of quantitative proficiency (i.e., at least second-year level mathematics or statistics and have done at least one course in computer programming). Course fees and Scholarships: Course Fee: €1,550 includes all accommodation, meals, social activities, and ground transport in Cape Town. Thanks to our generous sponsors, significant financial assistance is available to reduce and waive fees for students, particularly for African applicants. We also hope to provide some limited travel bursaries for international students. If you need financial assistance to attend Imbizo, please state so clearly in the relevant section of your application. Scholarships on offer: (a) Full Scholarship includes a waived course fee (€1,550) and your economy class travel to Cape Town, which will be booked by the Imbizo. (b) Partial Scholarship includes a waived course fee (€1,550) and a set financial contribution towards your travel costs (paid after arrival in Cape Town). The amount will vary on a case by case basis. (c) Course Scholarship includes a waived course fee (€1,550), but you will be responsible for booking and paying for your own travel costs to Cape Town. Note: (a) You must ensure you have a valid passport until at least 31st of July 2026 when applying. (b) Visa application and related costs remain the responsibility of all accepted students. Important dates: Applications CLOSE: 1st July 2025 at 20:00 UTC References SUBMITTED: 7th July 2025 at 20:00 UTC Outcomes NOTIFIED: mid-August 2025 Accept BY: 1 week after notifications Imbizo STARTS: 11 January 2026 Imbizo ENDS: 1 February 2026 Information and application https://imbizo.africa/ Questions? isicn.imbizo.planning [AT] gmail.com What is an Imbizo? \ɪmˈbiːzɒ\ | Xhosa - Zulu A gathering of the people to share knowledge. View our past FACULTY and TAs: https://imbizo.africa/people/ Imbizo 2026 Organizing Committee Arif Hamid (University of Minnesota) Adrienne Fairhall (University of Washington) Xaq Pitkow (Carnegie Mellon University) Emma Vaughan (Imbizo Logistics) Spiros Chavlis (IMBB-FORTH)

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6th International Conference on Mathematics of Neuroscience and AI (Split, Croatia, 27-30 May 2025) - final schedule announced; abstract submission and attendance still open
by Battleday, Ruairidh May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

6th International Conference on Mathematics of Neuroscience and AI (Split, Croatia, 27-30 May 2025) - final schedule announced; abstract submission and attendance still open! —--------- Final schedule announced for our upcoming conference on the Mathematics of Neuroscience and AI in sunny Split, Croatia. In this high-profile conference, we profile foundational research into the basis of intelligence from the perspective of neural data, neural theory, cognitive science, and machine learning & artificial intelligence (AI). www.neuromonster.org Thank you to all those that have submitted—the quality has been exceptional. - Abstract submissions are rolling - Student admission $50 - General admission $100 Keynote Speakers Professor Wolfgang Maas (Graz), Professor Eve Marder (Brandeis), Professor Jay McClelland (Stanford), Professor Christine Constantinople (NYU), Dr Kim Stachenfeld (DeepMind), Dr Ida Momennejad (Microsoft Research), Professor Jacob Foerster (Oxford / Meta). Invited Speakers Professor Alex Cayco-Gajic (ENS) Dr Jenelle Feather (Flatiron Institute) Dr Joao Barbosa (Institute for Neuromodulation) Tejas Ramdas (Harvard) Professor Vijay Namdoodiri (UCSF) Professor Annegret Falkner (Princeton) Dr Chris Hillar (New Theory AI) Dr Juan Gallego (Imperial) Professor Bonan Zhao (Edinburgh) Professor Lisa-Marie Vortmann (Groningen) Felix Sosa (Harvard) Dr Mathias Sablé-Meyer (Harvard / MIT) Dr Lio Wong (MIT) Dr Chen Sun (Mila) Session Chairs Dr Valeria Fascianelli (Columbia; Neural data) Dr Francesca Mignacco (CUNY & Princeton; Neural data) Dr James Whittington (Oxford & Stanford; Neural theory) Dr Maria Eckstein (DeepMind; Cognitive science) Mikey Lepori (Brown & DeepMind; Machine learning & AI) Location The conference will be held in the ancient port town of Split, Croatia, on the Dalmatian Coast. Submissions The submission format is an abstract of 250 words, and we invite submissions for each session via the following Google form: https://forms.gle/a9JDH5B4Z5otS69Y7 These will be accepted for poster, with the best 6 papers in each session category given an additional spotlight talk. We have a very open acceptance policy, and are happy to hear about relevant work that has been submitted to other events. We look forward to seeing some of you there! The Organizing Committee. Dr Ruairidh McLennan Battleday (Harvard & MIT) Dr James Whittington (Oxford & Stanford) Dr Ivana Kaljc (DeepMind) Professor Dan V. Nicolau Jr (Kings College London) -- Dr Ruairidh McLennan Battleday BMBCh (Oxon) PhD President Thinking About Thinking, Inc <https://thinkingaboutthinking.org> Postdoctoral Research Fellow Center for Brain Science, Harvard University Center for Brains, Minds, and Machines, MIT

