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New computing facilities in YNiC
by Aidan Horner 02 Dec '25

02 Dec '25

Dear all, A year ago we were awarded ~£100k from a university capital equipment renewal grant to overhaul our IT infrastructure at YNiC. I am pleased to say Joe and the wider YNiC team have been working hard since then and we now have the following equipment. The open plan desktops are new: Intel Core i7 14700 28 Core CPUs (up from Intel i7 4770 8 core) 32GB RAM at 5600HMz with 4 64GB models available. 2560x1440 QHD displays The stimulus PCs are new: Intel Core i7 14700 28 Core CPUs (up from i7 4770 8 core) 32GB RAM at 5600HMz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB (Up from AMD Radeon HD 6670 1GB) There's a nice comparison for the GPUs here, https://technical.city/en/video/Radeon-HD-6670-vs-GeForce-RTX-4060. We have also purchased new storage, which will be hosted centrally. We are currently working to allow access to this, and we will email YNiC users with details when this is available. Separate from this equipment renewal grant, we are planning on upgrading the network switching infrastructure to improve resilience (funded by central IT). We will also be upgrading the desktop software, which will come with updated versions of the regular software packages: Psychopy 2025.2 Matlab 2025a Python 3.11 FreeSurfer (7.3, 7.4.1 and 8.1) FSL 6.0.7.18 A big thank you to Joe and the wider YNiC team for their hard work in relation to all of this. I hope it makes your experience at YNiC that bit more enjoyable. Any questions/issues please use the usual YNiC support ticketing system, or come to YNiC and talk to us :) Best wishes, Aidan -- *I work 0.8FTE and my working days are Monday-Wednesday and Friday* =========================================================== Prof Aidan J Horner Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience Co-Director York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC) Department of Psychology University of York York YO10 5DD https://www.aidanhorner.org/ ===========================================================

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Siemens MRI scanning resumed
by Richard Aveyard 27 Nov '25

27 Nov '25

Dear All, The engineers from Siemens have finished their corrective work and scanning has resumed as normal. Thanks for your patience during this downtime. Best Wishes, Rich -- Dr Richard Aveyard Senior Technical Specialist York NeuroImaging Centre University of York, UK

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 24 Nov '25

24 Nov '25

Hello, Please see below for this weeks updates: 📄* Update to MRI Screening Form* The MRI Safety Questionnaire and Consent form has been updated, please use this most recent version (version 7 <https://vcs.ynic.york.ac.uk/ynic-public/forms/-/raw/master/sMRISession.pdf>) when screening your participants. As always, please contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any questions regarding participant safety when screening potential participants. 🔧 *MRI Scanner Down for Repair* The Siemens MRI scanner is currently unavailable while we have essential repair work carried out. We expect that scanning will continue as normal from Thursday the 27th of November, but will keep everyone updated as we get more information. *🗓️ **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 2nd of December, at 1:00pm*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. * 🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 2nd of December 14:00-16:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 3rd of December, 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 - Cancelled* Please note that the seminar scheduled for this week (25th of November) has been cancelled. 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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Siemens MRI down for repair until the 27th of November
by Richard Aveyard 20 Nov '25

20 Nov '25

Dear All, Unfortunately, we have been informed that our MRI scanner is included in a worldwide recall of a large portion of 3T Siemens scanners. This means that the scanner will not be available for use until a correction can be applied by Siemens engineers. We are working with Siemens to expedite the correction, however, the corrective work will take a minimum of two days, beginning on Tuesday morning next week. *If you have the scanner booked for Monday the 24th, Tuesday the 25th, or Wednesday the 26th of November, you will need to reschedule the scan to a later date - please contact your participants and inform them that you will need to reschedule.* We currently expect that scanning will continue as normal on Thursday the 27th of November. We will update you as soon as we have any further information. Thank you for your patience while we resolve this issue. Best Wishes, Rich -- Dr Richard Aveyard Senior Technical Specialist York NeuroImaging Centre University of York, UK

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 18 Nov '25

18 Nov '25

Hello, Please see below for recent updates: 🖥️ *Teaching in Open Plan* Teaching is timetabled in Open Plan this *Friday (21st) *10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm. The smaller office and interview rooms are available if you need access to a computer at YNiC during these times. *🗓️ **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 2nd of December, at 1:00pm*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. * 🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 2nd of December 14:00-16:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 3rd of December, 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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YNiC Seminar: Today at 11:30am
by Jennifer Ashton 11 Nov '25

11 Nov '25

Hello, Just a reminder that we have our YNiC Seminar *today* at *11:30am*. *Dr Holly Brown *will lead the seminar, with a talk titled "*Exploring the relationship between central visual field loss, activity levels, and cognitive function."* All staff and students are very welcome to attend. You can also catch this seminar on zoom using the following link: https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/94657134011?pwd=H0K1UGALWNeD9oGa8KqD6eVklvmFuu… <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/94657134011?pwd%3…> 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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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 10 Nov '25

