Bernstein Node Aachen-Jülich

The Aachen–Jülich region is home to a thriving neuroscience community, built upon the strong collaboration between RWTH Aachen University and the Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ). Together, the two institutions host numerous internationally recognized research groups that are advancing our understanding of the brain through innovative and interdisciplinary research within the Jülich-Aachen Research Alliance (JARA).

The scientific expertise represented across Aachen and Jülich spans the full spectrum of modern neuroscience, ranging from experimental and cognitive neuroscience to computational modeling, artificial intelligence, and neuromorphic engineering. Complementing this broad expertise, the institutions operate some of Europe’s most powerful high-performance computing infrastructures, enabling large-scale simulations of neural networks and providing advanced tools for the analysis of complex neuroscientific data.

In 2026, the neuroscience research groups from RWTH Aachen and FZJ came together to establish the Bernstein Node Aachen–Jülich. In line with the values and mission of the Bernstein Network, the node serves as a platform to connect researchers across disciplines at these institutions and beyond. The node organizes regular seminar series and networking activities that bring together researchers from different disciplines and institutions, fostering scientific exchange and new collaborations. One example is the Bernstein Node Seminar series, co-hosted by RWTH Aachen and FZJ and held in a hybrid format to encourage participation from the wider neuroscience community. 

By fostering close interactions between experimentalists, theorists, engineers, and computational scientists, the Bernstein Node Aachen–Jülich aims to promote an integrated understanding of brain function and drive innovation at the intersection of neuroscience and technology.

Further information about the node, its activities, and upcoming events is available on the Bernstein Node Aachen-Jülich website.