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FW: Ehdota kysymyksiä rehtorihakijoille // Propose questions for the rector candidates
by Heikki Helanterä 11 Aug '24

11 Aug '24

From: messages-noreply(a)webropolsurveys.com <messages-noreply(a)webropolsurveys.com> Sent: torstai 1. elokuuta 2024 15.11 To: Heikki Helanterä <Heikki.Helantera(a)oulu.fi> Subject: Ehdota kysymyksiä rehtorihakijoille // Propose questions for the rector candidates Mitä haluaisit kysyä rehtorin tehtävää hakeneilta? Oulun yliopiston hallitus pyytää yliopiston henkilökunnalta ja opiskelijoilta ehdotuksia kysymyksiksi rehtorin tehtävää hakeneille henkilöille. Ehdotetuista kysymyksistä muodostetaan kaksi luetteloa, yksi henkilökunnalta ja toinen opiskelijoilta. Annettuja ehdotuksia kysymyksiksi hyödynnetään hakumenettelyn aikana yliopistoyhteisölle 22.8.2024 järjestettävässä tapahtumassa. Kysymysluettelot toimitetaan Oulun yliopiston hallitukselle, yliopistokollegiolle sekä ylioppilaskunnan hallitukselle. Kysymysluettelot toimitetaan myös niille tehtävän hakijoille, jotka hallitus valitsee hakumenettelyssä yliopistoyhteisölle järjestettävään tapahtumaan 22.8.2024. Voit osallistua kyselyyn tästä henkilökohtaisesta kyselylinkistäsi: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/R/81E2948377094B14 . Kyselyyn osallistuminen on vapaaehtoista. Henkilökohtaisesta kyselylinkistä huolimatta ehdotukset kerätään anonyymisti, eivätkä vastaajien sähköpostiosoitteet tallennu kyselyn vastausaineistoon. Kysely on avoinna 1.8.-11.8.2024. Oulun yliopiston hallituksen puolesta, Jarmo Okkonen henkilöstöjohtaja Kyselyn tietosuojailmoitus<https://www.oulu.fi/en/rector-candidates-survey>. *** Propose questions for the applicants of the rector’s position 1st Aug -11th Aug 2024 The Board of Directors of the University of Oulu is requesting proposals for questions from the university’s employees and students for the candidates for the rector’s position. Proposed questions will form two lists, one from employees and one from students. The proposed questions will be utilized during the selection process at an event organized for the university community on August 22, 2024. Question lists will be delivered to the Board of Directors of the University of Oulu, the university collegium, and the student union’s board. The question lists will also be delivered to those applicants whom the Board of Directors of the University of Oulu selects to participate in the event organized for the university community on 22.8.2024. You can participate using your personal survey link here https://link.webropolsurveys.com/R/81E2948377094B14 . Participation in the survey is voluntary. Despite the personal survey link, the proposals are collected anonymously, and repondents email addresses are not stored in the survey’s response data. The survey is open from 1.8.-11.8.2024. On behalf of the Board of the University of Oulu, Jarmo Okkonen HR Director Data privacy notice<https://www.oulu.fi/en/rector-candidates-survey> for this survey.

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Unit meeting / Yksikkötapaaminen
by Heikki Helanterä 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

First unit meeting of the semester - some small announcements but no major things on the agenda. Syyslukukauden ensimmäinen yksikkötapaaminen - ilmoitusasioita mutta ei mitään isompaa. 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 Microsoft Teams Need help? https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US

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Enhance your project management skills - Join our Project Management Training
by Päivi Tomperi 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

