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  • Call for submissions for the International BNA2025 Festival of Neuroscience






    Call for submissions for the International BNA2025 Festival of Neuroscience






    Call for submissions for the International BNA2025 Festival of Neuroscience

    The British Neuroscience Association (BNA), in collaboration with our Festival Friends and Partner Organisations, is delighted to invite you to submit proposals for sessions at the International BNA2025 Festival of Neuroscience in Liverpool, April 27-30, 2025.

    Your expertise can shape BNA2025

    This is your chance to shape the scientific programme for BNA2025 – submit your session proposal and contribute to creating an exciting and diverse meeting. We welcome symposia or workshops that discuss innovative research, share your unique perspectives and drive thought leadership across the breadth of neuroscience.

    Session proposal deadline: 31st May 2024 (23:59BST). 

    To submit your proposals:

    Submit your session proposal and take an active role in making BNA2025 an innovative and engaging conference experience for our international neuroscience community.    

    JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

    Keep up to date with the latest #BNA2025 updates  

    Upcoming Events via the British Neuroscience Association. – The BNA organises, or advertises a number of free & paid events every month, a number of which are virtual and open to all. 

    And Finally…

    Please encourage any new (or old) colleagues with an interest in Neuroscience or Psychology to become LNG Members. As you know, joining takes a couple of minutes, and it’s the best way we have to keep in touch with everyone in our community.

    Anything we’ve missed?

    Let us know for next time – contact your institution’s LNG committee member, or email admin@lng.org.uk

     


  • Upcoming Events: Sutcliffe Kerr Lecture & Prof. David Nutt






    Upcoming Events: Sutcliffe Kerr Lecture & Prof. David Nutt






    Here are some upcoming events you may be interested in:

    Sutcliffe Kerr Lecture 2024

    Wednesday 13th March 2024 @ 14:00

    SKL is The Walton Centre’s annual showcase education event for clinicians.

    The agenda reflects both clinical neuroscience and medical education themes.

    Confirmed speakers include notable international experts: Professor Jakob Christensen of Aarus University, Professor Elena Moro of CHU Grenoble / President Elect EAND, and Dr Roisin Haslet, newly appointed Postgrad Medical Dean for NHS England North West.

    SKL2024 will be held at the unrivalled surroundings of the Spine Building in Liverpool. There will be networking and discussion through the day and the meeting will conclude with an evening reception in the breakout area of the Spine.

    You can choose to attend all or part of the day – please advise when registering to help event coordination.


    Registration

    Download Flyer for TWC Sutcliffe Kerr Lecture

    LJMU Faculty of Health Public Lecture Series

    Professor David Nutt

    Why current drugs policies do more harm than good.

    Wednesday 18th March 2024 @ 16:30

    Drug policies in the UK are largely based on the false premise that prohibition works. This talk will explain how they have developed piecemeal over the past century driven by political expediency, moralistic pressures particularly from the USA and media demands.

    In the inaugural session of LJMU’s Faculty of Health Lecture series, Professor David Nutt (Imperial College London) will demonstrate how in most cases prohibition has led to greater harms to users and greater costs to society and argue for a radical overhaul by the next government.


    Details & Registration

    Download Flyer for LJMU FHE Lecture

    Also… look out for:

    Liverpool Medical Institution Public Lecture Series
    All are welcome to these public lectures. Talks focus on a medical topic of general interest to an adult audience. The format for each evening is a reception for guests with refreshments from 6pm, followed by a one-hour lecture at 7pm.

    Lectures are free to attend but we ask non-members to register.


    Download Flyer for Liverpool Medical Institution Lectures

    Upcoming Events via the British Neuroscience Association. – The BNA organises, or advertises a number of free & paid events every month, a number of which are virtual and open to all. 

    And Finally…

    Please encourage any new (or old) colleagues with an interest in Neuroscience or Psychology to become LNG Members. As you know, joining takes a couple of minutes, and it’s the best way we have to keep in touch with everyone in our community.

    Anything we’ve missed?

    Let us know for next time – contact your institution’s LNG committee member, or email admin@lng.org.uk

     


  • 🎅LNG Christmas Symposium – A Time To Cerebrate 🧠 ( + Liverpool Epilepsy Research Group Meeting)






    🎅LNG Christmas Symposium – A Time To Cerebrate 🧠 ( + Liverpool Epilepsy Research Group Meeting)






    Hi Colleague, a reminder to register today for the

    LNG Christmas Symposium:

    A Time To Cerebrate!

