British Neuroscience Association

22/12/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we’d like to thank our members and wider community for another inspiring year of connection and collaboration. Through the BNA, we’ve seen new partnerships form, ideas shared, and the neuroscience community grow stronger together.

Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Lohri, Lunar New Year, or simply taking time to rest, we wish you a peaceful and restorative festive season and a successful 2026. We look forward to reconnecting in the new year.

03/12/2025

The BNA is delighted to partner with UK Gut-Immune-Brain Axis Network+ 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.

A great chance to hear from experts, connect with colleagues, and deepen understanding of how what we eat shapes how our brains function.

How does your Christmas Dinner shape your gut, brain and immunity? 🎄🍽️

Join us for Feast for Thought – a festive deep dive for all with short talks and questions on food & health!

📅 11th Dec, 7pm-8pm
🎟️ Book now: https://feast-for-thought.eventbrite.com

01/12/2025

Ready to showcase your neuroscience research? Submit your abstract for the BNA Members’ Meeting 2026 by 10 February and join a community driving the future of neuroscience. Posters, rapid-fire talks, and research communications. Your ideas matter!

Submit your abstract here: https://www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-event-calendar/bna-members-meeting-2026.html

24/11/2025

Thinking about moving beyond academia? or switching sectors entirely? This session brings together researchers who’ve successfully transitioned between academia and industry to share what they wish they’d known earlier.
You’ll learn how to:
• Identify and map your transferable skills
• Set realistic short- and long-term career goals
• Explore new sectors or roles with confidence
• Access practical resources for ongoing development
Featuring speakers from: University of Cambridge, Alzheimer’s Research UK, UCL, DeepMirror & ODDI.
📅 2 December | ⏰ 12–1pm
🔗 Find out more via the BNA Events link in our bio.
 

14/11/2025

The British Neuroscience Association is delighted to announce that Professor Sarah Tabrizi, MD PhD FMedSci FRS , Director of the UCL Huntington's Disease Centre, has won the Outstanding Contribution to Neuroscience Award for 2025.

Her pioneering research has delivered unprecedented hope to those affected by ’s disease. The BNA extends its warmest congratulations to Professor Tabrizi on this exceptional achievement.

Read more about Professor Tabrizi’s work and the award here.

https://www.bna.org.uk/resource/professor-sarah-tabrizi-wins-the-outstanding-contribution-to-neuroscience-award.html

Professor Tabrizi will deliver her Prize Lecture at the BNA Festive Symposium, taking place on 9th December 2025 at Canary Wharf, London. Ticks are available here: https://www.bna.org.uk/events/festive-symposium-2025/programme.html

10/11/2025

Curious about how research culture really works behind the scenes? Join us on 26th Nov for a thought-provoking REPAIR Project session diving into the structural inequalities that shape who gets funding, recognition, and opportunities in academia.
💡 Expect a research-driven conversation unpacking real barriers early-career researchers face, from eligibility criteria and review transparency to the impact of caring responsibilities and career breaks.

We’ll break down what fairness should look like, and why equity, intersectionality, and inclusivity matter more than ever.
You’ll also hear from an expert panel sharing practical steps toward building research environments that genuinely support diverse talent across neuroscience.

Register here: https://www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-event-calendar/structural-inequalities-in-research-funding-and-recognition.html?_gl=1*1rvi5kj*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTAwOTM3MTI4Ny4xNzYyNTIzNDg2*_ga_R4TP3JVC8V*czE3NjI1MjM0ODYkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjI1MjM2ODckajU3JGwwJGgw

07/11/2025

Want to get better at owning your achievements without the awkwardness? Join us on 25th Nov for an empowering workshop designed to boost your confidence and break down the barriers that hold so many of us back.
💡 Expect a research-led session packed with practical tools, honest discussion about imposter syndrome and bias, and guidance from neuroscientist and educator Jo Montgomery on how to speak about your accomplishments with clarity and confidence.
📅 Free for BNA members, £15 for non-members
Register now via https://www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-event-calendar/bna-careers-session-3-iamremarkable-workshop.html?_gl=1*u5wcaw*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjA4OTYwNDg2Ny4xNzYyNTIwMzg3*_ga_R4TP3JVC8V*czE3NjI1MjAzODckbzEkZzEkdDE3NjI1MjAzODkkajU4JGwwJGgw

04/11/2025

Curious on how different model organisms shape neuroscience research? Join the BNA Training Academy on 5 Nov, 1–4pm GMT to explore worms, flies, zebrafish, mice, rats, and human iPSCs and discover how they’re driving breakthroughs in brain science!

💡 Learn from experts, ask your questions, and gain practical insights into using diverse model systems to tackle disease mechanisms and drug discovery.

All attendees receive a certificate.

📅 Book your spot now: from £30 for members. Don’t miss out!

There is still time to register now via
https://www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-event-calendar/model-systems-in-neuroscience-research-the-what-why-and-when.html

16/07/2025

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Professor Steven Rose (1938–2025), co-founder of the British Neuroscience Association and a pioneering figure in neuroscience.

Professor Rose made extraordinary contributions to our understanding of the brain, publishing over 300 research papers and 17 books, including the award-winning The Making of Memory. He was also a passionate advocate for socially responsible science, co-founding the European Neuroscience Association (now part of Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) and helping shape the direction of neuroscience across Europe.

He leaves behind a remarkable legacy, as a scientist, educator, author, and activist.

We invite you to read the obituary, written by his colleagues Dr John Lagnado and Dr Radmila Mileusnic:

https://www.bna.org.uk/resource/steven-rose-1938-2025.html

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The BNA is saddened to announce the passing of Professor Steven Rose, one of the founders of our organisation. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

09/07/2025

Whether you're preparing to publish your first paper or looking to improve your publishing success, this webinar will equip you with the insights needed to approach academic publishing with confidence.

This webinar is especially beneficial for early career researchers who are new to the publishing process or want to improve their understanding of how to navigate it successfully.

Led by Co-Editors-in-Chief Dr Claire Durrant and Dr Kate Baker at Brain and Neuroscience Advances, this one hour webinar will give attendees an overview of the journey toward publishing your neuroscience.

https://www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-event-calendar/publishing-in-a-neuroscience.html

26/06/2025

BNA Training Academy presents: 'Publishing in a Neuroscience Journal - 10 Steps to Success'

📚Learn how to plan, write, and publish your scientific paper. Perfect for early-career neuroscientists new to publishing or looking to sharpen their skills

This webinar will be led by Dr. Kate Baker, Co-Editor-in-Chief of Brain and Neuroscience Advances 🧠

📅 Tues 15 July 2025 | 13:00 - 14:00 (BST) | Online Webinar

FREE for BNA Members and £15 for Non-Members
-Join the BNA to access free registration

Secure your spot today ⭐
https://www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-event-calendar/publishing-in-a-neuroscience.html

20/06/2025

🌈 Happy Pride Month from the BNA! 🧠✊

The theme for Pride 2025 is Activism and Social Change - and we believe that creating an inclusive neuroscience community is activism.

The BNA is proud to support every neuroscientist and brain enthusiast, and with EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) at our heart, we’re committed to building a field where everyone feels they belong.

🌟 Change starts with understanding. We know that LGBTQIA+ individuals and other underrepresented groups can face unique barriers in their careers.

One simple way our members can help? Log in to our new website and complete your profile. By completing your demographic information in your BNA profile, you’re helping us advocate for better support, representation, and policies across the sector.💻

Let’s push for progress and build a neuroscience community that reflects and respects everyone, this month and always. 🌍🥼