Biolaitos March 2024

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Reminder: Sign up for support process for ERC grant applicants by 31.3.2024 & ERC applications reading day in Oulu 24.5.2024
by Päivi Tomperi 25 Mar '24

25 Mar '24

Sign up for support process for ERC grant applicants by 31.3.2024 The European Research Council (ERC) funds top-level research through its annual grants (Starting, Consolidator, Advanced, and Synergy Grants). Different ERC grants<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/news/what-are-prestigious-erc-grants> are designed for applicants at different phases of their research careers. The ERC calls will be open in 2024 with the following estimated timetable: * ERC Advanced (ERC-ADG-2024): 29 May - 29 August 2024 * ERC Starting (ERC-STG-2025): schedule not yet set (may close in October 2024) * ERC Synergy (ERC-SYG-2025): schedule not yet set (may close in October 2024) * ERC Consolidator (ERC-COG-2025): schedule not yet set (may close in December 2024) The University of Oulu wants to encourage its researchers to apply for ERC and will provide a support scheme for selected applicants to prepare for the 2024 Calls. All researchers planning to submit ERC grant applications in 2024 can express their interest to be included in the support process by answering a short Webropol questionnaire<https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/16C11FD14B9F96DF> by 31.3.2024. The support process offers, e.g., annotated application forms and a budget template, regular meetings to support the application writing, comments on the application, online ERC application training, a writing retreat and some graphic design support. We also offer some applicants an external ERC consultancy evaluation (this year with more consultancy companies than previously) to help the applicant further refine the application before submission. We can also offer targetted resubmission consultancy services for those applicants who are reapplying. There are still some places left for the ERC applications reading day ! Sign up: ERC applications reading day 24.5.2024 For the first time, the University of Oulu will host a reading event for successful ERC proposals on Friday 24.5.2024. Only a limited number of participants can be admitted to the event. To register for the event, please click here: https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/ERC_Proposal_Reading_Day_in_Oulu_245_1116 The event is organised in cooperation with the Research Council of Finland and is also open to researchers from the University of Lapland. Best regards Päivi Päivi Tomperi Research Funding Specialist (Faculty of Science, SGO, KSI, Kajaani) University of Oulu Research and Project Services Pentti Kaiteran katu 1 PL 8000 90014 University of Oulu Finland tel. +358 294 483972 mobile: +358 (0)40 7468503 e-mail: paivi.tomperi(a)oulu.fi<mailto:paivi.tomperi@oulu.fi> Room: M202

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Course in chemical ecology (VL: FYI course sign-up)
by Juho Keskinen 25 Mar '24

25 Mar '24

Hei, tällainen kesäkurssi tarjolla Itä-Suomen yliopistolla. Lienee sellainen aihe, että voisi olla kiinnostusta myös yliopistomme tohtori- ja maisterivaiheen opiskelijoilla. Yst. Juho Keskinen ________________________________ Lähettäjä: Usman Rasheed <usman.rasheed(a)uef.fi> Lähetetty: lauantai 23. maaliskuuta 2024 15.05 Vastaanottaja: Juho Keskinen <Juho.Keskinen(a)oulu.fi> Aihe: FW: FYI course sign-up Hi, We are arranging an advanced level course in chemical ecology at UEF, Kuopio campus. Some of our international collaborators are coming to lecture the course. I think it will be an amazing opportunity for PhD students and advanced MSc students to attend the course. Please spread the word. Also, the .pdf of the info is attached with the email. Br, Usman Dr. Muhammad Usman Rasheed (Post-doctoral Researcher) Environmental Ecology Research Group (EERG) Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistoranta 8, 70211, Kuopio, Finland Tel: +358403553593 [cid:image001.jpg@01DA7946.46DF4580] [cid:image002.jpg@01DA7946.46DF4580] [cid:image003.jpg@01DA7946.46DF4580] [cid:image004.jpg@01DA7946.46DF4580]

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Maisteriseminaari keskiviikkona 27.3. / Master's seminar on Wednesday 27.3.
by Veli-Matti Pakanen 25 Mar '24

