Biolaitos November 2025

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Collaborative research with Canadian universities - Call open!
by Heikki Helanterä 05 Nov '25

05 Nov '25

Hi all, please see the message exchange below - there are efforts to develop collaborations with Canadian universities (e.g. McMaster University, Waterloo University, University of Alberta, Simon Fraser University ja University of British Columbia) on strategic themes that include e.g. water, resilience, arctic aspects, health, and the call is open until the end of the month. Please contact Katja Stephenson if you want to know more! Cheers, Heikki From: Katja Stephenson <Katja.Stephenson(a)oulu.fi<mailto:Katja.Stephenson@oulu.fi>> Sent: torstai 30. lokakuuta 2025 16.31 To: Jouni Aspi <Jouni.Aspi(a)oulu.fi<mailto:Jouni.Aspi@oulu.fi>> Subject: FW: University of Oulu visit to McMaster - follow up Hei Jouni, ihan lyhyesti aikaisempaan viestiini liittyen. Olimme siis pari viikkoa sitten rehtorin vetämällä Kanada delegaatio matkalla (McMaster University, Waterloo University, University of Alberta, Simon Fraser University ja University of British Columbia) ja pääteemoina mukana olivat vety, teräs, resilienssi, vesi, terveys ja tietysti arktisuus. Ja tämä yhteys siis sieltä lähtöisin. Varmasti myös muissa vierailukohteissa löytyisi mahdollisia yhteistyökuviota, jos teillä on kiinnostusta esim. hakea tuota ao. rahoitusta muiden kanssa. Best wishes Ystävällisesti Katja From: Katja Stephenson <Katja.Stephenson(a)oulu.fi<mailto:Katja.Stephenson@oulu.fi>> Date: Thursday, 30. October 2025 at 15.48 To: choye1(a)mcmaster.ca<mailto:choye1@mcmaster.ca> <choye1(a)mcmaster.ca<mailto:choye1@mcmaster.ca>> Cc: Jouni Aspi <Jouni.Aspi(a)oulu.fi<mailto:Jouni.Aspi@oulu.fi>> Subject: University of Oulu visit to McMaster - follow up Dear Emily It was excellent to meet you earlier this month during our visit to McMaster University. Thank you for your warm welcome and excellent discussions! By way of this email, I would like to connect you with Professor Jouni Aspi, Head of Ecology and Genetics<https://www.oulu.fi/en/university/faculties-and-units/faculty-science/ecolo…> unit, so that you can explore opportunities for collaboration. Emily<https://experts.mcmaster.ca/people/goward> Choi is Assistant Professor in Biology and her recent research has focused on environmental physiology, reproductive success and effects of heat stress on birds (respiratory, heart health, behaviour). I also wanted to mention that we currently have an open call for applications to our partnership development fund - this could provide an excellent opportunity for you to kick start collaborations. Jouni, here is the link<https://patio.oulu.fi/fi/uutiset/nyt-voit-hakea-rahoitusta-kansainvalisten-…> for further information (unfortunately this is accessible to University of Oulu employees only): * Applications open until 30 November 2025 * Max. funding available 10,000 Euros per application * Primary applicant must be a University of Oulu employee * Funding can be used to support, for example: * Collaborative two-way visits aiming at developing new or deepening collaboration * Preparation of joint projects and research plans * Preparation of joint external competitive funding applications and publications in high-quality outlets * Planning and organising joint seminars, workshops or conferences Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I'm very much looking forward to supporting the development of this collaboration and will help in any way I can. Best wishes Katja Katja Stephenson Head of International Affairs Unit for Strategy and Science Policy Mobile +358 504728249 PO Box 8000, FI-90014 Finland www.oulu.fi<http://www.oulu.fi/yliopisto> [signature_206388291] =============================================== 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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Workshop for PhD students
by Juan Galarza Pavia 04 Nov '25

