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.
The recent EMBO | EMBL Symposium ‘Innate immunity in host-pathogen interactions’ brought together a diverse community of scientists to explore the rapidly evolving field of pathogen infection. Building on the success of the past four editions, this year’s conference provided a dynamic…
As the BioMalPar conference marks its 20th anniversary, we celebrate two decades of pioneering research and collaboration in the battle against malaria. This milestone is a testament to the relentless pursuit of knowledge about the Plasmodium parasite, its interactions with hosts and vectors, and…
Welcome to Guinea Pig Appreciation Day, a celebration dedicated to our small, furry friends who have charmed their way into our hearts and homes. But did you know that they also have a fascinating history and made significant contributions to science? Let’s delve into why we appreciate guinea…
Update 12 December 2024: We have now updated the poster to include even more courses and conferences. 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…
In May 2024, members of the EMBL-EBI Training Team attended the Global Bioinformatics Education Summit in New York to discuss challenges and opportunities in bioinformatics education.
A few months ago, our Scientific Visitor Programme Manager, Claudia Martin, went to Belgrade to represent EMBL at the local Info Day related to the prospect membership and the opportunities available to the Serbian science sector. Read on to learn about her experience!
Every year on June 21, millions of people around the world come together to celebrate International Yoga Day. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, this day highlights the profound physical and mental benefits of practicing yoga. Originating from ancient India, yoga has…
Last month, we had the pleasure of welcoming onsite and virtual participants to the EMBO | EMBL Symposium ‘Cellular mechanisms driven by phase separation.’ The event brought together scientists from cell biology, biophysics, biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology,…
Last April, our EMBO | EMBL Symposium ‘The mechanics of life: from development to disease’ took place in Heidelberg, Germany and virtually. We were happy to welcome 173 attendees to the Advance Training Centre in Heidelberg, Germany, and 57 virtual participants. This event gathered top experts…
In case you missed the EMBO Workshop 'Building networks 2024: engineering in vascular biology' we are presenting the best poster prize winners. Read on to find out about their research!