25 Mar '24

Heippa kaikille, Seuraava maisteriseminaari on keskiviikkona 27. maaliskuuta. Muistakaa kirjautua zoomiin omalla nimellä. Suoritusta ei voida kirjata muuten. Hello everyone, The next master’s seminar will be on Wednesday 27th of March. Remember to use your name in zoom. https://oulu.zoom.us/j/64668752013 27.3.2024 Wednesday Time Speaker Title Opponent Plan/ Result Professor Supervisors 14.15 Kaisa Palomäki Alloktonisten ja autoktonisten resurssien merkitys arktisissa virtavesissä ja niiden vaikutus pohjaeläinyhteisöjen koostumukseen Jessica Leskinen Results Timo Muotka Kaisa-Leena Huttunen ja Iina Koivunen 15:00 Anniina Turunen Pohjois-Pohjanmaan maanviljelijöiden motivaatio lintujen suojeluun Hanna Molina Results Timo Muotka Kari Koivula

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FW: Ilmasto mielessä ja kielessä MOOC / Thinking and Talking about Climate MOOC
by Lumi Viljakainen 22 Mar '24

22 Mar '24

in English below Hei, Oulun yliopiston Ilmasto mielessä ja kielessä<https://digicampus.fi/course/view.php?id=4445> MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on kaikille avoin ja ilmainen verkkokurssi. Sen voivat suorittaa niin yliopistomme opiskelijat kuin henkilökunta täysin omien aikataulujensa mukaan. Siksi kurssi onkin hyvä vaihtoehto esimerkiksi opintopisteitä kipeästi kaipaavalle opiskelijalle tai henkilökunnan jäsenelle, joka kaipaa lisätietoa ilmastonmuutoksen tunnepuolesta. Kurssi on osa Oulun yliopiston MOOC-tarjontaa<https://joy.oulu.fi/fi/mooc> eikä se kuulu mihinkään tutkinto-ohjelmaan. Olisikin hienoa, jos yliopistollamme opetustyötä tekevät henkilöt voisivat mahdollisuuksien puitteissa tarjota tätä mahdollisuutta opiskelijoille. Alla lyhyt mainosteksti kurssista. Opiskele ilmastoasioita uudesta näkökulmasta Ilmastonmuutos on enemmän kuin pelkkää tietoa ja numeroita. Se on myös tunnekokemus. Kuinka ilmastonmuutos vaikuttaa sinuun ja muihin ympärilläsi? Mitä tunteita se herättää? Oulun yliopiston uusi ja innostava verkkokurssi avaa ilmastonmuutoksen aivan uudesta näkökulmasta - tunteiden kautta. Ilmasto mielessä ja kielessä -MOOC auttaa sinua tunnistamaan ja ymmärtämään ilmastonmuutokseen liittyviä tunteita. Kurssilla siis pureudutaan ilmastonmuutoksen vaikutuksiin tunnetasolla. Ilmasto mielessä ja kielessä on MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), mikä tarkoittaa, että se on kaikille avoin ja ilmainen verkkokurssi. Voit suorittaa kurssin omassa tahdissasi, sinulle sopivana ajankohtana. Kurssilla hyödynnetään avatar-hahmoja, joiden avulla voit peilata omia ilmastotunteitasi ja suhtautumistasi ilmastonmuutokseen. Samalla avatarten avulla vastaat kysymykseen: miksi meillä on niin erilaisia näkemyksiä ilmastonmuutoksesta? Verkkokurssi on interaktiivinen ja pelillinen. Miksi sinun tulisi osallistua kurssille? - Opit ymmärtämään ja ilmaisemaan ilmastonmuutokseen liittyviä tunteita - Oivallat, miksi ihmiset reagoivat eri tavoin ilmastonmuutokseen - Saat uudenlaisia työkaluja ratkaista ilmastonmuutokseen liittyviä haasteita Opiskele ilmastoasioita uudesta näkökulmasta ja osallistu Ilmasto mielessä ja kielessä -kurssille<https://digicampus.fi/course/view.php?id=4445>. Hi, Thinking and Talking about Climate<https://opas.peppi.oulu.fi/en/course/KE00AM66/37097?period=2023-2024> is a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) offered by the University of Oulu. It is open and free for all. Both the students and the staff can participate according to their own schedules. That is why the course is a good option for students in desperate need of credits or for staff members who wish to know more about the emotional side of climate change. Thinking and Talking about Climate is part of the MOOC selection of the University of Oulu<https://joy.oulu.fi/en/mooc> and it does not belong to any degree studies. That is why it would be great if the teachers could mention the course to their students when possible. Here is a short advertisement text about the course. Study climate change from a fresh perspective Climate change is more than just knowledge and numbers. It is also an emotional experience. How does climate change affect you and others around you? What kind of emotions does it bring up? A new and inspiring online course by the University of Oulu sheds light on climate change from a new perspective - through emotions. Thinking and Talking about Climate MOOC helps you in recognizing and understanding the emotions that climate change evokes. Thus, the course focuses on the effects of climate change on an emotional level. Thinking and Talking about Climate is a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) which means that it is open to all and free-of-charge. You can complete the course at your own pace as MOOCs do not have any schedules. The course uses avatar figures with which you can reflect on your own climate emotions and personal approach to climate change. Avatars work as one of your tools as you try to figure out why we have such different views about climate change. This online course is interactive and gamified. By participating in this course, you will: * learn to understand and express climate emotions * realize why people react differently to climate change * get new tools to solve climate-related challenges Study climate issues from a new perspective and participate in Thinking and Talking about Climate<https://digicampus.fi/course/view.php?id=4445>. The course is currently available only in Finnish, but the English version will be published in the autumn 2024. Ystävällisin terveisin / Kind Regards, Atte Räinä Projektisuunnittelija (Ilmasto mielessä ja kielessä -MOOC) | Project planner (Thinking and Talking about Climate MOOC) Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu Kasvatustieteiden ja psykologian tiedekunta | Faculty of Education and Psychology Tel. internal: +358294484226 Tel. external: +358504737682 Room: KTK241 PO Box 8000, FI-90014 OULUN YLIOPISTO [cid:image001.jpg@01DA7C4D.33619490]

