Community events for postgraduate researchers
Explore community events that support your research, your career, and your wellbeing as a postgraduate researcher (PGR) in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH).
Across the Faculty there are a range of events and activities designed to give you the opportunity to connect, learn and share experiences with peers from across our large and diverse research community.
Discover the next cross-Faculty event or use the event search to browse all events across the schools and divisions.
New events will be added throughout the academic year so do keep check back regularly to stay up-to-date with the latest activities.
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Divisional Celebration Day
Monday, 7 September 2026 (9.30am – 4pm), Royal Northern College of Music
Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
Hear from researchers across DMDS through presentations, flash talks and posters, with prizes recognising work from across the division.
Check your emails for further information and invites.
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Division of Cancer Sciences Coffee Morning
Second Tuesday of the month (8 September, 13 October, 10 November, 8 December 2026; 10.30am – 11.30am), OCRB/Paterson
Division of Cancer Sciences
Take a break and connect with peers at this monthly coffee morning in a relaxed, informal setting which alternates between OCRB and Paterson.
No registration required. Please direct any queries to the Cancer Sciences PGR reps: Zoe Pagett, Natacha Trabulo and Ellie Glaister.
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Division PGR Sports Day
Week commencing Monday, 14 September 2026 (2pm – 6pm), date and location TBC
Division of Cancer Sciences
Step away from the lab for an outdoor games day, with equipment, refreshments and snacks provided.
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Division of Cardiovascular Sciences PGR Showcase
Monday, 17 May (9am – 5pm), Michael Smith Lecture Theatre
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Join a showcase of postgraduate research taking place in the Division including student presentations, external speakers, a bake sale and more.
For any queries, please contact Gina Galli.
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Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine Lab Showcase
Tuesday, 15 September 2026 (3pm – 5pm), Michael Smith Lecture Theatre
Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Representatives, including PGRs, from two CMBRM labs will present their research, followed by informal discussion over pizza and drinks.
Please direct any queries to CMBRM@manchester.ac.uk.
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Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences Away Day
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, Alliance Manchester Business School
Division of Informatics Imaging and Data Sciences
Celebrate recent achievements in the division and look ahead to the new academic year with colleagues across Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences.
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Reasons to Stay: A Letter-Writing Event for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Day
Wednesday, 16 September 2026 (3pm – 5pm), Coupland G.38
Division of Psychology and Mental Health
Write anonymous messages of hope and encouragement as part of the Reasons to Stay initiative, marking World Suicide Prevention Day and World Mental Health Day.
Please direct any queries to the PMH PGR Reps: Emese Lambing and Zoyah Sheikh.
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Free breakfast for Division of Cancer Sciences PGRs
Third Wednesday of each month (16 September, 21 October, 18 November, 16 December 2026 8.30am – 9.30am), Paterson Ground Floor
Division of Cancer Sciences
Start the day with other DCS researchers at this monthly breakfast in the Paterson building.
No booking required. Please direct any queries to DCS PGR Reps: Zoe Pagett, Natacha Trabulo and Ellie Glaister.
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Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Research Seminar Series
Third or fourth Wednesday of the month (1pm), online / Jean McFarlane Building
Division of Nursing Midwifery and Social Work
Explore staff research from across the division through a monthly seminar series designed to share work from different research groups.
Please direct any queries to the DNMSW PGR Reps: Silvia Malasari & Tung Le.
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Division of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work PGR Seminar Series
First Thursday of the month, 1pm, Online
Division of Nursing Midwifery and Social Work
Practise presentation skills and hear about research from other PGRs in a supportive monthly seminar series.
Details to be circulated by PGR Tutors - please direct any queries to Amy Blakemore.
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Division of Informatics Imaging and Data Sciences PGR Social Drop-in
First Friday of each month, Vaughan House
Division of Informatics Imaging and Data Sciences
Pause, chat and play quick card or board games over coffee, tea and fruit at this low-pressure monthly drop-in.
No booking required; invites will be sent via Outlook calendar.
