Travel money up for grabs

A good opportunity to win some easy travel money (up to $700). Just write an imaginary letter to the Minister for Science that starts with:

Dear Minister,

Our laboratory deserves a million dollar research grant because...............

Further information is available via ATA Scientific.

GSA response to the University of Mebourne's proposal for the allocation of student services and amenities

The University of Melbourne's Graduate Student Association (GSA) has always supported us here at SOBR so we thought it was time to scratch their back in return. SOBR is proud to support the GSA's campaign for transparent and equitable distribution of student services and amenities fee revenue to graduate student services, in particular the continuation of a dedicated graduate student advocacy service operated by an independent GSA. More information can be found by clicking here.

SOBR Student Brain Symposium 2011

It's that moment you've all been waiting for. Yes that's right the photos from the 2011 Student Brain Symposium are finally here. Thanks to everyone who attended for making the day such a success and we look forward to seeing you all, as well as a few new faces, next year. Full album can be found here and an account of the day as told by a writer at the Pons Institute can be found here.

Our MC for the day, Jo Stratton.

Ne(w)roscience in Victoria

Ne(w)roscience in Victoria will be showcasing the research of young, independent researchers involved in neuroscience research around Melbourne. Registration information is via their website.

Under the Coverslip

Under the Coverslip is a fantastic competition for biomedical microscopy and imaging that is hosted by the Postgraduate Students of Anatomy Society. Entries are open to students from any Melbourne University with access to both a microscope and a camera, so find your best research image and submit it by November 11th.

 

Students of Brain Research Launch March 2011

The Students of Brain Research Network was officially launched back on the 3rd March 2011. A great night was had by all, if the photos are anything to go by! The full reel of film is up on Facebook.

SOBR is officially launched by Lizzie Manning.

Interdepartmental Soccer League 2010

A bit of a flashback to the Interdepartmental Soccer League way back in 2010. Bragging rights eventually went to the team from WEHI. More action shots can be found on our Facebook.

WEHI

SOBR Student Brain Symposium - Tomorrow!

The Inaugural SOBR Student Brain Symposium is on tomorrow! 

Welcome to the Students of Brain Research Network

Welcome to the Students of Brain Research, SOBR, Network site. Here we will be posting all the latest information regarding upcoming events as well as an eclectic array of links, quotes and studies to whet the appetites of even the most ardent neuroscientists among us. Feel free to comment on our posts, join us on Facebook, or simply send through interesting brain facts and research as you stumble across it.

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