    Tuesday 5th December 2023 @ 5.30 pm

    It’s time to clock-off, and join us again this year for our Christmas celebration of Neuroscience, with Mince Pies aplenty.

    Come along on to LJMU’s John Lennon Art & Design Building, at 5:30pm on Tuesday 5th December 2023, without hesitation, deviation or hesitation.

    This year’s theme, if you haven’t yet clocked it, is Time Perception!

    We’ll be joined by Professor Ruth Ogden (Prof of the Psychology of Time, Liverpool John Moores University), and Professor Rob Lucas (GSK Professor of Neuroscience and Director of the Centre for Biological Timing, University of Manchester).

    Registration is free and takes no time at all – but you only have until Sunday 3rd December so don’t waste a second.


    Details & Registration

    Agenda

    17:30 – Tea, Coffee, and Mince Pies

    18:00 – Professor Ruth Ogden – “Why we feel like Christmas comes around more quickly each year

    18:30 – Professor Rob Lucas – “The importance of seeing slowly”

    19:30 – Drinks Reception

    Liverpool Epilepsy Research Group Meetings

    The Liverpool Epilepsy Research Group are restarting their monthly meetings, kicking off with a Hybrid Meeting on 13th December 2023.

    Where: The Walton Centre – Sid Watkins Lecture Theatre & MS Teams.

    When: 13th December 2023, 15:45 -16:45.

    These meetings are a fantastic opportunity for those interested in epilepsy and epilepsy-related research in Liverpool (and nearby) to meet and discuss ideas, present their work and seek feedback, and learn new research techniques from colleagues and external speakers. It is also a nice opportunity to network and form collaborative and/or supervisory links. Clinicians, non-clinicians, adults, paediatrics, nurses, basic scientists, imaging scientists, statisticians, health data scientists, clinical researchers and clinicians not doing any research, students, and beyond, are all equally welcome and encouraged to attend, at any level. Please also feel free to invite colleagues you think would be interested in attending. We are also welcoming any Public Advisors with an interest in learning about epilepsy research.

    For more information, please contact Dr Gashirai Mbizvo.


    Join via Microsoft Teams

    Also… look out for:

    Upcoming Events via the British Neuroscience Association. – The BNA organises, or advertises a number of free & paid events every month, a number of which are virtual and open to all. 

    And Finally…

    Please encourage any new (or old) colleagues with an interest in Neuroscience or Psychology to become LNG Members. As you know, joining takes a couple of minutes, and it’s the best way we have to keep in touch with everyone in our community.

    Anything we’ve missed?

    Let us know for next time – contact your institution’s LNG committee member, or email admin@lng.org.uk

     


  • LNG Christmas Symposium 🎄 & LNG:ECR ⚡ Seminar






    LNG Christmas Symposium 🎄 & LNG:ECR ⚡ Seminar






    Hi Colleague, you’re invited to two exciting events:

    LNG Christmas Symposium 2023:

    A Time To Cerebrate!

    Tuesday 5th December 2023 @ 5.30 pm

    It’s time to clock-off, and join us again this year for our Christmas celebration of Neuroscience, with Mince Pies aplenty.

    Come along on to LJMU’s John Lennon Art & Design Building, at 5:30pm on Tuesday 5th December 2023, without hesitation, deviation or hesitation.

    This year’s theme, if you haven’t yet clocked it, is Time Perception!

    We’ll be joined by Professor Ruth Ogden (Prof of the Psychology of Time, Liverpool John Moores University), and Professor Rob Lucas (GSK Professor of Neuroscience and Director of the Centre for Biological Timing, University of Manchester).


    Details & Registration

    Agenda

    17:30 – Tea, Coffee, and Mince Pies

    18:00 – Professor Ruth Ogden – “Why we feel like Christmas comes around more quickly each year”

    18:30 – Professor Rob Lucas – “The importance of seeing slowly”

    19:30 – Drinks Reception

    LNG:ECR Seminar

    Securing Postdoc Positions and Fellowships

    Thursday 30th November 2023 @ 3.30 pm

    Also… look out for:

    Upcoming Events via the British Neuroscience Association. – The BNA organises, or advertises a number of free & paid events every month, a number of which are virtual and open to all. 

    Anything we’ve missed?

    Let us know for next time – contact your institution’s LNG committee member, or email admin@lng.org.uk

     


  • LND2023: Last Chance To Register + View The Poster Abstracts








    LND2023: Last Chance To Register + View The Poster Abstracts







    Last Chance To Register For LND2023

    Hi Colleague,

    If you’ve already registered, please ignore this reminder – we look forward to seeing you at LND2023.

