Biolaitos September 2024

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Yearly lab cleanup date
by Petri Sundqvist 17 Oct '24

17 Oct '24

Hello Everybody, Here is the long promised calendar voting link for the yearly lab cleanup, which will be arranged on the last two weeks of September: https://webapp.oulu.fi/framadate/studs.php?poll=dzJVegtsQJ23KIzT I will close this vote in 7 days on 13th of September, which is next weeks Wednesday. This year we will focus on Molecular Labs, Cardboard Box Storage (which is the second floor storage near microbe laboratory) and Multipurpose laboratory (where I sit nowadays). We will be printing a blueprint of the molecular labs where every user can reserve the table space of molecular lab corridors/slots for your group a few weeks at a time. This way we can maximize the use of table space which has been running low. We are also asking for every group who works in the molecular labs to join the cleanup day, because we have to clear the cabins and shelves of long term storage items and move those to the cardboard box storage, or the more often used things to the storage next to deep freezer room. We are also hoping to transfer all the empty pipette tip boxes to cardboard box storage, since they need to be refilled in order to be valuable in the laboratory. We also encourage everybody to go through the Cardboard Box Storage and renew the names and dates on the boxes. If the date is older than 2 years, the boxes will be evaluated by our lab people, taken to common use (which might mean keeping them in storage for future) or discarded if there is nothing valuable there. Currently there are quite many boxes labelled to year 2021 so after the turn of year 2024 they will be evaluated. We will also be cleaning the Multipurpose laboratory. We will be placing all the unmarked stuff that is stored here also in cardboard boxes and transfer them into the cardboard box storage. The boxes will be labelled Multipurpose Lab and the labels will not be renewed in the coming years, so if you have a feeling your stuff is here, please join the laboratory cleaning day. BR, Petri Sundqvist

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FW: Koulutuksen strategiaraha - lisäkohdennus
by Lumi Viljakainen 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

Hei, There is some education strategic money still available to apply, with the following requirements: * the money must be spent on the following themes: internationalization of degree students, supporting teacher well-being and know-how, projects and events related to science education * the funding is only for the year 2025 Please send your suggestions to me by October 16th. I will summarize them for the education dean Saana-Maija Aho, who will send a joint application on behalf of the whole faculty. The good news is that we already got funding from the first round of education strategic money call! We will hire, for four years, a university teacher whose task is to act as a super tutor teacher and a coordinator of national biology teaching collaboration on digital teaching materials. We will open the call for this soon! Best wishes, Lumi ________________________________ From: koulutuksenjohtoryhma-bounces(a)lists.oulu.fi<mailto:koulutuksenjohtoryhma-bounces@lists.oulu.fi> <koulutuksenjohtoryhma-bounces(a)lists.oulu.fi<mailto:koulutuksenjohtoryhma-bounces@lists.oulu.fi>> on behalf of Elina Niemitalo-Haapola <elina.niemitalo-haapola(a)oulu.fi<mailto:elina.niemitalo-haapola@oulu.fi>> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2024 5:03:50 PM To: koulutuksenjohtoryhma(a)lists.oulu.fi<mailto:koulutuksenjohtoryhma@lists.oulu.fi> <koulutuksenjohtoryhma(a)lists.oulu.fi<mailto:koulutuksenjohtoryhma@lists.oulu.fi>> Subject: [Koulutuksenjohtoryhma] Koulutuksen strategiaraha - lisäkohdennus Hei! KJR:ssä keskustellun mukaisesti tiedekunnille tarjotaan mahdollisuus tehdä lisäehdotuksia koulutuksen strategiarahalla rahoitettavista toimenpiteistä seuraavilla ehdoilla: * ehdotukset tulee lähettää 25.10. mennessä osoitteeseen noste(a)oulu.fi<mailto:noste@oulu.fi>. Tutun lomakkeen löydätte oheisesta tiedostosta. * yhteensä toimenpiteitä rahoitetaan enintään 300 000 euron edestä. * Budjetin laskennassa käytetään hsk-kertoimen 1,48 ja tehollisten kuukausien määränä 10,5 kk * Toimenpiteen kesto on vuosi 2025. * Toimenpiteen on kohdennuttava johonkin seuraavista teemoista: tutkinto-opiskelijoiden kansainvälistyminen (sis. myös UNIC-työhön liittyvä meidän opiskelijoiden liikkuvuus), opettajien hyvinvoinnin ja osaamisen tukeminen, tiedekasvatukseen liittyvät tempaukset ja projektit. yt. Elina Elina Niemitalo-Haapola Ohjelmapäällikkö Noste-kehittämisohjelma Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu Tel. +358 50 511 8905 PO Box 8000, FI-90014 OULUN YLIOPISTO

