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<span style="text-transform: none;">We are pleased to invite you to the <b>6th CN³ Summer School</b> —
<i>Computational Neuroscience, Neurotechnology & Neuro-inspired AI</i> — to be held at
<b>Ulster University, Derry~Londonderry, UK</b>, from <b>12 to 19 August 2026</b>.</span></div>
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Now in its sixth edition, CN³ brings together students, researchers, and industry professionals for an intensive eight-day programme at the intersection of brain science and artificial intelligence. The school combines expert-led lectures with hands-on sessions,
providing both a rigorous foundation and exposure to the latest developments in the field.</div>
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<b>Please note: </b>This edition is open for <b>in-person participation only</b>, with places limited to
<b>20 attendees</b>. Online participation will be available separately from 1 July 2026.</div>
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<b>Programme</b></div>
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Topics covered across the eight days include:</div>
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<span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Mathematical foundations of neuroscience</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 27pt;">
<span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Computational modelling of neural-glial systems & cognition</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 27pt;">
<span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">NeuroAI & Neuro-Inspired AI</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 27pt;">
<span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Neural data science</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 27pt;">
<span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Cutting-edge neurotechnology</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 27pt;">
<span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Neuromorphic computing & intelligent self-repairing machines</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 27pt;">
<span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Cognitive robotics</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 27pt;">
<span style="text-transform: none;" role="presentation">Entrepreneurship in neurotech & AI</span></li></ul>
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<b>Who Should Apply</b></div>
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CN³ welcomes applications from MSc and PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, academics, and industry professionals with an interest in computational neuroscience, neurotechnology, or AI. The programme is designed to be accessible across disciplines — prior
knowledge in any one of these areas is sufficient to participate fully.</div>
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<b>Application Deadlines</b></div>
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In-person applications are now open. Given the limited number of places, early applications are encouraged.</div>
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<b>Applicants requiring a visa: 30 April 2026</b></div>
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<b>All other in-person applicants: 31 May 2026</b></div>
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Online registration opens: <b>1 July 2026 </b><i>(separate process — details to follow)</i></div>
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<b>Apply: </b><span style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"><b><a href="https://www.ulster.ac.uk/conference/isrc-cn3-summer-school" id="OWA861f98f1-90d7-2081-4fb7-633c9f16aaf1" class="OWAAutoLink" title="https://www.ulster.ac.uk/conference/isrc-cn3-summer-school" data-outlook-id="e6d05715-3c81-40d9-b1e6-2db38db855bd" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">ulster.ac.uk/conference/isrc-cn3-summer-school</a></b></span></div>
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We look forward to welcoming you to Derry~Londonderry this August.</div>
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Kind regards,</div>
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<b>The CN³ 2026 Organising Committee</b></div>
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<i>6th CN³ Summer School — Computational Neuroscience, Neurotechnology & Neuro-inspired AI</i></div>
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Ulster University, Derry~Londonderry, UK</div>
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