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ICONIP2025 Call for Papers: Submission deadline May 22nd
by Kenji Doya May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

Due to many requests, we are extending the paper submission deadline of ICONIP 2025 Okinawa to May 22nd. ***** The 32nd International Conference on Neural Information Processing (ICONIP) 2025 Date: November 20 to 24, 2025 Venue: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST): https://www.oist.jp Web site: https://iconip2025.apnns.org Keynote Speakers: • Asako Kanezaki, Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan • Yew Soon Ong, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore • Jun Tani, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Japan Honorary Chairs: Shun-ichi Amari, Kunihiko Fukushima General Chairs: Kenji Doya, Maryam Doborjeh We invite paper submissions across a broad spectrum of topics in machine learning, computational neuroscience, and neural network applications. The conference will be in person. All presenters must be on-site. We use OpenReview for paper submission and reviewing. Accepted papers are published in Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) or Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS), and become open access in OpenReview. For more details, please visit the Call for Papers page: https://iconip2025.apnns.org/call-for-papers Important Dates Paper submission deadline: May 22nd Notification of acceptance: July 15th Camera ready submission: August 15th Registration deadline: August 15th Conference dates: November 20-24 We look forward to receiving diverse and high-quality submissions from researchers around the world! Inquiry: iconip2025(a)apnns.org ---- Kenji Doya <doya(a)oist.jp> Neural Computation Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University 1919-1 Tancha, Onna, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan Phone: +81-98-966-8594; Fax: +81-98-966-2891 https://groups.oist.jp/ncu

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LOD 2025 Call for papers: 11th International Conference on Learning, Optimization and Data - LOD 2025, 21-24 September, Riva del Sole Resort & SPA @ Tuscany * Submission Deadline: May 23 *
by ICAS Organizing Committee May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

* Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this announcement. * * Please kindly help forward it to potentially interested authors/attendees, thanks! * The 11th International Conference on Learning, Optimization and Data - LOD 2025, 21-24 September, Riva del Sole Resort & SPA, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) Tuscany, Italy LOD 2025, An Interdisciplinary Conference: Deep Learning, Foundation Models & Artificial Intelligence without Borders https://lod2025.icas.events/ lod(a)icas.cc SATELLITE EVENT: 3rd International Meeting on Foundation Models - IMFM2025 https://lod2025.icas.events/imfm2025/ PAPERS SUBMISSION: All papers must be submitted using EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=lod2025 *Paper Submission deadline: May 23 (AoE)* CALL FOR PAPERS: https://lod2025.icas.events/call-for-papers/ Please prepare your paper using the Springer Nature - Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) template. Papers must be submitted in PDF. TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS: When submitting a paper to LOD 2025, authors are required to select one of the following three types of papers: * Long Paper / Late breaking paper: original novel and unpublished work (min. 12 pages, max. 15 pages in Springer LNCS format); the long papers and the late breaking papers, if accepted, will be published in the Springer-Nature LNCS conference proceedings. * Short Paper: an extended abstract of novel work (min. 6 pages, max. 11 pages in Springer LNCS format); the short papers, if accepted, will be published in the Springer-Nature LNCS conference proceedings. * work for oral presentation only (no page restriction; any format). For example, work already published elsewhere, which is relevant, and which may solicit fruitful discussion at the conference; Articles/Abstracts accepted in this special session will not be published in the Conference Proceedings by Nature-Springer LNCS. * work for poster presentation only (no page restriction; any format). For example, work already published elsewhere, which is relevant, and which may solicit fruitful discussion at the conference. Articles/Abstracts accepted in this special session will not be published in the Conference Proceedings by Nature-Springer LNCS. LOD 2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: TBAhttps://lod2025.icas.events/keynote/ PAST LOD KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: https://lod2025.icas.events/past-keynote-speakers/ BEST PAPER AWARD: https://lod2025.icas.events/best-paper-award/ PROGRAM COMMITTEE: 200+ confirmed PC members! https://lod2025.icas.events/program-committee/ VENUE: https://lod2025.icas.events/venue/ The venue of LOD 2025 will be Riva del Sole Resort & SPA @ Tuscany LOD 2025 is a Residential Conference, all participants (invited speakers, authors, organizers, chairs, participants) must book and stay at the Riva del Sole Resort and Spa. No exceptions are allowed. https://lod2024.icas.events/lod-2024-a-residential-conference/ Riva del Sole Resort & SPA a: Località Riva del Sole - Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto, CAP 58043‚ Tuscany - Italy p: +39-0564-928111 f: +39-0564-935607 e: booking.events(a)rivadelsole.it w: www.rivadelsole.it/en ACTIVITIES: https://lod2025.icas.events/activities/ Submit your research work today! https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=lod2025 See you in the beautiful Tuscany in September! Best regards, LOD 2025 Organizing Committee. https://lod2025.icas.events/ lod(a)icas.cc Past Editions: https://lod2025.icas.events/past-editions/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/2236577489686309/ https://twitter.com/TaoSciences https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12092025/ LOD2025 Poster: https://lod2025.icas.events/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2024/11/LOD-2025-po… Obviously, this is only a Call for Papers, to have complete and updated information we recommend you access the relevant website: https://lod2025.icas.events/ * Apologies for multiple copies. Please forward to anybody who might be interested, thanks! * *8th Advanced Course on Data Science & Machine Learning - ACDL 2025, **9**-13 June*, Riva del Sole Resort & SPA, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) – Tuscany, Italy *An Interdisciplinary Residential Course: from Deep Learning to Generative Artificial Intelligence* *Early Registration: by May 9, 2025 (AoE)* https://acdl2025.icas.events/registration/ https://acdl2025.icas.events/ acdl(a)icas.cc The Course is equivalent to 8 ECTS points for the PhD Students and the Master Students attending the Course. *11th International Conference on Learning, Optimization and Data – LOD 2025, *21–24 September Riva del Sole Resort & SPA, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) Tuscany, Italy https://lod2025.icas.events/ lod(a)icas.cc *5th Advanced Course ** and Symposium **on Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience – ACAIN 2025,* 21–24 September Riva del Sole Resort & SPA, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) Tuscany, Italy https://acain2025.icas.events/ acain(a)icas.cc *Symposium **Author Registration Deadline: May 23 * *Course Early Registration Deadline: May 23* The Course is equivalent to 8 ECTS points for the PhD Students and the Master Students attending the Course. *ICAS - The Interdisciplinary Centre of Advanced Studies* *https://icas.cc/* <https://icas.cc/>

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Two PhD positions in computational neuroscience, Institute of Neuroinformatics, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
by Timothée Proix May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

