Biolaitos November 2025

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Pikkujoulut / Little-Xmas party 10th Dec
by Heikki Helanterä 09 Dec '25

09 Dec '25

Dear all, Christmas is coming, and so is the traditional unit Pikkujoulu celebrations! As there are quite a few events in the calendar already, it seems that Wed December 10th is a date that mimimizes overlap, so let's use that for our event!! How the Pikkujoulut has traditionally worked at our unit is that Everyone should bring some Christmas dish or other delicacy to the coffee room for sharing, where they will be available for the whole day for people to enjoy, non-stop! There will be list on the coffee room table for you to mark what you're planning to bring so we can coordinate a bit and maximize diversity! 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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Biologian tutkinto-ohjelman Missä mennään -tilaisuus ja tutkinto-ohjelmakahvit maanantaina 1.12. klo 10.15-12 Telluksen Backstagella
by Lumi Viljakainen 01 Dec '25

01 Dec '25

Tervetuloa Biologian tutkinto-ohjelman Missä mennään -tilaisuuteen ja tutkinto-ohjelmakahveille maanantaina 1.12. klo 10.15–12 Telluksen Backstagelle. Virallisessa osuudessa mm. Career Centerin vierailu, biologian tutkinto-ohjelman OPS-muutokset, muistutus joka toinen vuosi pidettävistä kursseista ja tietoa kevään erikoiskursseista. Virallisen osuuden jälkeen tilaisuus jatkuu kahvittelulla. Voit lähettää etukäteen ehdotuksia keskusteltavista asioista sähköpostiin lumi.viljakainen(a)oulu.fi<mailto:lumi.viljakainen@oulu.fi>. Welcome to the What’s up event organized by the Biology degree programme on Monday December 1st from 10.15 to 12 at Tellus Backstage. The official part of the event is in Finnish, followed by free discussion and coffee. Ystävällisin terveisin, Lumi Viljakainen Biologian tutkinto-ohjelman vastuuhenkilö -- Lumi Viljakainen, FT Yliopistonlehtori Ekologian ja genetiikan tutkimusyksikkö PL 3000 90014 Oulun yliopisto puh: 029 448 1530 https://www.oulu.fi/fi/tutkijat/lumi-viljakainen

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For PIs: orientation for new employees 3rd Dec
by Heikki Helanterä 28 Nov '25

28 Nov '25

Please all PIs: if you have group members who have just started their jobs or are about to start in December, let Mallu know so she can invite them to her orientation sessions (details below) marjut.saastamoinen(a)oulu.fi<mailto:marjut.saastamoinen@oulu.fi> Cheers, Heikki From: Marjut Saastamoinen <Marjut.Saastamoinen(a)oulu.fi> Sent: torstai 27. marraskuuta 2025 15.46 Subject: Joulukuun perehdytykset Hei, Joulukuun perehdytys pidetään keskiviikkona 3.12.25. Next orientation will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Paikka/place BF119-3 9-11.00 suomeksi 12-14.00 in English Ilmoita minulle osallistujan nimi niin minä lähetän kutsun. Please let me know the name, and I will send an invitation. T. Mallu

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Fw: Insect trait survey
by Gerrit Wehrenberg 28 Nov '25

