A big thank you to our chair Anil Seth and all tutors for their presence and guidance.
From tutorials and presentations to career panels and informal discussions, these exchanges are invaluable for young researchers and something the MESEC is proud to foster. βοΈπ§
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Last but not least, Day 5 βοΈ
We wrapped up this amazing week with Charlotte Martial, exploring near-death experiences as a window into consciousness.
A thoughtful and engaging way to close the winter school.
Animal consciousness was the focus on Day 4 with Angelica Kaufmann.
Participants explored different perspectives and exchanged ideas around how to approach consciousness beyond humans.ππ¦π
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Day 3 focused on neuroscience methods to study consciousness with Michael Pereira.
From experimental tools to theory, participants explored how we actually investigate conscious experience.
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Day 2 done βοΈ
A full day on theories of consciousness, working through different frameworks with tutor Krzysztof DoΕega.
Lots of questions and hands-on thinking with participants. π
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π Day 1 of the Winter School is complete!
We kicked things off with our chair @anilseth.bsky.social diving into the big questions of consciousness.
Participants, tutors, and the chair already mixing and getting to know each other.
Off to a week of ideas and great discussions. βοΈ
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π Speaker line-up!
π§ Perceptual reality monitoring β Nadine Dijkstra (chair)
Mental imagery and aphantasia β Alfredo Spagna
Dreaming β Francesca Siclari
Inner speech β Ladislas Nalborczyk
Mind wandering β To be confirmed
βοΈ Reminder: applications for the workshop close this Sunday March 15th, 2026!
π WORKSHOP SPEAKER REVEAL π
π Can our sleeping brainβs dream experiences offer insights into their waking counterpart: mental imagery ?
π§ We are honored to introduce Dr Francesca Siclari, dreams expert, to sketch bridges between disciplines!
β±οΈ Donβt miss it. Apply now.
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π DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 15TH π
β³ One extra week to submit your application!
π The deadline was extended to ensure fairness by making sure that every motivated applicant gets a proper opportunity.
Now is the time.
Submit before March 15th.
Join us in Turkey βοΈ
APPLY HERE: bit.ly/4rRP9sI
π WORKSHOP SPEAKER DROP π
π§ How does the brain generate and monitor inner speech?How does inner speech vary across individuals, contexts? How can we capture these dynamics in the lab?
β³ Apply to benefit from Dr @lnalborczyk.bsky.social's talk and privileged discussions!
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π SPEAKER TEASER π
π§ What is the Role of the Fusiform Imagery Node in mental imagery? What can we learn from cases such as aphantasia or lesions?
β¨ Join our mental imagery spring workshop to attend @alfredospagna.bsky.social's lecture and enjoy the sun β¨
APPLY HERE: mesec.co/event/worksh...
π SPEAKER TEASER π
π§ What is the Role of the Fusiform Imagery Node in mental imagery? What can we learn from special cases such as aphantasia or lesions?
β¨ Join our mental imagery spring workshop to attend Alfredo Spagna's lecture and enjoy the turkish sun β¨
APPLY HERE: mesec.co/event/worksh...
πCALL FOR APPLICATIONS π
π‘Any crazy intuition about consciousness ? Hot take on mental imagery ?
π Our workshop is an experimental space, far from performative pressure ; designed to playfully share ideas, guided by a skilled comedian!
We look forward to getting your application!
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πCALL FOR APPLICATIONS π
π‘Any crazy intuition about consciousness ? Hot take on mental imagery ?
π Our workshop is an experimental space, far from performative pressure ; designed to playfully share ideas, guided by a skilled comedian!
We look forward to getting your application!
bit.ly/4rXihyZ
π Last Tutor Announcement!
π Meet our MESEC Winter School 2026 Tutor: Charlotte Martial!
We are pleased to welcome her and engage with her work on near-death experiences and disconnected states of consciousness.
ποΈ March 22ndβ28th π Ephesus, Turkey πΉπ· @ibroorg.bsky.social
Another Tutor Drop!