10 Nov '25

Hello, Please see below for recent updates: 🖥️ *Teaching in Open Plan* Teaching is timetabled in Open Plan this *Friday (14th) *10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm. The smaller office and interview rooms are available if you need access to a computer at YNiC during these times. *🗓️ **YNiC Seminar - Tuesday at 11:30* Our next Seminar will be on the *Tuesday 11th of November at 11:30am,* with a talk from *Dr Holly Brown *titled "*Exploring the relationship between central visual field loss, activity levels, and cognitive function."* All staff and students are very welcome to attend. You can also catch this seminar on zoom using the following link: https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/94657134011?pwd=H0K1UGALWNeD9oGa8KqD6eVklvmFuu… <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/94657134011?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 *🗓️ **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 2nd of December, at 1:00pm*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. * 🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 2nd of December 14:00-16:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 3rd of December, 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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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 04 Nov '25

04 Nov '25

Hello, Please see below for recent updates: 🖥️ *Teaching in Open Plan* Teaching is timetabled in Open Plan this *Friday (7th) *10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm. The smaller office and interview rooms are available if you need access to a computer at YNiC during these times. *🗓️ **YNiC Seminar* YNiC seminars are scheduled for Tuesdays at *11:30am* fortnightly. Our next Seminar will be on the *11th of November,* with a talk from *Dr Holly Brown *titled "*Exploring the relationship between central visual field loss, activity levels, and cognitive function."* All staff and students are very welcome to attend. If you would like to add the YNiC Seminars to your University google calendar, you can use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/YNICSeminar *🗓️ **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 2nd of December, at 1:00pm*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. * 🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 2nd of December 14:00-16:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 3rd of December, 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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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 27 Oct '25

27 Oct '25

Hello, Please see below for recent updates and details of events coming up: 📄 *YNIC General Consent Form Update* We have made an update to the YNIC General Consent Form and request that all researchers now use this most recent version (version 4) to register participants at the centre. Here is a direct link to the pdf: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/frm/GeneralConsent.pdf You can also access an electronic copy on the University Website <https://www.york.ac.uk/psychology/research/york-neuroimaging-centre/forms/> or the YNiC Wiki <https://wiki.pages.ynic.york.ac.uk/UserResources/PublicForms/YNICForms.html#>. We have printed copies in YNiC reception as usual. *🗓️ **Events* *🧠 PostDoc and Research Assistant Showcase* The 'PostDoc and Research Assistant Showcase' <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fAAPF613WWezUsssf1IPqehh-Uu_t2Tl2AlzUWz…> is taking place on the afternoon of Monday the 27th of October 2025 (1 - 4:15pm, PS/C/003). *🧠 **Emerging Techniques and Technologies to Understand the Thalamus* This free event will take place in Birmingham on the 12th and 13th of January. Please see the webpage <https://uobevents.eventsair.com/emerging-techniques-and-technologies-to-und…> for more details. *🗓️ **YNiC Seminar* YNiC seminars are scheduled for* Tuesdays at 11:30am* fortnightly. Our next Seminar will be on the 11th of November, with a talk from Dr Holly Brown. All staff and students are very welcome to attend. If you would like to add the YNiC Seminars to your University google calendar, you can use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/YNICSeminar *🗓️ **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 4th of November, at 1:00pm*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. * 🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 4th of November 14:00-16:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 5th of November, 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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Teaching in Open Plan Today
by Jennifer Ashton 24 Oct '25

24 Oct '25

Hello, Teaching is timetabled in Open Plan today 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm. The smaller office and interview rooms are available if you need access to a computer at YNiC during these times. 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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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 20 Oct '25

20 Oct '25

Hello, Here is a quick update for you .. *🗓️ **YNiC Seminar - Tomorrow (21st of October)* *Tomorrow *(21st of October) I will be running an *Introductory Session to the YNiC IT system.* This is aimed at new students/staff who haven't used YNiC before and want to get a head start on things like: - Navigating the system - Accessing data - Using different storage spaces - Using the YNiC cluster ... and other useful tips and tricks. *🗓️ PostDoc and Research Assistant Showcase* The 'PostDoc and Research Assistant Showcase' is taking place on the afternoon of *Monday the 27th of October 2025 (1-4-15pm, PS/C/003)*. Please see the programme <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fAAPF613WWezUsssf1IPqehh-Uu_t2Tl2AlzUWz…> . *🗓️ **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 4th of November, at 1:00pm*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. * 🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 4th of November 14:00-16:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 5th of November, 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/>