Please direct any queries to IIDS PGR Reps: Alexandra Warwick and Ziyi Ding.
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Division of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work PGR Social Events
Second Monday of the month, Christie's Bistro, Manchester Museum Café, Whitworth Café or Jean McFarlane atrium
Division of Nursing Midwifery and Social Work
Build connections across the division through informal gatherings such as coffee mornings, afternoon tea, light refreshments and optional board games.
Please direct any queries to NMSW PGR Reps: Silvia Malasari and Tung Le.
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Division of Psychology and Mental Health Welcome Event
Tuesday, 27 October 2026 (2pm – 3pm), Coupland G.38
Division of Psychology and Mental Health
Welcome new PMH starters, meet your peers and get to know the PMH Reps as you begin life in the division.
No booking required. Please direct any queries to the PMH PGR Reps: Emese Lambing and Zoyah Sheikh.
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What’s Haunting Your PhD? A Halloween Social with Cupcakes and Conversation
Tuesday, 27 October 2026 (3pm – 5pm), G.38, Coupland Building
Division of Psychology and Mental Health
What scares you about your PhD? What have you found tricky? Want to talk about it over cupcake decorating? Join your fellow PMH peers to share your fears about the PhD (and beyond!).
Please direct any queries to Kate Stalker and Sophie Matheson.
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Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics Film Night Social
Thursday, 29 October 2026 (6.30pm), location TBC
Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics
Meet established EIGen PGR students and other new starters at a relaxed film night with snacks, drinks and a movie.
Further details to follow. Please direct any queries to EIGen PGR Rep Hassan Ashoor.
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PGR Welcome Brunch - Division of Cell Matrix Biology & Regenerative Medicine
October 2026 (9.30am – 11am), date TBC, Michael Smith Lounge
Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Meet the Division PGR Tutors, PGR Reps and Head of Division, learn about the PhD programme and PGR activities, ask questions and get to know fellow students over brunch. Check your emails for further information and invites.
Please direct any queries to PGR Tutor Caroline Milner.
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Introduction to the Division of Population Health, Health Services Research, and Primary Care
Monday, 2 November 2026 (12pm), Seminar Room 5.14, Williamson Building
Division of Population Health Services Research and Primary Care
Meet PGR Tutors and representatives, find out how the division works and connect with other students over lunch, subject to confirmation.
Please direct any queries to PHHSRPC PGR Reps: Hafsat Bulama, Anushka Diwakar, Blessing Nyakutsikwa, Eva Henning and Katrina Dobinda.
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Winter Wellbeing Seminar and Social
Monday, 2 November 2026 (12pm – 2pm), TBC
Winter in the UK can be challenging, especially with reduced daylight. Join our pre-winter symposium to explore Faculty research on how light affects mood and get practical wellbeing tips to help you stay healthy through the winter months.
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Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences: PGR Autumn Walk
Friday, 6 November 2026 (5pm – 7pm), Whitworth Park
Division of Informatics Imaging and Data Sciences
Get outdoors for a gentle guided walk, with time to pause, talk informally across year groups and take part at a pace that works for you.
No booking required. Please direct any queries to IIDS PGR Rep Ziyi Ding.
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Division of Psychology and Mental Health PGR Seminar
Wednesday 11 November 2026 (12pm – 1pm), online
Division of Psychology and Mental Health
Talks from Yuqi Wang (Comorbidity network of mental disorders prior to self-harm and suicide), Yun Ting Yip (Grief experiences of patients in a secure mental health inpatient hospital), Catrin Duggan (Identifying behavioural targets for quality-of-life intervention development), Fangqing Liu (Understanding heterogeneity in explosive anger and violence).
Register your place | Contact: alison.baird@manchester.ac.uk
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Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine Lab Showcase
Tuesday, 17 November 2026 (3pm – 5pm), Michael Smith Lecture Theatre
Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Hear research from a CMBRM lab and PGR Excellence Award recipients, followed by informal discussion over pizza and drinks.
Please direct any queries to CMBRM@manchester.ac.uk.
