British Neuroscience Association

We work closely with the British Neuroscience Association (BNA), a national charity that supports neuroscience education and research.

BNA Local Group Representatives for Sussex:

Dr Sarah King (also the Association Secretary) and Dr Ruth Staras

Student Representative: Dominic West

Some of our recent activities are listed below.

• Sponsorship of the BNA Scholars Programme

  Sussex Neuroscience, together with the Schools of Life Sciences, Psychology, Engineering & Informatics, and the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) are proud sponsors of the BNA Scholars Programme. Our 3-year financial commitment supports the activities of this excellent scheme, helping to promote research career opportunities for neuroscience students from underrepresented ethnic groups.

• British Neuroscience Association (BNA) Festival of Neuroscience, Brighton 2023

  Sussex Neuroscience organised the Public Engagement Programme for the BNA Festival of Neuroscience held in April 2023 in Brighton- see here for our Impact Report.