Minerva led on the design and delivery of 12 communications training events in universities and science museums across Europe.  120 individual researchers took part in these events, all rating the courses either excellent or very good. The key objective of the course was to develop transferable communications skills and to build confidence and competence in their use.

As a support network for EU-funded Bioeconomy projects, CommNet was created to facilitate the communication of EU Bioeconomy research to the general public and key target groups including media, young people, industry and policy makers.

CommNet became a well-respected authority in EU projects communication and dissemination and organised a number of successful meetings and workshops. Its work was delivered through a variety of means, from media training, audio-visual production and the creation of educational material, through to supporting communication of research to the business world.

The CommNet network was managed by the EU CommFABnet project, whose consortia consisted of a number of reputed organisations operating at European level, with extensive experience in media, training, education and business communication.

The CommBeBiz project succeeded CommNet in 2013.

www.commnet.eu