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227-1031-00L 2 Credits MSC D-ITET , D-PHYS
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Journal Club (University of Zurich)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Giacomo Indiveri
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student. UZH Module Code: INI702 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:26

Abstract

The Neuroinformatics Journal Club is a weekly meeting during which students present current research papers. The presentation is followed by a general discussion.

Objective

The Neuroinformatics Journal club aims to train students to present cutting-edge research clealry and efficiently. It leads students to learn about current topics in neurosciences and neuroinformatics, to search the relevant literature and to critically and scholarly appraise published papers. The students learn to present complex concepts and answer critical questions.

Content

Relevant current papers in neurosciences and neuroinformatics are covered. The Journal Club course includes two mandatory lectures as part of a two-session workshop on how to prepare and deliver effective scientific presentations, with a focus on short 10-minute talks for an audience with a highly interdisciplinary background.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the UZH.The credits are given after presentation of at least one journal article.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Journal Club (University of Zurich)
**Course at University of Zurich** Location: please see VVZ UZH
No time listed 1 h weekly

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