Biolaitos November 2021

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FW: Welcome to the Kvantum Science Days November 17-19, 2021
by Päivi Tomperi 09 Nov '21

09 Nov '21

Welcome to the Kvantum Science Days November 17-19, 2021 Place: Tellus Linnanmaa and online The three-day seminar introduces the multidisciplinary research of the University of Oulu in the fields of technology and natural sciences, especially within the Kvantum Institute. The first day, 17th November (Tellus Linnanmaa Backstage), introduces the Arctic Interactions (ArcI)<https://www.oulu.fi/en/arctic-interactions>, one of the University of Oulu´s interdisciplinary research profile themes on exploring environmental change and human-environmental relationships in the Arctic. The first day also provides an open forum for the researchers, who wish to give a presentation about their studies. For doctoral candidates the seminar serves as a research plan seminar course. The second day, 18th November (Tellus Linnanmaa Stage), introduces the Kvantum projects and their outcomes of the project period 2017-2020, as well as the Emerging projects of the period 2018-2022. The third day, 19th November (Tellus Linnanmaa Stage), focuses on the Kvantum project period 2021-2024 introducing the new projects and discusses the aims and goals for the period. Science Days programme, link to registration and more information are available at the seminar web page in this link<https://www.oulu.fi/en/science-arctic-attitude/graduate-school/organisation…>. The Science Days will be organized both live at the Tellus Linnanmaa and online via Zoom. A link to the Zoom will be announced at the seminar web page before the seminar. The Science Days are free of charge and open for anyone interested. Please register by November 12th in this registration link<https://link.webropolsurveys.com/Participation/Public/34ac8125-08c7-45b8-80…>. On behalf of the Science Days organizing committee, Pirjo Taskinen Coordinator Kvantum Institute University of Oulu Tel. +358 294 483562 www.oulu.fi/kvantum<http://www.oulu.fi/kvantum>

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Biology Thursday seminar
by Heikki Helanterä 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

Biology Thursday seminar (11th Nov. 12:15, zoom link below) will be given by Dr. Noémie Pichon, University of Oulu, on: "Warmer climate, nutrients and grazing mediate the effects of dispersal limitation on plant community diversity and productivity" Heikki Helanterä is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://oulu.zoom.us/j/62917763539?pwd=WENZRy9Bb3NlSzlyeVlVamJ4RHR5Zz09 Meeting ID: 629 1776 3539 Passcode: 166151 Join by SIP 62917763539(a)109.105.112.236 62917763539(a)109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 629 1776 3539 Passcode: 166151

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Biology Thursday seminar 11th Nov, Dr. Noémie Pichon: Warmer climate, nutrients and grazing mediate the effects of dispersal limitation on plant community diversity and productivity
by Heikki Helanterä 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

Dear colleagues, this week's Biology Thursday seminar (11th Nov. 12:15, zoom link below) will be given by Dr. Noémie Pichon, University of Oulu, on: "Warmer climate, nutrients and grazing mediate the effects of dispersal limitation on plant community diversity and productivity" Dispersal limitation can lead to lower plant species richness and productivity than the potential maximum of natural communities. However, we know little about its long-term effects and how its importance might depend on global changes and trophic interactions. In a tundra ecosystem, we tested the effects of one-time seed addition on species richness and community biomass after 10 years, and how these effects depended on experimental warming, fertilisation, and herbivore exclusion. Species richness was higher in seeded plots compared to controls, irrespective of the experimental manipulations. Seed addition increased community biomass in ambient conditions (grazed plots without warming and fertilisation), and in communities simultaneously warmed and fertilised. In addition, herbivore exclusion drove a shift in seeded species composition from tundra to lowland species dominance. These results highlight that the importance of dispersal limitation for community assembly processes can be altered by global changes and herbivory, with consequences for ecosystem functioning. See you online on Thursday, Heikki Heikki Helanterä is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Biology Thursday seminar Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://oulu.zoom.us/j/62917763539?pwd=WENZRy9Bb3NlSzlyeVlVamJ4RHR5Zz09 Meeting ID: 629 1776 3539 Passcode: 166151 Join by SIP 62917763539(a)109.105.112.236<mailto:62917763539@109.105.112.236> 62917763539(a)109.105.112.235<mailto:62917763539@109.105.112.235> Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 629 1776 3539 Passcode: 166151 =============================================== Heikki Helanterä Associate Professor (tenure track) Ekologian ja genetiikan tutkimusyksikkö / Ecology and Genetics Research Unit Oulun Yliopisto / University of Oulu / Finland heikki.helantera(a)oulu.fi<mailto:heikki.helantera@oulu.fi> +358-40-7507 334

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Master's seminar 10.11.
by Juhani Hopkins 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