04 Nov '25

Very relevant for PhD students. Cheers, Juan ————————— LYHTY – Bridging PhD Education to Careers in Natural Resources and Environment Workshop 9.12.2025 The Kvantum Institute at the University of Oulu warmly invites doctoral researchers to a full-day event featuring research presentations and career development activities. The programme includes guest talks by three invited speakers on doctoral training practices (University of Oulu, LUKE, Boliden Kevitsa), as well as a facilitated workshop focusing on career development beyond academia. 🎯 Purpose of the Event: To foster interaction between doctoral researchers and non-academic organisations, including companies and stakeholders. The aim is to build bridges between academia and working life, and to support researchers in exploring career opportunities beyond the university. 📌 Event Structure: The day is divided into two sessions, and doctoral researchers are welcome to attend both: * Morning session: Focused on presenting and discussing PhD research plans * Afternoon session (LYHTY): Dedicated to exploring the working life relevance of doctoral training, including skills, expectations, and career pathways outside academia 👥 Who Should Attend: All doctoral researchers and their supervisors are welcome, especially those working in the fields of natural resources and environmental sciences, to whom the event is particularly targeted. NOTE! The Morning Session is optional and especially for those who need to complete the research plan seminar course. The actual work-life relevance part and bridge plan exercises are in the afternoon session (LYHTY WORKSHOP). Everyone is welcome, regardless of the stage of the dissertation! Doctoral researchers involved in Kvantum Institute projects – your participation in both sessions is warmly encouraged! More information and registration: https://www.oulu.fi/en/events/lyhty-bridging-phd-education-careers-natural-…

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Biology Thursday seminar 6th Nov on site, Dr. Jana Flury: Living at the limit: Genomic insights into plant adaptation to harsh environments
by Heikki Helanterä 03 Nov '25

03 Nov '25

Sorry - wrong date in the previous invite, this is indeed on Thursday 6th! Dear colleagues, Biology Thursday seminar continues 6th of November, 12:15, on site in room SÄ110, with Dr. Jana Flury, Ecology and Genetics department, Univ. Oulu, on " Living at the limit: Genomic insights into plant adaptation to harsh environments" How do plants survive and thrive at the edges of their ecological limits? Adaptation to new or changing environments is key to a species' persistence, and while some well-known "genes of adaptation" can drive phenotypic shifts, also structural genomic changes might play a role. In this talk, I will explore how transposable elements have shaped the genomes of different Brassicaceae species in response to geo-climatic factors such as temperature, precipitation, latitude, and elevation. I will also discuss how a shift in the mating system of North American Arabidopsis lyrata relates to the species' range limits and the genomic consequences of this transition. Finally, I will share preliminary insights from my current project Genomics of northern adaptation led by Academy Researcher Fellow Tiina Mattila, where we are uncovering the genetic basis of high-latitude adaptation and the distribution of genetic variation in European A. lyrata. See also: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vFYGiC0AAAAJ&hl=en https://www.oulu.fi/en/researchers/jana-flury See you on Thursday! Heikki

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Please rememebr your Sap Cats working time allocations for October - DL today!
by Heikki Helanterä 03 Nov '25

03 Nov '25

=============================================== 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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Biology Thursday seminar 6th Nov on site, Dr. Jana Flury: Living at the limit: Genomic insights into plant adaptation to harsh environments
by Heikki Helanterä 03 Nov '25

03 Nov '25

Dear colleagues, Biology Thursday seminar continues 6th of November, 12:15, on site in room SÄ110, with Dr. Jana Flury, Ecology and Genetics department, Univ. Oulu, on " Living at the limit: Genomic insights into plant adaptation to harsh environments" How do plants survive and thrive at the edges of their ecological limits? Adaptation to new or changing environments is key to a species' persistence, and while some well-known "genes of adaptation" can drive phenotypic shifts, also structural genomic changes might play a role. In this talk, I will explore how transposable elements have shaped the genomes of different Brassicaceae species in response to geo-climatic factors such as temperature, precipitation, latitude, and elevation. I will also discuss how a shift in the mating system of North American Arabidopsis lyrata relates to the species' range limits and the genomic consequences of this transition. Finally, I will share preliminary insights from my current project Genomics of northern adaptation led by Academy Researcher Fellow Tiina Mattila, where we are uncovering the genetic basis of high-latitude adaptation and the distribution of genetic variation in European A. lyrata. See also: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vFYGiC0AAAAJ&hl=en https://www.oulu.fi/en/researchers/jana-flury See you on Thursday! Heikki 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<mailto:62917763539@109.105.112.236> * 62917763539(a)109.105.112.235<mailto:62917763539@109.105.112.235> Passcode: 166151 Join instructions https://oulu.zoom.us/meetings/62917763539/invitations?signature=7ClRofSarL7… Microsoft Teams Help: https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US Join the meeting now: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGMxN2NmMTAtZDUyMi00… Meeting ID: 380 550 612 011 93 Passcode: Sj9ZV9Wd Dial in by phone +358 9 85626307,,55765406# Finland, All locations Find a local number: https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/3842a853-a94d-4f5e-b81d-3786eed9ea69?id=… Phone conference ID: 557 654 06# For organisers Meeting options: https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=e5f6495e-68a8-49c3-… Reset dial-in PIN: https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/usp/pstnconferencing

