NeuroEvents Calendar
Welcome to NEURO LEARN
Whether you’re a registered member of ANA, an academic, professional, or enthusiast curious about the brain and how neuroscience can enhance lives, welcome!
At the heart of NEURO LEARN is the NeuroEvents Calendar—your go-to guide for what's on. Designed to bridge the translation gap between the research lab and you! No technical jargon, no nonsence.
Why the NeuroEvents Calendar is Useful
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Learn: Explore how neuroscience is being applied across all sectors, disciplines and domains in society to make a difference.
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Engage: Take part! Connect in a welcoming learning environment for continual professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning.
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Participate: Online or in person, introducing, or discovering practical ethical ways to apply brain science to your life.
What’s On?
Stay up to date with our latest Initiatives, including:
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8 Initiatives from ANA Neuro Learn, 5 Initiatives from ANA Chapters and at least 2 Initiatives from ANA Partners each year!
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Talks, Seminars, Symposia featuring leading voices in neuroscience and interdisciplinary topics.
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Hands-on workshops exploring real-world applications of brain science and science communication.
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Networking opportunities to share ideas and build connections across sectors, disciplines and domains, across the globe.
How You Can Take Part
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Members: Access exclusive opportunities to feature your social impact work on the ANA website, or collaborate on upcoming events that you host, or take part in as a speaker.
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Non-Members: Join public events and workshops to expand your understanding of why neuroscience is important and useful for you, and connect with the ANA neuroscience community.
Take 3 Actions Today!
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CLICK the NeuroEvents Calendar LINK and explore
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READ the Disclaimer at the end of this page ahead of taking part in any ANA Initiatives.
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If you think you would like to lead an Initiative or take part, tell us HERE!
Highlights from Previous Events 2025
🌍 ANA APPLIED TALKS
We host talks all over the world
🧠 15th May 2025
Celebrating the BETA launch of 5 ANA Chapters
Aligned with Mental Health Awareness week
Theme for 2025: global Community
What are ANA Applied Talks?
🌍 Delivered by ANA Chapters Worldwide
🧠 Connected by our Social Mission
🧑🤝🧑 Grounded in Local Community
💙 The event is free. Any donations welcome!
ANA Applied Talks is a new international event series hosted by our growing network of ANA Chapters, designed to spark public engagement, cross-disciplinary insight, and diverse collaboration across cultures and global communities.
ANA Chapters Beta Launch in 5 Cities:
*The Programme at a Glance
🇬🇧 ANA HQ 09:30–10:30 BST Welcome Broadcast hosted by ANA Applied Talks
Meet the Chapter Founding Members and hear their respective voices about mental health in their local community where they are
🇭🇰 ANA Hong Kong 10:30–11:30 BST [18:30–19:30 HKT] Well-being, Inclusion and Community, with Founding Member Stephanie Wong
🇬🇧 ANA London 11:30–12:30 BST Applied Neuroscience in Brain Tumour and Cancer Communities : A Journey Integrating Hypnosis, AI, Meditations and Psycho Sensory Skills, with Founding Member Louise Baker
🇦🇪 ANA Dubai 12:30–13:30 BST [15:30–16:30 DST] The Nervous System Behind Connection: Why Community Starts Within, with Founding Member Maria Haggo
🇩🇪ANA Frankfurt 13:30–14:30 BST [14:30–15:30 CEST] From Procrastination to Effortless Action: A Science-based Approach to Mental Health, Motivation & Meaningful Progress, with Founding Member Gwen Bach
🇵🇱ANA Warsaw 14:30–15:30 BST [15:30–16:30 CEST] Chronic Pain Epidemic in the Community, with Founding Member Aneta Herrenschmidt-Moller
🇧🇷ANA São Paulo 15:30–16:30 BST [11:30–12:30 BRT] The Intersection of Neuroscience, Psychology and Community Mental Health in Children and Adolescents, with Founding Member Felipe Barros and his guest, Psychologist Dr Silvana Guimarães
🇬🇧 ANA HQ 16:30–17:00 BST Global Reflections: Closing Chapter Panel
*The programme may be subject to change as we finalise talks and timings
JOIN US!
