Hello GTN Smörgåsbord 3 Participants! Thank you for joining us for the upcoming training event *GTN Smörgåsbord 3 *on *May 22-26!* Everything you need to know about the course, including the (draft) program, is listed on the course webpage <https://gallantries.github.io/video-library/events/smorgasbord3/>. We are happy to announce that this year's program will include new modules on Bioconductor & R <https://gallantries.github.io/video-library/modules/bioconductor>, and RO-crates <https://gallantries.github.io/video-library/modules/ro-crate>! *Format* This event will be* at-your-own-pace *and *choose-your-own-adventure *style. We offer a large selection of tutorial videos and self-study materials, and you can pick and choose which ones to follow during the week based on your own interests and experience. The event will run 24/7 for 5 days, so you can start, stop and take breaks whenever is convenient for *you*. There will be a large team of instructors from the Galaxy community available 24/7 in Slack (chat) to help you with any questions you may have about the tutorials! *Slack* Come join us in Slack <https://join.slack.com/t/gtnsmrgsbord/shared_invite/zt-x7vinbs1-BA~Kht6N86JBhDq0uTIVdQ> where all of the course discussion during the week will occur! Once you've signed up, you can introduce yourself in #social <https://gtnsmrgsbord.slack.com/archives/C01EDBVMHBQ>, ask any questions you may have ahead of the course, and meet your instructors and fellow participants! Some more information about how we will use Slack during this event can be found here <https://gallantries.github.io/video-library/slack>. * (**Having problems joining Slack?* Let us know in our GTN Gitter channel <https://gitter.im/Galaxy-Training-Network/Lobby> or email us) *Galaxy* If you don't have a Galaxy account yet, you can already create one ahead of time (instructions <https://training.galaxyproject.org/training-material/faqs/galaxy/account_create.html>). We recommend you pick one of the "big 3" servers (US, Europe, or Australia, whichever is closest to you) Looking forward to seeing you all in 3 weeks! Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions. Ciao, Helena & Saskia on behalf of the GTN Tapas organizing committee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Practical Information When: May 12-26, 2023 (all time zones) Where: Online Costs: Free! Format: self-study using GTN training materials and video recordings. Support: on Slack (invite link <https://join.slack.com/t/gtnsmrgsbord/shared_invite/zt-x7vinbs1-BA~Kht6N86JBhDq0uTIVdQ> ) Website: link <https://gallantries.github.io/video-library/events/smorgasbord3/> Format of the Course This is an *asynchronous* course. This means that all trainings have been pre-recorded, and you can work through these videos at your own pace and according to your own schedule during the week. This means you can start and stop at whatever times you want. You can skip tutorials that you already know, or that may not be so interesting for you. You can join all 5 days, or only 1. That is all up to you. Common Questions *Q: Will the materials stay available after the course?* A: Yes! Everything you need will stay online after the workshop so you can continue working on them for as long as you want. *Q: What is Slack?* A: Slack (https://slack.com/) is a chat platform. So if you get stuck, you can ask your question on Slack, and one of our instructors will try to answer it. *Q: Do I need to install anything before the workshops?* A: No, all you will need is a web browser. We recommend a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Safari. (preferably not Internet Explorer) *Q: Can I get a certificate?* A: Yes, certificates of attendance will be available on request. It is explained on the schedule page. *Q: Will the videos be captioned?* A: Yes *Q: Can I do a tutorial on a different day than the schedule?* A: Yes, that is not a problem. You can do any tutorial on any day that you want! *Q: Can I do a tutorial that's not in the program?* A: Yes! you can do any tutorial from the GTN website <https://training.galaxyproject.org>. Please make sure to check the *"Available on these Galaxies"* section in the overview box of the tutorial to see which Galaxy servers support the tutorial. --- Saskia Hiltemann (she/her) Postdoctoral Researcher @ Erasmus Medical Center While I may be sending this email outside my normal office hours, I have no expectation to receive a reply outside of yours.