D8.2 First Report on Training Activities focussing on virtual tools

In the first two years of the NanoCommons project, the focus of the joint research activities workpackages (JRAs, WPs 3-6) was on making the nanoinformatics services, i.e. virtual tools, ready for provision as services to the nanosafety researchers via the calls for transnational access (TA). As part of this, dedicated training materials, in particular online training resources linked directly to the NanoCommons’ catalogue of services, were also developed and are available in the NanoCommons library. Among the types of training materials developed are: (1) resources prepared for use in NanoCommons workshops and hackathons (organized to demonstrate the use and application of the selected virtual tools via dedicated training sessions with internal or external audiences); (2) self-guided tutorials, both text-based and videos; (3) suggestions for how the tools/services can be used by end-users users; and (4) case study demonstrations are being developed. Online accessibility of the training resources has been established via the infrastructure section of the NanoCommons project website. The visibility of the available online training resources has been strongly promoted, to support uptake by other ongoing EU projects working on the nanosafety topic. This was achieved through presentations at a number of highly interactive events, such as joint project or scientific meetings, industry events, and meetings involving attendees of the new member states.

This report presents the training measures implemented by NanoCommons, illustrated with concrete examples of activities in this area. A complete list of training resources (including training materials from workshops and hackathons, as well as video or written tutorials and publications) is available in the project online Library.