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@imbizo.bsky.social

An annual summer course in computational neuroscience & neuro AI. Boosting African neuroscience by IBRO and the Simons Foundation. https://imbizo.africa/

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πŸŽ‰πŸš¨ Extended Application Deadline! Now July 16, 2025!

If you want to learn about the brainπŸ’»πŸ§ in the amazing Noordhoek, Cape TownπŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦, apply.

What to Do Next: Finalise and submit applications before the deadline: imbizo.africa/apply/

Please spread the news. Don’t miss out!

30.06.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Application info - #Imbizo Application info

The countdown begins! Just 1 week left (July 1) to apply for Imbizo! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience life in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

More info and apply: imbizo.africa/apply/

#Imbizo2026 #CompNeuro

26.06.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to spend 3 weeks in South Africa for an unforgettable summer school experience? Imbizo 2026 (imbizo.africa) student applications are OPEN! Lectures, new friends, and Noordhoek beach await. Apply by July 1!

More info and apply: imbizo.africa/apply/

#Imbizo2026 #CompNeuro

01.05.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟Exciting news! Student applications for the #Imbizo 2026 open May 1! Stay tuned for more!🌍

πŸ”— Details: imbizo.africa

#Africa #CapeTown #CompNeuro

29.04.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It feels so good to see Imbizo students doing great things! @imbizo.bsky.social #imbizo

16.04.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

one of the coolest things in my life πŸ˜†: listen to the spikes from cockroach leg + do spike sorting on them + plot the neural activity on #imbizo 2025 t-shirt!! πŸ†’πŸ†’πŸ†’ @imbizo.bsky.social

05.02.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Group picture of students, TAs and faculty at the #imbizo2025 course

Group picture of students, TAs and faculty at the #imbizo2025 course

A bit late, but just to say how lucky I feel that I could spend a week at #Imbizo2025 summer school @imbizo.bsky.social, hanging out w/ this group of absolutely brilliant students, their dedicated TAs & other faculty. Watch out for this pool of talent! & consider applying/contributing next rounds

30.01.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dr. Dan Wetmore giving a lecture

Dr. Dan Wetmore giving a lecture

Students at Imbizo working hard on their presentation

Students at Imbizo working hard on their presentation

Student presentation on designing ML solutions to understand cardiac rhythms

Student presentation on designing ML solutions to understand cardiac rhythms

Student presentation on designing ML solutions to sleep paralysis

Student presentation on designing ML solutions to sleep paralysis

πŸŽ‰ Exciting day at #Imbizo2025! Dr. Dan Wetmore & Dr. Garrick Orchard from Meta’s Reality Labs shared their industrial insights on designing top-notch AI/ML experiments, including innovative BCI applications πŸ€–πŸ’‘ Students showcased creative solutions for EMG, sleep, wind, epilepsy monitoring & more! 🌟

30.01.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Dr. Dukes gives a presentation on Career Success and DEI initiatives as a #BlackInNeuro Scientist

Dr. Dukes gives a presentation on Career Success and DEI initiatives as a #BlackInNeuro Scientist

Dr. Dukes presenting the demographics statistics of academic faculty in neuroscience

Dr. Dukes presenting the demographics statistics of academic faculty in neuroscience

Students engaging in an insightful lecture on succeeding in academia and increasing the representation of #BlackInNeuro

Students engaging in an insightful lecture on succeeding in academia and increasing the representation of #BlackInNeuro

Dr. Dukes sharing information about her #BlackInNeuro initiative

Dr. Dukes sharing information about her #BlackInNeuro initiative

This sunny dayβ˜€οΈ in Cape TownπŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦, today's #imbizo2025 lecture we had Dr. Angeline Dukes @therealdrdukes.bsky.social, co-founder of #BlackInNeuro, presenting her journey to our students from 16 different countries, supporting the lesson that "Equity is an Action!"✊🏽✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾 #IBROawardee #IBROSupportedSchool

17.01.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Just gave my lecture at @imbizo.bsky.social summer school today. What an amazing school both in terms of science and social impact --and the place is breathtaking! Now, time to enjoy the summer time with @therealdrdukes.bsky.social, @arifahamid.bsky.social, and all the students and tutors πŸ–οΈ

15.01.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Annual cockroach spike πŸͺ³ fun at the @imbizo.bsky.social! @simonsfoundation.org @ibroorg.bsky.social @backyardbrains.bsky.social

17.01.2025 07:59 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

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