Sensory systems – PhD course 2018

Helmholtz Institute (GS Social and Behavioral Sciences, Cognition and Behavior)

Although our senses operate in different domains, with different reference frames, there is a
striking resemblance between these systems on computational, algorithmic as well as
implementation levels. This course will focus on these similarities as well as differences at
these levels.

Format

Sensory systems is a 5-day course that includes lectures & discussions by
national experts in the field, literature study and practical experimentation.
Confirmed speakers are:
Prof. Dr. S.O. Dumoulin (Utrecht University)
Prof. Dr. R.J.A. van Wezel (Radboud University)
Prof. Dr. J.H.A. Kroeze (Utrecht University)
Dr. K. Overvliet (Utrecht University)
Dr. M.J. Van der Smagt (Utrecht University)
Prof. Dr. J.H.M. Vroomen (Tilburg University)

Dates: 10 – 14 December, 2018
Location: Israëlslaan 118
*note that this is not at “de Uithof” campus of Utrecht University
Credits: 2 EC

Application

Please apply no later than 28 November, 2018, by sending an email to
m.j.mulder@uu.nl. The course is free for members of the Helmholtz Institute
& Affiliates, as well as for PhD students of Utrecht University. For other
students, a fee of €250,- will be charged.

Information

Contact Dr. M.J. Mulder for information (m.j.mulder@uu.nl)