Sleep Science Podcast
@sleepsciencepod.bsky.social
Sleep Science Podcast looks at all kinds of sleep research and facts. From lucid dreaming to memory replay and how to manipulate sleep for better health.
From the NaPS Lab, Cardiff led by Professor Penny Lewis.
https://sleepsciencepodcast.buzzsprout.com
From the NaPS Lab, Cardiff led by Professor Penny Lewis.
https://sleepsciencepodcast.buzzsprout.com
New Episode Alert!
We're joined by neuroscientist Michele Bellesi from the University of Camerino to explore the unsung heroes of the brain: glial cells - and how their behaviour changes across wake, sleep and sleep deprivation.
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We're joined by neuroscientist Michele Bellesi from the University of Camerino to explore the unsung heroes of the brain: glial cells - and how their behaviour changes across wake, sleep and sleep deprivation.
www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
S3E8 - Michele Bellesi - Glial Cells and the Architecture of Sleep - Sleep Science Podcast
In this episode, we welcome neuroscientist Michele Bellesi from the University of Camerino to explore the fascinating world of glial cells and their dynamic role in sleep. Michele guides us throu...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
New Episode Alert!
We're joined by neuroscientist Michele Bellesi from the University of Camerino to explore the unsung heroes of the brain: glial cells - and how their behaviour changes across wake, sleep and sleep deprivation.
www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
We're joined by neuroscientist Michele Bellesi from the University of Camerino to explore the unsung heroes of the brain: glial cells - and how their behaviour changes across wake, sleep and sleep deprivation.
www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
Only 2 more days until applications close for our PhD RA roles focusing on EEG sleep data analysis, based at the NaPS Lab, Cardiff University, UK.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Only 2 more days until applications close for our PhD RA roles focusing on EEG sleep data analysis, based at the NaPS Lab, Cardiff University, UK.
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New Podcast from our collaborators in Colombia!
El Sueño tiene ciencia is a new podcast on the neuroscience of sleep, hosted by psychologist Daniela Moreno Arrieta.
The podcast is in Spanish and has translated subtitles available via YouTube. We hope you enjoy!
www.youtube.com/@Elsue%C3%B1...
El Sueño tiene ciencia is a new podcast on the neuroscience of sleep, hosted by psychologist Daniela Moreno Arrieta.
The podcast is in Spanish and has translated subtitles available via YouTube. We hope you enjoy!
www.youtube.com/@Elsue%C3%B1...
El sueño tiene ciencia
Somos un podcast de divulgación sobre neurociencias del sueño. Este es un podcast que surge en el marco de una investigación ejecutada por la universidad de los Andes, la universidad de Cardiff y la u...
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October 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
New Podcast from our collaborators in Colombia!
El Sueño tiene ciencia is a new podcast on the neuroscience of sleep, hosted by psychologist Daniela Moreno Arrieta.
The podcast is in Spanish and has translated subtitles available via YouTube. We hope you enjoy!
www.youtube.com/@Elsue%C3%B1...
El Sueño tiene ciencia is a new podcast on the neuroscience of sleep, hosted by psychologist Daniela Moreno Arrieta.
The podcast is in Spanish and has translated subtitles available via YouTube. We hope you enjoy!
www.youtube.com/@Elsue%C3%B1...
£250 Visual Art Prize Competition!
We're looking for art work to represent our research on sleep & mental health. Deadline: 31st December!
More info here: www.sleepengineering.co.uk/art-call-out
We're looking for art work to represent our research on sleep & mental health. Deadline: 31st December!
More info here: www.sleepengineering.co.uk/art-call-out
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
£250 Visual Art Prize Competition!
We're looking for art work to represent our research on sleep & mental health. Deadline: 31st December!
More info here: www.sleepengineering.co.uk/art-call-out
We're looking for art work to represent our research on sleep & mental health. Deadline: 31st December!
More info here: www.sleepengineering.co.uk/art-call-out
*Last call for questions for our end of season Q&A episode!😴*
Every season we do a Q&A where we answer the public's curious questions on sleep.
Send us your questions by 15th October by dropping us a message - they can be on any topic relating to sleep and our team will research the answer for you 💤
Every season we do a Q&A where we answer the public's curious questions on sleep.
Send us your questions by 15th October by dropping us a message - they can be on any topic relating to sleep and our team will research the answer for you 💤
October 9, 2025 at 9:42 AM
*Last call for questions for our end of season Q&A episode!😴*
Every season we do a Q&A where we answer the public's curious questions on sleep.