Two Ph.D. positions are available under the supervision of Timothée Proix in the Neural Dynamics Lab (https://nldab.ch) at the Institute of Neuroinformatics, ETH Zurich, in Switzerland. The project consists in modeling neural computations involved in speech processing. The candidates will develop theoretical models, using dynamical systems and machine learning tools. The models will be fit to single-cell intracranial recordings from human participants. Candidates should have a strong background in physics, computer science, mathematics, or related fields. Programming skills in Python and knowledge of dynamical systems are required. Previous experience in neuroscience will be appreciated. The research will be conducted at the Institute of Neuroinformatics in Zurich, a vibrant and stimulating environment for neuroscience research. The positions are funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, and salaries are in accordance with their guidelines. The ideal start date is September 2025, with some flexibility. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. To apply, please send a motivation letter, CV, and contact information for 2-3 references, as well as any other relevant documents to timothee.proix (at) unige.ch.

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Prestigious Lecture Series - Live Talk by Prof. Tony Prescott - University of Sheffield
by Amir Aly May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

Dear All * *Apologies for cross-posting** I’m pleased to share that the next talk of the *CRNS Talk Series* at the University of Plymouth, scheduled for May 14th, will be an *IEEE-RAS* *co-sponsored Prestigious Lecture.* *Prof. Tony Prescott *from the University of Sheffield will deliver a talk on Wednesday, *May 14th *from *11:00 AM - 12:30 PM* (*London time*) over Zoom. *Thank you for forwarding the invitation to any of your colleagues who might be interested*. >> *Events*: The CRNS talk series will cover a wide range of topics including Social and Cognitive Robotics, Computational Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, Computational Linguistics, Cognitive Vision, AI and Machine Learning, and healthcare. More details are available here: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/robotics-neural-systems/whats-on <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.plymo…> >> *Link for the next event*: According to IEEE regulations, registration to the event is required (*Registration Link <https://events.vtools.ieee.org/event/register/484198>*). A Zoom link will be sent to registered persons prior to the event. >> *Title of the talk: **Analysis and Synthesis of the Embodied Self: A Robotics Perspective* *Abstract*: This talk will consider the specific challenge of synthesizing a robot “sense of self”. The starting point is an analysis of the human self that sees it as brought into being by the activity of a set of transient self-processes instantiated by the brain and body. I propose that we can better understand this self-system, and thereby this core aspect of the human condition, through embodied (robotic) modelling. The self begins with the brain’s discovery of the body, of its ability to control it, and of the distinctive dynamics of interoceptive compared to exteroceptive sensory signals. These processes give rise to a minimal sense of self as a bounded agent, upon which layers of reflective self-processes are constructed that extend the self in space and time and that allow the recognition of other selves. To illustrate the talk, I will discuss ongoing attempts to create a sense of self for robots within my own lab and others. >> If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me, Regards -------------------------------------------- *Dr. Amir Aly*, PhD, FHEA, SIEEE Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Programme Manager of Artificial Intelligence UK and Ireland IEEE RAS Chapter Vice Chair Director of the Centre for Robotics and Neural Systems (CRNS) School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics Room A307 Portland Square, Drake Circus, PL4 8AA University of Plymouth, UK

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Brains in Space - 20.05.25 - Thomas Wolbers (DZNE Magdeburg)
by Vinita Samarasinghe May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

