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LISTSERV Web Interface 16.52024-03-26T16:53:22ZJasna Martinovic2024-03-26T16:52:44+00:002024-03-26T16:52:44+00:00FW: Workshop on teaching study design and data analysishttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;e53c5d2c.2403Dear colleagues,<br><br>As many of us in the vision science community who work in psychology departments may be teaching research methods and stats (or may have an interest into how that teaching is delivered) I thought the ad for the workshop below may be of relevance.<br><br>Kind regards<br>Jasna<br><br>----<br><br>Hello,<br><br>We invite you to a workshop based upon a cross-UK survey of undergraduate teaching in study design and data analysis for Biology, Biomedical Science, Medicine and Psychology. The workshop aims to critically examine teaching practice with an eye on improving research reproducibility as a part of science reform. [...] Thom Wilcockson2024-03-25T07:19:02+00:002024-03-25T07:19:02+00:00AVA Spring Meeting 2024 TODAY!https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;d0d92e44.2403Spring 2024 Applied Vision Association meeting<br><br>25th March 2024<br><br>We look forward to welcoming attendees to Loughborough today. Registration opens at 10am. Talks begin at 11am.<br><br>The conference will be based in the James France building. Here is a link to a James France on the campus map: https://maps.lboro.ac.uk/?l=james-france<br><br>The best place for parking will be car park 18. I’m afraid parking charges will apply. Details can be found here: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/fm/services/traffic-parking/visitors/ [...] Andrew Schofield2024-03-21T08:47:47+00:002024-03-21T08:47:47+00:00PhD Opportunities in perception/cognition/neuroscience and dementia Aston Universityhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;4e8854e8.2403Dear AVA Community,<br><br>Please pass on these PhD opportunities to UG and Masters students at your institution.<br><br>===<br><br>PhD Opportunities: the Aston Brain Health Cohort Study. https://www.aston.ac.uk/research/hls/archa/abahcos<br>Aston Research Centre for Health in Ageing https://www.aston.ac.uk/research/hls/archa<br><br>Recent news highlights emerging treatments for dementia but also underlines the importance of early detection. Co-funded by the Dunhill Medical Trust, Extracare Charitable Trust and the College of Health and Life Sciences, the Aston Research Centre for Health in Ageing is pleased to announce a mini-doctoral training centre for the early detection of dementia. [...] Thom Wilcockson2024-03-20T10:59:14+00:002024-03-20T10:59:14+00:00Re: : AVA Spring Meeting 2024https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;cdad1f23.2403Spring 2024 Applied Vision Association meeting<br><br>25th March 2024<br><br>Please find attached the schedule for the AVA meeting. Registration opens at 10am.<br><br>The conference will be based in the James France building. James France is building 67 on the attached campus map.<br><br>The best place for parking will be car park 18. I’m afraid parking charges will apply. Details can be found here: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/fm/services/traffic-parking/visitors/ [...] Elena Gheorghiu2024-03-11T17:52:06+00:002024-03-11T17:52:06+00:00Scientific Reports: Call for Papers – ‘Motion perception’ special issue (deadline: 23rd July 2024).https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;1cb5e26c.2403Scientific Reports: Call for Papers – ‘Motion perception’<https://www.nature.com/collections/bcihgbjcjf> special issue (deadline: 23rd July 2024).<br><br>Scientific Reports is currently welcoming submissions of original research to a Motion perception<https://www.nature.com/collections/bcihgbjcjf> Collection. The collection is now open for manuscript submissions.<br><br>Motion perception plays a fundamental role in our daily visual experience; it is critical for computing the speed and direction of moving objects and controlling our own body and eye movements. Motion perception relies on our visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems; therefore, when any of these systems is impaired, motion perception deficits are likely to arise. Approaches to understanding multisensory interaction between these systems [...]Thom Wilcockson2024-03-11T15:00:31+00:002024-03-11T15:00:31+00:00Re: FINAL REMINDER: AVA Spring Meeting 2024https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;3ddd290a.2403Spring 2024 Applied Vision Association meeting<br><br>25th March 2024<br><br>Please find attached the schedule for the AVA meeting in two weeks.<br><br>Registration is still open and details can be found here: http://www.theava.net/meetings.php?s=spring-2024-ava-meeting<br><br>If you haven't registered already and you are planning on attending, please register as soon as possible to help us organise logistics accordingly. [...] Durant, Szonya2024-03-11T10:05:04+00:002024-03-11T10:05:04+00:00Human and Computer Models of Video Understandinghttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;78aa58ef.2403Call for participation for Workshop on Human and Computer Models of Video Understanding<br><br>Workshop on 15 May 2024, University of Surrey.