ynic-users September 2025

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 29 Sep '25

29 Sep '25

Hello, Happy Monday! ♻️ *How To Reduce the Carbon Footprint of your Research* Thank you to everyone who came along to the Departmental seminar last week. Dr Nick Souter spoke about his work looking into measuring and reducing the carbon footprint associated with research computing, and has very kindly shared his slides through this link <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FyZ6FHJPHpED4inmdSfVPB09GBHSqdTG/view?usp=…>. There are lots of great resources in there, and some really useful tools, so please take a look. * 🗓️ **YNiC User Inductions* If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to YNiC and/or an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. The next monthly induction will be on *Tuesday the 7th of October, at 10:00am*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. * 🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 7th of October, 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 8th of October, 13:00-15:00.* Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. * 🗓️ **YNiC Seminar - 7th of October* YNiC seminars are scheduled for* Tuesdays at 11:30am* fortnightly. Our next seminar will be *Tuesday the 7th of October *and we have a speaker from the University of Loughborough,* Dr Silke **Wortha*, with a talk titled *"**Understanding Fractions in the Brain: Insights from Training and Arithmetic Studies"*. We look forward to seeing you over in YNiC for the seminar. If you would like to add the YNiC Seminars to your University google calendar, you can use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/YNICSeminar Have a great week!! Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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YNiC Method Discussions & Growing Up in Science — seeking your input
by Kenji Kobayashi 22 Sep '25

22 Sep '25

Hi All, We are excited to announce that, in addition to the research seminar, YNiC is going to host two kinds of events this year: *Neuroimaging Methods Discussion* and *Growing Up in Science*! We hope these will provide more opportunities to share your interests in neuroimaging with the YNiC user community. We are now seeking for your inputs so that we can organize them according to your preferences. Details below. *1. Neuroimaging Methods Discussion* We know that many in our community enjoy workshops and talks on neuroimaging methods. At the same time, we recognize that the needs and interests of our community are quite diverse. Therefore, we will host events focusing on the topics of *your choice*! Here’s how it works: if there is any topic you would like to learn about, discuss with others, or introduce to the community, let us know. We will work with you to organize a session, which could be led by you, or you and other YNiC researchers, with the support of YNiC staff. The topic can be as introductory or as advanced as you like, and your session could take the form of a hands-on workshop, a presentation or demo, a panel discussion, or a combination of these. If you would like, YNiC staff and I (Kenji) will be happy to support your preparation (e.g., literature review, software). We plan to host several sessions throughout the year with a flexible schedule. To make sure our sessions reflect your interests, please tell us what kind of events you would like to attend, and — more importantly — what kind you are interested in leading, by filling out this survey <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTexCM5IYIIjQ2B8IdGz2HZmiKvcSrw3k…> or sending me an e-mail directory. (Your needs and interests may change over time, so feel free to let us know anytime, as often as you’d like.) If you are a supervisor of early career researchers, please consider encouraging them to lead a session; it will be a valuable technical and professional development opportunity. *2. Growing Up in Science* As some of you may be know, *Growing Up in Science <http://growingupinscience.web.app/>* is a conversation series that explores what it is like to have a career in science, originally started at NYU and held worldwide for over a decade. In these events, speakers share their personal stories — not just their successes, but rather their struggles, setbacks, and detours in their journey. This year, we would like to host a few *Growing Up in Science* events at YNiC, hearing directly from diverse members of our own cognitive neuroscience community. To help us organize these sessions, please let us know who you would like to hear from by filling out this anonymous survey <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN1-V1BNwYr25EM0c-CnuHMrdofHd2dqM…> or sending me an email directory (self-recommendations are strongly encouraged!). Your input will help us invite and encourage speakers to volunteer, so please share your suggestions! Thank you for reading — and for your input in advance! Best, Kenji -- Kenji Kobayashi, Ph.D. Lecturer Department of Psychology University of York

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This Week at YNiC - Join us for cake! 🎂
by Jennifer Ashton 22 Sep '25