It is time for *Brains in Space* again! This semester we invite you to talks by: Thomas Wolbers (DZNE Magdeburg), James McLaren (Universität Oldenburg), Xiangshuai Zeng (Ruhr University Bochum), and Lukas Kunz (Universität Bonn). The colloquium takes place virtually on Tuesday's from 16:00 to 17:30 (CEST) and the complete schedule can be found at https://www.ini.rub.de/teaching/courses/colloquium_brains_in_space_an_inter…. The first talk is on May 20th 2025 and is open to the public. Please feel free to forward this information to any of your colleagues who may be interested. May 20th: *Thomas Wolbers* - DZNE Magdeburg *Title:* Mechanisms of Navigational decline in human ageing Zoom link: https://ruhr-uni-bochum.zoom-x.de/j/67839364827?pwd=RfcIgK8OUfjkwWTNCf80ARX… [Meeting ID: 678 3936 4827; Passcode: 841644] We look forward to seeing you. Kind regards, Vinita -- Best, Vinita Vinita Samarasinghe M.Sc., M.A. Science Manager Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience <https://rub.de/cns> Institut für Neuroinformatik Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/73 Postfachnummer 110 Universitätstr. 150 44801 Bochum Tel: +49 (0)234 32 27996 Mobile: +49 (0)1512 7278698 Email: samarasinghe(a)ini.rub.de

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World wide VVTNS series (fifth season): Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 11:00 am EDT| Mark van Rossum, University of Nottingham
by David Hansel May 4, 2025

May 4, 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 Mark van Rossum University of Nottingham Energy efficient learning in neural networks The lecture will be held on zoom on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at *11:00 am EDT * To receive the link: https://www.wwtns.online/register-page *Abstract: *The brain is one of the most energy intense organs. Some of this energy is used for neural information processing, however, fruitfly experiments have shown that also learning is metabolically costly. We will present estimates of this cost and introduce a general model of this cost, and compare it to costs in computers. Next, we turn to a supervised artificial network setting and explore a number of strategies that can save energy needed for plasticity. Either by modifying the objective function, by restricting plasticity, or by using less costly transient forms of plasticity. Finally, we will discuss adaptive strategies and possible relevance for biological learning. *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

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2025 Gatsby Unit PhD Programme - Apply by 27 May
by Lin, I-Chun May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

We have an opportunity for students to join our PhD programme this September. PhD Programme in Theoretical Neuroscience and Machine Learning Deadline: Tuesday 27 May 2025 The Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit is a leading research centre focused on theoretical neuroscience and machine learning. We study (un)supervised and reinforcement learning in brains and machines; inference, coding and neural dynamics; Bayesian and kernel methods, and deep learning; with applications to the analysis of perceptual processing and cognition, neural data, signal and image processing, machine vision, network data and nonparametric hypothesis testing. The Unit provides a unique opportunity for a critical mass of theoreticians to interact closely with one another and with researchers at the Sainsbury WellcomeCentre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour (SWC), the Centre for Computational Statistics and Machine Learning (CSML) and related UCL departments such as Computer Science; Statistical Science; Artificial Intelligence; the ELLIS Unit at UCL; Neuroscience; and the nearby Alan Turing and Francis Crick Institutes. Our PhD programme provides a rigorous preparation for a research career. Students complete a 4-year PhD in either machine learning or theoretical/computational neuroscience, with minor emphasis in the complementary field. Courses in the first year provide a comprehensive introduction to both fields and systems neuroscience. Students are encouraged to work and interact closely with SWC/CSML researchers to take advantage of this uniquely multidisciplinary research environment. Applicants should have a strong analytical and quantitative background, a keen interest in neuroscience, machine learning or both, and a relevant first degree, for example in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Neuroscience or Cognitive Psychology. Full funding is available regardless of nationality. The unit also welcomes applicants who have secured or are seeking funding from other sources. Applications should be submitted directly to us via the online portal. For programme details and how to apply, see www.ucl.ac.uk/gatsby/study-and-work/gatsby-unit-phd-programme<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/gatsby/study-and-work/gatsby-unit-phd-programme>. -- I-Chun Lin Scientific Programme Manager Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, UCL

