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Alice Geminiani^1,2, Judith Kathrein³, Alper Yegenoglu⁴

¹Department of Brain and Behavioural Sciences, University of Pavia, via Forlanini, 6, Pavia, 27100, Italy. alice.geminiani@unipv.it.

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The Human Brain Project (HBP) Education Programme successfully trained over 5,500 researchers in interdisciplinary brain science. It leveraged digital tools to foster collaboration and enhance neuroscience education for the next generation.

Keywords:

Digital research infrastructure Education Human brain project Interdisciplinarity Neuroscience training

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience Education
Brain Research
Interdisciplinary Science

Background:

Neuroscience education faces challenges from rapid technological advancements and the need for interdisciplinary approaches in brain research.
The Human Brain Project (HBP) Education Programme was established to cultivate interdisciplinary expertise in brain research.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze and provide an in-depth view of the HBP Education Programme's diverse educational formats and events.
To assess the programme's success in equipping researchers with skills across neuroscience, medicine, and information technology.

Main Methods:

The programme utilized a blended learning curriculum, specialized schools, workshops, and events over ten years.
It engaged over 1,300 experts and attracted more than 5,500 participants from various scientific disciplines.

Main Results:

The Education Programme achieved significant geographic reach, participant diversity, and established transversal collaborations.
Digital tools and platforms were identified as key to providing accessible, specialized training.

Conclusions:

The HBP Education Programme successfully fostered interdisciplinarity, adaptability, and collaboration among early-career researchers.
Leveraging digital tools can enhance future neuroscience education programs for decentralized European research collaborations.