Latest news
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Honorary Doctorate Awarded to Prof. Matteo CarandiniThe GSN-LMU conferred its most recent honorary doctorate to neuroscientist Prof. Matteo Carandini on June 12, 2026, at the Munich Brain Day.
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LMU confirmed as University of Excellence: a milestone for the GSN as wellLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München has once again been confirmed as a University of Excellence within Germany’s national Excellence Strategy.
Upcoming events
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10 Jul20 years of shaping neuroscience education2026 marks a special edition of Graduation Day, as we also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the GSN & MCN. We honour the newest graduates, commemorate the accomplishments of the two entities in the past 20 years, and set the stage for the coming ones.
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05 Oct—08 OctOrientation 2026Join us in welcoming the newest MSc, PhD, and Fast-Track PhD students in the 2026 cohort
The GSN has helped me grow in more ways than I had expected. Although I was certain of the academic excellence, I was positively surprised by the livelihood in the school. There are always opportunities for fruitful discussions with peers and faculty, and the diversity of research topics means there are many ways to bring a new project to light.Lorena Olifiers, GSN PhD Student Representative
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