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Neuronal Spike Timing: Precision, Reliability, and the Neural Code from 1995-2025
by Paul Tiesinga April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Dear Colleague In 1995 Mainen and Sejnowski published a striking result showing neurons in mammalian neocortex are capable of producing precise, reliable spike trains in response to fluctuating inputs. This work inspired sustained inquiry into the role of spike timing in sensory, motor and cognitive processes, including learning and memory, as well as theoretical investigations into neural coding, plasticity, and the mechanisms of precise spike timing. In recognition of the 30th anniversary of this seminal paper, Biological Cybernetics invites submissions to a special article collection on the topic “Neuronal Spike Timing: Precision, Reliability, and the Neural Code from 1995-2025.” Whether you have contributed to past research in this area and would like to write a retrospective review, or if you are actively pursuing new research building on spike timing, we encourage you to submit an article to this collection. The submission window will remain open from May 1 - November 1, 2025. Full details of the call for submissions are available at https://link.springer.com/collections/aadfbhcbii. We look forward to receiving your submission. Please direct inquiries regarding scope and suitability to pjthomas(a)case.edu and p.tiesinga(a)science.ru.nl. Sincerely Peter Thomas, Case Western Reserve University Paul Tiesinga, Radboud University

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Call for Participation & Papers - ACAIN 2025 - 5th International Advanced Course & Symposium on Artificial Intelligence & Neuroscience, September 21-24 2025, Riva del Sole Resort & SPA, Tuscany * Course Registration: May 23 * Paper Submission: May 23 *
by ICAS Organizing Committee April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Call for Participation & Call for Papers (apologies for multiple copies, please forward to anybody who might be interested, thanks!) The 5th International Advanced *Course* & *Symposium* on Artificial Intelligence & Neuroscience, September 21-24, 2025, Riva del Sole Resort & SPA, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) Tuscany, Italy W: https://acain2025.icas.events E: acain(a)icas.cc Symposium Deadline: Paper Submission (Symposium): by May 23 (AoE) https://acain2025.icas.events/symposium-call-for-papers/ https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=acain2025 Course Deadline: Regular Registration (Course): by May 23 (AoE) https://acain2025.icas.events/course-description/ https://acain2025.icas.events/registration/ https://2025.iaiss.cc/deadlines/ LECTURERS: Panos Pardalos, University of Florida, USA Jose Principe, University of Florida, USA Maneesh Sahani, University College London, UK Jonathon Shlens, Google DeepMind, USA Dimitra Thomaidou, Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Greece Marina Vidaki, University of Crete, Medical School, Crete, Greece More Speakers TBA https://acain2025.icas.events/course-lecturers/ SCOPE & MOTIVATION: ACAIN: AI meets Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Science The ACAIN symposium and course is an interdisciplinary event featuring leading scientists from AI and Neuroscience, providing a special opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research in the fields of AI, Neuroscience, Neuroscience-Inspired AI, Human-Level AI, and Cognitive Science. The Advanced Course and Symposium on Artificial Intelligence & Neuroscience (ACAIN) is a full-immersion four-day Course and Symposium in Tuscany on cutting-edge advances in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience with lectures delivered by world-renowned experts. The Course provides a stimulating environment for academics, early career researchers, Post-Docs, PhD students and industry leaders. Participants will also have the chance to present their results with oral talks or posters, and to interact with their colleagues, in a convivial and productive environment. Two days of keynote talks and oral presentations, the ACAIN Symposium, (September 23-24), will be preceded by lectures of leading scientists, the ACAIN Course, (September 21-22). Bringing together AI and neuroscience promises to yield benefits for both fields. The future impact and progress in both AI and Neuroscience will strongly depend on continuous synergy, exchange, collaboration and efficient cooperation between the two research communities. These are the goals of the International Course and Symposium - ACAIN, which is aimed both at AI experts with interests in Neuroscience and at neuroscientists with an interest in AI. ACAIN accepts rigorous research that promotes and fosters multidisciplinary interactions between artificial intelligence and neuroscience. The Advanced Course is suited for scholars, academics, early career researchers, Post-Docs, PhD students and industry leaders. The Event (Course and Symposium) will involve a total of 36-40 hours of lectures. Academically, this will be equivalent to 8 ECTS points for the PhD Students and the Master Students attending the Event. SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM COMMITTEE (partial list, confirmed members): https://acain2025.icas.events/program-committee/ ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: https://acain2025.icas.events/symposium-committee/ VENUE & ACCOMMODATION: https://acain2025.icas.events/venue/ ACAIN is a *Residential Conference*, all participants (invited speakers, authors, organizers, chairs, participants) must book and stay at the Riva del Sole Resort and Spa. No exceptions are allowed. Riva del Sole Resort & SPA a: Località Riva del Sole - Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) CAP 58043, Tuscany - Italy p: +39-0564-928111 f: +39-0564-935607 e: booking.events(a)rivadelsole.it w: www.rivadelsole.it/en ACTIVITIES: https://acain2025.icas.events/activities/ REGISTRATION: https://acain2025.icas.events/registration/ See you in Tuscany in September! ACAIN Organizing Committee. E: acain(a)icas.cc W: https://acain2025.icas.events FB: https://www.facebook.com/ACAIN.LakeDistrict Obviously, this is only a Call for Participation & Call for Papers, to have complete and updated information we recommend you access the relevant website: https://acain2025.icas.events * Apologies for multiple copies. Please forward to anybody who might be interested, thanks! *