Enhance your project management skills - Join our highly appreciated Project Management Training! Patio<https://patio.oulu.fi/fi/uutiset/enhance-your-project-management-skills-joi…> Dates: October 1st - 2nd, 2024 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Location: YT116 Instructor: Research and Project Services, in collaboration with Kumura, Mika Purola* Language: English Target Audience: Post-doc and senior researchers This course will help you understand the fundamentals of project work, motivating you to use best practices. You'll gain essential knowledge by learning the basics of project management, making it perfect for those new to the field. You'll be introduced to key tasks at different stages of the project life cycle, providing a comprehensive overview. The interactive learning approach includes short lectures, discussions, and hands-on exercises based on your own projects. You'll also have the opportunity to apply project management and administration methods directly to your work, making the learning practical and relevant. With a small group setting limited to 25 participants, you'll receive personalized attention and effective learning. Special Note for Doctoral Researchers! If you are a doctoral researcher, please check out the course 920027J, Project Management (2 ECTS), organized by UniOGS<https://www.oulu.fi/en/research/graduate-school/thesis-requirements-and-stu…>. Stay tuned for notifications from UniOGS regarding this course. Registration details: Registration is now open in staff training system Osku<https://oulunyliopisto.etapahtuma.fi/azuread> for Fundamentals of project management -training. You will find this course by typing "project management" into the calendar's search field. Deadline for the registration is 24th September. Accepted participants will be informed via email after the registration period closes. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your project management skills and advance your career! Register now and secure your spot! For more information, please contact: Irja Ruokamo Research and Project Services irja.ruokamo(a)oulu.fi<mailto:irja.ruokamo@oulu.fi> *Mika Purola, Trainer, consultant Mika is a seasoned project manager with years of experience in coaching project management, people management, and agile methodologies across various organizations in Finland and Europe. As a coach, Mika I known for being inspiring and personable. He holds certifications as a Scrum Master, Scrum Product Owner, and Prince2 and Prince2 Agile Practitioner. In 2020, Mika was honored as the PeiliTM Trainer of the Year. Irja Ruokamo Tutkimusrahoitusasiantuntija | Research Funding Specialist Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu Tutkimus- ja projektipalvelut | Research and project services Tel. +358 50 354 8200 PO Box 8000, FI-90014 OULUN YLIOPISTO www.oulu.fi<http://www.oulu.fi/yliopisto> [cid:image001.png@01DAE990.7A381870] Follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/unioulu/>, Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/unioulu/?hl=fi>, Linkedin<https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-oulu/> and Twitter<https://www.twitter.com/unioulu>. The content of this message is confidential. If you are not a recipient indicated or intended in this message or you think this message may have been addressed to you in error, please inform us by an email reply and then delete the message. In such case it is forbidden to copy, forward, or in any way reveal the contents of this message to anyone.

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VL: Two postdoc positions in Ecology
by Kaisa-Leena Huttunen 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

________________________________ Lähettäjä: Peter Haase <peter.haase(a)senckenberg.de> Lähetetty: maanantai 5. elokuuta 2024 14.30 Vastaanottaja: Peter Haase <Peter.Haase(a)senckenberg.de> Aihe: Two postdoc positions in Ecology Dear colleagues, Please find attached an announcement for two Postdoc positions in my department (Ecologist). I would very much appreciate if you could distribute this post widely. Thank you and best wishes, Peter Prof. Dr. Peter Haase Department of River Ecology and Conservation Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Frankfurt & Faculty of Biology, University of Duisburg-Essen Clamecystraße 12 63571 Gelnhausen Tel.: ++49 +6051 61954-3114 Fax: ++49 +6051 61954-3118 www.senckenberg.de<http://www.senckenberg.de>

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Current news on research funding
by Päivi Tomperi 06 Aug '24

