British Neuroscience Association

15/09/2026

BNA2027 registration is OPEN!

It’s time to start planning your Festival!

From 25th – 28th April 2027, the international neuroscience community will come together in Belfast for BNA2027 – the 8th International Festival of Neuroscience.

There’s so much to discover:

🧠 Explore the scientific programme, spanning 11 themes across contemporary neuroscience
🔬 Present your research – poster abstract submissions are now open
🤝 Discover the organisations and partners helping to shape the Festival.
🎉 Enjoy our social programme, including the Welcome Reception, Social Evening and Gala Dinner
🌍 Connect, collaborate and share ideas with researchers and colleagues from around the world

Early bird registration is now open, so register early and save. BNA Members save even more.

👉 Explore the programme, find out what’s in store and start planning your BNA2027: https://www.bna.org.uk/resource/registration-open-for-bna2027-explore-the-scientific-programme.html

17/04/2026

🧠 Neuro AI: Where Artificial Intelligence Meets the Human Brain

Join us for a one-day interdisciplinary event exploring the intersection of AI and neuroscience. Bringing together researchers, clinicians, students, industry professionals and policymakers, this event will dive into how AI is shaping our understanding of the brain and how the brain is inspiring the future of AI.

Through talks, case studies and panel discussions, the programme will explore key themes including AI in neuroscience and medicine, brain-inspired AI systems, and the ethical and societal impact of neurotechnology.

Secure your place: https://www.bna.org.uk/events/aiandthebrain.html

13/04/2026

Programme spotlight ✨

You won’t want to miss this.

As part of the BNA Motor Neuron Disease Masterclass, this powerful session is all about shaping research for real-world impact 🧠 - going beyond theory to explore how MND research translates into meaningful change for patients.

Led by Natasha Ratcliffe, this session will dive into the work of LifeArc and the MND Translational Challenge, highlighting how patient perspectives are being embedded into research through initiatives like the MND Insights Group.

Expect honest conversations around why lived experience is essential, the real barriers that slow progress, and what funders are actually looking for from researchers today. If you’re interested in making your work more impactful, this is the kind of insight you won’t get from textbooks.

The BNA Motor Neuron Disease Masterclass itself brings together leading academics, clinicians, and patient voices for a full day of cutting-edge research, from diagnosis and biomarkers to drug discovery and clinical advances. All designed to equip the next generation of neuroscience professionals.

📅 29 April 2026, Online

Register in BNA Training Academy link in bio.

08/04/2026

Develop effective interdisciplinary project teams to advance your research.

Using memory as a case study, this interactive training session will explore the wider value of collaboration in neuroscience.

From cross-disciplinary methods and perspectives to collaboration across sectors, these experts will help you examine both the opportunities and practical challenges of interdisciplinary working.

Through discussion and practical activities, participants will gain tools and strategies for building sustainable, high-impact research partnerships and leading successful collaborations.

The workshop includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

Book your place now using the ‘BNA Events’ link in bio.

02/04/2026

🌷 Happy Easter to all who celebrate! Wishing you a season of renewal, brighter days, and time to enjoy the people and moments that matter most.

02/04/2026

📣 The BNA Members’ Meeting programme is now live!

Join us online on 22–23 April for two days of neuroscience research, discussion, and community. Designed by members, for members.

This year’s programme includes rapid-fire talks, research communications talks, poster sessions, and special sessions including the Neuroscience Careers Panel, BNA Prize Winners’ Session, and Presidential Plenary.

The Neuroscience Career Pathways Panel will offer practical advice for early and mid-career researchers, with expert insights and live Q&A.

The BNA Prize Winners’ Session will showcase award-winning research from 2025 prize recipients, followed by audience discussion.

The BNA Annual General Meeting will also take place online on 22 April (1:20–1:50pm), and members are encouraged to attend.

✔ Completely free for BNA members
✔ Become a member easily from just £11 per year (UGS membership)

Check out the full programme and register here: https://www.bna.org.uk/events/members-meeting-2026.html

02/03/2026

📢 Submissions are now open for BNA2027

The British Neuroscience Association invites the global neuroscience community to submit proposals for symposia and workshops at the International Festival of Neuroscience (BNA2027), taking place in Belfast, 25–28 April 2027.

BNA2027 will bring together researchers, clinicians, industry partners, policy-makers and funders to shape the future of neuroscience.

✔ Showcase cutting-edge research or expertise
✔ Support Early Career Researchers
✔ Contribute to a diverse, inclusive international programme

🔗https://www.bna.org.uk/events/bna2027-international-festival-of-neuroscience/session-submission-guidelines-bna2027.html

09/02/2026

💜 Our

On International Epilepsy Day, the BNA is committing to raise awareness of epilepsy and support understanding of the science behind disorders.

To mark Purple Day (26 March), alongside Campden Instruments we’ll be hosting a free, one-hour webinar exploring how advances in living brain slice research are transforming epilepsy research and informing future therapies.

🧠 Inside the Epileptic Brain: What Living Brain Slices Are Revealing About Seizures
🔗 Register here: https://www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-event-calendar/inside-the-epileptic-brain-what-living-brain-slices-are-revealing-about-seizures.html

06/02/2026

Remembering Professor Annette Dolphin (1951–2026)

Professor Dolphin was a leader, mentor, and inspiration to the neuroscience community. From her research in neuropharmacology to her dedication to the BNA, she enriched the lives of colleagues and friends alike.

https://www.bna.org.uk/resource/annette-dolphin-1951-2026.html

This event brings together researchers, industry professionals, and policy stakeholders to explore how credibility is defined, demonstrated, and upheld across the diverse landscape of neuroscience research.

23/01/2026

Neurophysiology can feel like one of the toughest parts of neuroscience, but it doesn’t have to be.


Join Dr Paul Hubbard (Newcastle University Medical School) for a focused training session introducing the core principles of neurophysiology in the brain and spinal cord.

This session is designed for neuroscience students and early-career practitioners looking to better understand how neurones and glia communicate, and how changes in brain physiology lead to disease.

You’ll explore:
• Core neurophysiological principles
• Neuronal communication and synaptic function
• Application to clinical conditions, including motor neurone disease and Guillain-Barré syndrome

📅 26 February 2026 | 🕑 2–5 pm (Online)

Certificate of attendance included.
Register here: https://www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-event-calendar/introduction-to-neurophysiology.html