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Fw: Ruokaviraston tiedote maahantuontikielloista ja poikkeusluvasta tutkimus- ja koetarkoituksiin
by Petri Sundqvist 22 Mar '24

22 Mar '24

Tiedoksi heille joilla on joilla on kasveihin, kasvi- tai puumateriaaleihin tai maa-ainekseen liittyvää tutkimusta. Unfortunately in Finnish, but information about import restrictions regarding plant, seed or soil samples. BR, Petri Sundqvist ________________________________ From: Janne Remes <Janne.Remes(a)oulu.fi> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2024 9:14 AM To: Soile Jokipii-Lukkari <Soile.Jokipii-Lukkari(a)oulu.fi>; Petri Sundqvist <Petri.Sundqvist(a)oulu.fi> Subject: FW: Ruokaviraston tiedote maahantuontikielloista ja poikkeusluvasta tutkimus- ja koetarkoituksiin Hei, Tällainen tuli tiedoksi,. Parhain terveisin, * janne From: Oulun yliopiston kirjaamo <kirjaamo(a)oulu.fi> Sent: keskiviikko 20. maaliskuuta 2024 8.06 To: Anne Vainionpää <anne.vainionpaa(a)oulu.fi>; Marjut Saastamoinen <Marjut.Saastamoinen(a)oulu.fi>; Arja Alin <Arja.Alin(a)oulu.fi>; Jaana Vähälä <Jaana.Vahala(a)oulu.fi>; Päivi Ronkainen <paivi.ronkainen(a)oulu.fi>; Paula Rossi <Paula.Rossi(a)oulu.fi>; Auli Kinnunen <auli.kinnunen(a)oulu.fi>; Miki Kallio <Miki.Kallio(a)oulu.fi>; Vesa Virtanen <vesa.virtanen(a)oulu.fi>; Lauri Eklund <Lauri.Eklund(a)oulu.fi>; Janne Remes <Janne.Remes(a)oulu.fi>; Sanna Järvelä <sanna.jarvela(a)oulu.fi>; Hanna-Marja Voipio <Hanna-Marja.Voipio(a)oulu.fi>; Riku Paavola <Riku.Paavola(a)oulu.fi>; Jouni Aspi <Jouni.Aspi(a)oulu.fi>; Matti Muhos <Matti.Muhos(a)oulu.fi>; Eija Korjonen <Eija.Korjonen(a)oulu.fi>; Eija Tanskanen <Eija.Tanskanen(a)oulu.fi>; Jyrki Manninen <jyrki.manninen(a)oulu.fi> Subject: VL: Ruokaviraston tiedote maahantuontikielloista ja poikkeusluvasta tutkimus- ja koetarkoituksiin Lähettäjä: Pasanen Miia (Ruokavirasto) <miia.pasanen(a)ruokavirasto.fi<mailto:miia.pasanen@ruokavirasto.fi>> Lähetetty: tiistai 19. maaliskuuta 2024 15.58 Vastaanottaja: Pasanen Miia (Ruokavirasto) <miia.pasanen(a)ruokavirasto.fi<mailto:miia.pasanen@ruokavirasto.fi>> Aihe: Ruokaviraston tiedote maahantuontikielloista ja poikkeusluvasta tutkimus- ja koetarkoituksiin Hei! Voisitteko ystävällisesti jakaa liitteenä olevan tiedotteen ”Maahantuontikiellot ja poikkeuslupa tutkimus- ja koetarkoituksiin” sopivaksi katsomallanne sähköpostijakelulla laitoksille/osastoille/yksiköille, joilla on kasveihin, kasvi- tai puumateriaaleihin tai maa-ainekseen liittyvää tutkimusta. Kiitos paljon yhteistyöstä! Ystävällisin terveisin, Miia Pasanen Erityisasiantuntija Kasvinterveys- ja lannoiteyksikkö Ruokavirasto