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Journal Club - 4.10 - Hybridization: can we predict the outcome of fast evolutionary processes?
by Clement Masse 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

Dear all, The next session of the Biology Journal Club will be on Friday 4th October 10:15-12:00, on the topic "Hybridization: can we predict the outcome of fast evolutionary processes?". The session is lead by Lumi Viljakainen's Ant genomics and Immunity group. You can find the 2 papers on our moodle page<https://moodle.oulu.fi/course/view.php?id=24624>, using the self-enrollment key: journal * https://moodle.oulu.fi/course/view.php?id=24624 For convenience, I have also attached them here. The Journal Club is open to all, so welcome to the next sessions! [https://moodle.oulu.fi/pluginfile.php/2450770/mod_label/intro/image%20%281%…] [cid:133b0a92-4eea-46c4-ae5d-a69534be4337] - Clément MASSE Doctoral Researcher - MSc University of Oulu - Arctic Ecology and Biogeochemistry Lab +358402413895 / +33601647060 LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/in/clément-massé-arctic>

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Support for the Research Council of Finland's Winter Call 2025
by Päivi Tomperi 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

Dear all, this is just a gentle reminder to those of you who would like some support with your applications for the Research Council of Finland's Winter Call. Please note there are some chances to the programme: Under Academy Camp, we will also cover the use of AI in applications and SARA online system step-by-step as well as offer Q&A for those last-minute questions you may have. Academy Camp Contents: Advice and support for writing the different sections of the applications. The Academy Camp sessions will be organized online and recorded to be viewed at any time afterwards. Sessions will last from one to two hours depending on amount of the topics and if there is discussion. Participants can sign up to just the sessions and get access to the materials OR sign up for enhanced support where peers and faculty research funding specialists comment on the two first sections of your draft application (the latter option is only available for Fellowship applicants). Registration: https://link.webropol.com/s/academycamp24 by 30 September Aimed at Academy Fellowship applicants (RCF project applicants can participate as well, if you find the contents relevant for you) Academy Camp includes the following events (always at 9-11 am): 3.10. Background and significance, Impact 17.10. Implementation 14.11.* CV + increased merits and competencies, use of AI in applications 21.11. Budgeting 12.12. SARA online system, Q&A 3.1.2025 Last minute Q&A * Please note the 14 November is the correct date (in previous advertising there was an error) RCF Winter call info session & Info session on responsible science 7.11.2024, 10-12; 13-15, (online) Contents: 1) Information about applying; lessons learnt, evaluation and budgeting. 2) The responsible science session after the lunch break will consist of short presentations and discussion about the responsible science parts of the application to support the writing: research ethics, equality and nondiscrimination, open science and sustainable development. Registration: https://link.webropol.com/s/academyinfo24 by 31 October Aimed at all RCF applicants General support for all RCF applicants Research Funding Specialists in faculties will also support applicants in various other ways, e.g. you can get comments on your draft applications and document templates will be offered. Help with budgeting: projektibudjetointi(a)oulu.fi<mailto:projektibudjetointi@oulu.fi> 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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FW: Unifin kestävyys- ja vastuullisuusseminaari järjestetään Oulun yliopistolla 4.-5.11.2024
by Lumi Viljakainen 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

