@nencki profile picture
Nencki Open Lab @nencki

Developing and spreading tools & ideas in neuroscience

Joined September 2021
  • Tweets 530
  • Following 126
  • Followers 1,713
249 Photos and videos
And in the second part of the first day we had a talk by Ben Larson and Thibaut Brunet on behavioural complexity of ciliates and the evolution of neural properties of cells in eukaryotes.
1
2
299
We started our What is a Neuron workshop yesterday with a talk by Fred Keijzer, who spoke about the role of concepts in neuroscience and skin brain theory.
6
131
We are running more online courses in June - two modules of Bonsai and a webinar on how to approach working with a new model system: calendar and registration on our webpage!
3
152
Join the summer course on open science run @cam_openlab - learn how to adopt transparent, reproducible, and collaborative research practices during conceptual discussions and practical workshops!
1
9
586
We are happy to announce our first Open Lab Online course - you can sign in for Bonsai Module I workshops. More to come!
2
11
513
Open Lab goes Meta! We are thrilled to announce that our schools and workshops will soon switch from the real to the virtual - we enter the Metaverse! Create your avatar, put your headset on and learn everything you need to know about tools & ideas in neuroscience. Stay tuned!
3
217
The deadline is tomorrow!
Nencki Open Lab@nencki
Mar 3
We are happy to announce the first workshop in our new series: Back to Basics! The goal of this series is to take a fresh look at the basic assumptions held in our field. In the first workshop, we will ask the most fundamental question: What is a neuron?
1
12
1,023
Nencki Open Lab retweeted
Nencki Open Lab@nencki
Mar 3
We are happy to announce the first workshop in our new series: Back to Basics! The goal of this series is to take a fresh look at the basic assumptions held in our field. In the first workshop, we will ask the most fundamental question: What is a neuron?
4
28
179
11,237
There are only 8 days left to apply! Join us in Paris to discuss the basics: what a neuron really is?
1
8
247
Nencki Open Lab retweeted
FENS
@FENSorg
Mar 13
🌟 Last chance to apply for the 'Transatlantic Behavioural #Neuroscience School 2026' organised by @nencki! 📍 Mikołajki, Poland 🗓️ 11–22 August 2026 #FENS #TravelGrants and fee waivers are available! 💶 👉 Apply by 15 March 2026: buff.ly/D7G3WSe
1
3
13
1,085
Only four days left to apply for our Transatlantic Behavioural Neuroscience School!
6
291
We are happy to announce the first workshop in our new series: Back to Basics! The goal of this series is to take a fresh look at the basic assumptions held in our field. In the first workshop, we will ask the most fundamental question: What is a neuron?
4
28
179
11,237
What properties should a cell have to be defined as such? Can we clearly define a biological neuron? How many times did neurons evolve? What defines a neuron during development? What is a neuron in an artificial network?
1
6
683
We will try to answer those questions during our workshop! Itwill be held in the spirit of our Schools of Ideas—with an informal atmosphere, open exchange of thoughts and perspectives, in-depth talks, and plenty of space for discussion. More info here - nenckiopenlab.org/neuron/
10
610
We’re launching Open Lab Online – a series of accessible online workshops and seminars! Help us tailor our programs to your needs by completing our survey. Let us know what skills and knowledge you’d like to develop: forms.gle/aQTU4EkvynEfYNis8

Open Lab Online – Community Survey

Finding practical, accessible training in open-source tools for neuroscience isn’t always easy. Building on the initiative and experience of the Nencki Open Lab (https://nenckiopenlab.org/), we are...

docs.google.com
2
28
1,978
There is just one week left to apply!
Nencki Open Lab@nencki
Feb 11
Our next workshop is here! Learn how to design behavioural setups that answer your research questions efficiently. We’ll take you from theory to practice—covering experiment planning, equipment building, and data acquisition.
1
8
487
Our next workshop is here! Learn how to design behavioural setups that answer your research questions efficiently. We’ll take you from theory to practice—covering experiment planning, equipment building, and data acquisition.
1
1
7
702
The workshop will take place at the Nencki Institute, Warsaw, March 12-13th. Please find more info here - nenckiopenlab.org/design/.

Behavioural Setup Design with Bonsai and Arduino

We are happy to announce our next workshop! During this workshop, you will learn how to design the behavioural setups that will allow you to answer your research questions most efficiently. Going f…

nenckiopenlab.org
118
Nencki Open Lab retweeted
FENS
@FENSorg
Feb 11
🌟 Applications are open for the 'Transatlantic Behavioural #Neuroscience School 2026' organised by @nencki! 📍 Mikołajki, Poland 🗓️ 11–22 August 2026 Good news: #FENS #TravelGrants and fee waivers are available! 💶 👉 Apply by 15 March 2026: buff.ly/D7G3WSe
7
11
1,211
Nencki Open Lab retweeted
FENS
@FENSorg
Jan 28
🌟 Applications are open for the 'Transatlantic Behavioural #Neuroscience School 2026' organised by @nencki! 📍 Mikołajki, Poland 🗓️ 11–22 August 2026 Good news: #FENS #TravelGrants and fee waivers are available! 💶 👉 Apply by 15 March 2026: buff.ly/yF1T7r5
6
4
464
Load more