The aim of the winter school is to offer top-quality courses on nanoscience in order to attract a greater number of young scientists to this dynamic and new field of research, and especially to encourage women to pursue careers in this area. The school provided an opportunity for networking, establishing mentoring schemes and promoting contacts between experts from European universities, scientific institutions and industry. Topics: * Synthesis of nanomaterials * Characterisation and properties of nanomaterials * Application and safety Polymers and carbon nanotubes * Societal issues