uniMIND - Academic Journal Club Network

Shaping an academic culture for psychedelic science

Local and International Groups uniMIND Central Sessions uniMIND Symposium

About uniMIND

uniMIND is a global network of academic journal clubs exploring psychedelic research.

Open to students, researchers, and curious thinkers from all disciplines. Here we create spaces for critical dialogue on mind, brain, and altered states of consciousness.

Local groups meet regularly to discuss scientific literature, academic talks, and ongoing projects. They operate independently but are connected through shared resources, monthly web sessions with invited authors, and the annual uniMIND Symposium.

Whether you're new to the field or pursuing advanced research, uniMIND offers a platform to learn, connect, and contribute.

Why join uniMIND?

Being part of an academic journal club has many advantages for you, your network and skills, and your career. We cannot list them all here, but a detailed list of benefits can be found in the Expectations Guide linked further below!

Local and international groups

uniMIND would not exist without its global network of local groups. Most of them are registered associations at universities and they meet at least once per month. During meetings, scientific literature, academic talks, documentaries, or the participants’ own projects are usually discussed.

(Check out the uniMIND global map!)

uniMIND Central Sessions

The monthly uniMIND Central Sessions are web-based, moderated journal clubs with invited authors. For each session, one article is prepared and discussed. Advance reading and active participation are expected.

The sessions are announced and can be joined through the MIND Community Plattform (MCP) and the MIND Events calendar.

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unMIND Symposium

The Symposium is our network’s event highlight. We come together at a different university each year for a conference with talks from senior and junior academics, group discussions, and social events.

More here

Find a uniMIND Group Near You

Joining a uniMIND group connects you with like-minded peers who meet regularly to discuss scientific papers, share insights, and explore new ideas.
Meetings are open, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating — and you’re welcome to join at any point in your academic journey.

Use the interactive map below to locate a group near you. Each pin shows group organizers including contact info. Find a group on the map or email us at [email protected] to get connected.

Participating in a uniMIND group does not require a MIND Membership – all you need to do is contact the respective coordinator and join their group.

Don’t see your city? You can start your own group in just a few steps!

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Start a uniMIND Group

Being a uniMIND Coordinator is an honorable task. You will:

become the link between your group and the MIND Foundation,
come in direct contact with the Coordinators of all other uniMIND groups, gaining access to a global academic network
contribute to the critical discussion of scientific discoveries
spread information beyond the “psychedelic bubble” by forming and inviting interested people into a student association
gain a critical advantage in scientific and organizational skills, and a transdisciplinary approach to complex scientific topics

Coordinating a uniMIND group requires an active MIND Membership:

If you are interested in coordinating your own uniMIND group, please fill out the “Start a uniMIND Group” form, and we will help you get started. Before you answer the form, please read both documents : The Coordinators Code of Conduct, and the Expectations Guide. We look forward to hearing from you!

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For me, it is really helpful to have some orientation in this vast academic field. It is also nice to see how engaged people can be and happy that there is such a group within our university. I am sure uniMIND will positively influence my course of study, getting myself involved in something meaningful. Even if my contribution is small, it is great that it evokes a feeling of being involved and part of something.

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