Welcome to our 2026 BNA Scholars Programme cohort. Now in its sixth year, the programme continues to support aspiring neuroscientists through mentoring, career development, networking, conferences, and BNA + FENS membership ✨ Find out more: www.bna.org.uk/resource/202... #BNAScholars

We’ve launched our EDI Advisory Board - bringing leadership, expertise & lived experience together to drive change in neuroscience. 🔗 www.bna.org.uk/resource/lau... #DiversityInSTEM #ResearchCulture

Discover the latest in MND research, clinical advances, and patient perspectives. A must-attend for clinicians and neuroscientists looking to deepen their translational understanding. Register here - www.bna.org.uk/events/mnd-m... #Neuroscience #MotorNeuronDisease #Neurodegeneration

Our MND Masterclass brings together clinical, research, patient & charity perspectives to explore diagnosis, therapeutic advances, biomarkers & policy and ending with an interactive workshop discussion. Book now: www.bna.org.uk/events/mnd-m...

Ahead of #IWD2026, we’re featuring Professor Sarah Tabrizi - a leader in #HuntingtonsDisease research and a long-standing BNA member. In this 8-minute interview, she speaks about resilience, collaboration, patient connection, and advice for early-career neuroscientists. youtu.be/SPQ5a4Qn7CM

We’re excited that the @fens.org Forum 2028 is coming to #Glasgow, with the BNA as host society. We look forward to welcoming neuroscientists from across Europe and beyond to Scotland. Neuroscience, collaboration, and a Glasgow welcome - and yes, the ceilidh shoes may be required!

Submissions are now open for #BNA2027 – the International Festival of Neuroscience! We’re inviting proposals for symposia and workshops that showcase excellent science, support #ECRs, and reflect the diversity of #neuroscience. 🔗 Guidelines : www.bna.org.uk/events/bna20... #CallForSessions

Could you help shape the next generation of neuroscientists? 🌟 The BNA Scholars Programme is seeking mentors to support early-career researchers from underrepresented backgrounds. Learn more & apply: www.bna.org.uk/policy-advoc... #Neuroscience #Mentorship #DiversityInScience

🏆 Thrilled for our Past President Professor @tspiresjones.bsky.social , awarded the Stuart Pickering-Brown Prize at #ARUK2026! Her dementia research and mentorship inspire the next generation. #Neuroscience #AlzheimersResearch

Neurophysiology doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Join Paul Hubbard on the 26th of February for an online session breaking down core brain & spinal cord neurophysiology, with real clinical application. Only 9 days to go. Secure your place: www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-e... #Neurophysiology

Gradually, then suddenly: the precarious position of UK preclinical #neuroscience Professor Mark Walton’s new opinion piece in @brain1878.bsky.social highlights the funding and workforce pressures facing UK preclinical neuroscience. academic.oup.com/brain/advanc... #PreclinicalResearch

As #neuroscience treatments advance, sustained collaboration across sectors is essential. At the BNA, we bring those voices together - and we’re pleased to see this reflected in @ebiomedicine.bsky.social coverage of our Festive Symposium - from synapse to society.

🧪 From C. elegans to human iPSCs - how do researchers choose the right model in neuroscience? Read Dr Muriel Desbois’ reflections from our BNA Training Academy workshop. Watch on-demand until 31 March 2026 🔗 www.bna.org.uk/resource/ref... #Neuroscience #ModelOrganisms #3Rs

💜 #EpilepsyPledge To mark #PurpleDay (26th March), we’re hosting a free webinar with Campden Instruments exploring how living brain slice research is advancing our understanding of seizures. 🧠 Inside the Epileptic Brain 🔗 tinyurl.com/mws6s857 #Neuroscience #EpilepsyAwareness

Professor Annette Dolphin (1951–2026), former BNA President and renowned neuroscientist, leaves a lasting legacy through her research, leadership, and support of the neuroscience community. www.bna.org.uk/resource/ann... #Neuroscience #InMemoriam #neuropharmacology

What are you most looking forward to at #ARUKConf? Two of our BNA Scholars share what they’re excited about, from cutting-edge science to inspiring discussions and networking. Registration is open @alzheimersresearchuk.org alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for...