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Division of Integrative Physiology Welcome (Back) Event
Thursday, 19 November 2026 (4pm – 6pm), AV Hill Atrium, first floor
Division of Integrative Physiology
Join Divisional PGR Tutors and Reps for pizza, drinks and conversation with new and returning researchers in Integrative Physiology.
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Division of Developmental Biology and Medicine PGR Essentials: Q&A, Help Links
Friday, 20 November 2026, Teams / online
Division of Developmental Biology and Medicine
Focus on essential DBM information, key questions and useful links to support the start of your research degree.
Please direct any queries to DBM PGR Reps Prachiti Vithole and Jemima Chukwu.
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National Cancer Research Clinical Symposium
Wednesday, 25 November – Thursday, 26 November 2026, time and location TBC
Manchester Cancer Research Centre and Division of Cancer Sciences
Explore AI in clinical research, national strengths, cross-centre collaboration and the future clinical academic pipeline through keynotes, workshops and trainee presentations.
Further details to follow. Please direct any queries to PGR Tutor Jamie Honeychurch.
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Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work PGR Sports Session
November 2026, date TBC, Sugden Sports Centre
Division of Nursing Midwifery and Social Work
Take part in an informal sports session, such as badminton, facilitated by PGR Reps and open to all fitness levels.
Check your emails for further information and invites. Please direct any queries to NMSW PGR Reps: Silvia Malasari and Tung Le.
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School of Health Sciences Cross Divisional Seminar: Developmental Research
Wednesday, 1 December 2026, time and location TBC
School of Health Sciences
Hear developmental research from three speakers across the School of Health Sciences and build connections across divisions.
Check your emails for further information and invites. Please direct any queries to PGR School Reps: Meg Sheppard, Taqya Arslan and Kate Stalker.
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Neuroscience for Dummies
Thursday, 5 November 2026 (time TBC), 1.006, AV Hill
This is an opportunity for PGR students to share details of their projects with each other and socialise. These sessions aim to engage PGR students with research areas outside of their scope of interest, think about different experimental problems and give helpful feedback to other students in a calm, unpressured environment.
Please direct any queries to NEU PGR Reps: Abi Owen, Kasra Shirvanian and Hope Shipley.
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Your Year in Recommendations: A Spotify-Wrapped Inspired Festive Social
Wednesday, 2 December 2026 (12pm – 2pm), Coupland G.38
Division of Psychology and Mental Health
Bring a book, podcast, article, app, productivity tool or wellbeing resource to share with peers over refreshments.
No booking required. Please direct any queries to PMH PGR Reps: Emese Lambing and Zoyah Sheikh.
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School of Health Sciences: Staying Well During Your PhD – Writing Sprint Social
Friday, 4 December 2026 (5pm – 7pm), Vaughan House
School of Health Sciences
Make progress on thesis chapters, papers or abstracts through timed writing sprints, writing games and peer tips in a low-pressure setting.
Invites will be sent via Outlook calendar. Please direct any queries to School Reps: Meg Sheppard, Kate Stalker and Taqya Arslan.
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Neuroscience Winter Social
10 December 2026 (Time TBC), 1.006 AV Hill.
Division of Neuroscience
This is a social for PGRs in the Division to have a space to talk to fellow PGRs about their PhDs in a supported environment and celebrate the end of 2026 and everything that has happened.
Please direct any queries to DNS PGR Reps: Abi Owen, Hope Shipley and Kasra Shrinvanian.
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Division of Dentistry Christmas Lunch
Friday, 4 December 2026 (1pm - 3pm), Coupland 3, first floor, Coupland Building
Division of Dentistry
Connect, unwind and mark the end of the year with the Dentistry PGR community at this Christmas lunch.
Further details to follow. Please direct any queries to DENT PGR Rep Tina Mehrabi or Luisa Brasil.
