Events

We host workshops, seminar series, training and outreach events, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and the broader SFU community.

Check out our upcoming events below, and join our mailing list to receive announcements of future events. These include outreach activities for Brain Awareness Week, workshops and our seminar series.

Neuroscience and Neurotechnology Seminar

Speaker: Dr. Matthew D. Weaver, Associate Epidemiologist, Brigham and Women's Hospital & Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Title: Occupational consequences of sleep deficiency, work hours, and fatigue risk management strategies

Abstract: This presentation will highlight evidence on work hours and sleep deficiency in safety-sensitive settings and how these factors influence health, safety, and wellbeing. Real-world integration of sleep and circadian principles into operational settings will be included. Elements of a robust fatigue risk management program will be summarized. Future directions will be discussed.

Date/Time: Thursday, February 12th from 2:30 to 3:30pm PST

In-person location: 
Burnaby Campus, Big Data Hub Presentation Studio (ASB10900)*
*catered reception begins at 2pm in the Big Data Hub Atrium

Zoom link: https://sfu.zoom.us/j/81277724866?pwd=JZa5bs4pMAbAfI4gat8llHOQ6VGN4H.1

The Virtual Brain Node: Personalized Simulations for Cognitive Neuroscience

Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) 2026 Annual Meeting Satellite Event

This one-day satellite event introduces personalized brain network modelling using TheVirtualBrain (TVB), an open-source simulation platform. Participants gain theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in nonlinear dynamics, TVB software architecture, resting-state network modelling, and parameter optimization. Applications to aging and pediatric populations are also explored.

Date/Time: Friday March 6 2026, 9am-5:30pm

Location: JW Marriott Parq, Vancouver

Registration deadline: Sunday January 25 2026

This satellite event is open to all and requires separate registration from CNS 2026.

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