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Unit meeting / Yksikkötapaaminen:: visit from Library's Open publishing team!
by Heikki Helanterä 21 Mar '24

21 Mar '24

Dear all, in this week's unit meeting (zoom) we will discuss open access publishing, and Tiina Jounio is giving us the point of view of the library, their services and contracts and so on, and there will be plenty of time for discussion! See you online, Heikki Heikki Helanterä is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://oulu.zoom.us/j/63956017334?pwd=MG5XZ1U5NVRHVHQ0aFk2MjgyeERHUT09 Meeting ID: 639 5601 7334 Passcode: 808140 --- Join by SIP 63956017334(a)109.105.112.236 . 63956017334(a)109.105.112.235 --- Join by H.323 . 109.105.112.236 . 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 639 5601 7334 Passcode: 808140

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Luonnonystäväin apurahat gradulaisille
by Veli-Matti Pakanen 20 Mar '24

20 Mar '24

Heippa, Gradulaiset huomio! Oulun Luonnonystäväin yhdistyksen apurahaa on haettavissa nyt! Oulun Luonnonystäväin Yhdistys ry:n apurahakuulutus 2024 | Patio<https://patio.oulu.fi/fi/uutiset/oulun-luonnonystavain-yhdistys-ryn-apuraha…> Hyvää kevättä! Vellu

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Invitation: Special Guest Seminar
by Carolina De La Rosa Zapata 20 Mar '24

20 Mar '24

There is still time to register! [cid:ce38f84b-6842-46fe-b1dc-cfbcf2b39cda] Join us to listen to the presentations by Visiting Fellows of the Biodiverse Anthropocenes program, as they share insights into their research, experiences at the Programme and the University of Oulu. Engage in discussion on Wednesday, March 28th, from 9:00 to 11:00 at Tellus Frost Club. Register Here<https://link.webropol.com/s/sgs> by March 25th Our Guest Speakers are, Doctoral scholar Drashti Parmar, Dr. Yulei Guo and Dr. Łukasz Trębicki. Drashti Parmar is an evolutionary biologist who is currently is pursuing her doctoral degree at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Poland. She is originally from the vibrant city of Gandhinagar, India. She is currently focused on exploring the remarkable world of blowflies (Calliphoridae), creatures of medical, forensic and veterinary significance. "Buzzing Beauties: Delving into Blowfly Biodiversity and Beyond" Dive into the intriguing realm of blowflies as we unravel the mysteries surrounding these fascinating insects. This talk delves into the journey from past research endeavors in conservation and evolutionary genetics to the current focus on creating a global barcode library for blowflies. Offering insights into biodiversity conservation, forensic science, and the intricate dynamics of ecosystems, this exploration sheds light on the vital role played by nature's tiny detectives. Join us for a captivating exploration of blowflies and their significance in the natural world. Dr. Łukasz Trębicki: is an arachnologist from University of Lodz in Poland. He is interested in the integrative taxonomy, biogeography, and evolution of jumping spiders from the Australian and Oriental Zoogeographic Regions. "Cutie and mysterious – studies on jumping spiders from tropical SE Asia and Australia" In this presentation, Łukasz will introduce you with great diversity of jumping spiders – the most speciose spider family. The family of jumping spiders (Salticidae) includes almost 6700 species, characterised by a variety of body forms and habits. Salticidae evolved the unique high-resolution eyes to rapidly modify hunting strategy and to evaluate complexity of courtship behaviours. Some genera – like peacock spiders, with their rich ornaments and variety of mating behaviours, are competing with tropical birds-of-paradise. Based on lesser known salticids, Łukasz will emphasise the importance of integrative taxonomy in spider studies, including aspects of research based on historical museum collections and specimens collected during the expeditions to the tropics as well. Łukasz will talk about the species diversity and distributions, hidden morphology, unclear species boundaries, and finally how little-studied groups may become interesting model organisms. Dr. Yulei Guo is a Chengdu based researcher and dedicated advocate for wildlife conservation. She is currently working on her book "Panda Fandom." Her vision: fostering harmonious coexistence between humans and pandas. "Panda fandom: An Ecosomatic Dance with Nature" Panda fandom begins with a passion and love for one of the cutest animals on this planet. This devotion to pandas has shaped a lifestyle for a community of human participants whose identity and life experiences are built around the giant panda. The heroes of this research project are not giant panda experts, professionals, or scientists who traditionally claim their understanding of and knowledge about the animal, but ordinary people who have cultivated their relationship with the animal through what I term the “ecosomatic dance”. This project asks whether the ecosomatic dance with nature can help us reimagine our relationship with and existence on this planet. Feel free to share! Carolina De la Rosa Coordinator Biodiverse Anthropocenes Ecology and Genetics Research Unit Faculty of Science P.O. Box 8000 FI-00014 University of Oulu