[University of Oulu logo] Oulun yliopiston ja Suomen yliopistojen rehtorineuvosto UNIFI ry:n kestävyyden ja vastuullisuuden seminaari kokoaa Suomen yliopistojen johtoa ja kestävyysteemojen kanssa työskenteleviä, tutkivia ja opiskelevia Linnanmaalle 4.-5.11.2024. Seminaarissa seurataan Unifin kestävän kehityksen ja vastuullisuuden teesien edistymistä, ja kiritetään yliopistoja uusiin toimiin kestävyyden edistämiseksi. Seminaarin teemana on sosiaalinen vastuullisuus ja johtaminen ja ohjelma sisältää paneelikeskusteluja, työpajoja korkeakoulujen vastuullisuustyöstä ja Unifin kestävyyden ja vastuullisuuden teesien seurannasta ja kehittämisestä sekä illallistilaisuuden. Keynote-puheenvuoron pitää aiemmin ympäristö- ja ilmastoministerinä toiminut Emma Kari Kari & Pantsar Co:sta. Suomen yliopistojen rehtorineuvosto, Unifi, on suomalaisten yliopistojen yhteinen ääni. Unifin tehtävänä on edistää yliopistojen välistä yhteistyötä, turvata yliopistojen menestymisen edellytykset sekä tuoda esiin niiden yhteisiä näkemyksiä ja kantoja tutkimus- ja koulutuspolitiikan sekä yliopistojen yhteiskunnallisen roolin kannalta keskeisissä kysymyksissä. Unifin jäseniä ovat kaikki yliopistolain mukaiset 13 yliopistoa ja Maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu. Suomen yliopistojen rehtorineuvosto perustettiin vuonna 1969. Tapahtumasivu Patiossa<https://patio.oulu.fi/fi/tapahtumat/unifin-ja-oulun-yliopiston-kestavyyden-…> ja linkki ilmoittautumiseen<https://ssl.eventilla.com/unifi_seminar_2024> The seminar on sustainability and responsibility organised by the University of Oulu and the Finnish Universities’ Rectors’ Council UNIFI brings together the management of Finnish universities and those working, researching and studying sustainability themes in Linnanmaa on 4.-5.11.2024. The seminar will monitor the progress of Unifi's theses on sustainable development and responsibility, and encourage universities to take new measures to promote sustainability. The theme of the seminar is social responsibility and leadership and the programme includes panel discussions, workshops on sustainability and responsibility work in higher education institutions and the monitoring and development of Unifi's sustainability and responsibility theses, as well as a dinner event. The keynote speech will be given by Emma Kari from Kari & Pantsar Co., who previously served as Minister of the Environment and Climate Change. The Finnish Universities’ Rectors’ Council UNIFI ry is the common voice of Finnish universities. Unifi's mission is to promote cooperation between universities, secure the prerequisites for their success and promote their common views and positions on issues that are central to research and education policy and the role of universities in society. Unifi's members include all 13 universities in accordance with the Universities Act and the National Defence University. Finnish Universities’ Rectors’ Council was established in 1969. Event page in Patio<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/events/unifis-and-university-oulus-seminar-sustain…> and registration link<https://ssl.eventilla.com/unifi_seminar_2024/EN> [cid:image002.jpg@01DB10F0.680B5450]

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Unit meeting / Yksikkötapaaminen
by Heikki Helanterä 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

Unit meeting at the usual time - no major things on the agenda, some small announcements only / Yksikkötapaaminen tuttuun aikaan, ilmoitusasioita mutta ei mitään suurempaa 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

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Remember to sign to Genetics mailing list!
by Alina Niskanen 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

Hi all, Remember to sign to Genetics mailing list! by sending an email

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Osaamisen kehittämisen rahoitushakuja auki
by Marjut Saastamoinen 25 Sep '24

25 Sep '24

Välitämme terveisiä OIA:sta (Oulun Innovaatioallianssi) ja ELYn rahoittajalta: ESR+ ja ESR-tyylistä JTF-rahoitusta on käyttämättä vielä runsaasti ja uusia osaamisen kehittämisen hankkeita kaivataan. Huomiona myös se, että ESR-tyylisestä JTF:stä on myös poistettu yhteys turvesektoriin. * JTF (jatkuva haku dl 28.11.): EURA 2021: Työllisyyteen ja osaamiseen liittyvät JTF-hankkeet Pohjois-Pohjanmaalla, Lapissa ja Kainuussa<https://eura2021.fi/hakuilmoitukset/hakuilmoitus/ecababa0-fb08-464a-b06d-c2…> * ESR+: EURA 2021: Pohjois-Suomen ESR+ -haku Pohjois-Pohjanmaalla, Lapissa ja Kainuussa 15.8. - 31.10.2024<https://eura2021.fi/hakuilmoitukset/hakuilmoitus/96a14791-109b-40bb-be18-ce…> Muistutuksena myös, että OIAn operatiivinen jory on esittänyt, että JTF-kokonaisuuden oukan max 10%:n rahoitusosuudesta jäljelle jäänyt summa kohdennetaan ensisijaisesti ohjelman ”osaaminen” -rahoitukseen. Käytännössä tämä tarkoittaa sitä, että rahoituksen turvin pystytään käynnistämään OIA strategisiin kohdealoihin liittyviä koulutushankkeita korkeakouluissa ja ammattiopistossa. OIA:n strategiset kohdealat ovat: * Digitalisaatio kaupunkiympäristön muutoksessa * Digitaaliset hyvinvoinnin ja terveyden ratkaisut * Kestävä kiertotalous ja puhtaat ratkaisut * Startup-yrittäjyyden, jatkuvan oppimisen ja yritysekosysteemien tuki Kohdealoihin voit tutustua tarkemmin täältä: https://oulu.com/oia/mika-oia/kohdealat-ja-karkiohjelmat/