28 Nov '25

Hello everyone, Since we have some insect experts in our unit - please consider this brief participation! 🐝🐛🦋🐞🐜🦗 See the email below.⬇️ It's was shared by a dear friend and an excellent biologist - Nathan J Baker, currently working in Vilnius, Latvia. Kiitos! Cheers, Gerrit _____________________________________________ Gerrit Wehrenberg PhD Researcher in Wildlife and Conservation Genomics Mobil +4915739626030 | Gerrit.Wehrenberg(a)oulu.fi<mailto:Gerrit.Wehrenberg@oulu.fi> | ORCID<https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4828-3057> | ResearchGate<https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gerrit-Wehrenberg> | Web of Science<https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/2303182> Biodiversity Genomics Group | Biodiverse Anthropocenes Program Ecology and Genetics Research Unit University of Oulu, Finland https://biodiversitygenomics.org/ ________________________________ From: Nathan Baker <nathan93baker(a)gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2025 10:18 AM To: Alexandra Howard <Alex.asterhof(a)gmail.com>; nelson Odume <n.odume(a)ru.ac.za>; Bird, Matthew <mbird(a)uj.ac.za>; Francesca Pilotto <francesca.pilotto(a)nina.no>; Jonas Jourdan <jourdan(a)bio.uni-frankfurt.de>; Daniel Enns <enns.d1(a)web.de>; david_mittag(a)t-online.de <david_mittag(a)t-online.de>; Beatrice Kulawig <beatrice.kulawig(a)senckenberg.de>; James Sinclair <james.sinclair270(a)gmail.com>; julian.enss(a)gmail.com <julian.enss(a)gmail.com>; Lars Pelikan <lars.pelikan(a)utu.fi>; Edward Netherlands <ec.netherlands(a)gmail.com>; Nick Schafstall <nick.schafstall(a)gmail.com>; Kelly Shannon Dyamond <Kdyamond(a)gmail.com>; greggvr(a)gmail.com <greggvr(a)gmail.com>; Viktor Baranov <baranowiktor(a)gmail.com>; Dahms Heinrich Theodor Jacob <HeinrichTheodorJacob.Dahms(a)eurac.edu>; Vanek Magdalena <Magdalena.Vanek(a)eurac.edu>; Stefano Larsen <stefano.larsen(a)fmach.it>; Gerrit Wehrenberg <Gerrit.Wehrenberg(a)oulu.fi>; e.becker(a)uva.nl <e.becker(a)uva.nl>; Eglė Šidagytė-Copilas <egle.sidagyte(a)gamtc.lt>; Peter Haase <peter.haase(a)senckenberg.de>; Sarah Ashley Mueller <smueller705(a)gmail.com> Subject: Insect trait survey Hey, Are you or someone you know working on insect traits? We're interested in learning more about how researchers collect, use, and share insect trait data, as well as any challenges encountered along the way. If you're interested in sharing your experiences, please consider completing our brief survey. It takes about 5 minutes and doesn't collect any personal or private information. We welcome participation from anyone who has used, is currently using, or plans to use insect trait data—regardless of career stage or sector. Survey link: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a2F7JrJFJ6blH7w Questions or comments? Feel free to reach out to Kayla Perry at perry.1864(a)osu.edu<mailto:perry.1864@osu.edu>. I've also attached a flyer you could display at your institute to help spread the word. Thanks! Nathan Senior researcher at the Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts State Scientific Research Institute Nature Research Centre / Hidrobiontų evoliucinės ekologijos laboratorijos vyresnysis mokslo darbuotojas Valstybinis mokslinių tyrimų institutas Gamtos tyrimų centras [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4w6fjl_jNBGKs9bIeYp7xpfVm1p…] Akademijos g. 2, LT-08412 Vilnius, Lithuania Tel. + 370 620 25011 E-mail: nathan93baker(a)gmail.com<mailto:nathan93baker@gmail.com>, nathan.baker(a)gamtc.lt<mailto:nathan.baker@gamtc.lt> This email is confidential, may be legally privileged and is solely for the intended addressee. Disclosure, copying, distribution or action on this email by unintended recipients is prohibited.

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Reminder Biology Thursday seminar today on site - Anna Salomaa on Transformative potential of conservation
by Heikki Helanterä 27 Nov '25

27 Nov '25

A reminder: Biology Thursday seminar today 12:15 on site (SÄ110). with Dr. Anna Salomaa on "Transformative potential of conservation: perspectives from Finnish science-policy interface." Abstract: This talk addresses the difficulties of assessing fundamental sustainability transformation empirically as well as the transformative potential of biodiversity conservation. It presents Salomaa's research on assessing sustainability transformations, as well as her research on the potential of Red Lists and the variety of conservation actions to leverage transformation. Last, it shows ongoing work on developing a framework for categorizing understandings of transformation in the context of biodiversity science-policy interface. Bio: Anna Salomaa is an interdisciplinary environmental social scientist from the LUT University, Finland. Her main interest is to study how living conditions for humanity could be safeguarded along with the biodiversity we have, and how knowledge on nature could benefit transformative change. She has studied the interface between knowledge and conservation policy, sustainability transformation, and environmental crisis preparedness, often in cooperation with non-academic actors. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0509-4873 The presentation is based on these articles: Salomaa & Juhola. 2020. How to assess sustainability transformations: a review. Global Sustainability 3, e24, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1017/sus.2020.17 Salomaa A. & Arponen A. 2023. The role of the Red Lists of Ecosystems in leveraging sustainability changes in Finland - perceptions of the assessors. Ecosystems and People, 19:1, 2222185. https://doi.org/10.1080/26395916.2023.2222185 Arponen A. & Salomaa A. 2023. Transformative potential of conservation actions. Biodiversity and Conservation, 32, pages 3509-3531. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-023-02600-3 Anna Salomaa, Karin Gustafsson, Simo Sarkki, Anni Arponen. The aims and mechanisms of transformative change: views from Finnish IPBES and Red List experts. (ongoing) Host: Prof. Marko Mutanen Welcome to the seminar! 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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Kaamos program and abstract booklet
by Kaamos Symposium 26 Nov '25

