Una Europa Epilepsy Data Challenge

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders. Treatment is possible, but despite anti-seizure medication, around 30 percent of patients are not seizure-free. To improve therapeutic decisions, it is crucial to accurately detect and log seizures. However, seizure diaries have proven unreliable in clinical practice and longer-term full-scalp-EEG recordings are impossible in a home setting. The solution: Wearable devices that record EEG with behind-the-ear electrodes. 

Key dates

  • 20 January 2025: Application deadline
  • 3 February 2025: Joint kick-off session and release of dataset
  • 23-24 April 2025: Joint workshop to present and discuss findings
  • 16 May 2025: End of Challenge

Who can join?

The challenge is open to doctoral researchers and master’s students enrolled at an Una Europa partner university. We welcome applications from candidates working in the field of biomedical engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, IT for health, or equivalent.

Contact Edinburgh Una Europa Senior Leads with questions or to learn more: