Communication, dissemination, and capacity building

Objectives

WP6 aims to ensure that NAMWISE scientific outputs are visible, accessible, and actionable across stakeholder communities. Its core objective is to maximise the uptake and societal impact of the project results through strategic communication, targeted dissemination, and inclusive capacity-building activities.

By engaging regulators, contract research organisations, academia, industry, and citizens, WP6 fosters a shared understanding of New Approach Methodologies and their relevance to chemical safety assessment. It supports the translation of technical findings into practical knowledge, policy recommendations, and educational resources.

Design and implement a dynamic communication & Dissemination plan that evolves with the project progress

Build and maintain a strong digital presence through the NAMWISE website, social media, and newsletters

Organise webinars, workshops, and outreach events to promote dialogue and knowledge exchange

Coordinate the NAMWISE Partner Forum to consolidate stakeholder feedback and deliver hands-on training

Develop a modular Education Kit to support long-term awareness and integration of NAMs into academic and regulatory practice

Through these activities, WP6 ensures that NAMWISE not only delivers high-quality research, but also empowers stakeholders to apply its results in real-world contexts, contributing to the transition towards safer, sustainable, and animal-free chemical risk assessment.

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Key activities

Work Package 6 delivers a coordinated set of activities to ensure that NAMWISE results are effectively communicated, widely disseminated, and translated into lasting capacity-building across stakeholder groups. The work is structured into five core tasks:

Task 6.1 –

Strategic planning:

Establishes the Communication & Dissemination Plan, defines stakeholder-specific messaging, selects outreach channels, and sets performance indicators, ensuring alignment with EU visibility rules.

Task 6.2 –

Communication Tools:

Develops the NAMWISE visual identity, manages the website, social media, and newsletters, and produces a mid-term promotional video to enhance project visibility.

Task 6.3 –

Dissemination & Outreach:

Engages external audiences through webinars, conference participation, science festival materials, and the Partner Forum. Concludes with a White Paper outlining regulatory recommendations.

Task 6.4 –

Education & Awareness:

Targets academia and early-career professionals by mapping toxicology training programmes, creating modular teaching materials, and promoting content via EU Academy and academic networks.

Task 6.5 –

Hands-on Training:

Delivers practical training for CROs and regulators using case studies, video tutorials, and tailored sessions at the Partner Forum, supporting the One Substance One Assessment (OSOA) principle.

Partners involved

ALTERTOX – Lead Beneficiary

WP6 Coordinator

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology

Leads pedagogic actions and partner forum reporting
Develops training materials for toxicology students

French CenteR for the 3Rs

Supports website development and outreach
Contributes to pedagogic content and dissemination

AXELERA

Assists in stakeholder engagement and workshop organisation

ASSOCIATION LYON BIOPOLE

Manages logistics for workshops and stakeholder consultations

Produces newsletters

BIOREGIO STERN MANAGEMENT GMBH

Implements communication activities

Manages social media and video dissemination

University of Birmingham

Contributes to pedagogic content and outreach

SANOFI-AVENTIS GROUPE

Participates in training and case study development for regulators and CROs

CEHTRA SAS

Leads hands-on training for regulators and CROs
Develops case study reports and video tutorials

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES

Develops hands-on training materials and tutorials for CROs

WATCHFROG

Supports training content and dissemination activities

NETRI

Contributes to pedagogic actions and training development