Past Events

Don’t miss this fantastic two-day course featuring a comprehensive programme of talks and practical stations dedicated to vascular neurosurgery! Hands-on practical stations include both virtual reality and high-fidelity surgical models of aneurysm clipping, as well as cranial access and microvascular anastomosis skills. Contact: [email protected]

Join us at the Queen Square Simulation Centre for a hands-on neuro-oncology course focused on the practical use of modern surgical adjuncts in brain tumour surgery. This one-day course is designed to give trainees meaningful hands-on exposure to technologies that increasingly shape day-to-day neuro-oncological practice.

This 2-day cadaveric course focusing on lateral skull base approaches is aimed at neurosurgery and ENT registrars. Programme will include middle fossa, retrosigmoid, retrolabyrinthine, translabyrinthine, infracochlear and infratemporal fossa approaches. Course fees: £950 for delegates; £250 for observers Booking: Sarah Lord ([email protected]) Queries: Miss P Achar ([email protected]) Mr L Glancz ([email protected])

Aim is to discuss ideas and gauge interest in developing new spinal clinical trials Target audience- Spinal neurosurgeons and orthopaedic spinal surgeons- consultants and trainees

A comprehensive and up to date review of neurosurgery. • 5 days of didactic lectures & mock FRCS vivas, delivered in a hybrid format by expert international faculty. Aimed at neurosurgical trainees and fellows of all grades. Ideal for FRCS exam preparation. • Early bird prices available! End on 28th February 2026

Join us for an immersive one-day course led by expert faculty, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of hydrocephalus and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disorders. The course combines high-quality didactic teaching with small-group, faculty-supervised hands-on practical stations, ensuring adequate time for skill development, discussion, and individual feedback. Practical sessions will use state-of-the-art simulation models to reflect real-world clinical scenarios.

BTNC Young Neurosurgeons Fellowship Award. 100 Young Neurosurgeons (under 45yrs) will be sponsored with Complimentary Registration & Accommodation. For Details please refer to the website

Endoscopy in Neurosurgery (EiN) is a course aimed at trainees and consultants wishing to embark on a neuro-endoscopic career or to advance their neuro-endoscopic skills. The format consists of lectures, video sessions, demonstrations, hands-on sessions (including cadaveric and high-fidelity models) and discussion. The course aims to cover all aspects of cranial (days 1 & 2) and spinal (day 3) endoscopy / minimally invasive neurosurgery as well as fetoscopic neurosurgery. Fees: £750 for 3 days or £250 for each day until 31st March 2026, thereafter £900 for 3 days or £300 for each day. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Course dinner on Tuesday the 12th May

A new educational event in collaboration with B. Braun Medical Ltd, showcasing leading experts in NPH care. The programme highlights current best practice, emerging evidence, and multidisciplinary approaches, offering clinicians practical insights and case-based learning to improve diagnosis, treatment pathways, and patient outcomes across Scotland. Contact: [email protected]