This week we'll have a very full schedule. https://oulu.zoom.us/j/66787207738 14.15 Marianne Uusi-Illikainen 14.35 Henna Karhunen 14.55 Akseli Ojanperä 15.40 Kaisa Aalto Suomen alkuperäis kasvilajiston ominaisuuksien vaikutus niiden kilpailukykyyn komealupiinia (Lupinus polyphyllus) vastaan HRP-labeling of bacterial extracellular vesicles for transmission electron microscopy imaging Luonnon monimuotoisuuden suojeleminen ja uhanalaisuuden torjuminen lukio-opiskelijoiden näkökulmasta - Arvot, asenteet sekä valmius toimia Etäopiskelun vaikutukset yläkoulun biologian taito-osaamiseen Kaisa Vikki Adeyemi Adebayo Jonna Tauriainen Tessa Saari Plan Plan Result Result Anna Ruotsalainen Heikki Helanterä Heikki Helanterä Timo Muotka Anna Ruotsalainen & Satu Ramula Lumi Viljakainen & Justus Reunanen Anna-Maria Pirttilä & Kirsi Valta-Hulkkonen Anne Pellikka & Seppo Rytkönen

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Yksikköpalaveri / Unit meeting
by Jouni Aspi 05 Nov '21

05 Nov '21

Aiheita: Budjettiuutisia Yliopiston vaalit RAE-arviointi Topics: Budget news University elections RAE-report Jouni Aspi is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://oulu.zoom.us/j/69687439176 Meeting ID: 696 8743 9176 Join by SIP 69687439176(a)109.105.112.236 69687439176(a)109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 696 8743 9176

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Conference of the Nordic Society Oikos in January
by Sami Kivelä 03 Nov '21

03 Nov '21

Dear all, The next conference of the Nordic Society Oikos will take place in 17-20 January 2022 in Aarhus Denmark. Registration and abstract submission are currently open. You can find more information about the conference from here https://events.au.dk/nso22aarhus Best, Sami

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Research Assessment Exercise 2020 report
by Jouni Aspi 02 Nov '21

02 Nov '21

Research Assessment Exercise 2020 report : international evaluation of research at the University of Oulu has been published: http://jultika.oulu.fi/Record/isbn978-952-62-3112-9 We have done very well. Our overall scoring was /6 and ranking of RUs evaluated by the Biosciences, Health and the Environment (BHE) panel was 6th. EcoGen - Ecology and Genetics Assessment results: * Scientific quality and impact of the research = Very good * Societal impact of the research = Excellent * Quality of the research environment = Excellent * Future potential = Excellent * OVERALL ASSESSMENT = Excellent General description of the RU In Ecology and Genetics Research Unit high quality research is carried out in several research groups in various fields of biology. The main topics include (i) community, population, evolutionary and behavioural ecology, (ii) conservation, population and ecological genetics and genomics, (iii) biodiversity genomics and DNA-barcoding, (iv) ancient-DNA and domestication studies, (v) improvement of natural resources (e.g. forest, freshwater, wildlife, berries), and (vi) interactions between organisms of different trophic levels and ecosystem processes and vii) global change ecology and biogeochemistry. The emphasis in the unit is on basic research with some application linked to development of natural resources or lifelong health. Research of the unit have had a wide societal impact including environmental education and environmental legislation, co-operation with the general public and authorities in nature related issues, development of scientific platforms for scientist and general public, development of new medical treatments and even supporting creation of new spin-off companies. Current description of the RU (rating 5) EcoGen members conduct a range of diverse research broadly held together by the theme of arctic biodiversity. The topics include three broad areas, including research on arctic climate, genomic techniques in breeding arctic organisms, and biodiversity assessment (barcoding). Overall, most projects show a high degree of interdisciplinarity, in part stimulated by the collaborations within the unit and with groups across the faculties at Oulu. The EcoGen RU comes across as influential and active in the wider communities of a range of fields of biology, however the quality and impact of the different contributions are somewhat variable. The research output is good, given the size of the RU, and a good proportion of publications are in the highest Jufo 3 category. EcoGen members are represented in multiple national and international scientific boards and committees, as partners in EU projects, are involved in review panels, and contribute to other activities such as development of global biodiversity databases. The unit is well connected nationally and internationally, with multiple collaborative projects, networks and grants held jointly with other universities (mainly in Finland, Scandinavia and EU) and research institutes. The impact on society is through excellence of science, e.g., topics of climate change on weather patterns (snowfall) or intriguing experiments on bees to improve the public understanding of the importance of insect decline. Several research groups and their collaboration networks have clear societal and applied aims, particularly in the areas of resource use, ecosystem restoration, and conservation. Future potential of the RU (rating 5) EcoGen has an ambitious aim for developing excellence in research at the forefront of biodiversity and Arctic research. The RU is well set up to provide leadership in arctic ecology, by integrating the various research foci on freshwater, forests, insects and biodiversity. The planned research is strongly targeting relevant UN SDGs, and presents a range of research trajectories to deliver this research. This research is of great interest to society and eminently fundable. There is an ongoing generational change, with new hires predominantly in tenure-track positions, several of them only recently announced, and available positions have attracted high quality applicants. Great emphasis is on mobility at all levels from PhD students to senior staff, which adds to the future potential of the RU. Highlights, strengths and development areas, recommendations and overall rating (5) Highlights: * A substantial expansion of the biodiversity genomics (barcoding) programme has recently been funded by the Finnish Academy. * Recent high-profile papers on climate change have attracted great interest from the science community and general public. Strengths and development areas: The integration of different aspects of arctic biodiversity and sustainability research, together with a multidisciplinary methodological approach (from genomics, to ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry) has great potential. Recommendations: The RU has the potential to deliver high impact research, and has potential for scientific leadership in several research areas. As presented, the future goals may not be sufficiently ambitious; the RU should take a more proactive approach and seek leadership internationally. The RU would benefit from a more coherent approach for individual PIs to contribute towards developing an internationally leading role in focal areas. The unit should strive for greater integration, given the different disciplines represented. It is not clear what is the formal status of the "Biodiversity Unit" which appears separate from the Ecology & Genetics RU. Equally the arctic biogeochemistry group seems incompletely integrated with the other components. The Action Plan has a very promising overall ambition, but without presenting a very concrete plan on how to deliver it. Clear, achievable goals are needed to capitalise on the unique sets of expertise and interdisciplinarity. Thus, well done everybody and congratulations. Jouni

