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Space Rendezvous

                                                    
  

Space Rendezvous is NeurAstra’s dedicated page for sharing updates on past and upcoming events, bringing together science, nature, and space enthusiasts through both NeurAstra-organised events and those we participate in worldwide.
For events related to our educational and research initiatives (KOSMOS+), please visit the KOSMOS+ Events & Gatherings page. 
For events related to the Cassini Tours, please refer to the Cassini Tours page.
For NeurAstra recurring events, check our Perpetual Calendar.




The Brain in Motion

THE EVENT WILL START ON DECEMBER 3

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The Brain in Motion
— 32nd SOFPEL Congress


Place: CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
Date: 03.12.2026 - 04.12.2026
Open to: Public

ABOUT THE EVENT
The 32nd SOFPEL Congress will take place in Lausanne, Switzerland, bringing together the scientific community for two days of exchange and discussion around the theme “The Brain in Motion.” 

This edition will explore the dynamic nature of brain function across development, behaviour, health and disease, highlighting how neural systems adapt, reorganise and interact with movement, environment and experience. Organised at Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), the congress will provide a forum for researchers and clinicians to share recent advances, foster interdisciplinary dialogue and reflect on emerging perspectives in neuroscience.





Space Radiography Workshop

THE EVENT WILL START ON SEPTEMBER 24

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Space Radiography Workshop
— First International Workshop


Place: Villa Orlandi, Capri, Italy
Date: 24.09.2026 - 25.09.2026
Open to: Public

ABOUT THE EVENT
The First International Workshop on Space Radiography will bring together researchers and experts to explore the role of X-ray imaging in human spaceflight. The workshop will focus on the use of radiography for monitoring astronauts’ health during long-duration and deep-space missions, addressing current diagnostic gaps through fast, low-dose imaging and AI-supported interpretation. 

Discussions will cover clinical applications for astronaut health assessment, emergency and diagnostic imaging in extraterrestrial environments, technological challenges of portable radiographic systems, and the translation of terrestrial research into space applications.







The Neurobiology of Mental Health 2026

THE EVENT WILL START ON MAY 17

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The Neurobiology of Mental Health 2026
— Emerging Topics and Views


Place: Congress Hotel Seepark, Thun, Switzerland
Date: 17.05.2026 - 21.05.2026
Open to: Public

ABOUT THE EVENT
The Neurobiology of Mental Health 2026 is a Lake Conference bringing together leading researchers to discuss cutting-edge work on the mechanisms underlying mental health across levels from genes and cell types to circuits and brain systems. The programme includes around 30 invited talks, short talks selected from participant abstracts and poster sessions, with sessions on genetic networks, drug mechanisms, development, cognition–mental health interfaces, neuroimmune and brain–gut links, and advances in therapeutic stimulation methods.






Physics for Health

THE EVENT WILL START ON MAY 8

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Physics for Health
— New perspective in medical applications and radiation safety


Place: Erice, Italy
Date: 08.05.2026 - 12.05.2026
Open to: Public

ABOUT THE EVENT
Physics for Health 2026 is an international scientific meeting focusing on new perspectives in medical applications and radiation safety. The event will take place from 8 to 12 May 2026 in Erice, Italy. 

It brings together researchers and professionals working at the intersection of physics, healthcare and radiation science, fostering discussions on cutting-edge topics in medical physics and related fields. The programme includes contributions from invited speakers, sessions on specialised topics, and opportunities for scientific exchange. 

The conference is supported by major Italian scientific societies, including the Associazione Italiana di Fisica Medica e Sanitaria and the Società Italiana per le Ricerche sulle Radiazioni.






La Semaine du Cerveau

THE EVENT WILL START ON MARCH 16

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La Semaine du Cerveau
— 28th Edition


Place: France
Date: 16.03.2026 - 22.03.2026
Open to: Public

ABOUT THE EVENT
From 16 to 22 March 2026, the Semaine du Cerveau will celebrate its 28th edition. This annual initiative, coordinated by the Société des Neurosciences across France, is part of an international campaign that has taken place each March since 1999. 