    We’ve extended the registration deadline to noon (12PM) on Thursday 29th June.
    The event is free to attend, but you must be registered.

    You can download the [updated] Liverpool Neuroscience Day 2023 Programme here!

    Data Blitz & Poster acceptance notifications have now been sent out – along with instructions for presenters. Poster abstracts are available to view on our website.
     

    LND2023

    30th June

    Find Out More
    Register Now
    View Abstracts
    Download The Programme

    The aim of the Liverpool Neuroscience Day conference is to showcase the breadth and depth of neuroscience research activity the city, and to foster collaborations between (and within) our partner institutions.

    The programme will feature talks from established local researchers, data blitz presentations from students and ECRs, a dedicated poster session, and two invited keynote presentations from: Prof. Kate Jeffrey, and Prof. Ed Bullmore.

    This will be followed by a reception and social event in the evening.

    Please use the links below to share this with colleagues who may not be part of the LNG network (yet!).

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  • LND2023: Programme + Registration Reminder. Only a week to go!








    LND2023: Programme + Registration Reminder. Only a week to go!







    Registration for LND2023 Now Open

    Hi Colleague,

    You can now download the Liverpool Neuroscience Day 2023 Programme here!

    Registration is still open – for now. The event is free to attend, but space is limited so please register ASAP.

    Data Blitz & Poster acceptance notifications have now been sent out – along with instructions for presenters. Poster abstracts will soon be made available on our website.
     

    Download The Programme

    LND2023

    30th June

    Find Out More
    Register Now

    The aim of the Liverpool Neuroscience Day conference is to showcase the breadth and depth of neuroscience research activity the city, and to foster collaborations between (and within) our partner institutions.

    The programme will feature talks from established local researchers, data blitz presentations from students and ECRs, a dedicated poster session, and two invited keynote presentations from: Prof. Kate Jeffrey, and Prof. Ed Bullmore.

    This will be followed by a reception and social event in the evening.

    Please use the links below to share this with colleagues who may not be part of the LNG network (yet!).

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  • LND2023: Registration + Poster Abstract Deadline Extended








    LND2023: Registration + Poster Abstract Deadline Extended







    Registration for LND2023 Now Open

    Hi Colleague,

    This is your invitation to Liverpool Neuroscience Day 2023 – registration is now open. The event is free to attend, but space is limited so please register soon to avoid disappointment.

    The aim of the Liverpool Neuroscience Day conference is to showcase the breadth and depth of neuroscience research activity the city, and to foster collaborations between (and within) our partner institutions.

    The programme will feature talks from established local researchers, data blitz presentations from students and ECRs, a dedicated poster session, and two invited keynote presentations. This will be followed by a reception and social event in the evening.

    Full details about the programme will be announced soon.

    Register Now

    LND2023

    30th June

    Find Out More
    Register Now
    Submit An Abstract

    The deadline for abstract submissions has been extended to midnight on Friday 16th June 2023 – However, we only have space for 50 posters. The submission portal will close as soon as we reach our maximum, so early submissions are encouraged.

    We encourage submissions from students and early career researchers, and like the BNA, we welcome pre-registration posters.

    Posters should be A0 Portrait – but you don’t need to submit them in advance, just the abstract using the form on our website.

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    You must be logged in as an LNG member to submit an abstract – or to edit a previous submission. You can register for free, if you’re not already a member. 

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    Please use the links below to share this with colleagues who may not be part of the LNG network (yet!).

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  • Reminder: Poster Abstract Deadline For LND2023 📣








    Reminder: Poster Abstract Deadline For LND2023 📣







    Reminder: Poster Abstracts for
    Liverpool Neuroscience Day 2023

    The deadline for abstract submissions is midnight on Friday 9th June 2023 – However, we only have space for 50 posters. The submission portal will close as soon as we reach our maximum, so early submissions are encouraged.

    Submit An Abstract

    We encourage submissions from students and early career researchers, and like the BNA, we welcome pre-registration posters.

    Posters should be A0 Portrait – but you don’t need to submit them in advance, just the abstract using the form on our website.

    LND2023

    30th June

    Find Out More
    Login

    You must be logged in as an LNG member to submit an abstract – or to edit a previous submission. You can register for free, if you’re not already a member. 

    Forgot your password?