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Oikos Finland PhD thesis prize
by Sami Kivelä 01 Nov '21

01 Nov '21

Dear all, Oikos Finland gives out the prize "The best PhD thesis in ecology and evolutionary biology in Finland". The winner is awarded 500€ and is also invited to give a presentation in the next national Oikos meeting. Call for nominations of high-quality PhD theses that were defended during the academic year 2020-2021 is now open. You can find more information and a link to submit a nomination here: https://nordicsocietyoikos.org/news/oikos-finland-phd-thesis-prize Best, Sami

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Master's seminar 3.11.
by Juhani Hopkins 01 Nov '21

01 Nov '21

The master's seminars will continue this week. https://oulu.zoom.us/j/66787207738 14.15 Aino Erkinaro 15.00 Jenni Sirén Seasonal variation of rRNA-based microbial community composition in an Arctic catchment Interactions of environment and inbreeding depression in house sparrow (Passer domesticus) Jenni Sirén Aino Erkinaro Result Result Timo Muotka Heikki Helanterä Kaisa-Riikka Mustonen, Kaisa Lehosmaa & Jeffrey Welker Alina Niskanen, Henrik Jensen & Stefanie Muff

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12.11 klo 12-15.45 Uudet molekyylibiologiset menetelmät ympäristön tilan seurantojen apuna -työpajastamme?
by Kaisa Lehosmaa 01 Nov '21

01 Nov '21

Uudet molekyylibiologiset menetelmät ympäristön tilan seurantojen apuna -työpaja pe 12.11.2021 klo 12–15.45 Keskipäivän osuus tilaisuudesta klo 12–13.30 järjestetään englanniksi, iltapäivän keskusteluosuus klo 14–15.45 järjestetään suomeksi. Työpaja on kaikille avoin, maksuton ja se järjestetään verkossa. Ilmoittaudu mukaan https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/12B51E799EF3798B Tilaisuudessa mielenkiintoiset esitykset pitävät kansainväliset huippuasiantuntijat Prof. Florian Leese ja Dr. Kat Bruce. Työpajan pääpaino on vuorovaikutteisessa keskustelussa ja sen fasilitoinnista vastaa Innotiimi-ICG. Tilaisuudessa esitellään SYKEn valmistelema uusi kansallinen tiekartta eDNA:n ja muiden molekyylibiologisten seurantamenetelmien käyttöönotolle, jota kutsumme teidät kommentoimaan ennen tilaisuutta. Tiekartta päivitetään tilaisuuden jälkeen kommenttien ja yhteisen keskustelun pohjalta. Työpajan järjestävät Suomen ympäristökeskuksen hankkeet Kansallinen tiekartta eDNA:n ja muiden molekyylibiologisten seurantamenetelmien tehokkaan, luotettavan ja rutiininomaisen käyttöönoton eri vaiheista ”eDNA-tiekartta”, A pilot for implementing environmental DNA (eDNA) based methods into environmental and biomonitoring ”eDNA-pilot” ja Suomen ekosysteemiobservatorio ”FEO” Kutsua saa vapaasti välittää siitä mahdollisesti kiinnostuneille tahoille. eDNA and other molecular methods in environmental monitoring -workshop on Friday 12th November 2021 at 12–3.45 pm (Finnish time, UTC +2). Workshop is free, open for everyone and will be held on-line. Mid-day session 12–1.30 pm is in English, afternoon session 2–3.45 pm is in Finnish. Please sign up: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/7D4F58D5DCD3459C We will hear interesting speeches from international experts Prof. Florian Leese and Dr. Kat Bruce. The main focus of the workshop is on interactive discussion and it is facilitated by Innotiimi-ICG. New national roadmap for implementing eDNA and other molecular biological monitoring methods in Finland will be presented on the event. The roadmap will be updated after the event based on comments and a joint discussion. The workshop is organized by the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)'s projects A pilot for implementing environmental DNA (eDNA) based methods into environmental and biomonitoring “eDNA pilot”, a Roadmap for implementing eDNA and other molecular biological monitoring methods in Finland “eDNA roadmap” and Finnish Ecosystem Observatory “FEO” Please feel free to forward the invitation to anyone who may be interested.

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