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 13 Oct '25

13 Oct '25

Hello, Hope you had a relaxing weekend, here is a quick update. * 🗓️ **YNiC Seminar - Tuesday 21st of October* YNiC seminars are scheduled for Tuesdays at 11:30am fortnightly. *Next Tuesday *(21st of October) I will be running an *Introductory Session to the YNiC IT system.* This is aimed at new students/staff who haven't used YNiC before and want to get a head start on things like: - Navigating the system - Accessing data - Using different storage spaces - Using the YNiC cluster ... and other useful tips and tricks. If you would like to add the YNiC Seminars to your University google calendar, you can use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/YNICSeminar * 🗓️ **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 4th of November, at 1:00pm*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. * 🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 4th of November 14:00-16:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 5th of November, 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. 🧑‍💻 *Research Coding Club* The University is running a Research Coding Club again this academic year which may be of interest to YNiC researchers. The theme of the programme is how FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles can be applied to research software. To find out more information about the programme and the individual sessions visit their new Research Coding Course page <https://researchcodingclub.github.io/course/>. 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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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

Hello, It's Monday! Here's what's coming up this week.. * 🗓️ **YNiC Seminar - Tuesday, 7th of October* YNiC seminars are scheduled for* Tuesdays at 11:30am* fortnightly. *This Tuesday (7th of October) *we have a speaker from the University of Loughborough,* Dr Silke <https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/maths-education/staff/silke-wortha/>* *Wortha* <https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/maths-education/staff/silke-wortha/>, with a talk titled *"**Understanding Fractions in the Brain: Insights from Training and Arithmetic Studies"*. All staff and students are very welcome to attend! We look forward to seeing you over in YNiC for the seminar. If you would like to connect via zoom, please use the following link: https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/91430878658?pwd=SnMFZbv4CBu28meOuDx7wKFvUbftvJ… <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/91430878658?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 * 🗓️ **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 fantastic 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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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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Fwd: OHBM online conference 10-12 September
by Beth Jefferies 18 Aug '25

18 Aug '25

Some of you might be interested in this online event from OHBM :) *Organization for Human Brain Mapping: online 3 day conference* The Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM) are hosting an online conference 10-12 September. Across 3 half days, there are a number of exciting sessions including an educational course on machine learning in neuroimaging, a keynote from Prof Michael Breakspear, and several topical symposiums. The conference aims to bring the latest insights in human brain imaging to our international community, outside of the annual conference. Registration fees are from just $25 for student members, non-members are also welcome. See the full schedule here <https://humanbrainmapping.org/files/Satellite_schedule.pdf>, and register here <https://humanbrainmapping.org/25SEASIG>. Thanks! Nick -- Dr Nick Souter Postdoctoral Research Fellow School of Psychology, University of Sussex N.Souter(a)sussex.ac.uk -- Beth Jefferies Department of Psychology, University of York, UK +44 01904 324368

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 18 Aug '25

18 Aug '25

Hello, There will be limited YNIC support over the next couple of weeks due to staff annual leave. We will reply to support tickets and requests as soon as possible - if you require Level 3 signatures, please ask for these with plenty of notice to avoid delays/disruptions to your scanning. *MSc Class of 2025* To all those finishing up your projects, thank you for all your hard work this year. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we wish you all the very best for whatever is next! *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. Our next induction will be on *Tuesday the 2nd of September, at 10:00am*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. *Door Fobs* If you have a YNiC door fob that you no longer need, we would really appreciate you handing this back for us to re-use. You can bring them to YNiC (post in the silver letter box next to reception if nobody is around) or hand them into reception at Psychology. 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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Fwd: BNS Autumn Meeting 2025 (26-27 Nov): First look programme announced and abstract submission deadline
by Beth Jefferies 13 Aug '25