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Abstract submission open for the UK Neural Computation meeting July 9-11, Imperial College London
by Mark Humphries April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Abstract submission is now open for the UK Neural Computation meeting 2025 at Imperial College on 9-11th July 2025. Submit here: https://forms.gle/kg5xaSfBX3sN7tUN9 Deadline of 12th May 2025 4 submitted abstracts will be selected for main meeting talks. Please spread the word! Conference information: https://neuralcomputation.uk/ Sponsors: ARIA Scalable Neural Interfaces program<https://www.aria.org.uk/opportunity-spaces/scalable-neural-interfaces> Francis Crick Institute<https://www.crick.ac.uk/> Organisers: Danyal Akarca (Imperial) Dan Goodman (Imperial) Mark Humphries (Nottingham) Professor Mark Humphries | Professor of Computational Neuroscience Lab: humphries-lab.org<https://www.humphries-lab.org/> Connect: Bluesky<https://bsky.app/profile/markdhumphries.bsky.social> / LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-humphries-65a460212/> / X<https://x.com/markdhumphries> Essays on the brain and science: drmdhumphries.medium.com<https://drmdhumphries.medium.com/> Book: "The Spike: An Epic Journey Through the Brain in 2.1 Seconds" (Princeton UP) in hardback<https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691195889/the-spike?_gl=1*h…..>, paperback<https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691241487/the-spike>, ebook<https://press.princeton.edu/books/ebook/9780691213514/the-spike-0?_gl=1*1uf…..> & audiobook<https://press.princeton.edu/books/audio/9780691224091/the-spike?_gl=1*37xz7…..> <https://press.princeton.edu/books/audio/9780691224091/the-spike?_gl=1*37xz7…..> read by Anand Jagatia This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete the email and attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored where permitted by law.

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PhD and postdoc positions in accelerator design for computational neuroscience
by Jakob Jordan April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Dear all, We are inviting applications for one PhD and one postdoc position in accelerator design for computational neuroscience and asynchronous digital hardware as part of a joint project between the Neuro-inspired Theory, Modeling and Applications (NeuroTMA) Lab led by Mihai A. Petrovici at the University of Bern, Switzerland, and the Asynchronous VLSI and Architecture (AVLSI) Lab led by Rajit Manohar at Yale University, USA. The NeuroTMA Lab focuses on biologically inspired models of spatio-temporal processing in recurrent cortical networks and their relation to reinforcement learning, Bayesian computing, and neuromorphic implementations. The AVLSI Lab conducts research on semantics, design methodologies, and architectures for asynchronous systems with the goal of designing and implementing efficient and programmable computation structures. The project will develop an accelerator for the simulation of cortical models of processing and learning. You can find more details about the positions at - https://physiologie.unibe.ch/Positions/NSFSNSFjobadphd.pdf (PhD candidate) - https://physiologie.unibe.ch/Positions/NSFSNSFjobadpostdoc.pdf (postdoctoral researcher) Both positions are available from June 1st, 2025. Please feel free to share with anyone else you think would be a good fit for these opportunities! Best, Jakob