<br><br>Dear Colleagues,<br><br>We invite participants to a workshop on "Human and Computer Models of Video Understanding". We aim to bring together human and computer vision scientists to share the latest knowledge and collaborate. [...] O'Hare, Louise2024-03-11T08:59:26+00:002024-03-11T08:59:26+00:00Bradshaw-Eagle Award - Deadline This Fridayhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;bc4126a2.2403Reminder about the Applied Vision Association Bradshaw Eagle award for an undergraduate summer vacation project - the deadline is this Friday!<br><br>The deadline for application is 5pm, 15th March 2024. The application form is found on the AVA website (www.theava.net/awards/bradshaw-eagle.php<http://www.theava.net/awards/bradshaw-eagle.php>), where you can also read brief biographies of Mark Bradshaw and Richard Eagle. Completed forms should be emailed to Louise O'Hare (louise.o'hare@ntu.ac.uk<mailto:i.cuthill@bristol.ac.uk>). Funding decisions will be announced at the start of May 2024 and the projects can start from June 2024 onwards. [...] Samantha Strong2024-03-06T13:20:40+00:002024-03-06T13:20:40+00:00Call for Nominations: Positions on AVA Committee and Executive Boardhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;f861b055.2403Dear AVA members,<br><br>As you know, The AVA is a UK-based charity that aims to advance, promote, develop and improve the study and knowledge of vision sciences. It does this primarily through engaging with UKRI/REF consultations, organizing regular scientific meetings (usually 2 per year) and making various financial awards (including travel bursaries) to early-career vision scientists. Every two years it also awards the Marr Medal to an outstanding early-career scientist within 10 years of completing their PhD who has a proven track record of high-quality independent research. [...]Ardhendu Behera2024-03-02T11:32:23+00:002024-03-02T11:32:23+00:00Re: [jobs] Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computer Vision and AIhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;802beb51.2403A gentle reminder as the deadline is approaching soon (10th March 2024) ... Thom Wilcockson2024-02-29T13:21:43+00:002024-02-29T13:21:43+00:00FINAL REMINDER: AVA Spring Meeting 2024https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;ab00b7b8.2402Spring 2024 Applied Vision Association meeting<br><br>25th March 2024<br><br>Final reminder to submit abstracts. The deadline for abstract submission is tomorrow at Midnight (1st March, 2024).<br><br>Please submit abstracts via this email address: AVAspring2024@gmail.com<mailto:AVAspring2024@gmail.com><br><br>Registration details can be found here: http://www.theava.net/meetings.php?s=spring-2024-ava-meeting<br><br>We look forward to welcoming you to Loughborough! Thom Wilcockson2024-02-26T14:22:49+00:002024-02-26T14:22:49+00:00Re: AVA Spring Meeting 2024https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;b536fb37.2402Spring 2024 Applied Vision Association meeting<br><br>25th March 2024<br><br>Just a reminder that this is the final week to submit abstracts. The deadline for abstract submission is this Friday at Midnight (1st March, 2024).<br><br>Please submit abstracts via this email address: AVAspring2024@gmail.com<mailto:AVAspring2024@gmail.com><br><br>Registration details can be found here: http://www.theava.net/meetings.php?s=spring-2024-ava-meeting<br><br>We look forward to welcoming you to Loughborough! Timothy S Meese2024-02-21T16:10:22+00:002024-02-21T16:10:22+00:00Troscianko Travel Award for ECVPhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;5b581e8a.2402Dear Adventurous Travelers to ECVP:<br><br>It is a pleasure to announce that once again, the AVA and ECVP will be collaborating to offer the Tom Troscianko award to adventurous young scientists attending ECVP. The award will be for up to £2,000 (currently about €2,334) and should cover travel and registration costs (etc) for ECVP, including an additional visit to (at least) one other location for scientific purpose—with an emphasis on adventure! Further details and an application form can be found at the links below. [...]Thom Wilcockson2024-02-21T14:39:49+00:002024-02-21T14:39:49+00:00Re: AVA Spring Meeting 2024https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;da8237fa.2402Spring 2024 Applied Vision Association meeting<br><br>25th March 2024<br><br>Thank you all for your interest in the AVA Spring Meeting in Loughborough.<br><br>I am delighted to announce that our Geoffrey J Burton Keynote lecture will be provided by Prof Kathy Mullen & Prof Robert Hess.<br><br>Registration remains open! Details can be found here: http://www.theava.net/meetings.php?s=ava-agm-2024-spring-2024 [...] Etienne B. Roesch2024-02-21T10:31:03+00:002024-02-21T10:31:03+00:00Join the ReproPsy & e-ReproNim Fellowship Programmes!https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;f71def4a.2402Application Form: https://bit.ly/repro-school-fellowships<br><br>Deadline: 15/03/2024 midnight anywhere in the world.<br><br>Join the ReproPsy & e-ReproNim Fellowship Programmes!<br><br>Are you passionate about robust, rigorous, and transparent research<br>practices in Psychology and/or Neuroscience? Do you want €1,000 or<br>(slightly) more to fund training to enhance your skills in software and<br>data management? Do you want to join a vibrant community of practice<br><https://repro.school/>? Look no further! [...]Manuel Spitschan2024-02-19T08:06:26+00:002024-02-19T08:06:26+00:00Interdisciplinary Summer School "Measuring Light and Illumination" (28 July – 3 August 2024)https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;630cff0f.2402Interdisciplinary Summer School "Measuring Light and Illumination" (28 July – 3 August 2024)<br><br>Description<br><br>Exposure to light has major effects on human physiology and behaviour. As laboratory studies work are designed to understand which mechanisms underlie the physiological effects of light, we also have an intuitive understanding – and appreciation – of light. Light, and in particular daylight, is the subject interdisciplinary research, which will be explored in this summer school, suited for students and practitioners from a variety of disciplines – neuroscience, medicine, environmental science, lighting design, architecture and art. [...]Marco Bertamini2024-02-15T11:45:14+01:002024-02-15T11:45:14+01:00VPDVP Workshop "Visual Art and Creativity"https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;55884950.2402This may be of interest to a minority, I am nevertheless sending it to all of you<br>because you may know about the VPDVP workshop that started in Liverpool,<br>this year it is the 10th edition (special anniversary).<br><br>VPDVP Workshop "Visual Art and Creativity"<br><br>Friday 14 Saturday 15 June 2024<br>Dipartimento di Scienze della Formazione dell’Università Roma Tre<br>Via del Castro Pretorio 20, Roma [...]Ardhendu Behera2024-02-15T08:26:48+00:002024-02-15T08:26:48+00:00[jobs] Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computer Vision and AIhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;d7d35ad3.2402***Apologies for cross-posting, please do share***<br><br>Applications are invited for a full-time fixed-term postdoctoral research fellow (PDRF) in computer vision and artificial intelligence.<br><br>The exciting PDRF position is linked to an ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) funded project SCAnDi – single-cell and single molecule analysis for DNA identification. You will develop innovative computer vision and AI methods for cell phenotyping to automatically extract meaningful information about cellular characteristics from images. [...] Thom Wilcockson2024-02-12T15:17:29+00:002024-02-12T15:17:29+00:00Re: AVA Spring Meeting 2024https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;695a057e.2402Spring 2024 Applied Vision Association meeting<br><br>25th March 2024<br><br>Thank you all for your interest in the AVA Spring Meeting in Loughborough.<br><br>Registration is now open! Details can be found here: http://www.theava.net/meetings.php?s=ava-agm-2024-spring-2024<br><br>Please find attached the abstract template. Please send completed abstract templates to avaspring2024@gmail.com . Please note that the abstract deadline is 1st March 2024 (midnight), and authors will be notified of a decision within two weeks of the deadline. [...] Jasna Martinovic2024-02-12T14:31:18+00:002024-02-12T14:31:18+00:00memorial service for Sophie Wuerger - 19 Febhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;5f39b532.2402Dear colleagues,<br><br>I'm writing to let you know that a memorial service for Prof. Sophie Wuerger will take place at the Met Cathedral in Liverpool<https://liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk/>. It's scheduled for 3pm on the 19th of February. All are welcome.<br><br>Please feel free to pass this information on to others who may be interested in attending. [...] Andrew Schofield2024-02-07T10:55:06+00:002024-02-07T10:55:06+00:00[Job][UK] Staff Scientist, MEG, Virtual Reality - Aston Universityhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;cf696b31.2402Aston University<br>Institute of Health & Neurodevelopment<br>Post: Staff Scientist<br>Location:<br>Aston University Main Campus<br>Salary:<br>£37,099 to £44,263 per annum<br>Grade:<br>Grade 08<br>Contract Type:<br>Permanent<br>Basis:<br>Full Time<br>Closing Date:<br>23.59 hours GMT on Monday 04 March 2024<br>Interview Date:<br>Monday 18 March 2024<br>Reference:<br>0036-24<br>Release Date:<br>Tuesday 06 February 2024<br><br>We are looking to recruit a resourceful, flexible, and enthusiastic individual to support the development of new and ongoing research projects in magnetoencephalography (both cryogenic MEG and our newly commissioned OPM-MEG system), and in the Aston Laboratory for Immersive Virtual Environments (ALIVE). [...] O'Hare, Louise2024-02-01T16:12:37+00:002024-02-01T16:12:37+00:00Scottish Vision Group - Extended Abstract Submission!https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=AVA;4f5d83cb.2402Dear Colleagues,<br><br>We are pleased to announce that the abstract submission deadline for the Scottish Vision Group meeting 2024 will now be extended until Friday February 9th. SVG2024 will be held at the University of Stirling from Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th March 2024.<br><br>To submit your abstract you must first register for the meeting by visiting https://shop.stir.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/faculties/faculty-of-natural-sciences/psychology/scottish-vision-group-annual-meeting-2024. [...]