It now involves around 100 countries and more than 120 towns and cities in France. The programme offers a wide range of activities designed to make neuroscience accessible to everyone. These include lectures, round-table discussions, laboratory visits, hands-on experiments, and interactive formats such as podcasts and livestreams. Each edition highlights recent scientific breakthroughs, invites the public to explore the complexities of the brain, and shows how advances in neuroscience resonate with everyday life and society at large. 

The events are aimed at general audiences as well as schools, with special sessions dedicated to pupils and students alongside activities for adults. A number of conferences and discussions are also made available online, extending the reach of the initiative beyond local venues.






Space 4 All Workshop

THE EVENT WILL START ON FEBRUARY 27

Space 4 All Workshop
— The KCL Space 4 All Community


Place: KCL Henriette Raphael Building, Guy’s Campus, London, United Kingdom / Online
Date: 27.02.2026 (10:30 AM - 4:00 PM UK Time)
Open to: Public

ABOUT THE EVENT
The Space 4 All Community at King’s College London is inviting participants to an upcoming hybrid workshop taking place on Friday 27 February 2026, hosted in person at Guy’s Campus in London with the option to join online. The event will include two structured workshop sessions, a provided lunch for in-person attendees, and a prize-giving ceremony linked to the Space 4 All Challenge. 

Registration is required in advance, with separate deadlines for in-person and online attendance, and places for in-person participation are limited. 






MAPS Digital | Analogue

THE EVENT WILL START ON FEBRUARY 26

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MAPS Digital | Analogue
— The Fascinating Art and Science of Digitising Historical Maps and Atlases


Place: Weston Library, Oxford, United Kingdom / Online
Date: 26.02.2026 (9:15 AM - 4:00 PM)
Open to: Public

ABOUT THE EVENT
The Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford present MAPS: Digital | Analogue, the second Sunderland Collection Symposium on Thursday 26 February 2026, at the Weston Library. 

This free, day-long event (booking required) explores the art and science of digitising historic maps and atlases, colour analysis on antique maps and cutting-edge conservation. Speakers include Bodleian map specialist Nick Millea and other experts discussing treasures such as tapestry and early world maps, digital cartography and globe conservation. 






Mind the Health Gap

THE EVENT WILL START ON FEBRUARY 11

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Mind the Health Gap
— King’s Experts Series


Place: Online
Date: 11.02.2026 (13:00 PM)
Open to: Public

ABOUT THE EVENT
The King’s Experts Series webinar explores why some people experience better health outcomes than others, focusing on population health research at King’s College London. The event examines how health inequalities emerge across different groups and how external, modifiable factors contribute to these differences. 

The webinar situates population health as a foundational discipline for understanding and addressing health inequalities, emphasising both scientific insight and real-world impact. 






Imaging for Orbit

THE EVENT WILL START ON FEBRUARY 7

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Imaging for Orbit
— A Spaceflight Radiography Hackathon


Place: UC Irvine Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, CA, 92617, United States
Date: 07.02.2026 (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM PST)
Open to: Public

ABOUT THE EVENT
Imaging for Orbit is an inaugural full-day event organised by the Southern California Regional Chapter of the Organization for Space Medicine, Engineering and Design (OSMED) in partnership with MinXRay, taking place at the University of California, Irvine on Saturday 7 February 2026. It brings together engineers, clinicians, researchers, students and other multidisciplinary innovators to collaborate on rethinking and improving portable radiography systems for space missions and extreme environments, offering a practical forum for problem-solving, networking and cross-disciplinary exchange. 

Participants will have the opportunity to work on real-world challenges at the intersection of space medicine, biomedical engineering and design, with breakfast and lunch provided during the hackathon. Registration is required for this unique gathering focused on advancing off-planet healthcare technology. 