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Ethics of Artificial intelligence AI in Research and Education - Welcome to the seminar
by Marjut Saastamoinen 25 Sep '24

25 Sep '24

Welcome to the autumn 2024 ethics seminar on Tuesday, October 8 at 12.00-16.00 to Linnanmaa Tellus Backstage. Artificial intelligence (AI) ethics here refers to ethical principles that guide us when we develop and use smart technologies. AI ethics builds upon the values and ethical principles accepted by the academic community and larger society. These values and principles should also guide the researchers, developers and users of modern day advanced smart AI technologies. Ethical questions that arise from AI include, for example, how our data is used, who is responsible for decisions made by machines, errors or unforeseen consequences in systems, or whether, for example, facial recognition is used in a way that respects human rights. More broadly defined issues relating to AI ethics also concern how we want to use emerging technologies in different contexts of our life-worlds. Everyone clearly needs AI literacy, and understanding ethical issues is an essential part of that. AI related research requires contributions from various if not all fields of science and would benefit if conducted in a multidisciplinary manner. Ethical understanding is needed for future challenges and increasing understanding of the operating principles, limitations, and possibilities of AI methods. Program of the ethics seminar and registration: https://patio.oulu.fi/fi/tapahtumat/seminar-ethics-artificial-intelligence-… Organizer: University of Oulu Ethics Working Group Ystävällisin terveisin - Kind regards Marjut Saastamoinen Executive Assistant Faculty of Science Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu Tel. +358 50 4700 675 PL 4500, 90014 OULUN YLIOPISTO www.oulu.fi<http://www.oulu.fi/yliopisto>

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Invitation to the Kvantum Foresight Workshop “Use of Natural Resources with Net Positive Climate Impact” 10.10.2024
by Päivi Tomperi 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

Dear Colleague, Welcome to the next Foresight Workshop, “Use of Natural Resources with Net Positive Climate Impact,” organized by the Kvantum Institute. The event will be held on October 10th, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the Linnanmaa campus in the Restaurant Julinia Garden (5D110) and the meeting rooms Meirami and Kumina. This workshop will support our university's updated strategy focused on “Mitigating Climate Change and Safeguarding Biodiversity.” Research Director Jussi Paakkari will present an overview and status of the research made in the University of Oulu concerning this theme, and the following presentations will guide us to the long term national and EU wide policies of the natural resources. We will explore the emerging research topics within the scope of the workshop and try to create positive impact through multi- and interdisciplinary collaboration. Two keynote speakers will discuss captivating topics: * Tanja Suni, Head of Exploitation and Impact at CLIC Innovation Oy, with a speech titled “Systemic Solutions in Addressing the Triple Crisis.” * Saija Luukkanen, Professor, Oulu Mining School, presenting “A Raw Material Perspective on Green Transition - Expectations vs. Realism.” Please check out the detailed programme on Patio (link: Kvantum Institute’s Foresight Workshop: Use of natural resources with net positive climate impact | Patio (oulu.fi)<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/events/kvantum-institutes-foresight-workshop-use-n…>. The event, including coffee and lunch service, is free for all registered participants. Be sure to register by September 30th, 2024. Follow this link to complete your registration<https://link.webropolsurveys.com/Participation/Public/6d4ecd2f-57f7-4d96-a7…>. Feel free to forward the invitation to your colleagues. We look forward to seeing you there! On behalf of Research Director Jussi Paakkari, Best regards, Pirjo Taskinen Coordinator Kvantum Institute University of Oulu Tel. +358 294 483562; +358 40 7674896 Kvantum Institute | University of Oulu<https://www.oulu.fi/en/university/faculties-and-units/kvantum-institute>

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