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

The BNA has published its response to the Government strategy on animal testing and new alternative methods. Read the full statement here: bna.org.uk/resource/bna... #NeurosciencePolicy #ResearchEthics

Congratulations to Professor Sarah Tabrizi @ucl-hd.bsky.social @uclqsion.bsky.social on earning the @britishneuro.bsky.social Outstanding Contribution to Neuroscience Award, for excellence and leadership in UK neuroscience and recognising her transformative impact on Huntington's disease research

The BNA is thrilled to announce that Professor Sarah Tabrizi @ucl.ac.uk has won the 2025 Outstanding Contribution to #Neuroscience Award. Her ground-breaking work is transforming hope and treatment prospects for people with #HuntingtonsDisease. bna.org.uk/resource/pro... #ResearchImpact

Learn how to write cleaner, reusable, and well-documented code with Dr Sanjay Manohar (University of Oxford).
Practical tips in Python, MATLAB & R to boost your workflow and avoid common pitfalls. 📅 27 Nov 2025 | 🕑 2–5 pm Register here: www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-e... #coding #MATLAB

🌍Heading to #SfN2025? Don’t miss @tspiresjones.bsky.social Presidential Special Lecture on Sun 16 Nov: “The Importance of Synapses in Alzheimer’s Disease” 🔗https://sfn.org/meetings/neuroscience-2025/sessions-and-events/scientific-program/lectures#Sunday,-November-16 #Neuroscience #Alzheimers

Join us on 26 Nov (12 - 1pm GMT) for a webinar sharing early findings from @UCL’s REPAIR Project, exploring structural inequities in funding, recognition & career progression. Free to attend Register here: www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-e... #ResearchCulture# STEMEquity #Neuroscience #AcademicCareers

Build confidence, beat imposter syndrome and learn how to talk about your achievements with clarity. Join our #IAmRemarkable workshop on 25 Nov, 11:30–12:30 GMT, led by neuroscientist Jo Montgomery. Free for BNA members / £15 non-members. #NeuroscienceCommunity #ScienceEvents

"The UK cannot become a science superpower unless it exploits the full range of talent that we have" - @nramnani.bsky.social We are now welcoming applications to our BNA Scholars Programme. 🔗 Find out more and apply: www.bna.org.uk/policy-advoc... #BNAScholars #DiversityInSTEM #Mentorship

The afternoon sessions of the BNA Festive Symposium will focus on “Delivering #neuroscience in the Clinic”. 🔹 Delivering Safe and Effective #Neurological Therapies 🔹Challenges in #ClinicalDelivery 💬Panel discussion: “Whose Job Is It to Deliver?” Register here: www.bna.org.uk/events/festi...

Curious how worms, flies, zebrafish, mice, rats & human iPSCs are transforming neuroscience? Learn from experts, gain insights & earn a certificate! 💸 From £30 (members) 👉 Register: bna.org.uk/events/ems-e... #Neuroscience #BrainResearch #ModelOrganisms #BNAtraining #STEM #FromLabToLife

Meet our speakers for BNA Careers: Mastering the Interview 🧠 Get tips for online & in-person interviews, plus 20-min simulation workshop! 📅 11 Nov | 🕐 13:00 GMT | 💻 Online | ££ Free for BNA Members bna.org.uk #NeuroscienceCareers #InterviewSkills #CareerGrowth

Join experts Rose Haigh & Ricky Martin on 4th of November, 1–2pm GMT for BNA Careers Session 1: Crafting a Powerful Academic or Industry CV. bna.org.uk/events/ems-e... #Neurosciencecareer #AcademicCV #IndustryCV

Happy Diwali from all of us at the British Neuroscience Association! Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and bright Diwali filled with peace, happiness, and new beginnings. #Diwali2025 #HappyDiwali #NeuroscienceCommunity #FestivalOfLights

