CIMCYC Workshop on Learning and Attention

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CIMCYC Workshop on Learning and Attention

The Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC) at the University of Granada will host the "CIMCYC Workshop on Learning and Attention" next Tuesday, December 17, 2025.

The event, scheduled to take place in Conference Room 1 of the CIMCYC from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., aims to create a space for discussion and knowledge exchange on the impact of learning and attention on human cognition and behavior.

Time  Speaker  Session
15:00–15:10    Welcome and introduction
15:10–15:40 Dr. Teódora Vékony Mind wandering as a modulator of inhibitory control and implicit statistical learning
15:40–16:10 Dr. David Luque Experimentally investigating the formation of human habits: It is hard, but we are getting there
16:10–16:30   Coffee break
16:30–17:00 Dr. Miguel A. Vadillo No free lunch: Visual statistical learning depends on selective attention and possibly on working memory resources as well
17:00–18:00 Dr. Mike Le Pelley Prediction and prioritisation: Reward learning modulates automatic attentional priority

The workshop is specially aimed at master's and doctoral students, as well as researchers with an interest in attention, learning and decision-making.

Attendance Details

Attendance is in-person and free, but requires prior registration through the official form. A certificate of attendance will be granted to those who register and attend the talks. To register and obtain more information, please visit the official Workshop page.