06 Aug '24

Hello all! I hope you have had a wonderful summer! Find below a summary of ongoing /upcoming calls. In case you need any further information, please let me know. FULLBRIGHT – OULU GRANT Invite new research or teaching from overseas – Fulbright-Oulu grant<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/news/invite-new-research-or-teaching-overseas-fulb…> is now open for US applications! The award is available for visits of 3-9 months, and it includes a monthly grant of 4 500 EUR, a one-time travel allowance of 1 800 USD, a residence permit allowance, housing, work facilities, administrative support, orientation, and support services. DL 16.9.2024 RESEARCH COUNCIL OF FINLAND Call for inviting researchers from Ukraine to Finland<https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/calls-for-applicat…> DL 25.9.2024 The applicant is a Finnish researcher, to invite a researcher from Ukraine to Finland. The invitee may have already fled from Ukraine following the attack by Russia in 2022. The funding covers a visit of max 24 months. Indicative size of funding: €43,500/year for individual researcher, €57,000/year for researcher with family. Funding period: 1 Jan 2025–31 Dec 2027 Call opens: 21 Aug 2024, Call closes: 25 Sep 2024 Mobility grant from Finland to Japan (JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship)<https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/calls-for-applicat…> DL 25.9.2024 Funding for 12–24 months’ research visit from Finland to Japan. The funding comes in the form of a personal grant. Funding for mobility cooperation with Japan, Germany or Mainland China 2024<https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/calls-for-applicat…> DL 25.9.2024 Funding for mobility from Finland to Japan, Germany or Mainland China within joint projects with Japan, Germany or Mainland China. Projects must have both a Finnish and a foreign/local responsible person, both of whom must submit an application to their own funding agency. Finnish Centres of Excellence in Research 2026–2033<https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/calls-for-applicat…> (two-stage call) DL 25.9.2024 COE is a research community that is striving for or already at the international forefront of research in its field. CoEs may consist of one or more research teams. The CoE programmes contribute to the renewal of science by supplying new research topics, new methods and approaches, and new research teams. The eight-year CoE term is split into two parts (5 + 3 years). Funding: up to €65m for 1st five[1]year period. If you are going to apply in this call, could you please let me know? Academy Professor call 2024 in connection with Winter call<https://www.aka.fi/en/about-us/whats-new/blog/2024/academy-professor-applic…> Academy Professor applications will open in autumn 2024 in connection with winter call. The call is a single-stage call, with a deadline for full applications in early January 2025. KAIKKI VALTIONAVUSTUSHAUT YHDESSÄ PAIKASSA / ALL CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT GRANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN ONE PLACE (Research Council of Finland, Business Finland, Structural Funds, ministries, etc.) In Finnish: https://www.haeavustuksia.fi/fi/ In English: https://www.haeavustuksia.fi/en/ NORDFORSK Call for proposals for Nordic Research Networks in Preparedness and Resilience DL 5.9.2024<https://www.nordforsk.org/calls/call-proposals-nordic-research-networks-pre…> The overall aim of the call is to support research networks that can provide a broad knowledgebase for strengthening Nordic preparedness and resilience to future crises, including the management of responses. Applicants are invited to apply for maximum NOK 3 million to establish a Nordic research network with a duration of 3 years. The intention is to provide funding for 7 networks. The funding covers 50% of the costs. Applicants are asked to address pressing questions in preparedness and resilience relating to key thematic areas such as: * Pandemic preparedness and response * Antimicrobial resistance preparedness and response * Preparedness and response to threats affecting food and feed production and/or distribution * Climate change, risk assessment and emergency response * Disaster risk reduction * Cybersecurity, artificial Intelligence and digital resilience * Geopolitical threats and resilience * Protection of democratic values and processes * Social, behavioural, and communication aspects of preparedness * The call will support: - Cross- or interdisciplinary approaches: natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, engineering, and public health. -Cross-sectorial perspectives, actors from different sectors of society. -Collaboration with key actors outside of academia (collaboration, co-creation) -Comparative research approaches analysing the varying preparedness and resilience practices assessing policy effectiveness, and identifying best practice. Call for proposals: Nordic research consortia for EU calls on antimicrobial resistance (AMR<https://www.nordforsk.org/calls/call-proposals-nordic-research-consortia-eu…>) DL 19.9.2024 Funding for preparatory projects with the purpose of forming multisectoral and transdisciplinary Nordic research consortia to participate in successful proposals for EU calls on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Call for proposals: Knowledge sharing and capacity building networks to strengthen Indigenous perspectives in research<https://www.nordforsk.org/calls/call-proposals-nordic-research-networks-pre…> DL 