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Division of Informatics, Imagine and Data Sciences: PGR End-of-Semester Festive Social
Wednesday, 9 December 2026 (4pm – 6.30pm), Vaughan House
Division of Informatics Imaging and Data Sciences
Mark the end of semester with games, a quiz, music, food from a range of cuisines and soft or low-sugar drinks before the winter break.
Invites will be sent via Outlook calendar. Please direct any queries to IIDS PGR Rep Ziyi Ding.
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Division of Cardiovascular Sciences Christmas Quiz
Thursday, 10 December 2026 (time TBC), CTF 3rd Floor Internation Area
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
The annual Christmas quiz for all staff and students in the Division.
Please direct any queries to PGR Tutor Gina Galli.
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Division of Psychology Communication and Human Neuroscience Christmas Event
Wednesday, 9 December 2026, Booth Street East
Division of Psychology Communication and Human Neuroscience
Come together for a festive quiz and Christmas crafts with the PCHN PGR community.
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Merry PGR-mas: Division of Developmental Biology and Medicine Pub Social
Friday, 11 December 2026, Kro Bar
Division of Developmental Biology and Medicine
Spend time with other DBM researchers in an informal seasonal pub social before the winter break.
Further details to follow. Please direct any queries to DBM PGR Reps Prachiti Vithole and Jemima Chukwu.
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School of Health Sciences Christmas Event
Wednesday, 15 December 2026, time and location TBC
School of Health Sciences
Join researchers across the School of Health Sciences for an afternoon of Christmas crafts and films before the festive period.
Check your emails for further information and invites. Please direct any queries to SHS Reps: Meg Sheppard, Taqya Arslan and Kate Stalker.
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Psychology and Mental Health Co-working Session
Every other Tuesday hybrid (10am – 12pm; In person: 4.303 Jean McFarlane) and every other Thursday online (1pm – 3pm),
Division of Psychology and Mental Health
Work independently alongside others in dedicated two-hour co-working sessions, with refreshments provided for in-person sessions.
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FBMH PGR Careers Event
Tuesday, 26 January 2027 (12 – 5pm), TBC
Join our half-day workshop to learn about all about the range of career opportunities open to once you finish your PhD. Get the chance to interact with former postgraduate researchers, hear how they got to where they are now, and learn what they wish they'd known when they were doing their PhD.
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FBMH PGR Induction for New Starters (January intake)
Monday, 8 February 2027 (12pm – 5pm), Alan Turing Building
For all new PGRs in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, our Doctoral Academy induction will give you an overview of the structures and support available to you, with signposting to key people and services across the university. Lunch and a social with current PGR Reps included.
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Division of Dentistry Group Meetings and Coffee
Monthly after the group meetings, Christie’s Bistro, The Old Quadrangle
Division of Dentistry
Continue conversations after the monthly divisional group meetings over coffee and pastries in an informal setting.
Check your emails for further information and invites. Please direct any queries to DENT PGR Reps: Tina Mehrabi and Luisa Brasil.
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Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care: Postgraduate Showcase 2027
Friday, 26 February 2027 (9.30am – 4pm), MANDEC Seminar Rooms
Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care
Celebrate student work from across the division through presentations, posters and elevator pitches, with staff and students from outside the division also welcome.
Further details to follow. Please direct any queries to PGR Tutor Matt Gittins.
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FBMH PGR Induction for New Starters (May intake)
Monday, 10 May 2027 (12pm – 5pm), Alan Turing Building
For all new PGRs in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, our Doctoral Academy induction will give you an overview of the structures and support available to you, with signposting to key people and services across the university. Lunch and a social with current PGR Reps included.
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Annual FBMH PGR Event
Wednesday, 23 June 2027 (9am – 6pm), Alan Turing Building
A dynamic, student-led event celebrating the research of doctoral students from across the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. With opportunities for networking, career advice and workshops on public engagement and science dissemination, whether you are presenting your research or attending, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
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MCRC and DCS Induction Event
Monday, 10 May 2027 (12pm – 5pm), Alan Turing Building
Manchester Cancer Research Centre and Division of Cancer Sciences
A welcome event for MCRC and Cancer Sciences PGRs with lunch included.