Be part of the first wave of ANA Applied Talks and meet our new Chapters!
ANA 'Lunchtime Brain Breaks' Talk Series for Brain Awareness Week
10th - 14th March Daily 12:00 - 13:00 GMT
It's for everyone, it's online, and its free - join 1 talk or join them all!
Take a break with ANA and fuel your brain!
🧠 Will You Join Us?
Free, ONLINE Talk Series during Brain Awareness Week from 10th to 14th March, running daily 12:00 - 13:00 GMT.
🧠 What to Expect
Brain Awareness Week is a global celebration to cultivate public enthusiasm and support for brain science.
ANA is joining in the celebration to talk about the wonders of the brain, and the impact applying neuroscience can have on your everyday life.
🧠 Talk Series Schedule
ANA Special Interest Group Led 1-Hour Sessions:
🗓️ 10th: Exploring the Neuroscience Behind Pain & Pain Management
🗓️ 11th: Psychedelics and Other Realms
🗓️ 12th: Unpacking the Neuroscience of Treatment Approaches for Eating Disorders
🗓️ 13th: Beyond the Mask – The Neuroscience of Fitting In
🗓️ 14th: Exploring the Science, Art, and Philosophy of Adaptive Living
It's FREE with donations welcome to support our mission.
The Stimming Pool Premiere Screening 20th March ✨
"A unique film exploring a world shaped by neurodiverse perspectives.. capturing diverse subjects both challenging and comforting"
Narrated through an Autistic lens.
Join the ANA Meet-Up for a shared experience of the film and filmmakers' panel (18:00-20:00 GMT), with the option to stay on to connect at the in-cinema bar! 🎬
A follow-up Discussion Group and Podcast Series will continue the conversation for anyone who is not local to London or cannot make it—stay tuned!
Science made simple: hacks for enhancing your Science Communication!
14th February 2025 13:00-15:00 GMT
It's for everyone, it's online and its free - book here!
Join Dr Hedi Young and Dr Anja Harrison for interactive, practical, hands-on exercises. Our goal? To help sharpen your SciComm skills, and turn your complex science content into relatable and engaging stories. Help us spread the word, and let’s make science something everyone can fall in love with this Valentine’s Day 💌
Disclaimer
ANA Initiatives
Educational Use Only — No Clinical Advice or Relationship Implied
The Applied Neuroscience Association (ANA) Initiatives — including ANA Applied Talks, ANA Chapter Events, and ANA Special Interest Groups — aim to increase public understanding of how neuroscience is applied in real-world contexts. This may include talks, lectures, podcasts, and discussions covering how clinicians diagnose and manage conditions, explanations of current research findings, and explorations of lived experiences shared by individuals or practitioners.
These initiatives are not intended to serve as medical references or as tools for diagnosing, treating, curing, or preventing any health-related condition — including, but not limited to, medical, psychological, or psychiatric conditions. Participation in any ANA Initiative, does not create a clinician–patient relationship between you and ANA or any of its representatives. The content presented does not account for individual circumstances, conditions, or needs.
Participants should consult a qualified health professional regarding any specific health concerns, or before beginning or modifying any programme or protocol, including medical, fitness, wellness, or nutrition programmes. The views and opinions expressed in ANA Initiatives reflect those of the individual speakers, institutions and/or organisations, and do not necessarily represent the views of ANA or its members and representatives.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ANA expressly disclaims any liability for direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages — including but not limited to lost profits — arising from the use of, or reliance on, content provided through ANA Initiatives. In jurisdictions where such disclaimers are limited or not permitted, liability shall be limited to the maximum extent allowed under the laws of England and Wales.
ANA Initiative
An ANA Initiative is any inclusive programme, activity, or event led by The Applied Neuroscience Association and/or an ANA Chapter or ANA Community member(s) that engages the ANA Community, ANA Network, local communities, institutions, or organisations in support of our shared mission: empowering ethically applied neuroscience for global impact.
Initiatives may include public events, workshops, educational campaigns, collaborative projects, or co-branded and sponsored activities delivered through ANA Applied Talks, ANA Chapter Events, ANA Special Interest Groups, or any other ANA-branded platform or initiative.
