Past Events

A one-day foundation course introducing trainees to the principles of robotic-assisted surgery within the contemporary multi-platform robotic environment, with focused practical exposure to the Cornerstone Sentire Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) System. Delegates will learn platform-independent principles of safe robotic surgery, theatre workflow, human factors and emergency procedures, while gaining hands-on familiarity with the Sentire system, including docking, system components and fundamental console skills. This course is aimed at early years Surgical Trainees (CT1-CT2/ST1-ST6)

SPIRIT Conference. International Conference on the Management of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in the Acute Setting & Outcomes. SPIRIT Medical Conference for: Spinal Surgeons (Neurosurgeon Orthopaedic Surgeons) Clinicians in the field of traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries , Scientists, Insurance Companies, Solicitors & Barristers

A 2-day online course with speakers and researchers from computer science, neurosurgery and biomedical backgrounds who will teach the key concepts and knowledge required to appraise AI/ML literature and how it applies in neurosurgical practice and across the clinical neurosciences. This will be through lectures, workshops and small group tutorials.

RISE-UK 2026 is a two-day national conference focused on the future of surgery, surgical robotics, digital innovation, AI, simulation and real-world adoption of next-generation surgical technologies. The event brings together surgeons, trainees, hospital leaders, theatre teams, procurement and transformation leads, industry partners, academics, innovators and policymakers to explore how robotics and emerging technologies can be implemented safely, responsibly and at scale across the NHS and wider healthcare system. It is aimed at surgeons and surgical trainees across specialties, NHS executives and managers, theatre and perioperative teams, innovation and transformation leads, procurement teams, medical technology companies, educators, researchers and anyone involved in shaping the future of surgical care.

Hands-on 1-day course of theory and practice, featuring expert-delivered lectures and exciting practical simulations. The event will focus around the various approaches to the spine, and the latest tips and tricks to ensure safe access - utilising the latest in innovative simulation models from UpSurgeOn to translate practice into reality.

Cambridge Lectures in 3D Neurosurgical Anatomy Saturday, 4th July 2026 Guest Speaker - Prof Atul Goel, Mumbai Course fee - £250 Further enquiries Angela Gray [email protected] 01223 596189

The Queen Square Simulation Centre is proud to announce its 3rd annual Advanced Cranial and Advanced Spinal cadaver courses in June/July 2026, to be held at The Griffin Institute, Northwick Park. The courses will have two delegates per cadaver and a high faculty to delegate ratio, giving ample opportunity to learn advanced hands-on skills from eminent faculty from London and beyond. Spine Target Audience: Senior neurosurgical and orthopaedic trainees/post-CCT fellows (deanery and non-deanery) and junior spinal consultants.

The Queen Square Simulation Centre is proud to announce its 3rd annual Advanced Cranial and Advanced Spinal cadaver courses in June/July 2026, to be held at The Griffin Institute, Northwick Park. The courses will have two delegates per cadaver and a high faculty to delegate ratio, giving ample opportunity to learn advanced hands-on skills from eminent faculty from London and beyond. Cranial Target Audience: Senior neurosurgical trainees and fellows

BASES represents the largest collaborative group of spinal endoscopic surgeons across the UK, including surgeons from England, Scotland, and Wales, and across the full spectrum of endoscopic spinal technologies and approaches. Endoscopic spinal surgery is rapidly emerging as one of the most important advances in minimally invasive spinal care. While currently performed by a relatively small number of UK surgeons, adoption is accelerating significantly as demand grows for less invasive, motion-preserving spinal procedures with faster patient recovery. This year’s conference theme is: “From Education to Translation” The meeting is designed to support both new and established surgeons in developing high-quality endoscopic spinal surgery skills across the full range of techniques, including: * Uniportal and biportal approaches * Lumbar, thoracic, and cervical pathology * Practical implementation of endoscopic programmes The conference will include: * International keynote speakers * Expert didactic lectures * Rapid-fire panel discussions and Q&A sessions * Hands-on practical training using high-fidelity spinal models

Please note - This course is for neurosurgery consultant and trainees in the UK. Trainees need to be ST3 or higher Join two leading experts in neurosurgery for this two-day workshop! Topics include - • Intraoperative neurosurgical ultrasound • Orientation through anatomical landmarks • Ultrasound-guided tumour resection • Ventricular access and navigation • Indications in paediatrics, Chiari, epilepsy, vascular, and spine