Send us your questions by 15th October by dropping us a message - they can be on any topic relating to sleep and our team will research the answer for you 💤
Every season we do a Q&A where we answer the public's curious questions on sleep.
Send us your questions by 15th October by dropping us a message - they can be on any topic relating to sleep and our team will research the answer for you 💤
*PhD positions available**Deadline - 10th November**
The NaPS lab are recruiting 2 Research Assistant roles to undertake a PhD developing novel treatments for depression and PTSD through the manipulation of memory in sleep - apply here:
#sciencejobs #phd
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The NaPS lab are recruiting 2 Research Assistant roles to undertake a PhD developing novel treatments for depression and PTSD through the manipulation of memory in sleep - apply here:
#sciencejobs #phd
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Research Assistant (2 posts) at Cardiff University
Discover Research Assistant (2 posts) jobs and more in higher education on jobs.ac.uk. Apply for further details on the top job board.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
*PhD positions available**Deadline - 10th November**
The NaPS lab are recruiting 2 Research Assistant roles to undertake a PhD developing novel treatments for depression and PTSD through the manipulation of memory in sleep - apply here:
#sciencejobs #phd
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOY753/r...
The NaPS lab are recruiting 2 Research Assistant roles to undertake a PhD developing novel treatments for depression and PTSD through the manipulation of memory in sleep - apply here:
#sciencejobs #phd
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Our new episode is out now!
We're joined by Professor Xioaqing Hu from The University of Hong Kong to discuss his work using Targeted Memory Reactivation to alter negative bias and update disturbing memories.
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We're joined by Professor Xioaqing Hu from The University of Hong Kong to discuss his work using Targeted Memory Reactivation to alter negative bias and update disturbing memories.
www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
S3E7 - Can sleep help us unlearn negative bias and update disturbing memories?- Xiaoqing Hu - Sleep Science Podcast
Can sleep help us unlearn biases and make our memories more positive?Implicit biases are unconscious stereotypes that influence our judgments and decisions - like assuming a particular gender for a sp...
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October 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Our new episode is out now!
We're joined by Professor Xioaqing Hu from The University of Hong Kong to discuss his work using Targeted Memory Reactivation to alter negative bias and update disturbing memories.
www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
We're joined by Professor Xioaqing Hu from The University of Hong Kong to discuss his work using Targeted Memory Reactivation to alter negative bias and update disturbing memories.
www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
Our newest episode is out tomorrow!
Stay tuned to hear about Xiaoqing's work on using TMR to alter negative bias and updating our upsetting memories to make them more positive
Stay tuned to hear about Xiaoqing's work on using TMR to alter negative bias and updating our upsetting memories to make them more positive
September 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Our newest episode is out tomorrow!
Stay tuned to hear about Xiaoqing's work on using TMR to alter negative bias and updating our upsetting memories to make them more positive
Stay tuned to hear about Xiaoqing's work on using TMR to alter negative bias and updating our upsetting memories to make them more positive
Over 50,000 listens for the Sleep Science Podcast!
Thank you all very much for your support over the last few years and we really look forward to bringing more episodes your way!
Thank you so much from all of us at the NaPS Lab, Cardiff, UK
Thank you all very much for your support over the last few years and we really look forward to bringing more episodes your way!
Thank you so much from all of us at the NaPS Lab, Cardiff, UK
September 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Over 50,000 listens for the Sleep Science Podcast!
Thank you all very much for your support over the last few years and we really look forward to bringing more episodes your way!
Thank you so much from all of us at the NaPS Lab, Cardiff, UK
Thank you all very much for your support over the last few years and we really look forward to bringing more episodes your way!
Thank you so much from all of us at the NaPS Lab, Cardiff, UK
We're half way through Season 3 of the Sleep Science Podcast and we are gearing up for our season finale Q&A 🥳
At the end of every season, we invite the researchers from the Naps Lab Cardiff, to answer your questions about all things sleep so drop us a message with your questions by November 10th!
At the end of every season, we invite the researchers from the Naps Lab Cardiff, to answer your questions about all things sleep so drop us a message with your questions by November 10th!
September 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM
We're half way through Season 3 of the Sleep Science Podcast and we are gearing up for our season finale Q&A 🥳
At the end of every season, we invite the researchers from the Naps Lab Cardiff, to answer your questions about all things sleep so drop us a message with your questions by November 10th!
