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Simons Computational Neuroscience Imbizo

11 Jan - 01 Feb, 2026

    Imbizo is a Xhosa word meaning “a gathering to share knowledge”. The Simons Computational Neuroscience Imbizo is exactly that: an opportunity for African and international students to learn about cutting-edge research techniques in computational neuroscience.


    Imbizo 2026

    Student applications currently closed.

    Applications open May 2025


    The school

    Duration

    Jan 11, 2026 - Feb 01, 2026

    The school will consist of three cycles. Cycles 1, 2, and 3 will include 6 working days with 1 day off in between. Each week will be focused on one of the themes appearing below. Your day off will be spent exploring some of the beautiful wonders around Cape Town. Each workday will consist of lectures in the morning, followed by further lectures or practical tutorials in the afternoons.

    Molecules to Behavior

    Higher Level Function, Motor Control & Decision Making

    Neuroinspired AI

    Faculty

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    Adrienne Fairhall

    University of Washington

    Xaq Pitkow

    Carnegie Mellon University

    Arif Hamid

    University of Minnesota Medical School

    Teaching assistants

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    Spiros Chavlis

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    Will Dorrell

    University College London, UK

    Kira Düsterwald

    University College London, UK


    Organising committee

    photo of Arif Hamid

    Arif Hamid

    University of Minnesota
    photo of Adrienne Fairhall

    Adrienne Fairhall

    University of Washington
    photo of Xaq Pitkow

    Xaq Pitkow

    Carnegie Mellon University
    photo of Spiros Chavlis

    Spiros Chavlis

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    photo of Emma Vaughan

    Emma Vaughan

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