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FW: ERC Proposal Reading Days in spring 2024
by Päivi Tomperi 19 Mar '24

19 Mar '24

To those, who are planning an ERC application: The Research Council of Finland is planning to organize three ERC Proposal Reading Days in spring 2024! The first two (22 April and 26 April) will be held in Helsinki and the third (24 May) in Oulu. ERC Proposal Reading Days are organized for researchers who are planning an ERC application. On the Proposal Reading Day (PRD) applicants will get the opportunity to read successful ERC grant proposals in order to see how a proposal might be structured. About 40 ERC grantees from Finnish Host Institutions have given their kind consent to make their proposal(s) available for the reading day. * Proposal Reading Day is an on-site event. * The PRDs of 22 and 26 April will be held at the Research Council of Finland premises, Hakaniemenkatu 2, Helsinki. * The PRD of 24 May will be held at the University of Oulu (Linnanmaa campus). * There will be two separate sessions on each PRD, at 9-12 and 13-16, both accommodating max 38 persons. * One is allowed to register only to one PRD and to one session. Practicalities: * The proposals are available as paper copies on the PRD. One can preselect up to two proposals. This is done in the registration form. Subject to availability, it may be possible to read copies of other applications. * Attendance only by registration which is binding. If one signs up, but cannot attend after all, one is requested to deregister before the registration deadline. * The participants must sign Declaration of Secrecy when they arrive and sign up to the PRD session. * Photocopying or taking photos of the applications is not allowed. * Applications cannot be taken out of the reading room. * This is a quiet individual reading session. It does not include tutorials about the ERC. To participate one should be familiar with the ERC grant schemes, as well as the conditions for participation listed here. Registration: * PRD 22 April: https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/ERC_Proposal_Reading_Day_224_1702 - open until 8 April 2024. * PRD 26 April: https://www.lyyti.in/ERC_Proposal_Reading_Day_264_9970 - open until 8 April 2024. * PRD in Oulu (May 24) is reserved primarily for researchers from the University of Oulu and University of Lapland. The registration link will be sent later. It is possible that we will organize a few PRDs in the autumn 2024, but they will be confirmed later in the spring. Kind regards, Annika and Anna Anna Kalliomäki Senior Science Adviser, PhD NCP for ERC funding, Horizon Europe Research Council of Finland Division of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Hakaniemenranta 6, POB 131, FI-00531 Helsinki anna.kalliomaki(a)aka.fi<mailto:anna.kalliomaki@aka.fi>, Tel: +358 (0) 29 533 5035 Annika Raitala Senior Science Adviser, PhD NCP for ERC funding, Horizon Europe Research Council of Finland Division of Biosciences, Health and Environmental Research annika.raitala(a)aka.fi<mailto:annika.raitala@aka.fi>, Tel: +358 (0) 29 533 5097

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Guidelines for working abroad
by Heikki Helanterä 19 Mar '24

19 Mar '24

Dear all, University of Oulu has revised their guidelines for working abroad https://patio.oulu.fi/en/services-and-instructions/internationalisation/wor… SO: if you are or are planning to work abroad, or as a PI are planning to have some of your group members work abroad (as a secondment or remote work) - please contact your line manager and me so we can check that everything is going by the book. Note that remote working from abroad needs to be justified and is possible only in some countries, it's not something that is automatically OK. Cheers, Heikki =============================================== Heikki Helanterä Professor 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 50 4700 545

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