At the end of every season, we invite the researchers from the Naps Lab Cardiff, to answer your questions about all things sleep so drop us a message with your questions by November 10th!
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Our lab is starting a new study on dreaming
🚨GREAT NEWS!🚨: YOU may be eligible to participate!
If interested, follow this link to a screening survey: furman.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#SleepPeeps #psychscisky #cogsci 🧠🟦
🚨GREAT NEWS!🚨: YOU may be eligible to participate!
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#SleepPeeps #psychscisky #cogsci 🧠🟦
August 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Our lab is starting a new study on dreaming
🚨GREAT NEWS!🚨: YOU may be eligible to participate!
If interested, follow this link to a screening survey: furman.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#SleepPeeps #psychscisky #cogsci 🧠🟦
🚨GREAT NEWS!🚨: YOU may be eligible to participate!
If interested, follow this link to a screening survey: furman.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#SleepPeeps #psychscisky #cogsci 🧠🟦
New paper published!
"We show that gradual microstructural changes, distributed across several cortical areas, are associated with the emergence of behavioural benefits stemming from memory reactivation."
Congratulations to Martyna and all who worked on this!
"We show that gradual microstructural changes, distributed across several cortical areas, are associated with the emergence of behavioural benefits stemming from memory reactivation."
Congratulations to Martyna and all who worked on this!
New paper in Imaging Neuroscience by Martyna Rakowska, Penelope A. Lewis, et al:
Distributed and gradual microstructure changes are associated with the emergence of behavioural benefit from memory reactivation
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Distributed and gradual microstructure changes are associated with the emergence of behavioural benefit from memory reactivation
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August 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
New paper published!
"We show that gradual microstructural changes, distributed across several cortical areas, are associated with the emergence of behavioural benefits stemming from memory reactivation."
Congratulations to Martyna and all who worked on this!
"We show that gradual microstructural changes, distributed across several cortical areas, are associated with the emergence of behavioural benefits stemming from memory reactivation."
Congratulations to Martyna and all who worked on this!
Our newest episode is live now - Exploring Closed-loop Auditory Stimulation (CLAS)
We talk with Dr Hongi Ngo, the developer of CLAS and its potential implications in memory manipulation, immune response and more!
Check out the episode here: www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
We talk with Dr Hongi Ngo, the developer of CLAS and its potential implications in memory manipulation, immune response and more!
Check out the episode here: www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
S3E6 - Hongi Ngo: Exploring Closed-Loop Auditory Stimulation - Sleep Science Podcast
We're joined by Hongi Ngo, who developed a revolutionary technique for manipulating sleep oscillations during his PhD. Closed-loop Auditory Stimulation (CLAS), which uses bursts of pink noise wh...
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August 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Our newest episode is live now - Exploring Closed-loop Auditory Stimulation (CLAS)
We talk with Dr Hongi Ngo, the developer of CLAS and its potential implications in memory manipulation, immune response and more!
Check out the episode here: www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
We talk with Dr Hongi Ngo, the developer of CLAS and its potential implications in memory manipulation, immune response and more!
Check out the episode here: www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
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JOB ALERT: Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Postdoc position in Osaka, Japan! Possible start in October 2025 (contact me ASAP), or from April 2026. PLEASE REPOST! #postdocjobs #neuroskyence #neuroscience #psychscisky #compneurosky #neurojobs 1/
July 18, 2025 at 3:34 AM
JOB ALERT: Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Postdoc position in Osaka, Japan! Possible start in October 2025 (contact me ASAP), or from April 2026. PLEASE REPOST! #postdocjobs #neuroskyence #neuroscience #psychscisky #compneurosky #neurojobs 1/
Our new episode is out!
We talk with @annaschapiro.bsky.social about neural network models, the Complementary Learning System theory and Anna's recent work on testing predictions of neural network models with TMR/EEG
Big thank you to Anna for joining the podcast!
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We talk with @annaschapiro.bsky.social about neural network models, the Complementary Learning System theory and Anna's recent work on testing predictions of neural network models with TMR/EEG
Big thank you to Anna for joining the podcast!
www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
S3E5 - Anna Schapiro - Can we model the brain? - Sleep Science Podcast
How are our memories represented in the brain? We interview Professor Anna Schapiro from University of Pennsylvania on her work covering computational models, memory and sleep. We discuss neural netwo...
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July 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Our new episode is out!