Abstracts close 10 February! BNA members are invited to submit abstracts for the BNA Members’ Meeting 2026 (22–23 April, online). A great chance to share your work, get feedback, and connect with the neuroscience community. Submit here: www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-e...

An excellent programme awaits at the alzheimersresearchuk.org #ARUKConf - there is still time to register. The BNA will be there - do come and find us in the Exhibition Hall.

Why submit to a #societyjournal? www.bna.org.uk/publications... kbgenesbrains.bsky.social shares what motivates her as a journal editor and offers practical advice for researchers submitting to journals like Brain and #Neuroscience Advances for the first time. youtu.be/msn1kNwaQuo

We’re pleased to announce Dr Matthew Brown as the new Research Policy Trustee of the British Neuroscience Association. www.bna.org.uk/resource/mat... #Neuroscience #ResearchPolicy

Join Paul Hubbard for an Introduction to Neurophysiology training session. Learn core neurophysiology of the brain and spinal cord and apply it to real clinical conditions. www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-e... 📅 26 Feb 2026 | 2–5pm GMT #Neuroscience #ResearchTraining

Dr Kate Baker @kbgenesbrains.bsky.social tells us why you should publish your neuroscience work with Brain and Neuroscience Advances ✔️ Open access ✔️ Peer reviewed ✔️ Multiple article types ✔️ 50% APC discount for BNA members Find out more www.bna.org.uk/publications...

What does #credible neuroscience look like across sectors? Join us in London in two weeks to explore, discuss, and connect. #Neuroscience #ResearchCulture 🗓️ 28 Jan 2026 ⏰ 10:00-16:00 📍 @sainsburywellcome.bsky.social | London bna.org.uk/events/credi...

Abstract deadlines are approaching for #FENS2026 and BNA Members’ Meeting! Our guide shows why #abstracts matter, how to get yours selected, and tips from BNA reviewer Dr Dayne Beccano-Kelly. Read here: www.bna.org.uk/resource/sub... #Neuroscience #Research #PhDLife #ScienceCommunication

🔬 Beginner-friendly #microscopy training with Dr Adrian Garcia-Burgos from @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social #Undergrads, #PhD students, #postdocs & #ECRs welcome. Hands-on guidance, imaging & analysis skills. Secure your spot 👇 www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-e... #ResearchTraining

Attending or presenting at #FENS2026? Your BNA membership gives you free @fens.org membership - request your FENS ID from us by 20th Jan for reduced rates. Not a member yet? Join the BNA and save on your registration. bna.org.uk/about-us/our...

We’ve extended the deadline to 9am on 19th January help you make the most of this three-year support opportunity. Apply for the BNA Scholars Programme today. www.bna.org.uk/policy-advoc...

As 2025 draws to a close, we wish you a joyful festive season and a successful 2026. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Lohri, Lunar New Year, or simply enjoy some rest, we hope it’s peaceful and restorative. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year!

🔬Build a strong foundation in modern #microscopy with this training led by Dr Adrian Garcia-Burgos (University of Edinburgh) - covering theory, best practice, and hands-on insight to support confident experimental decision-making. 🧑‍🔬Ideal for students and ECRs bna.org.uk/events/ems-e...

Last week, the BNA joined the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee's Christmas Reception to champion UK #neuroscience, celebrate our members’ achievements, and highlight key policy priorities. Read more: www.bna.org.uk/resource/bna...

The BNA Festive Symposium 2025 brought together neuroscience leaders, students & members for a sold-out day of insight, discussion & celebration. Huge thanks to our sponsors, delegates & BNA community! www.bna.org.uk/resource/bna...

