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CCDC > UNESCO-CCDC Remote Training on Crystallography Software for Research and Education

UNESCO-CCDC Remote Training on Crystallography Software for Research and Education

Date of Event

9 June 2026

9–19 June 2026

Session 1

Finding structures and trends in the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD)

When: 9 June 2026, 13:00 – 16:00 BST

The session will cover:

Welcome to the programme and outline of goals
Introduction to crystallographic databases, in particular to the CSD
Searching structures in the CSD
- using WebCSD online
- using the desktop software ConQuest
Finding trends in the CSD
- using ConQuest and the Data Analysis module in Mercury

Session 2

Visualisation and analysis of crystal structures

When: 12 June 2026, 13:00 – 16:00 BST

The session will cover:

Effective visualisation of molecules and packing
- using the desktop software Mercury
- including visualisation of symmetry elements
- including creation of high-resolution images and videos for posters, presentations and teaching
- exploring Metal-Organic Frameworks
Understanding and validating molecular geometries in crystal structures using Mogul

Session 3

Solid form assessment

When: 16 June 2026, 13:00 – 16:00 BST

The session will cover:

Analysis of hydrogen bonds and aromatics interactions to assess solid forms
- Focus on Full Interaction Maps and Aromatics Analyser
- Introduction to other functionality in Mercury

Session 4

Making the most of the CSD at your institution in research and education

When: 19 June 2026, 13:00 – 16:00 BST

The session will cover:

Deposit your structures in the CSD
Using the CSD for teaching chemistry and crystallography
What happens after this training
- The CCDC’s FAIRE programme
- Setting up the CSD at your institution
- Training researchers and educators

Apply Here Before May 15th