FAQ

Brainhack is an academically and open science oriented hackathon which connects researchers from across many different disciplines to work together on innovative projects related to neuroscience. For more details and examples of past Brainhack projects click here.

Any students (undergraduate/graduate), post-docs, staff, faculty, or clinicians with an interest in coding, neuroscience or neuroimaging are encouraged to participate.

Brainhack Western 2023 will be in-person.

You will have the opportunity to build a schedule during registration by specifying which tutorials you wish to attend. You should be able to attend any tutorials you wish.

Brainhack Western 2023 will be following all Western University campus rules regarding COVID-19.

In-person registration includes access to all in-person tutorials and the ability to join an in-person hacking project group. In-person registration also includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks on all three days.

Yes! Anyone wishing to participate in any aspect of Brainhack Western 2023, even just hacking, needs to register.

The cost of the event is $5 CAD!

We are able to accommodate non-Western University affiliated attendees. Please note that all attendees will need to follow Western University COVID-19 campus rules. Note that Brainhack Western does not offer travel stipends. Attendees traveling to London, ON are wholly responsible for their own travel, lodging, and any meals not already included with registration.

Yes! Breakfast, lunch, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and coffee will be provided throughout the event. Please indicate any dietary restrictions when you register. Also, to cut down on waste, please bring your own coffee mug and/or water bottle.

Please bring your own laptop, cables, chargers, USB sticks, and some form of identification (e.g. Student card or Driver's licence). Also bring anything else you may need to work on your project (hardware, datasets etc.).

Learning is an important component of a Brainhack. There will be tutorials and experts around to answer questions.

You are welcome to attend as much or as little as your schedule allows. We understand that Brainhack Western 2023 is scheduled during a busy part of the academic year, so we have tried to scheduled breaks each day to give attendees time to decompress and attend to their own work.