26 Nov '25

Dear recipients, Get ready because the Kaamos symposium is coming already next week! Please find the program and abstract booklet attached (PDF). The link for remote participation will be shared soon. Warmly welcome! With best regards, The Kaamos organising committee [image: image.jpg]

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Unit meeting / Yksikkötapaaminen
by Heikki Helanterä 26 Nov '25

26 Nov '25

Unit meeting at the usual time, no particular agenda / Yksikkötapaaminen tuttuun aikaan, ei erityistä asialistaa 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 Passcode: 808140 Join instructions https://oulu.zoom.us/meetings/63956017334/invitations?signature=TaKdpsVAIEh…

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Jyväskylän yliopisto hakee Konneveden tutkimusasema johtajaa
by Jouni Aspi 26 Nov '25

26 Nov '25

Bio- ja ympäristötieteiden laitos hakee Konneveden tutkimusaseman johtajaa 1.4.2026 alkaen tai sopimuksen mukaan toistaiseksi voimassa olevaan tehtävään. https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/research-director-aquatic-sciences/ZqJn4G… Jouni

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Join opening event of PhD Supervisors' Academy
by uniogs＠oulu.fi 24 Nov '25

24 Nov '25

You are warmly invited to join the opening event of the PhD Supervisors' Academy December 11, 2025 At 12-13 In Linnanmaa Tellus Stage Vice Rector for Education Mirja Illikainen and professor Kirsi Pyhältö will speak about doctoral supervision. Open to everyone, no registration required! For PhD Supervisors: After the open session, at 13-16, PhD Supervisors are welcome to join the workshop "How to cultivate a collegial turn in doctoral supervision: current trends and dialogical tools." Workshop registration open until Thursday, 27 November. Please use the link below to sign up. See below for more details. On behalf of the Graduate School, Marjukka Kärhö & Emmi Alakärppä Uusimmat uutiset väitöskirjatutkijoille. Latest news for doctoral researchers. [https://newsletter-uni.oulu.fi/archive/file/a0ae6c90f0f14be61c8d9493b8d61d2…] Click here to open in your web browser<https://newsletter-uni.oulu.fi/a/s/207601753-8daef698b107197cd9743172c4d880…> [Graduate School - University of Oulu]<https://www.oulu.fi/fi> 11.11.2025 [cid:a0cafc234b749bd8085a4aff3f9528db.jpg] Väitöskirjaohjaajien akatemian avaustilaisuus Lämpimästi tervetuloa Väitöskirjaohjaajien akatemian<https://www.oulu.fi/fi/tutkimus/tutkijakoulu/vaitoskirjatutkijan-ohjaus-ja-…> avaustilaisuuteen torstaina 11.12.2025 Tellus Stagelle! Akatemia tarjoaa väitöskirjaohjaajille verkkokoulutusta, verkostoitumista ja vertaismentorointia. Tilaisuus koostuu kahdesta osasta: kaikille avoimesta tilaisuudesta sekä ennakkoon ilmoittautuneille suunnatusta työpajasta. Tilaisuuden kieli on englanti, ja tarjolla on virvokkeita ja pientä purtavaa. Kaikille avoin ohjelma klo 12–13 Introducing the PhD Supervisors' Academy, tutkijakoulun johtaja Annu Perttunen The Importance of Doctoral Supervision at the University of Oulu, koulutusvararehtori Mirja Illikainen How Evidence from Research on Doctoral Education Can Inform Supervisory Practices, professori Kirsi Pyhältö, Helsingin yliopisto Tervetuloa ilman ilmoittautumista! Työpaja klo 13–16 Työpajan teema on How to Cultivate a Collegial Turn in Doctoral Supervision: Current Trends and Dialogical Tools Vetäjänä toimii väitöskirjaohjauksen asiantuntija Associate Professor Mette Krogh Christensen Aarhusin yliopistosta. Ilmoittaudu työpajaan viimeistään 27.11.2025<https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/C8E1C3AA5E53EE2D>! Opening Event of PhD Supervisors' Academy You are warmly invited to the opening event of