13 Aug '25

This meeting of the BNS might be of interest to you -- especially people working on social cognition or memory. Hope to see you there. The travel bursary deadline should read *25th October*. Cheers Beth ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Ajay Halai <Ajay.Halai(a)mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk> Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2025 at 13:45 Subject: BNS Autumn Meeting 2025 (26-27 Nov): First look programme announced and abstract submission deadline To: Dear colleague, I am writing to you directly to make sure you’re aware of the dates and the exciting programme for the *BNS Autumn Meeting* this year (*Nov 26-27th, London*). The headlines can be found directly below this message. We would very much like to include work from your research group on the programme, so please note that we are *accepting abstracts until August 27th* (click HERE <https://www.the-bns.org/abstract-submission> to submit) As always, this two-day meeting represents extraordinary value for money, with registration *free to members and* *only £15 for non-members*. You can register HERE <https://bns.wildapricot.org/events> up until Nov 25th. There are a limited number of *travel bursaries, up to the value of £250*, to cover travel and accommodation. Priority will be given to early career researchers and those presenting their work. Please submit your application via the website <https://www.the-bns.org/travel-bursaries> by 17th March. Finally, we would be delighted if you could share this communication (and display the attached posters) for staff and students at your institutions. The committee is particularly keen to boost awareness of the BNS amongst early career clinicians and researchers, as we have several prizes and awards from which they can benefit. Ajay D. Halai Meetings Secretary On behalf of the British Neuropsychological Society *British Neuropsychological Society 2025 Autumn Meeting* *Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th November 2025* National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, 33 Queen Square, London and online *Featuring* *The 19th Freda Newcombe Prize Lecture:* Prof. Francesca Happé (King’s College London) *Social cognition: development and diagnosis* Prof. Duncan Astle (University of Cambridge) Dr Catherine Crompton (University of Edinburgh) Prof. Hilde Geurts (University of Amsterdam) *The 8th Humphreys and Riddoch Prize* *The BNS Undergraduate Prize Winner* *Special joint meeting with:* *Nederlandse Vereniging voor Neuropsychologie * *Brain stimulation: basic science to clinical application* Symposium: Dr JeYoung Jung, Dr Alekhya Mandalli, Prof. Esmee Verwijk, TBD Keynote: Prof. Alexander Sack (Maastricht University) *From neuropsychology to mechanisms of neurodegeneration* Symposium: Prof. Michael Hornberger, Dr Kirsty Lu, Dr Esther van de Berg, Dr Ilse Bader Keynote: Prof. Chris Bird (University of Sussex) *Plus* Free Papers and Poster Session Conference Reception and Dinner -- Beth Jefferies Department of Psychology, University of York, UK +44 01904 324368

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Fwd: Help Us Share: WiNUK Awards 2025 Nominations Now Open!
by Jacqueline Mayhew 22 Jul '25

22 Jul '25

Dear , I hope you're well! I'm reaching out as a volunteer with Women in Neuroscience UK (WiNUK) to ask if you'd be willing to share the announcement below with the York Neuroimaging Centre mailing list. WiNUK is currently accepting nominations for our 2025 Awards, which celebrate the achievements of female-identifying neuroscientists and allies across the UK. We’d love your help in spreading the word and encouraging nominations from your community. It would be great if you could share the message below to your social media and mailing lists. Thank you so much for your support! ’ve also attached a short promotional toolkit in Google Doc format, we’d be grateful if you could use it for your social media or internal bulletins. Thank you, Menessa Communications Liaison Officer Women in Neuroscience UK Forwardable Email for Mailing List Subject: Nominations Open: Women in Neuroscience UK (WiNUK) Awards 2025 Dear all, We’re excited to announce thatnominations are now openfor the Women in Neuroscience UK (WiNUK) Awards 2025,taking place between 5-9pm on the 7th of November in the Great Hall at King’s College London, Strand Campus. WiNUK is a volunteer-led movement dedicated to inspiring,connecting, and advocatingfor female-identifying neuroscientists. Our annual Awards celebrate excellence in neuroscience and highlight contributions across research, mentorship, science communication, and EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion). 🏆Award Categories Include: Rising Star Awards * Undergraduate * Postgraduate * Postdoctoral Researcher * Early Group Leader Research Support & Research Awards * Research Support Award * Leading Researcher: Cognition and Neurodevelopment * Leading Researcher: Neuropathology and Ageing * Leading Researcher: Interdisciplinary Neuroscience * Leading Researcher: Sex/Gender in Neuroscience Outreach and Development Awards * Industry and Innovation Award * Neuroscience Communicator Award * Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award * Mentorship Award 🔗Submit a nomination or learn more here:https://forms.gle/8m5CiMX54Qmu6uEZ9 <https://forms.gle/8m5CiMX54Qmu6uEZ9> 📅Deadline for nominations: August 10th 2025 Let’s celebrate the incredible work being done across the neuroscience community. We welcome nominations from all career stages and institutions! Best wishes, The WiNUK Team womeninneuroscienceuk.org <http://womeninneuroscienceuk.org/>

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 21 Jul '25

21 Jul '25

Hello, *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. Our next induction will be on *Tuesday the 5th of August, 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 5th of August, 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 13th of August, 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. *Door Fobs* If you have a YNiC door fob you no longer need, you can return it to reception (you can post it in the silver letter box to the left of reception), or hand it in to reception in the Psychology Department. Thank you! *Weekend Access* Just a quick reminder that YNiC Open Plan is available for students to use over the weekend. You will however need KABA access to enter the main outside door. Please see Jackie at reception if you don't currently have access and would like it. We do have private clinics running at the centre on weekends, please remember to be professional and respectful to everyone while working here. 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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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 07 Jul '25

07 Jul '25

Hello, *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. Our next induction will be on *Tuesday the 5th of August, 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 5th of August, 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 13th of August, 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. *Door Fobs* If you have a YNiC door fob you no longer need, you can return it to reception (you can post it in the silver letter box to the left of reception), or hand it in to reception in the Psychology Department. Thank you! 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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