    Registration for LND 2023 will also open soon. Will you be attending?

    Yes ¦ No ¦ Not Sure
    

    Please use the links below to share this with colleagues who may not be part of the LNG network (yet!).

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  • Submit Your Poster Abstract For Liverpool Neuroscience Day 2023








    Submit Your Poster Abstract For Liverpool Neuroscience Day 2023







    Poster Abstracts for
    Liverpool Neuroscience Day 2023

    Liverpool Neuroscience Day 2023 programme is coming together  – and will be announced soon.

    As in previous years, we will have a dedicated poster session, featuring posters from across our network. A selection of submissions will also be chosen for a short “data blitz” presentation.

    The abstract submission portal is now live.

    Submit An Abstract

    The deadline for abstract submissions is 9th June 2023 – However, we only have space for 50 posters. The submission portal will close as soon as we reach our maximum, so early submissions are encouraged.

    We encourage submissions from students and early career researchers, and like the BNA, we welcome pre-registration posters.

    Posters should be A0 Portrait – but you don’t need to submit them in advance, just the abstract using the form on our website.

    LND2023

    30th June

    Find Out More
    Login

    You must be logged in as an LNG member to submit an abstract – or to edit a previous submission. You can register for free, if you’re not already a member. 

    Forgot your password?

    Please use the links below to share this with colleagues who may not be part of the LNG network (yet!).

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  • LNG Bulletin – October 2022








    LNG Bulletin – October 2022







    LNG Bulettin: October 2022

    News

    • Students in Liverpool have benefitted from improved mental health support, thanks to a partnership between universities and NHS services across the city. Read More @ UoL  / LJMU.
       
    • The Walton Centre, the country’s only specialist neurosciences hospital, achieves University Hospital status: for NHS trusts with significant involvement in research and education. Read More ➡
       
    • BNA Prizes nomination deadline: 31st October
      Prizes will be awarded at the festive symposium in December.
    Tell us about local neuroscience news:
    Email your LNG Representative, or admin@lng.org.uk

    Local Events:

    Tell us about local events that are open to LNG Members:
    Email your LNG Representative, or admin@lng.org.uk



    BNA Events:

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    More Details About The
    LNG:ECR Seminar & Networking Event:

    The Liverpool Neuroscience Early Career Research group (LNG:ECR) is hosting an in-person Seminar & Networking Event on Thursday 20th October 2022 at 2pm.

    Location: Room 2.08, LJMU Student Life Building on Copperas Hill. L3 5GE

    In the first half: short presentations by ECRs (like you!) about their research will be followed by friendly discussions. In the second half: Dr. David Carey (Bangor University) will lead a session on giving an effective & engaging Neuroscience presentation.

    2pm Onwards

    20th October 2022

    Interested Speaker Form
    RSVP

    Find Out More & Register

    Register as a speaker:

    We are putting out a call for presenters – students, postdocs, & PIs – who would benefit from discussing their research in an informal environment, with other neuroscientists – so please register your interest as a speaker here if:

    • you’d like to tell us about your interesting study, exciting results or new technology;
    • you have a research problem & want to pick our brains;
    • you want to forge new connections, or invite collaborators to join your project;
    • there’s a burning neuroscience issue you want to discuss with like-minded folk;

    Interested Speaker Form

    if you’re just interested in coming along:

    RSVP

    Agenda:

    2:00pm – 10-minute presentations, with time for discussion, problem solving, and encouragement after each talk. ECRs at any stage are encouraged to contribute.

    4:00pm – Dr David Carey will lead a session giving effective presentations

    5:00pm – Nibbles, drinks and networking

    (Times subject to change)

    About Dr. David Carey

    Reader in Psychology, Bangor University

    David Carey studies sensorimotor control processes in healthy volunteers and neurological patients. Current projects include recording and quantifying manual asymmetries in left-handers and right-handers and quantification of attentional biases towards the preferred hand, which may prove a useful marker for cerebral asymmetries for speech and language.

    Dr. Carey is an enthusiastic and engaging lecturer, and he’s kindly accepted our invite (and challenge!) to present on presenting effectively [as a neuroscientist].

    LNG:ECR is the multi-disciplinary special interest group of young researchers (students, postdocs, PIs) from across the city, with research spanning many diverse areas in neuroscience.

    The target audience is new PIs, postdocs and PhD students from the Neuroscience research community, but all are welcome. It will be a great networking opportunity, so we are looking forward to seeing you all in person.

    @LNeuroscience @LNeuroscience

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