Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) toolkit<\/a>\u2014a tool designed to help students, educators, and support staff intentionally create more inclusive learning environments in higher education\u2014and the LOOP Project, an initiative that bridges the University of Lille\u2019s theoretical, technological, and clinical capabilities in neurotechnology with NeurotechEU. Furthermore, during this opening session, attendees explored how European universities are actively transforming their member institutions.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/neurotecheu.umh.es\/files\/2026\/05\/2026-Cortico-UMH.2-1-768x1024.jpeg\")
Notably, this edition of the CORTICO conference coincided with the 20th anniversary of BCI research in France. According to Cristina Polo, “research into brain\u2013computer interfaces is currently in a very active and promising phase,” adding that although numerous breakthroughs are taking place, “there is still considerable scope for further work, especially regarding real-time applications.”<\/p>\n
On the other hand, one of the aspects highlighted by both doctoral students was the welcoming and accessible nature of the event. As Polo explained: “Being a more close-knit and less crowded gathering, it is much easier to attend all sessions, follow presentations more closely, and engage in more direct dialogue among attendees.” Moreover, since there were no parallel tracks, Desir\u00e9e Gracia added, “taking full advantage of all the talks and sessions is far more feasible, and you don’t feel like you have to miss one session to attend another.”<\/p>\n
Additionally, the UMH doctoral students had the opportunity to attend poster sessions, where they could converse with more experienced students and researchers. In Cristina’s case, she met a researcher working on artifact mitigation in brain signals\u2014a recurring challenge in decoding these signals\u2014and discussed the possibility of utilising their algorithm.<\/p>\n
Conferences such as the CORTICO annual meeting, bolstered by the collaboration of NeurotechEU, serve as events that successfully connect individuals across different disciplines, institutions, and borders, fostering the development of a higher education network in neurotechnology.<\/p>\n
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