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Post-doc position in the UCL Human Electrophysiology Lab
by Bush, Daniel April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Hello all, A post-doctoral research position is available in my lab<https://bushlab-ucl.github.io/> at the UCL Department of Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology, funded for two and a half years in the first instance. This position is part of an EPSRC project investigating the neural mechanisms of human memory function. The project will focus on collecting and analysing intracranial EEG and single cell recordings from epilepsy patients and MEG recordings from healthy volunteers completing spatial and episodic memory tasks, in conjunction with computational modelling. Candidates must have a PhD (or be studying towards it) in science, engineering, maths or a relevant subject area that incorporates some aspect of neuroscience, and proven knowledge of computer programming (using Matlab, Python, or C++). Experience of collecting and analysing rodent electrophysiology, human EEG and / or MEG data is also essential. For further details including salary, benefits etc. please follow this link<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=34112&jobTi…>, and if you have any queries about the role, please contact me at d.bush(a)ucl.ac.uk<mailto:d.bush@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/> Lecturer, 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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Neuroinformatics Unit Open Software Week, in London this August
by Nikoloz Sirmpilatze April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

We’re pleased to announce the first Neuroinformatics Unit Open Software Week <https://neuroinformatics.dev/open-software-week> at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre <https://www.sainsburywellcome.org/web/> in *London* this *August 11-15*.This event will bring together researchers, developers, and users of *open-source neuroscience software* for some hands-on training, community-building and hacking. There will be three main tracks: 1. *Animals in motion*: using open-source tools to track and analyse animal motion from video footage 2. *BrainGlobe*: using the BrainGlobe ecosystem of computational neuroanatomy tools to analyse whole-brain microscopy datasets 3. *Big Imaging Data*: bridging technical gaps and communities to process and analyse large 3D imaging datasets with open-source tools There will also be a series of satellite events: - Introduction to Python - Alternative research careers clinic - Collaborative coding with Git - Hackday The event is free to all, but spots are limited. We will be offering several travel stipends for participants outside of London.More details and registration on our website. Please share with anyone who may be interested.https://neuroinformatics.dev/open-software-week Kind regards, Niko [image: schedule-2025_white-bg.png] --------------------------------------- *NIKOLOZ SIRMPILATZE *MD PhD Senior Research Software Engineer Sainsbury Wellcome Centre & Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit University College London nikosirmpilatze.com

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Master Program in Computational Neurosciences - Lyon (FR)
by DI VOLO MATTEO April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

Dear colleagues, We are excited to invite applications for the new Master's Program in Computational Neurosciences at the University of Lyon 1 (France): https://masterneuro.univ-lyon1.fr/m2-cns/ This program offers a strong theoretical foundation combined with extensive hands-on practical experience. Students will develop their skills through project-based learning and laboratory work. The initial courses focus on building solid knowledge in neuroscience, mathematics, programming, and statistics, forming the basis for advanced courses covering biophysical models of neurons, neural networks, and models of behavior. Students can personalize their curriculum through optional units exploring cutting-edge fields such as clinical neuroscience, cognition, artificial intelligence, and neurotechnologies. The second semester is entirely dedicated to a full-time research internship in a laboratory, providing a unique opportunity for immersion in active research environments. For more information please contact Matteo di Volo (matteo.di-volo(a)univ-lyon1.fr) or Jérémie Mattout (jeremie.mattout(a)inserm.fr)

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