We talk with @annaschapiro.bsky.social about neural network models, the Complementary Learning System theory and Anna's recent work on testing predictions of neural network models with TMR/EEG
Big thank you to Anna for joining the podcast!
www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
We talk with @annaschapiro.bsky.social about neural network models, the Complementary Learning System theory and Anna's recent work on testing predictions of neural network models with TMR/EEG
Big thank you to Anna for joining the podcast!
www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
Our new episode is coming out tomorrow!
Professor Anna Schapiro from the University of Pennsylvania joins us as we discuss her work on computational modelling, memory and sleep.
Check out a sneak peek of the episode!
Professor Anna Schapiro from the University of Pennsylvania joins us as we discuss her work on computational modelling, memory and sleep.
Check out a sneak peek of the episode!
July 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Our new episode is coming out tomorrow!
Professor Anna Schapiro from the University of Pennsylvania joins us as we discuss her work on computational modelling, memory and sleep.
Check out a sneak peek of the episode!
Professor Anna Schapiro from the University of Pennsylvania joins us as we discuss her work on computational modelling, memory and sleep.
Check out a sneak peek of the episode!
Exciting news!
We're part of a new MRC centre in Restorative Neural Dynamics to develop brain stimulation device-based therapies to treat conditions such as Parkinson's, dementia, stroke and childhood epilepsy
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We're part of a new MRC centre in Restorative Neural Dynamics to develop brain stimulation device-based therapies to treat conditions such as Parkinson's, dementia, stroke and childhood epilepsy
www.ukri.org/news/mrc-cen...
MRC centre to develop brain stimulation device-based therapies
A new MRC centre aims to develop brain stimulation devices to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, stroke and childhood epilepsy.
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June 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Exciting news!
We're part of a new MRC centre in Restorative Neural Dynamics to develop brain stimulation device-based therapies to treat conditions such as Parkinson's, dementia, stroke and childhood epilepsy
www.ukri.org/news/mrc-cen...
We're part of a new MRC centre in Restorative Neural Dynamics to develop brain stimulation device-based therapies to treat conditions such as Parkinson's, dementia, stroke and childhood epilepsy
www.ukri.org/news/mrc-cen...
Day 1 of Replay@CUBRIC-25 complete! 🎉
We've had a wonderful day full of talks, small group discussions, datablitzes and posters!📈📊
We have one day left tomorrow and you can still join online with tickets available below.
www.sleepengineering.co.uk/event-detail...
We've had a wonderful day full of talks, small group discussions, datablitzes and posters!📈📊
We have one day left tomorrow and you can still join online with tickets available below.
www.sleepengineering.co.uk/event-detail...
Online Only | Sleep Engineering
Online attendance only for guest speaker talks.
If you would like to purchase in person tickets, please see our other event link. Times are still subject to change. Upon registration, you will receiv...
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May 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Day 1 of Replay@CUBRIC-25 complete! 🎉
We've had a wonderful day full of talks, small group discussions, datablitzes and posters!📈📊
We have one day left tomorrow and you can still join online with tickets available below.
www.sleepengineering.co.uk/event-detail...
We've had a wonderful day full of talks, small group discussions, datablitzes and posters!📈📊
We have one day left tomorrow and you can still join online with tickets available below.
www.sleepengineering.co.uk/event-detail...
Only 2 weeks until our 4th International Replay@CUBRIC-25 conference!
With an amazing line up of guest speakers, workshops, datablitzes and poster sessions.
Or join digitally! Speakers' talks will be available to watch online.
Tickets here:
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With an amazing line up of guest speakers, workshops, datablitzes and poster sessions.
Or join digitally! Speakers' talks will be available to watch online.
Tickets here:
www.sleepengineering.co.uk/replayconfer...
Replay@CUBRIC-25 | Sleep Engineering
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May 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Only 2 weeks until our 4th International Replay@CUBRIC-25 conference!
With an amazing line up of guest speakers, workshops, datablitzes and poster sessions.
Or join digitally! Speakers' talks will be available to watch online.
Tickets here:
www.sleepengineering.co.uk/replayconfer...
With an amazing line up of guest speakers, workshops, datablitzes and poster sessions.
Or join digitally! Speakers' talks will be available to watch online.
Tickets here:
www.sleepengineering.co.uk/replayconfer...
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Final repost: Our deadline is tomorrow for a 20-month postdoc position leading an fMRI project on the neurodevelopment of metacognition and curiosity as part of an international collabration!