Please direct any queries to PGR Tutor Jamie Honeychurch.
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Division of Molecular and Cellular Function: PGR Welcome Event
Friday 6 November, 10am to 12pm, Michael Smith Lecture Theatre
Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
New incoming PGR students attend an induction covering what to expect, key actions, introductions, and an overview of the division and administrative systems, including eProg, advisors, and senior tutor and PGRT tutor support.
Please direct any queries to PGR Tutor Minsung Kim.
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Division of Molecular and Cellular Function PGR Lunch
Friday, 13 November 2026 (12pm - 1pm), Christie's, Oxford Road
Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
We will be handing out 10 UniCafe vouchers to PhD students from the Division to come and enjoy a lunch together at Christie’s café.
Booking link to follow. Please direct any queries to MCF PGR Reps: Saba Notash, Estelle Bonnelame and Wednesday Tarhan-King.
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Division of Molecular and Cellular Function: PGR Coffee Morning
Friday, 27 November 2026 (10am - 11am), B.4208
Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
Coffee morning with some pastries for PhD student to take some time out of the lab and get to know each other in a casual environment.
Booking link to follow. Please direct any queries to MCF PGR Reps: Saba Notash, Estelle Bonnelame and Wednesday Tarhan-King.
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Division of Molecular and Cellular Function PGR Coffee Morning and Lit Review Drop-in
16 December 2026 (10:00am), D.3301
Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
Coffee morning with pastries for PhD students to take some time out of the lab and get to know each other in a casual environment.
Please direct any queries to MCF PGR Reps: Saba Notash, Estelle Bonnelame and Wednesday Tarhan-King.
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Division of Molecular and Cellular Function PGR Showcase Symposium
May (details TBC), Michael Smith Lecture Theatre
Division of Molecular and Cellular
All first-year students will give a 15-minute presentation on their research.
Please direct any queries to PGR Tutor Minsung Kim.
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Division of Neuroscience Grant Club
Grant Club fortnightly, AV Hill 1.006.
Division of Neuroscience
Open to all PGRs, PDRAs and staff in the Division, the Grant Club allows ECRs, Fellows and more established PIs to present grant proposals at any stage for constructive feedback. PGRs can learn about grant writing and presenting ideas for funding effectively. Lunch and networking with PGR reps, PDRAs, and PIs are included.
You will be contacted with further information soon. Please direct any queries to NEU PGR Reps: Abi Owen, Kasra Shirvanian and Hope Shipley.
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Division of Neuroscience for Dummies and PGR Social
1st Thursday of every month, 1.006, AV Hill
Division of Neuroscience
For all PGRs in the Division, our PGR Reps and existing PGRs will give you an overview of the structures and support available to you, with signposting to key people and services, including your tutors and senior tutors. Pizza and a social with current PGRs and Reps included.
You will be contacted with further information soon.
Please direct any queries to NEU PGR Reps: Abi Owen, Kasra Shirvanian and Hope Shipley.
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Methods in Neuroscience
2nd last Thursday of every month, 1.006, AV Hill
Division of Neuroscience
Open to all PGRs, PDRAs and staff in the Division, this forum features presentations from PDRAs and PGRs on current and emerging neuroscience methods, including techniques used in their own research. It also provides opportunities to network with students and academic staff across career stages. Pizza and a social with current PGRs, PDRAs and PIs included.
You will be contacted with further information soon.
Please direct any queries to NEU PGR Reps: Abi Owen, Kasra Shirvanian and Hope Shipley.
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Division of Neuroscience Seminar Series
Fortnightly, Smith Lecture Theatre
Division of Neuroscience
Open to all PGRs, PDRAs and staff in the Division, this seminar series features presentations by invited internal and external neuroscience speakers. It offers opportunities to engage with leading neuroscientists and build networks across the discipline.
You will be contacted with further information soon.
Please direct any queries to NEU PGR Reps: Abi Owen, Kasra Shirvanian and Hope Shipley.
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