24.9.2024 Funding for two to four Nordic knowledge-sharing and capacity-building networks for researchers working with research relevant to Indigenous peoples and/or research. The amount of funding available to Nordic partners in a network is up to NOK 1 million. Funded networks shall have a duration of two years. The networks are expected to: operate across the Nordic countries, subjects and disciplines arrange seminars, webinars, workshops, courses, and other activities suitable to spread and build knowledge and awareness related to Indigenous research. INTERREG Interreg NPA<https://www.interreg-npa.eu/> - Fifth call, DL 30.09.2024 EU funding programme supporting cooperation between remote and sparely populated communities in the northernmost part of Europe. NPA includes Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden. Interreg Aurora<https://www.interregaurora.eu/> Call 5 opens 9th Sep, closes 7th Oct 2024 All Priorities and Specific Objectives open. Project idea template concerning Call 5 submission between 12.8.2024 – 6.9.2024. Aurora includes regions of Finland, Sweden and Norway Interreg Baltic Sea Region<https://interreg-baltic.eu/> Open call for project platforms. DL for obligatory idea forms 21 October 2024. Project platforms should create synergies among EU-funded projects, synthesise project solutions & results within a thematic field, transfer to target groups The area of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme covers Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany. RAKENNERAHASTOHAUT (EAKR, ESR, JTF) (in Finnish only) Syksyn rakennerahastohankehaut Pohjois-Pohjanmaalla<https://patio.oulu.fi/fi/uutiset/yliopiston-rakennerahastojen-eakr-esr-idea…> (EAKR, ESR, JTF) (alustavat tiedot) * Pohjois-Pohjanmaan ELY-keskus ESR+ -hankehaku 15.8. – 31.10.2024 * Pohjois-Pohjanmaan liitto EAKR -hankehaku 1.9. – 30.11.2024 * Pohjois-Pohjanmaan ELY-keskus JTF - osaaminen ja työllisyys, jatkuva hankehaku<https://eura2021.fi/hakuilmoitukset/hakuilmoitus/ecababa0-fb08-464a-b06d-c2…> * Pohjois-Pohjanmaan ELY-keskus ympäristö-EAKR 15.8.2024 – 31.10.2024 * Pohjois-Pohjanmaan ELY-keskus JTF – ennallistaminen, jatkuva hankehaku<https://eura2021.fi/hakuilmoitukset/hakuilmoitus/d3bf2f98-0fa2-4e0d-b136-e4…> * Pohjois-Pohjanmaan liitto: AKKE - Alueiden kestävän kasvun ja elinvoiman tukeminen -hankkeille, jotka kohdentuvat alueellisen TKI-toiminnan tukemiseen DL 30.8.2024<https://www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi/rahoitus/akke-rahoitus/> Vihreän siirtymän valtakunnallinen haku teemassa Hiilineutraali kiertotalousyhteiskunta<https://eura2021.fi/hakuilmoitukset/hakuilmoitus/630ddc57-01fd-42fb-8e14-80…> (YM/ EAKR), 2.10 saakka. Kohdistuu Hiilineutraali kiertotalousyhteiskunta - erityistavoitteeseen 2.3 Kiertotalouteen siirtymisen edistäminen. Vihreän siirtymän valtakunnallinen haku teemassa Energiatehokkuus ja kasvihuonekaasupäästöjen vähentämine<https://eura2021.fi/hakuilmoitukset/hakuilmoitus/f8fe31f4-159a-4805-aa9a-52…>n (YM/ EAKR), 2.10. saakka FOUNDATIONS Review the deadlines of Finnish foundations HERE.<https://research.fi/en/funding-calls?status=open> Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation<https://jaes.fi/en/frontpage/> (continuous call) High-level, international scientific research. Decisions to award grants by the Board of Trustees, which meet four times a year in March (Med), May (Tech),September (Med)and December (Tech). Average processing time is 4–6 months prior to the meetings. Alfred Kordelin Foundation<https://kordelin.fi/en/frontpage> DL 15.8.2024 Annual grants for science (humanities, social and natural sciences), arts and public education. Science grants for finalizing Ph.D. theses, and for research visits related to Ph.D. work. Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation<https://nessling.fi/en/open-calls/> DL 30.8.2024 Topics related to sustainability transformation. Personal grants for doc students and post docs, and project grants. The Foundation for Municipal Development (KAKS<https://kaks.fi/>) DL 31.8.2024 For research projects on municipalities as well as grants for researchers in the field. Applications are not restricted to a particular field of study or discipline. Personal, project and travel grants. Kone Foundation<https://koneensaatio.fi/en/news/kone-foundations-annual-grant-call-will-be-…> DL 15.9.2024 Supports research in humanities, social sciences and environmental sciences, as well as artistic research Grant info session in English on 14 August. Sign up for the info session HERE<https://koneensaatio.fi/en/events/grant-call-info-session-in-english-3/> Kone Foundation also has an initiative for projects focusing on forest issues. The open call for applications for Metsän puolella is continuous, and applications can be submitted for evaluation all year round. There is also a thematic grant call 2024: Media and Democracy in Finland in the 2020’s Finnish Foundations’ Post Doc Pool<https://postdocpooli.fi/?lang=en> DL 15.9.2024 For researchers, who have recently completed their doctoral degree and wish to conduct research abroad from Finland for at least six months. APPLICANT INFO<https://postdocpooli.fi/?lang=en> Aug 22th 2024 at 9–10 AM online Väisälä Fund<https://acadsci.fi/en/grants-and-prizes/available-grants/vaisala-foundation…> DL 16.9.2024 Grants for mathematical and natural sciences. The topic needs to include significant mathematical or computational component. Grant for doctoral studies (27,000 euros) or grants for researchers for short-term research visits Post Docs