Connectionists: Upcoming Open Lab Online events in June: Bonsai workshops and a webinar

[Mateusz Kostecki]

Good morning everyone,
We are happy to announce several upcoming *Open Lab Online events* in June:
*June 10, 2026 | 16:00-18:00 CEST (UTC+2)*
*Introduction to Bonsai (Module I)*
An introduction to Bonsai, an open-source reactive programming language
widely used in behavioral neuroscience to synchronize data streams, control
devices, and run closed-loop experiments. This first module will cover the
basics of Bonsai, including its logic, syntax, animal tracking, ROI
detection, closed-loop paradigms, and basic logical operations.
*Instructor:* Jagoda Nawrocka, University of Warsaw
*Fee:* EUR 10, with fee waivers available upon request
*Register here:*
https://nenckiopenlab.org/event/introduction-to-bonsai-module-i-3/
*June 18, 2026 | 16:00-18:30 CEST (UTC+2)*
*Introduction to Bonsai (Module II)*
A more advanced Bonsai workshop covering the BonVision library for visual
stimulus presentation and VR applications, as well as more complex
interactive workflows and behavioral subjects.
*Instructor:* Mateusz Kostecki, Heidelberg University
*Fee:* EUR 10, with fee waivers available upon request
*Register here:*
https://nenckiopenlab.org/event/introduction-to-bonsai-module-ii/
*June 29, 2026 | 16:00-17:00 CEST (UTC+2)*
*Webinar: How to start research on a new animal model?*
A discussion on how to choose a new animal model, learn about its ecology
and behavior, find or build a community, and avoid common pitfalls when
entering a new research system.
*Speaker:* Mateusz Kostecki, Heidelberg University
*Register here:*
https://nenckiopenlab.org/event/webinar-how-to-start-research-on-a-new-animal-model/
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by email or reach out to
us on Discord.
Best,

Open Lab Team
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