the PhD Supervisors' Academy<https://www.oulu.fi/en/research/graduate-school/supervision-and-support-doc…> on Thursday, 11 December 2025 at Tellus Stage! The Academy offers online training, networking, and peer mentoring to PhD supervisors. The event consists of two parts: a session open to all and a workshop for pre-registered participants. The event will be held in English, and refreshments and light snacks will be served. Open Program 12–13 Introducing the PhD Supervisors' Academy, Director of the Graduate School Annu Perttunen The Importance of Doctoral Supervision at the University of Oulu, Vice Rector for Education Mirja Illikainen How Evidence from Research on Doctoral Education Can Inform Supervisory Practices, Professor Kirsi Pyhältö, University of Helsinki Everyone is welcome - no registration required. Workshop 13–16 Theme: How to Cultivate a Collegial Turn in Doctoral Supervision: Current Trends and Dialogical Tools The workshop will be led by Associate Professor Mette Krogh Christensen from the University of Aarhus, an expert in PhD supervision Register for the workshop by 27 November 2025.<https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/C8E1C3AA5E53EE2D> [Bluesky]<https://bsky.app/profile/oulu.fi> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/unioulu> [Instagram]<https://instagram.com/unioulu> [Linkedin]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-oulu> [Youtube]<https://www.youtube.com/user/UniversityOfOulu> University of Oulu Graduate School Oulun yliopiston tutkijakoulu uniogs(a)oulu.fi<mailto:uniogs@oulu.fi> [Graduate School - University of Oulu]<https://www.oulu.fi/fi> Privacy notice<https://www.oulu.fi/en/data-privacy-notice/data-privacy-notice-newsletters> [Powered by LianaMailer]

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Fw: ICP2026 - Abstract Submission Deadline in 6 days
by Jouni Aspi 24 Nov '25

24 Nov '25

________________________________ Kohteesta: Love Dalén <love.dalen(a)zoologi.su.se> Lähetetty: maanantaina, marraskuuta 24, 2025 3:07:43 ip. Vastaanottaja: Love Dalén <love.dalen(a)zoologi.su.se> Aihe: ICP2026 - Abstract Submission Deadline in 6 days Dear everyone, Here is a friendly reminder that the deadline for abstract submissions for the International Conference on Palaeogenomics (Stockholm, 23–26 June 2026) is 30 November. You can submit your abstract via the link below (please also encourage colleagues and students at your institution to do the same): https://icp2026.palaeogenomics.org/abstracts/ Registration will open in early December. Selected speakers will be notified well before the early-bird deadline. We are still waiting for confirmation from a few potential sponsors, but we currently estimate early-bird fees to be €400–€500 for regular participants, and €300–€400 for students. We are also pleased to announce that the Stockholm City Council will host the Thursday conference dinner in the Golden Hall at Stockholm City Hall (the venue of the Nobel Prize Banquet). The dinner is free(!), but capacity is limited and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis during registration. We therefore recommend registering early. Finally, we are happy to report that ICP2026 will feature a diverse lineup of excellent Plenary and Keynote Speakers, representing the full breadth of the field of palaeogenomics. Plenary speakers: Ian Barnes, Christina Warinner, Johannes Krause, Beth Shapiro Keynote speakers: Richard E Green, He Yu, Cristina Valdiosera, Lucy van Dorp, Mikkel Winther Pedersen, Katerina Guschanski, Victoria Mullin, Pontus Skoglund With kind regards, Love Dalén On behalf of the ICP2026 Organising Committee

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