Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 13h

🎓 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

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 5d

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?

1

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 7d

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

1

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 16d

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

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 19d

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

4 5

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 21d

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...

Neurotechnology: What is it and how is it used?

Neurotechnologies that interact with the brain and nervous system are advancing rapidly. This briefing explains current and future applications, and explores opportunities and challenges.

post.parliament.uk

2

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 23d

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

1 1

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 26d

🧠 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

2 3

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 29d

🧠 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

1

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · Aug 22

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!

1

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · Aug 22

There’s nothing quite like the moment your article is accepted for publication - the relief, the pride, and the excitement of sharing your work with the #neuroscience community.

Ready to feel it for yourself? Submit your next article today.

journals.sagepub.com/home/BNA

2 3

Reposted by British Neuroscience Association

Rachel Grasmeder Allen @rachelga.bsky.social · Aug 20

New paper out! We discuss breaking barriers towards credible research & share findings from our workshop at #BNA2025 on supporting ECRs in doing credible science🧠
Loved working with @josefinaw.bsky.social, Roni Tibon & Tobias Bast on this project!
doi.org/10.1177/2398...
@britishneuro.bsky.social

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

doi.org

4 6

Reposted by British Neuroscience Association

Josefina Weinerova @josefinaw.bsky.social · Aug 20

What are the biggest barriers PhDs/ECRs are facing in doing credible research?
The outcomes of a workshop on this topic at #BNA2025 @britishneuro.bsky.social, co-authored with the amazing @rachelga.bsky.social, Tobias Bast & Roni Tibon are available here 😊: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

5 7

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · Aug 22

🔬 New to #tissueclearing or unsure which method is right for your samples?

Join our @miltenyibiotec.bsky.social sponsored workshop with @cristina-mtz-glz.bsky.social & Kirsty Craigie to learn the fundamentals, compare methods, and get expert advice.

👉 www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-e...

#microscopy

3 4

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · Aug 15

👉Learn from leading dementia experts

Explore symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, #biomarkers, neuroscience breakthroughs & new treatments.

📜 Attendance Certificate included
💻 Online, until 7th September

🔗 Register now: bna.org.uk/events/ems-e...

#Dementia #Neuroscience #BrainResearch

1 1

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · Aug 12

“Through writing, advocacy, and lived experience, Brenda has brought neuroscience closer to everyone.”
We are honoured to launch the Brenda Walker Award for #Neuroscience Communication and name Brenda as its first recipient.

tinyurl.com/yc8apysy

#ScienceCommunication #livedexperience #inclusivity

1 3

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · Aug 1

The BNA team are taking a well-deserved break for our annual Wellbeing Week and will be offline until Monday 11 August.

Please note there may be a delay in responses, thank you for your patience and understanding.

We’ll be back soon, ready to continue supporting the neuroscience community.

1

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · Aug 1

Is your dosing approach improving science and animal welfare?
Join our collaborative online event with @britpharmsoc.bsky.social to rethink preclinical dosing.

* Ideal for preclinical researchers, PG+ career stages

🔗 www.bna.org.uk/events/dosin...

#Neuroscience #Pharmacology #EthicsInScience

2 2

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · Jul 17

The BNA Training Academy's first Masterclass on Dementia, covered symptoms, risk factors, latest research on biomarkers and clinical trials.

Missed it? You can now access the content on demand.

www.bna.org.uk/resource/ref...

#DementiaAwareness #NeuroscienceEducation

Reflecting on the 2025 BNA Dementia Masterclass

BNA Training Academy's first masterclass brought together world-leading experts for a full day of insight, innovation, and inspiration.

www.bna.org.uk

1 3

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · Jul 17

Such a beautiful image! Calendars are available via our website
www.bna.org.uk/product/bna-...

BNA 2025/26 Academic Calendar

www.bna.org.uk

Reposted by British Neuroscience Association

Cristina Martinez Gonzalez @cristina-mtz-glz.bsky.social · Jul 15

Thank you @britishneuro.bsky.social for this amazing opportunity to share my work 🔬

1 1 4

Reposted by British Neuroscience Association

Simons Initiative for the Developing Brain (SIDB) @sidb-edinburgh.bsky.social · Jul 15

🎉 Congrats to @cristina-mtz-glz.bsky.social for winning 1st prize in the BNA Photo Competition!

Her image of a whole mouse brain labelled for tyrosine hydroxylase, captured with light-sheet microscopy, will feature in the BNA 2025/26 calendar

@britishneuro.bsky.social
@edinunineuro.bsky.social

1 4 10

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · Jul 16

We are saddened by the passing of Prof. Steven Rose, co-founder of the BNA and a leading figure in neuroscience.

His legacy spans over 300 papers, 17 books, and key roles in the #BNA and @fens.org

Please read the obituary by Dr Radmila Mileusnic & Dr John Lagnado:

www.bna.org.uk/resource/ste...

Steven Rose (1938-2025)

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.

www.bna.org.uk

3

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · Jul 11

What does everyday #neuroscience look like? We asked BNA members, and the results were truly inspiring.

www.bna.org.uk/resource/exp...

Congratulations to @cristina-mtz-glz.bsky.social as well as shortlisted images including @kmujmer.bsky.social @mickcraig.bsky.social and @dalmaijer.bsky.social

Exploring the World of Neuroscience - by BNA Members

What does everyday neuroscience look like? We asked our members to show us, and the results were nothing short of inspiring.

www.bna.org.uk

1 3 5

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · Jul 11

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Steven Rose, a founding figure the BNA.

Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. An obituary celebrating his remarkable life and legacy will be published soon.

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Steven Rose obituary

Neuroscientist, author, political activist and advocate for social responsibility in science

www.theguardian.com

3