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2 Mar 2026 Community

Working with Inspire the Nations and Sheffield's Congolese Community

We have been working with Inspire the Nations and Sheffield's Congolese community since 2025. So far we have held two brain health workshops, and we are grateful for the warm welcome we have received.

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Layla Kouara · 3 min read

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4 Nov 2025 Conference

Neurotech4All at Par-Con 2025: Reflections

At ParCon (24-25 October, Birmingham), we met dozens of people living with Parkinson's. These conversations are already shaping our DBS research and next steps.

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Layla Kouara · 3 min read

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4 Nov 2025 Inclusion

Exploring Brain Health and Barriers to Research Participation

We brought researchers and community members together for two practical, conversational workshops. Here's what we did, and why we're excited to share the outcomes soon.

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Layla Kouara · 3 min read

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22 Oct 2025 Inclusion

Breaking Barriers: Making Brain Research More Inclusive

Our co-designed PPI work with Sheffield's Israac Community Centre, shaping more inclusive neurotechnology, has been featured in the EPSRC Healthcare Technologies Newsletter.

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Layla Kouara · 4 min read

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15 Oct 2025 ARIA

Our Project Featured on ARIA's 'Meet the Creators'

Our project is highlighted on ARIA's official website as part of the Future Adoption Opportunity Space, showcasing our work on equitable and inclusive neurotechnology.

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M A Mohamed · 4 min read

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6 Oct 2025 Community

Reflecting on Our Workshop at Fatima Community Mosque

Our brain health workshop at Fatima Community Mosque took place on 30 September. We are grateful to everyone who took part, and we look forward to returning to the community to share what we have learned.

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Layla Kouara · 3 min read

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22 Sep 2025 Community

Upcoming: Brain Health Workshop at Fatima Community Mosque

On 30 September, we are hosting a brain health workshop at Fatima Community Mosque in Sheffield. The session is part of our work to understand how neurotechnology research can be made more inclusive and accessible for Muslim communities.

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Layla Kouara · 2 min read

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20 Sep 2025 ARIA

Manuscript Submitted on Inclusive Neurotechnology Participation

Our team, in collaboration with ISRAAC Somali Community Centre, has submitted a manuscript to the Journal of Neural Engineering on fostering inclusive participation in neurotechnology research, supported by NeuroMod and ARIA.

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M A Mohamed · 4 min read

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9 Sep 2025 ARIA

Inclusive Neurotechnology at BrainTech Alliance London

Dr Mahnaz Arvaneh gave a talk on inclusive neurotechnology at the BrainTech Alliance event in London on Tuesday, 9 September 2025.

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M A Mohamed · 2 min read

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28 Aug 2025 ARIA

Dr Arvaneh Speaks at Ulster University ISRC-CN3 Summer School

At the ISRC-CN3 Summer School hosted by Ulster University, Dr Mahnaz Arvaneh delivered two talks on implicit brain-computer interaction and the roadmap towards equitable neurotechnology.

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M A Mohamed · 3 min read

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29 Jan 2025 Neurotech

University of Sheffield Announces ARIA Precision Neurotechnologies Funding

The University of Sheffield has announced that our project will lead new ARIA-funded research on inclusive precision neurotechnologies, as part of a 69 million pound national initiative.

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M A Mohamed · 6 min read

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