The Day of the Map

THE EVENT WILL START ON FEBRUARY 4

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The Day of the Map
— La République des Cartes


Place: France
Date: 04.02.2026
Open to: Public

ABOUT THE EVENT
On 4 February 2026, Jour de la Carte will bring together a decentralised, international movement dedicated to unveiling the democratic potential of maps and transforming how we relate to our territories. Across France and around the world, citizens, collectives, institutions and cultural organisations will synchronise activities — from participatory mapping workshops to curated exhibitions, performances and bespoke local actions — all spotlighting the power and politics of cartography.

Whether you’re part of a neighbourhood group, a cultural centre, a school, a research institution or a business, you can join in by hosting an “Atelier : Les cartes qu’il nous faut”, building a map-based exhibition from open collections, or imagining your own map-centred event. Materials and facilitation kits are made available to participants, enabling you to organise a meaningful action tailored to your community.

Through this collective mobilisation, La République des Cartes aims to make visible what is often invisible: the ways maps shape decision-making, resource access, territory and power. By turning maps into tools of engagement and dialogue, this initiative seeks to empower citizens to reimagine, debate and influence the futures of their regions.

Participation is free and open, and organisers can register their events to join the broader map day network.






Tombées du ciel

THE EVENT IS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS

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Tombées du ciel
— by Alexandra Roussopoulos & Julien Magre


Place: Davel 14,  rue Davel 14, 1096 Cully, Switzerland
Date: 17.01.2026 - 14.02.2026
Open to: Public

ABOUT THE EVENT
On the occasion of the publication of Un désert, des météorites (Ulmer & Muséum national d’histoire naturelle), Tombées du ciel presents works born from a unique artistic and scientific expedition to the Atacama Desert. Paintings by Alexandra Roussopoulos and photographs by Julien Magre engage in dialogue with the research and texts of cosmo-chemist Matthieu Gounelle, exploring meteorites, desert landscapes, and our relationship to deep cosmic time.






Trésors et secrets d’écriture

THE EVENT IS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS

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Trésors et secrets d’écriture
— Manuscrits de la Bibliothèque nationale de France, du Moyen Âge à nos jours


Place: Cité internationale de la langue française - Château de Villers-Cotterêts, Villers-Cotterêts, France
Date: 05.11.2025 - 01.03.2026
Open to: Public

ABOUT THE EVENT
This exhibition invites visitors on a journey through ten centuries of french literary and linguistic history. Drawing on over 100 exceptional manuscripts, the exhibition spans from medieval texts to modern works, showcasing how the written word has evolved in form, style, use and expression. Parchement and paper, elegant and unruly scripts alike, illustrations, revisions and marginalia all reveal the physicality and individuality of each document. 

Highlights include scholarly manuscripts, autograph drafts, intimate journals, and correspondence from celebrated authors such as Mme de Sévigné, George Sand, Simone de Beauvoir, Gustave Flaubert, Victor Hugo and others. More than a display of texts, the show explores how manuscripts are both vessels of knowledge and living traces of personal, cultural and creative identity, reminding us of the value in handwriting, mistakes, revisions and the quiet spaces between the lines.






Greenland Ahoy!

THE EVENT IS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS

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Greenland Ahoy!
— Perspectives on a Colonial Legacy


Place: Bernisches Historisches Museum, Einstein Museum Helvetiaplatz 5, Bern, Switzerland
Date: 16.09.2025 - 31.05.2026
Open to: Public

ABOUT THE EVENT
Greenland Ahoy! – Perspectives on a Colonial Legacy is a major exhibition at the Bernisches Historisches Museum that explores Switzerland’s historical relationship with Greenland and the wider Arctic. The show invites visitors to reflect on cultural connections, historical expeditions, and colonial entanglements spanning centuries. It presents artefacts and narratives that highlight how Swiss explorers, scientists and travellers engaged with Greenland when it was a Danish colony, and how these encounters shaped both scientific knowledge and cultural imagination.






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