Outreach

FENS aims to increase public awareness about the benefits of brain research, working in collaboration with its global partners: the Dana Foundation, the European Brain Council, the International Brain Research Organization and the Society for Neuroscience.

Through its leadership position in European neuroscience, FENS develops concerted activities and programmes, mobilises its resources and underpins its members’ activities, acting as a catalyst in the brain research domain through the implementation of a variety of activities.

Brain Awareness Week

The Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is a global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. It is an opportunity to let people know about the progress that is being made in brain research as a whole, as well as more specifically in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the brain, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke, schizophrenia and depression.

History of neuroscience

FENS, through the History Committee, promotes activities linked to the history of neuroscience. The aim is to commemorate European neuroscience for future generations by making available to the wider public autobiographies, videos, pictures and other electronic materials about illustrious neuroscientists in Europe and their distinguished work.

A guide to neuroscience outreach

A visual guide to provide you with tips for your outreach project.

International Brain Bee

The International Brain Bee promotes student engagement with neuroscience through a three-tiered competition at local, national and international levels. Since its inception, the International Brain Bee has inspired thousands of students to study and pursue careers in neuroscience.

The History Committee

The History Committee promotes activities linked to the history of neuroscience, with the aim of preserving neuroscience materials and information for future generations.

The Communication Committee

The Communication Committee is responsible for the visibility of FENS and distributing information about FENS activities within the neuroscience community.