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Brain Awareness Week 2026

Parkinson’s – Knowledge, Everyday Life and Future Hope

Brain Awareness Week 2026 in Aarhus
9 March 2026

Join us for an in-depth exploration of Parkinson’s disease – a neurological condition with many facets.

Please note that this event will be conducted in Danish.

Leading experts will provide insight into what Parkinson’s is, how the condition progresses, and the treatment options and research advances shaping the field today. You will gain knowledge of both the motor symptoms and the less visible challenges that may affect sleep, mood and everyday life.

The event will also offer perspectives on living with Parkinson’s – for both those diagnosed and their families – including supportive approaches and practical strategies for daily life.

 

You will gain insight into:

  • What Parkinson’s is – from a biological and clinical perspective
  • Symptoms, disease progression and common misconceptions
  • Treatment options and emerging research
  • Life with Parkinson’s

About:

Time: 7.00–9.00 pm (doors open at 6.30 pm)

Location: Per Kirkeby Auditorium, Søauditorierne, Bartholins Allé 3, Aarhus

Livestream: Available on YouTube. A link to the livestream will be sent by email prior to the event.

Language: Please note that this event will be conducted in Danish.

Programme:

6.30–7.00 pm: Doors open
7.00–9.00 pm: Talks and Q&A – including a short interval with light refreshments
9.00 pm: Closing remarks

 

Speakers:

 

Per Borghammer

Per Borghammer 
Professor, Aarhus University.

Andreas Nørgaard Glud

Andreas Nørgaard Glud
Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Associate Professor, Aarhus University Hospital.

Line Friis Frederiksen

 

Line Friis Frederiksen
Moderator and Science Journalist.

Event partners:

 

Hearts & Minds logo

 

Dansk Neuroforskningscenter logo

 

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Brain Awareness Week 2026

This lecture forms part of 'Hjerneugen'/ Brain Awareness Week, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness of brain health.

We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring evening focused on deepening understanding of the brain and strengthening brain health – and on exploring how research and technology can help support the brain throughout life.

Information

Location
Per Kirkeby Auditoriet, Søauditorierne, Bartholins Allé 3, Aarhus
Date and time
March 09, 2026. At 19:00-21:00
Sign up
Sign-up is required
Price
DKK 75,00
Notice

It is possible to register for the event either to attend in person or to follow the livestream online.

Online participation via livestream is free of charge. Registration is required.

Contact

Gitte Grov Stig

Senior Communications Advisor