in Companies<https://www.podoco.fi/> – PoDoCo DL 31.10.2024 PoDoCo is established to create new jobs for postdocs. Application rounds are open annually from 1.3. to 15.4. and 15.9. to 31.10 HORIZON EUROPE ERC ERC Advanced Grant<https://erc.europa.eu/apply-grant/advanced-grant> 2024, DL 29.8 2024 For experienced researchers who have already established themselves as independent research leaders. Applicants must demonstrate an exceptional track record of research achievements over the past decade. ERC Starting Grant<https://erc.europa.eu/apply-grant/starting-grant> 2025, DL 15.10.2024 For researchers with 2-7 years of experience since completion of PhD. ERC Consolidator Grant<https://erc.europa.eu/apply-grant/consolidator-grant> 2025, DL 14.1.2025 For researchers with 7-12 years of experience since completion of PhD. ERC Synergy Grant<https://erc.europa.eu/apply-grant/synergy-grant> 2025, DL 6.11.2024 A group of two to maximum four Principal Investigators (PIs) working together and bringing different skills and resources to tackle ambitious research problems. Support available for ERC applicants<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/services-and-instructions/research-support/funding…> Writing Retreat for ERC Applicants 19.-20.8.2024<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/events/writing-retreat-erc-applicants-19-2082024> MARIE SKLODOWSKA CURIE ACTIONS MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024<https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/postdoctoral-fe…>, DL 11.9.2024 -European Postdoctoral Fellowships: fellows to Oulu (from all countries) -Global Fellowships: mobility for Oulu postdocs (outside Europe) MSCA COFUND 2025<https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/oppor…> Opens 23 January, DL 24.6. 2025. New or existing doctoral or postdoctoral programmes. A single legal entity can apply. Additional partners can be included. MSCA Staff Exchanges<https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/oppor…> Innovative international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration in research and innovation through exchanging staff and sharing knowledge and ideas at all stages of the innovation chain. It is open to research, technical, administrative and managerial staff supporting R&I activities. Opens 19 September 2024, Deadline 5 February 2025 EIC – EUROPEAN INNOVATION COUNCIL EIC Transition open<https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-transition_en> DL 18.9.2024 Any field of science or technology. Requirement for preceding EU funded project. EIC Pathfinder Challenge<https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-pathfinder-new-templ…>s 2024, DL 16.10.2024 Budget max 4M€ per project. Supports coherent portfolios of projects within predefined thematic areas with the aim to achieve specific objectives for each Challenge. The Challenges for the year 2024 are: 1.Solar-to-X devices 2. Cement and concrete as a carbon sink 3.Nature inspired alternatives for food packaging and films for agriculture 4. Nanoelectronics for smart edge devices 5. Strengthening the sustainability and resilience of EU space infrastructure Support for coordinators<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/services-and-instructions/research-support/funding…> HORIZON EUROPE: GLOBAL CHALLENGES AND EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS – CLUSTERS (Consortium projects) CLUSTER 1: Health <https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/…> CLUSTER 2: Culture, creativity and inclusive society<https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/…> CLUSTER 3: Civil Security for Society<https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/…> CLUSTER 4: Digital, Industry and Space<https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/…> CLUSTER 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility<https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/…> CLUSTER 6: Food, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment<https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/…> All the calls are published and listed at the Search Funding & Tenders (europa.eu)-<https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/oppor…>portal.    Note ! Drafts of the EU Work Program 2025-27 for Clusters 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 are now available. If you would like a copy, please let me know. Support for coordinators<https://patio.oulu.fi/fi/palvelut-ja-ohjeet/tutkimuksen-tuki/rahoituslahtee…> OTHER Cost Action 2024<https://www.cost.eu/>, DL 23.10.2024 A COST Action is an interdisciplinary research network that brings researchers and innovators together to investigate a topic of their choice for 4 years. Open to all science and technology fields. RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL FUNDING SEARCH  - INTERNATIONAL FUNDING DATABASE  * Free access to all UOULU employees * Create automated funding call notifications on topics of your interest * Get info on opening calls and forecasts based on the calls of previous years Use the Research Professional<http://newsletter-researchfunding.oulu.fi/go/33899589-1341806-95376481>  search tool to find further funding possibilities for your research. To log in open the drop-down menu on the log in page on the left under the tab "With your university account" and choose University of Oulu from the listed institutions. Use your Haka login information to sign in. Kind 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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