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Sandrine Willaime-Morawek
@swmoraweklab.bsky.social
Neuroscientist and stem cell biologist, iPhD programme lead, MRC DTP deputy lead, BNA education and engagement secretary
Today I had the honour of attending the Medicine @uosmedia.bsky.social graduation ceremony. To celebrate with colleagues our newest graduates was inspiring. I'm incredibly grateful to play a small part in their journey. Congratulations to all the graduates ! 🎓
July 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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🔐Next BNA Training Academy webinar on #intellectualproperty and #dataprotection. Great for asking questions about using #patientdata in #research.

FREE for BNA members and just £15 for non-members.

Register today
www.bna.org.uk/mediacentre/...
June 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Very proud of the iPhD/ @mrcdtpbiomed.bsky.social winners of the @unisouthampton.bsky.social Doctoral College awards:

🏆Weronika Biala
🏆Alex Robinson
🏆Natasha Palmer jointly with Morgan Mason

Congratulations to Danielle Tongue and Isabel Elliott, also nominated!

🎉Well done to all! 🎉
June 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Congratulations to iPhD/ @mrcdtpbiomed.bsky.social PhD student Liam Edgeway who represented the Faculty of Medicine in the @unisouthampton.bsky.social 3 minute-thesis competition at the Doctoral College 3MT competition !
June 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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🎓 Calling all Master, PhD students & early-career postdocs in Europe! Applications for FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships are OPEN 🌍 Boost your research in a host lab & connect with local neuroscientists.
Apply by 15 Oct 👉 buff.ly/Qoe2Dd0

#grant #neuroscience #IBROinEurope @fens.org
June 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Calling all researchers and public engagement professionals: we want to find out the factors affecting public engagement in 2025, including opportunities, risks and barriers. Help shape the future of public engagement with STEM by taking our survey: www.research.net/r/RS_public_...
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May 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
What a week at #BNA2025! Liverpool truly exceeded expectations, and so did the festival!
I am especially proud of the session I chaired, where Charlotte Shepherd and I showcased the work of @britishneuro.bsky.social Accreditation and Training working group.
May 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Join us for a special plenary session at #BNA2025

Speakers: Prof. Barbara Sahakian & Dr Christelle Langley
@clarehallcambridge.bsky.social @cambridgeuni.bsky.social @camneuro.bsky.social

Chair: Vicki Perrin, CEO, The Queen’s Reading Room

meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/bna2...

#Neuroscience#Reading
April 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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🧠 Join us in Liverpool, for what will be the largest neuroscience event of its kind across Europe in 2025. We can't wait to see you in Liverpool later this month!

⏰Standard registration rates end at midnight tonight - don't miss this opportunity to save!

meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/bna2...
April 7, 2025 at 7:23 AM
With colleagues Colleen Deane and Jon Swann, we are recruiting a talented candidate for this PhD project on "Identifying and targeting novel metabolites to overcome age-related anabolic resistance in muscle"
@uosmedia.bsky.social www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Identifying and targeting novel metabolites to overcome age-related anabolic resistance in muscle at University of Southampton on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Identifying and targeting novel metabolites to overcome age-related anabolic resistance in muscle at University of Southampton, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
March 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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🚨Good news! 🚉 The train strikes have been called off, and Sunday travel is back on sale for April 27th 🙌. Plan your trip to #BNA2025 and join us for the free Welcome Drinks Reception at 18:30 to kick off the festival 🎉or for the opening sessions on Monday! #BNA2025 #traintravel
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Rail Strike Travel Information 2025 | Disruptions & Refunds | Trainline
Read the latest information on the upcoming rail strikes in the UK. Find information on rearranging or refunding your trip here.
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March 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I am delighted to chair the BNA Special Session: "Introducing the British Neuroscience Academy" (S25) on Wed 30/4 9:30 and presenting the incredible work the
@britishneuro.bsky.social has accomplished in advancing Education, Teaching, and Professional Development in Neuroscience.
March 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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We are kicking off the first day of our iPhD/DTP Away Day 2025. Great opportunity to catch up with everyone, hear lots of great talks and see some great posters 👏
March 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Submit an image of your daily life as a neuroscientist for a chance to:

📆 Feature in the BNA 2025/26 calendar
🖥️ Be showcased online & on social media
🖼️ Exhibit at BNA2025

🔹 Deadline: 28 Feb 2025 🔹

📩 Submit: forms.office.com/e/GbXAXteRn7

#Neuroscience #competition #sciencecommunication #BNA2025
February 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Become a BNA Mentor! 🌟

Support BNA Scholars by connecting 4-6 times a year to offer guidance and advice.

Deadline: 23 March, 23:59 (GMT)

Apply today: www.bna.org.uk/about/our-sc...

#Neuroscience #Mentoring #BNAScholars #Careerdevelopment
February 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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We are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with The Queen’s Reading Room for the International Festival of Neuroscience (#BNA2025), our flagship international conference!
Read the full announcement here: tinyurl.com/2t3afr35
February 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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- Open to BNA members and non-members
- BNA members will have discounted course fees
- CPD points will be awarded

Image Analysis🔬🖥️: www.bna.org.uk/mediacentre/...
Neuroanatomy🧠: www.bna.org.uk/mediacentre/...

#BNA #Neuroscience #Neuroanatomy #Neurology #Microscopy #Biomedical #Research
February 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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📰Today the BNA has released an open letter to research #funders highlighting the urgent need for action to protect #preclinical neuroscience research in the UK.

Read our report & open letter to funders here: tinyurl.com/464zezam

#researchpolicy #sciencepolicy
February 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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💫Supercharge your #neuroscience at #BNA2025.
⌛️Early bird discounted registration closes on 31st January.
➡️Register today meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/

@brain1878.bsky.social @parkinsons.org.uk @bapsych.bsky.social @britishneuropsych.bsky.social @mndscotland.bsky.social
January 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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With a diverse programme spanning 16 key themes in neuroscience, BNA2025 offers something for everyone🎉.
Visit meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/ to explore the full programme and secure your spot at this transformative event✅
#BNA2025 #Liverpool #April #Neuroscience #Conference #Network
January 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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The British Neuroscience Association (BNA)’s neuroscience-specific learning outcomes have been officially approved by the @royalsocbio.bsky.social 🎓

#Neuroscience #Education #Training #Accreditation

bna.org.uk/mediacentre/...
January 20, 2025 at 10:32 AM
🌟 A Major Milestone for Neuroscience Education 🌟

The @britishneuro.bsky.social's neuroscience-specific learning outcomes have been officially approved by the Royal Society of Biology! 🎉

www.bna.org.uk/mediacentre/...
BNA Learning Outcomes Approved by Royal Society of Biology | Media | The British Neuroscience Association
www.bna.org.uk
January 15, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Great article on neuroscience education!

This marks an exciting step forward, laying the groundwork for the @britishneuro.bsky.social initiative to achieve Royal Society of Biology accreditation for neuroscience programmes.
Announcing our latest publication
"Are all neuroscience degrees the same? A comparison of undergraduate neuroscience degrees across the United Kingdom."

Here's the link
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Super proud of our fantastic students for their brilliant work on this 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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January 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Great festive symposium day @britishneuro.bsky.social in Leeds, the #brain 🧠 is such a #resilient organ, overcoming suboptimal conditions, damage and ageing !
December 10, 2024 at 6:34 PM