πMeet our MESEC Winter School 2026 Tutor: Angelica Kaufmann!
We are delighted to complete our expert lineup with Angelica!
ποΈGet ready to engage with her work on animal cognition and the varieties of conscious experience. πΎ
ποΈMarch 22ndβ28th @ibroorg.bsky.social
π On-Site Tutor Announcement!
π Meet our MESEC Winter School 2026 Tutor: Michael Pereira!
We are honored to have Michael join our lineup in Ephesus! ποΈ Get ready to explore the cutting edge of neuroscience methods π§ β¨
ποΈMarch 22ndβ28th Ephesus, Turkey πΉπ·
π
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π On-Site Tutor Announcement!
π Meet our MESEC Winter School 2026 Tutor: Krzysztof (Krys) Dolega!
We are thrilled to welcome Krys to Ephesus this March! ποΈ Get ready to dive into the philosophy and science of mind with an expert.
ποΈ March 22ndβ28th
π Ephesus, Turkey πΉπ· @ibroorg.bsky.social
π Diversity of academic and life backgrounds is essential for the richness of intellectual and human exchanges.
πͺ We encourage you to apply for the spring Workshop, whatever budget you have! bit.ly/4anS0U7
πΈ Bursaries, full or partial, are offered for participants who could not attend otherwise.
Our 20 participants for the MESEC Winter School 2026 are confirmed! π It was a tough selection, but we canβt wait to welcome this brilliant group to Ephesus ποΈ.
We are ready to explore consciousness science and build a lasting research community in Turkey! πΉπ·β¨
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βοΈ Shared experience for shared reflection βοΈ
At its core, MESEC aims to create inspiring spaces for contemplation, reflection and in-depth discussion in beautiful landscapes far from labs. Our events allow participants to find their place in the vibrant, collaborative consciousness science community.
βοΈ By design, MESEC workshops are centered on intellectual exchanges between participants and speakers.
π€ Inspired by the Mediterranean tradition of rhetoric, the mental imagery workshop is your opportunity to practice scientific communication in a kind and constructive environment !
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Dreams, aphantasia, inner speech, synesthesia, mind-wandering⦠Mental imagery quietly links them all across paradigms and models.
MESEC workshops aim to bring together researchers across fields for an intensive week of ideas and collaboration, far from the usual conference rush πΏ
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π Very excited to introduce Nadine Dijkstra as chair of our mental imagery workshop !
π§ How do perception and mental imagery mechanisms overlap ? How does the brain distinguish these experiences ?
β³ Apply to benefit from Dr Dijkstraβs lecture and privileged discussions!
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π Very excited to introduce Nadine Dijkstra as chair of our mental imagery workshop !
π§ How do perception and mental imagery mechanisms overlap ? How does the brain distinguish these experiences ?
β³ Apply to benefit from Dr Dijkstraβs lecture and privileged discussions!
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π APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
π§ Already fomo'ing the Winterschool ? At the Workshop, you can collectively explore the interplay between mental imagery and consciousness research !
May 30 - June 7
Ephesus Retreat, Turkey
850β¬ (bursaries)
20 participants
β³ APPLY UNTIL February 15
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π APPLICATIONS OPENING SOON π
β¨ We are thrilled to announce the next MESEC workshop, centered on mental imagery ! β¨
May 30 - June 7
Ephesus Retreat, Turkey
850β¬ (bursaries available)
Applications open next Wednesday (14/01)
20 spots
π Pre-apply to be informed by email !
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Last chance to apply to the MESEC Winter School in Ephesus, Turkey! β‘οΈβοΈ
Final deadline on January 7th! If you have an interest in consciousness science and would like to join us for a week of discussions on the Aegean coast, apply now! π : mesec.co/event/winter...
β¨ The holiday magic at work β¨
Due to many of your requests, weβre extending the MESEC Winter School application deadline to January 7th.
If you needed a bit more time, consider this your sign π§ β‘
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