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Ashley Dillow – Course and Conference Office

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Our mission is to train scientists. This blog is a platform for us to share updates on our annual programme, tips and tricks for scientists, new e-learning opportunities, and sometimes just something to make you smile.


The EMBL Course and Conference Office was established in 1983 to support EMBL scientists in the organisation of conferences, medium-sized workshops, practical courses, EMBL internal and one-off events. 


Introducing the 2025 EMBL Annual Poster!

New science awaits! We are excited to introduce you to our brand-new programme coming next year. Have a look at the 2025 EMBL Annual Poster to discover events that will enhance your skills, connect you with scientific communities, and keep you updated on the latest discoveries in life science…



Best poster prize at ‘Subcortical sensory circuits’

Last November we welcomed leading researchers in the field to discuss different subcortical circuits involving various sensory modalities and revisit their increasingly complex and interconnected contributions to perception, behavior, and cognition. The new EMBO Workshop ‘Subcortical…


The gardeners of EMBL: a portrait

Have you ever stopped to marvel at the beautiful landscaping of the EMBL campus, full of fascinating flowers, colourful foliage, and diverse plants? We have three dedicated gardeners to thank for making EMBL Heidelberg’s grounds comparable to that of a botanical garden. Georg Körber, Head…



Our new programme is here! Are you ready for 2024?

2024 is a special year for us: it marks 50 years of EMBL! As such, we’ve got a fantastic programme lined up for you. Check out our 2024 EMBL Annual Poster and mark your calendars, because we’re already thrilled to see you here for another year of fascinating science, networking with…


Meet the poster prize winner of ‘Theory and concepts in biology’

 In July, the EMBO | EMBL Symposium ‘Theory and concepts in biology’ took place for the first time ever, bringing together an interdisciplinary community and providing a platform to discuss perspectives on the role of theory in biology, and importantly also vice versa, the impact that…


Meet the EMBL Events Team: Kaśka

This is Kaśka, our culture guru who always knows what’s going on in the city, be it concerts, festivals, or if a new café opened up near you. Her colorful style and fun self will brighten up your day and she’s definitely the person to go to if you need a book recommendation or two.

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