Science Events & Awards

Nominations Are Now Open For The Lab Heroes Awards™ 2025!

Nominations Are Now Open For The Lab Heroes Awards™ 2025!

Announcing the launch of the Lab Heroes Awards™ 2025! Now in its ninth year, our annual awards recognize the mentors, innovators, and team players whose perseverance and passion are inspirational - nominate your Lab Hero today!

10 Reasons Every Scientist Should Join a Conference Committee

10 Reasons Every Scientist Should Join a Conference Committee

Getting involved in organising a science conference may seem like a big commitment, but it could be one of the most rewarding experiences of your academic journey. In this article, we share insights from scientists who’ve served on event committees, and offer 10 reasons why every scientist should give it a try!

Accessible Innovation in Stem Cell Research at the 13th Annual MSCA Meeting

Accessible Innovation in Stem Cell Research at the 13th Annual MSCA Meeting

Are you a stem cell researcher looking for networking opportunities in the UK? The Mercia Stem Cell Alliance hosts their annual meeting this December and are keeping their registration fees low to make the conference as accessible as possible for early career scientists. We spoke to MSCA student representative Oliver Rowley to find out all about it.

NEURO-2025: Empowering the Next Generation of Neuroscientists

NEURO-2025: Empowering the Next Generation of Neuroscientists

Are you an early career neuroscientist looking for exciting new networking opportunities? NEURO-2025 takes place this November in Tbilisi, Georgia, and we spoke to a member of the organizing team to find out more!

15 Neuroscientists Share Their Memories of BNA2025

15 Neuroscientists Share Their Memories of BNA2025

The BNA International Festival 2025 was a wonderful experience, and we’re returning home from Liverpool with some great memories! In this blog, 15 attendees of the event share their highlights and favourite memory from the four-day festival in Liverpool, UK!

NICE START: A Platform for the Future of Cognition, Language & Neuroscience Research

NICE START: A Platform for the Future of Cognition, Language & Neuroscience Research

An exciting new international event for early career life scientists takes place in Portugal in October 2025. We spoke to the organising committee of the NICE START 1st International Meeting of Young Researchers in Cognition, Language & Neurosciences to find out all about it.

What to see and do at the BNA2025 Festival of Neuroscience

What to see and do at the BNA2025 Festival of Neuroscience

For busy neuroscientists attending the BNA2025 Festival of Neuroscience this week, there’s so much to cram into just a few short days. We’ve picked out some of the things we’re most looking forward to seeing at this exciting event in Liverpool, UK!

Awards, Grants & Prizes: A Year-Round Guide for Early Career Neuroscientists

Awards, Grants & Prizes: A Year-Round Guide for Early Career Neuroscientists

Applying for awards and grants is key for neuroscience researchers to fund their projects and gain recognition in their field. But how do you keep on top of the opportunities available to you? We’ve listed some great prizes and awards for neuroscientists to add to their year planner!

10 Award-Winning Asian Scientists You Should Know About

10 Award-Winning Asian Scientists You Should Know About

Across all fields of life science, Asian researchers are making remarkable contributions to the development and progression of science and medicine. In this new article, we’re highlighting and celebrating 10 distinguished Asian scientists who have won prestigious awards for their research in recent years.

Meet Our Lab Heroes Awards™ 2024 Highly Commended Nominees: Molly Kent

Meet Our Lab Heroes Awards™ 2024 Highly Commended Nominees: Molly Kent

It’s time to meet another of our most recent Lab Heroes Awards Highly Commended nominees! Molly Kent is an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Military Institute, USA, who was praised for her leadership and dedication to science education. We spoke to Molly about her career to date, and her passion for community outreach projects!