CREDIBILITY ACROSS SECTORS: Join an incredible line-up of speakers next month to explore how credible research is applied across academia, industry, biotech, and clinical trials. Register now: bna.org.uk/events/ems-e... #ResearchExcellence #CredibleResearch #earlycareerresearcher

We’re pleased to amplify this important call for PI input. Your experiences are vital to shaping stronger, more supportive research leadership across the UK. Share your views in the PI Training Survey. Deadline - 29th December.

Celebrating brilliance in UK neuroscience! The 2025 BNA Awards highlight the talent and dedication of our members @andrulyte.bsky.social @lng.org.uk and Jaya Sharma. 🏅 Read more: www.bna.org.uk/resource/202...

Senior Editor at eBioMedicine Rida Ansari (@ridaansari.bsky.social) is looking forward to attending @britishneuro.bsky.social #neuroscience Festive Symposium in London, and welcomes queries from attendees! Learn more about our scope and global reach & impact here: hubs.li/Q03BLdg_0

The BNA Scholars Programme is building a diverse future for neuroscience. Mentoring, training, funding & a thriving community of 35 Scholars and alumni. 📅 Apply by 4th Jan - no membership required. www.bna.org.uk/policy-advoc...

BNA members: Apply for the prestigious @fkne-scholars.bsky.social with BNA endorsement! Check your inbox for instructions on how to request your endorsement. We very much look forward to supporting our members in this opportunity.

The BNA is delighted to partner with @ukgibanetwork.bsky.social‬ to highlight this excellent opportunity for our community. This upcoming event explores the fascinating intersection of food and brain health - an area of growing importance in neuroscience, public health, and everyday wellbeing.

This year’s Festive Symposium asks a crucial question: Who is responsible for delivering progress in neuroscience? Panels like this drive the honest conversations our field needs. Join the discussion. bna.org.uk/events/festi...

Calling all neuroscience researchers! Share your work at the BNA Members’ Meeting 2026 online, 22 - 23 April. Deadline: 10th of February 🔗 Submit your abstract here: www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-e... #Neuroscience #ResearchSharing #AcademicCommunity

Spotlighting a speaker from @alzheimersresearchuk.org tackling an important issue at next month's Festive Symposium. Join us for this discussion on delivering neuroscience so that society can benefit quickly and equitably. Tickets available here: www.bna.org.uk/events/festi...

Fascinating article in @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Analysis of 4,000 brain scans found 5 distinct life-long brain phases, with major shifts at 9, 32, 66 and 83. Findings highlight changing efficiency, ageing patterns and links to mental health. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Planning a move beyond academia? Hear from researchers who’ve shifted into industry. Learn key skills and career strategies. Speakers from Cambridge, UCL, ARUK, DeepMirror & ODDI. 📅 2 Dec |⏰ 12–1pm Regsiter here: www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-e... #CareerTransition #STEMCareers #BNAEvents

BNA Festive Symposium 2025 – Book your ticket now! Join your #neuroscience community in London next month. Hear from expert speakers across research, industry & healthcare and earn 5 CPD points. www.bna.org.uk/events/festi... #Neurodegeneration #TranslationalResearch

The 2025 BNA prize-giving ceremony will be held at the Festive Symposium. Sarah Tabrizi @ucl.ac.uk will receive her Outstanding Contribution to Neuroscience Award, and we’ll reveal winners for #Undergraduate, #Postgraduate & #PublicEngagement prizes. Book now: www.bna.org.uk/events/festi...

We are delighted that David Thomas Head of Policy and Public Affairs at @alzheimersresearchuk.org will be speaking during session three: delivering for society - 'When the Science is progressing, but the System isn’t'. Explore the full programme and book your ticket: www.bna.org.uk/events/festi...

We are proud to congratulate kbgenesbrains.bsky.social, Co-Editor-in-Chief of our society #Journal Brain and #Neuroscience Advances, who has been awarded the @womeninneurouk.bsky.social Leading Researcher of the Year Award for #Cognition and #Neurodevelopment. www.bna.org.uk/resource/dr-...

11:00 | Meet the @britishneuro.bsky.social president Tara Spires-Jones 12:00 - 14:00 | Meet EJN Co-Editor-in-Chief Yoland Smith