🏆 Your #neuroscience deserves to be celebrated! Could you be our next prizewinner? Applications for 2025 BNA Awards & Prizes close on 31st October. www.bna.org.uk/membership/a... #postgraduate #undergraduate #publicengagement

We are partnering with the @ukgibanetwork.bsky.social dedicated to advancing understanding of the complex interactions between the immune system and both the peripheral and central nervous systems. Join the network here: www.giba-uk.org #neuroscience, #microbiology, #immunology, #nutrition

BNA2025 was a three-day celebration of discovery and connection. 📌 Read the full meeting report, spot yourself or your colleagues in our #BNA2025 Flickr album, and register your interest in BNA2027. bna.org.uk/resource/rel... 💬 What was your favourite BNA2025 moment?

Worms, flies, zebrafish, mice, rats, human iPSCs Explore how diverse model systems can transform your #Neuroscience research at our BNA Training Academy session. Six expert speakers | Q&A | Certificate of Attendance 👉 Register now: bna.org.uk/events/ems-e... #ModelOrganisms

🏆 Recognising Neuroscience Excellence Applications for 2025 BNA Awards close on 31st October. Open to BNA members: - Outstanding Contribution - Public Engagement - Undergraduate - Postgraduate Apply or nominate today and celebrate neuroscience at its best. bna.org.uk/membership/a...

🎓 NEW: The BNA Career Series Perfect for #undergrads #postgrads and #ECRs to help grow skills & confidence. 🗓️ 4 Nov – Powerful CVs 11 Nov – Interview skills 25 Nov – #IamRemarkable workshop 2 Dec – Career transitions Register today- bna.org.uk/events/bna-c... #NeuroscienceCareers

Join us at the BNA Festive Symposium this December – a unique chance for the #neuroscience community to connect, share ideas & build collaborations. bna.org.uk/events/festi... - How can we deliver meaningful outcomes for those affected by #neurological and #psychiatric conditions?

What first sparked your interest in #neuroscience? At this year's Festive Symposium we’ll follow that spark – from synapse to society. Join us: bna.org.uk/events/festi... 👇 Share your story in the comments! #FromLabToLife #ResearchImpact

Congratulations to all new #undergraduates starting university! Your journey is just beginning, and the BNA is right behind you. Find out more about what membership can bring you. bna.org.uk/membership/f... #Freshers2025 #Neuroscience #StudentLife

Want to run your own lab one day? In our Postdoc to PI series with Scientifica, Dr Sam Booker shares practical tips on the 5 pillars of academic independence: Research, Funding, Teaching & supervision, Outreach and Balance Register: tinyurl.com/337ww4mc #PostdocLife #FuturePI #PhDLife

Our President, @nramnani.bsky.social , contributed to a new Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) briefing on #neurotechnology - helping inform UK policymakers and spark wider debate across #neuroscience and society. post.parliament.uk/neurotechnol...

New to tissue clearing? In just two weeks, join our @miltenyibiotec.bsky.social sponsored training with Dr @cristina-mtz-glz.bsky.social & Kirsty Craigie. Learn the fundamentals - Compare methods - Troubleshoot YOUR samples Register now: www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-e... #tissueclearing #microscopy

🧠 Publish your neuroscience research with Brain and Neuroscience Advances! Open-access, peer-reviewed, and featuring diverse article types – from original research to Insights & Journal Club. journals.sagepub.com/home/bna #PublishWithBNA #BrainAndNeuroscienceAdvances

🧠 Explore how dose selection and administration routes affect research outcomes, ethics, and animal welfare. 💊 Learn how to make intentional, evidence-based decisions in preclinical neuroscience. Join this important conversation: bna.org.uk/events/dosin... #Neuroscience #Pharmacology #CPD

A huge thank you to our brilliant BNA placement students! 🌟 Nina McLean – shone in Marketing & Comms, building design and communication skills during a busy year. 🌟 Alexis Archer – our organisational star, helping deliver events including BNA2025. Excited to welcome our new students next month!