22 Sep '25

Hello, Happy Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week: *Coffee & Cake for YNiC Researchers* 🎂☕ Everyone is invited over to YNiC *this Tuesday *(23rd of September, from 10:30am) to enjoy a coffee and piece of cake. This will be a very informal chance to catch-up with other YNiC researchers, and a perfect opportunity for new staff and students to meet our neuroscience community. 🎂☕ Our first YNiC Seminar of the semester will follow at 11:30am, so please hang around for that too! *YNiC Seminar - Tuesday at 11:30am (YNiC)* YNiC seminars are scheduled for* Tuesdays at 11:30am* fortnightly. Our first seminar will be this *Tuesday (23rd of September) *and we have a speaker from the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, *Professor Zhihong Huang*, who will be speaking about her work using *Focused Ultrasound Stimulation (FUS)*. We look forward to seeing you over in YNiC for the seminar, but here is a zoom link for those unable to attend in person: https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/98670275020?pwd=BlWUvtKsJ5GUC90q7g5OfmaqXF9phK… <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/98670275020?pwd%3…> If you would like to add the YNiC Seminars to your University google calendar, you can use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/YNICSeminar *Departmental Seminar - Wednesday at 1pm (PS/B020)* This week *Dr Nick Souter,* will be visiting the department on *Wednesday 24th* to deliver the lunchtime seminar at *13:00–14:00*. The title of Nick’s talk is *How to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Research Computing. *Nick will be using examples from neuroimaging and discussing what can be done to reduce your personal research computing footprint, so it will be relevant to staff and students alike. Nick will be staying for a meet the speaker session at 15:00 on the same day. More details can be found on the departmental website: https://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/news-and-events/seminars/internal-seminar… *YNiC User Inductions* If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to YNiC and/or an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. The next monthly induction will be on *Tuesday the 7th of October, at 10:00am*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. *Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 7th of October, 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 8th of October, 13:00-15:00.* Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Have a great week!! Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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Open Plan Unavailable this Friday (10am-12pm)
by Jennifer Ashton 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

Hello, We will be running inductions this Friday (19th) for the new cohort of MSc students, as such, Open Plan will be unavailable between 10am - 12pm. You can still use the interview room and small open plan office, but please expect a little bit of disruption as we will be showing students around the centre. Many thanks for your understanding! Best wishes, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 15 Sep '25

15 Sep '25

Hello, I hope everybody enjoyed the lovely weather over the summer and managed to get plenty of rest before the start of the new semester. *Informal Coffee & Cake for YNiC Researchers* 🎂☕ Everyone is invited over to YNiC *next Tuesday *(23rd of September, from 10:30am) to enjoy a coffee and piece of cake. This will be a very informal chance to catch-up with other YNiC researchers, and a perfect opportunity for new staff and students to meet our neuroscience community. 🎂☕ Our first YNiC Seminar of the semester will follow at 11:30am, so please hang around for that too! *YNiC Seminars* YNiC seminars are scheduled for* Tuesdays at 11:30am* fortnightly. Our first seminar will be next *Tuesday (23rd of September) *and we have a speaker from the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, *Professor Zhihong Huang*, who will be speaking about her work using *Focused Ultrasound Stimulation (FUS)*. We look forward to seeing you over in YNiC for the seminar, but I will send a zoom link for those unable to attend in person next week. If you would like to add the YNiC Seminars to your University google calendar, you can use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/YNICSeminar *Project Archiving* We are continuously working to ensure all users have access to the storage space they need on YNiC systems, however, space is not an unlimited resource and should be used with consideration. If you have come to the end of a project, and you no longer need to regularly access the associated project space, *please let us know* so we can archive it for you. Files will be securely stored and accessible should you ever need it. This will really help us to ensure there is adequate storage space available for new projects as they start. Thank you! *YNiC User Inductions* If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to YNiC and/or an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. New PhD students are very welcome to join the MSc induction this *Friday (19th) at 10am*. Or they can sign-up for the next monthly induction which will be on *Tuesday the 7th of October, at 10:00am*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. *Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 7th of October, 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 8th of October, 13:00-15:00.* Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Have a great week!! Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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Limited space at YNiC this week
by Jennifer Ashton 03 Sep '25

03 Sep '25

Hello, We are having the lighting replaced over at YNiC today, tomorrow and Friday. This means we have limited computers available to work on. This afternoon, the interview rooms and small open plan office will be available for anyone wishing to work over here. This work will not impact any booked scanning. Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>

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