We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 12th joint Diamond-CCP4 Workshop on MX data collection and structure solution! Bringing together leading experts in the field of MX to teach best practice in data collection and analysis, this course is aimed at PhD students, postdocs and early career scientists who have a focus on structural biology.

This is primarily an in-person workshop, based at Diamond Light Source in the UK, but will be preceded by three remote days on Zoom prior to the on-site element. We will make use of a Slack workspace through the course.

It is essential that applicants commit to attending the workshop in its entirety. Please note below the workshop days and timings involved:

– First online preparation day: Monday 3 November
– Second online preparation day: Monday 10 November
– Third online preparation day: Monday 17 November
– On-site: Monday 24 November to Friday 28 November

There is no fee to attend this workshop, however attendance will be subject to an application process, and a letter of support from the attendee’s supervisor will be required. Both the application form and supervisor’s letter of support will need to be submitted by 17:00 (UK time) on 21 September.

Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and ensuring that they are able to attend the Diamond-CCP4 Data Collection and Structure Solution Workshop 2025. It is recommended that you check any visa requirements with your local embassy or consulate for visa entry to the UK. Participants should inform themselves of the entry requirements (i.e. visa requirements) of the event location and complete the necessary formalities in good time before the event begins. Neither Diamond nor STFC will be liable if a visa application is denied, a visa is received too late to attend, or if a delegate is not able to travel to the Diamond-CCP4 Data Collection and Structure Solution Workshop 2025.

Some prior experience of crystallography and data collection is expected, and those who already have an interesting project (crystals and possibly previously collected datasets) will be given priority in selection.

– The course homepage: https://www.ccp4.ac.uk/schools/DLS-2025/

— David and Maria from CCP4