Christopher Currin, PhD 🌍 🇿🇦

So a few of us (@unhlangothi, @adantro, PeterLatham, @TPVogels, @JosephRaimondo) wrote a perspective piece for #PLOSCompBio entitled "Think: Theory for Africa" dx.plos.org/10.1371/journa… here are some of the points

imbizo 2025 started today! 🇿🇦🌍💻 We look forward to learning together, creating memories together, and sharing knowledge together.

@smhall97 @AmalRannen @GoogleDeepMind @DeepIndaba @CompNeuroImbizo Hearty congrats Siobhan! 🎉 Very exciting and well deserved 😃 have fun in @AmalRannen's team!

🪘I've joined @AmalRannen as a student researcher @GoogleDeepMind. Reaching this goal is a dream, with credit due to all folks @DeepIndaba & @CompNeuroImbizo! Everything looks different to 2018 when I got this notebook, but it signifies a turning point in my journey out of Physio

A gathering to share knowledge—that's the spirit behind @CompNeuroImbizo, the neuroscience summer school in South Africa. Since 2016, @TPVogels of @ISTAustria has been bringing brilliant minds together. Read how #Imbizo alumni are shaping this network. 🔗 bit.ly/3TsTQKw

Network models incorporating chloride dynamics predict optimal strategies for terminating status epilepticus biorxiv.org/cgi/content/sh… #biorxiv_neursci

What are foundation models in neuroscience? I'll be giving a talk next week to the NIH neuroscience ethics working group. I started writing a short blog post which snowballed into this 5,000 word essay neuroai.science/p/foundation-m…

Some highlights from day 1 of Deep Learning Indaba𝕏 SA🇿🇦 2024. Attendees from across South Africa share their expectations and enthusiasm for the event. The energy is palpable! #IndabaXSA2024 #DeepLearning #AIinAfrica #MachineLearning

We are excited to announce the Disciplined Entrepreneurship for AI Startups Workshop at IndabaX🇿🇦'24! Led by Frans Meyer, CEO of Alphawave Group. The workshop is structured around the MIT-developed Disciplined Entrepreneurship methodology. Sign up here: forms.gle/zG29DBeBAe3cH9…

The best summer school in the world, where learning comp neuro on the shores of Cape Town is the catalyst for knowledge, connecting, and growing as a person! Every year is unique and yet always manages to manifest the indescribable beauty of people joining together for science

Highlights from Indaba𝕏🇿🇦2023! We had an inspiring lineup of keynotes, talks, workshops, hackathons & a celebration of the remarkable strides in AI with companies, research & students. This year, it's bigger and better! Applications are closing soon: indabax.co.za

📢 Last Call for Submissions! 📢 We have received many requests from the community to extend the deadline. The deadline for submitting your Applications, Abstracts and Posters to the Indaba𝕏 SA🇿🇦is now moved to 12th May 2024. Submit here: indabax.co.za #indabaX2024

@roydanroy Not sure about hotels, but lunch and coffee both excellent at Ramasuri maps.app.goo.gl/naxwfAjgEcPv7b…

This is what I really need to know from people at ICLR: what’s the best hotel to book? Where is the best coffee? Where is the best lunch?

Please welcome our next keynote speaker, Professor Mpho Primus @mphoraborife, an esteemed NRF-rated researcher in computational linguistics. She is the Co-Director at the Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg and the Founder of Primus Technology Hub.

Deadline Alert! 🚨 The Deep Learning Indaba𝕏 SA🇿🇦 applications closes on the 5 May 2024! ⏰ Don't miss the chance to be part of this great event✨ Submit your applications at: indabax.co.za/register/ Remember to hit submit after any edits! #indabaX2024

Hi Community! Tap the greatest mind in the ML Community for your project! Bring a poster to the AI Fest, engage with peers, experts & potential collaborators. Receive feedback, gain recognition & enhance your communication skills. Register here: indabax.co.za

📣Announcement: First Keynote Speaker We’re thrilled to introduce keynote speaker for IndabaX SA🇿🇦2024: Pelonomi Moiloa, CEO @LelapaAI, a research lab building language technology for African languages. 🏆Named as one of the most influential people in AI #Times100 #indabaX2024

📣Application are now open📣 Excitement is in the air as we gear up for the 7th Annual Deep Learning Indaba𝕏 South Africa set to take place from 9-12 July 2024 at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg! 📆 Apply before the 5th of May 2024. indabax.co.za #DLX

A very rewarding and deeply impactful experience shaping the future of computational neuroscience. Plus, doing science on the beaches of Cape Town in January is spectacular🤩🏖 🇿🇦!

2024 in Vienna: iclr.cc May 7-11 fens.org June 25-29 icml.cc Jul 21-27 vogelslab.org EVERYDAY! Coming to Vienna? Wanna stop by the lab before or after your visit? Give a talk maybe? Give me a shout and we'll make it happen.

We are proud to announce our paper, ✨Ten simple rules for pushing boundaries of inclusion at academic events✨has been published in @PLOSCompBiol! This community-based collaboration is a call to action for all to evaluate current norms for inclusion 1/n youtu.be/yPtXT_2BP5c?si…

Regret not taking university-level maths but want to get into theoretical neuro or ML grad studies? Apply to the 7 week @GatsbyUCL maths bridging course by next Friday! From Africa or another under-resourced background? We have some funding for you! 🤩 ucl.ac.uk/gatsby/study-a…