Please repost! Our deadline is fast approaching for a 20-month postdoc position leading an fMRI project on the neurodevelopment of metacognition and curiosity. Join a great lab with fantastic collaborators! 🙂
Interested in curiosity and metacognition in childhood and adolescence? Join us at Cardiff University (UK) for a Postdoc position in an international collaboration with @yanafandakova.bsky.social (Germany) and @pyoudeyer.bsky.social (France). Please repost! #DevPsych #PsychSciSky #neuroskyence
May 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Final repost: Our deadline is tomorrow for a 20-month postdoc position leading an fMRI project on the neurodevelopment of metacognition and curiosity as part of an international collabration!
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Please share; My lab at @psychologyuea.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social is recruiting a post-doc for a cognitive neuroscience memory project. It is a 3-year post, with a proposed start date of 8th September. Application deadline is 15th of June.
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May 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Please share; My lab at @psychologyuea.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social is recruiting a post-doc for a cognitive neuroscience memory project. It is a 3-year post, with a proposed start date of 8th September. Application deadline is 15th of June.
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New episode out now!
Join us as we talk to Prof Rebecca Spencer on her work exploring how sleep changes as we age and in particular how hippocampal development changes and what this may mean for memory consolidation
www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
Join us as we talk to Prof Rebecca Spencer on her work exploring how sleep changes as we age and in particular how hippocampal development changes and what this may mean for memory consolidation
www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
S3E4 - Sleep accross the lifespan - infants to old age - Sleep Science Podcast
How does our sleep change as we age and what could this mean for memory and cognition?In this episode, we discuss with Professor Rebecca Spencer her research exploring how our sleep patterns evo...
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April 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
New episode out now!
Join us as we talk to Prof Rebecca Spencer on her work exploring how sleep changes as we age and in particular how hippocampal development changes and what this may mean for memory consolidation
www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
Join us as we talk to Prof Rebecca Spencer on her work exploring how sleep changes as we age and in particular how hippocampal development changes and what this may mean for memory consolidation
www.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...
New episode out tomorrow!
This week we're joined by Professor Rebecca Spencer from the Somneuro Lab at UMass Amherst to explore how our sleep changes as we age.
Here's a sneak preview before tomorrow's release!
This week we're joined by Professor Rebecca Spencer from the Somneuro Lab at UMass Amherst to explore how our sleep changes as we age.
Here's a sneak preview before tomorrow's release!
April 17, 2025 at 9:41 AM
New episode out tomorrow!
This week we're joined by Professor Rebecca Spencer from the Somneuro Lab at UMass Amherst to explore how our sleep changes as we age.
Here's a sneak preview before tomorrow's release!
This week we're joined by Professor Rebecca Spencer from the Somneuro Lab at UMass Amherst to explore how our sleep changes as we age.
Here's a sneak preview before tomorrow's release!
52 days until Replay-25!
We're now able to offer a limited number of free tickets to PhD students with financial need. Check out our event and email us to apply for a free student ticket!
www.sleepengineering.co.uk/event-detail...
We're now able to offer a limited number of free tickets to PhD students with financial need. Check out our event and email us to apply for a free student ticket!
www.sleepengineering.co.uk/event-detail...
April 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
52 days until Replay-25!
We're now able to offer a limited number of free tickets to PhD students with financial need. Check out our event and email us to apply for a free student ticket!
www.sleepengineering.co.uk/event-detail...
We're now able to offer a limited number of free tickets to PhD students with financial need. Check out our event and email us to apply for a free student ticket!
www.sleepengineering.co.uk/event-detail...
Less than 2 months until Replay@CUBRIC-25!
Tickets are selling fast so be sure to register for a place soon. Poster and datablitzes are first come, first serve.
£50 for full registration - link below or scan QR code: www.sleepengineering.co.uk/event-detail...
Tickets are selling fast so be sure to register for a place soon. Poster and datablitzes are first come, first serve.
£50 for full registration - link below or scan QR code: www.sleepengineering.co.uk/event-detail...
April 1, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Less than 2 months until Replay@CUBRIC-25!
Tickets are selling fast so be sure to register for a place soon. Poster and datablitzes are first come, first serve.
£50 for full registration - link below or scan QR code: www.sleepengineering.co.uk/event-detail...
Tickets are selling fast so be sure to register for a place soon. Poster and datablitzes are first come, first serve.
£50 for full registration - link below or scan QR code: www.sleepengineering.co.uk/event-detail...