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Announcements

Stay informed with the latest updates from the European Biological Rhythms Society (EBRS). Here you’ll find important announcements regarding upcoming congresses, scientific initiatives, organizational news, and community highlights. Check back regularly to stay connected with the EBRS network.

Circadian Rhythm Disorders Masterclass

14–18 June 2027

Loughborough University, United Kingdom

Join the 26th International Symposium on Shiftwork and Working Time (Shiftwork2027), bringing together researchers and professionals to explore “Advancing Safety, Health, and Equality in Shiftwork for a Sustainable Future.”

The symposium will focus on three key themes: safety, health and wellbeing, and equality.

Call for Contributions:

  • Symposium proposals: Deadline 31 October 2026
  • Abstract submissions: Deadline 11 December 2026

For more information and submission details, visit the official event website.

Circadian Rhythm Disorders Masterclass

19-20 January 2027

This two-day interactive online masterclass is designed for healthcare professionals, clinicians, and researchers interested in circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders. The course covers the mechanisms, assessment, and management of circadian rhythm disorders and associated conditions, with opportunities for discussion and interaction.

Please note: This course does not provide a licence to practise or a formal University of Oxford qualification. Participants must work within their existing professional qualifications and competencies.

Save the Date: EBRS Congress 2027

23-27 August, 2027

We are delighted to announce that the EBRS Congress 2027 will take place in Padova, Italy, from 24–27 August 2027.

The Congress will bring together the international chronobiology community for scientific exchange, discussion and collaboration.

Trainee Day: 23 August 2027
EBRS Congress: 24–27 August 2027
Padova, Italy

Further information on the programme, registration and abstract submission will be available soon.

We look forward to welcoming you to Padova in 2027!

2nd Annual Meeting of the International Association of Circadian Health Clinics – Call for Abstracts

16–19 June 2026

The International Association of Circadian Health Clinics (IACHC) invites members of the EBRS community to attend and submit abstracts for its 2nd Annual Meeting, Advancing Clinical Practice: Integrating Circadian Medicine into Patient Care and Treatment, taking place 2–3 November 2026 at Juntendo University in Tokyo, Japan.

The two-day meeting will bring together clinicians, researchers, trainees, and students interested in translating circadian science into healthcare. The program will include a Circadian Medicine Course, oral and poster presentations, and talks from international leaders in the field.

Chronobiology Summer School

16–19 June 2026

Join the Chronobiology Summer School to dive deep into circadian medicine, engage with cutting-edge research, and network with fellow PhD students from inside and outside the consortium.

Masterclass

1 May 2026
A masterclass for early‑career researchers, held the day after the symposium, offering an interactive space to discuss their work with experts in the neuroscience and circadian field - Michael Hastings and Jun Yan.

Unraveling the Hypothalamus in the Era of Single Cell Transcriptomics

11–12 April 2026

A 1-day symposium in Amsterdam focusing on the hypothalamus and single-cell transcriptomics

New Podcast
Translational Sensory and Circadian Neuroscience Unit at the Max Plank Institute.

Celebrating Excellence in Chronobiology – EBRS 2025 Awards

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding scientists who were honored at this year’s EBRS 2025 Congress in Lübeck. Their groundbreaking work represents significant contributions to the field of chronobiology and to the broader scientific community.
Congratulations to all award recipients!
Explore the full list of this year’s winners, past honorees, and learn more about the history and significance of each award:

Lighten Up: On Biology and Time — touring exhibition reaches the MIT Museum

After acclaimed showings at EPFL Pavilions (Lausanne) and the Gewerbemuseum Winterthur, Lighten Up: On Biology and Time opens its third iteration at the MIT Museum in Boston—inviting both chronobiologists and the public to explore the beauty and rhythms of life.