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VL: Syntaksiksen pikkujoulut 7.11.
by Lumi Viljakainen 03 Nov '25

03 Nov '25

täjä: Pinja Naumanen <PinjaPeppiina.Naumanen(a)student.oulu.fi> Lähetetty: torstai 30. lokakuuta 2025 17.30 Vastaanottaja: Lumi Viljakainen <lumi.viljakainen(a)oulu.fi> Aihe: Syntaksiksen pikkujoulut 7.11. In English below Tervehdys biologit! On jälleen aika vetää tonttulakit päähän, ja juhlia yhdessä opiskelijoiden ja henkilökunnan kanssa killan pikkujouluja! Pikkujoulut järjestetään Teekkaritalolla 7.11. klo 18:00 alkaen. 🎄 Pikkujouluihin ei ole sisäänpääsymaksua, ja tarjolla on jouluista naposteltavaa. Illan ohjelmanumerot starttaa klo 20:00, joten saavuthan paikalle hyvissä ajoin. Illan aikana luvassa muun muassa visailua, aarrejahti sekä tietysti fuksien upea esitys! Myös sauna ja palju ovat illan ajan lämpiminä, joten otathan pyyhkeen ja uimapuvun mukaan. Pikkujoulujen pukukoodina toimii cocktail, mutta myös jouluaiheiset asusteet, kuten tonttulakit ovat tervetulleita. 🎅🏼✨ TL;DR 🎄Mitä? Syntaksisen pikkujoulut 📍Missä? Teekkaritalo, Kalervontie 7 🕛Milloin? 7.11. klo 18:00 alkaen 🤶🏼Miksi? Koska joulu on taas, joulu on taas - ja niin myös pikkujoulut! 🎁Mitä mukaan? Pukukoodin mukainen asu sekä OPM x2 Hello biologists! Put on your Santa hats and join us for the Syntaksis Guild Christmas Party at Teekkaritalo on Nocember 7th from 6:00 pm!🎄 There is no entrance fee. The activities starts at 8:00 pm with quizzes, a treasure hunt, and the freshmen’s own show!🤩 Sauna and hot tub will be open, so bring a towel and swimsuit. Dress code for the evening is coctail - Christmas accessories like Santa hats are also welcome!🎅🏼 TL;DR 🎄What? Syntaksis’ Christmas party 📍Where? Teekkaritalo, Kalervontie 7 🕛When? Nov 7, 6:00 pm 🎁What to bring? Clothinh according to the dress code, your own drinks, towel and swimsuit

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Reminder: Research Council of Finland call - Research Security Self Assesment
by Päivi Tomperi 03 Nov '25

03 Nov '25

Hi A gentle reminder: if you are applying in the ongoing RCF call and haven't yet completed the Research Security Self-Assessment forms (see below), please do so at your earliest convenience. Kind regards Päivi Research security self-assessment All applicants must include as an appendix a self-assessment of research security issues and, if necessary, a more detailed description of the risks and a risk management plan. The assessment must be prepared using the template<https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/how-to-apply-for-f…> provided by the funder. The commitment issued by the site of research to the application means that the university accepts the application and confirms that security risks and their management have been adequately addressed in the application. The internal process at the University of Oulu All applicants need clearance from the person who gives commitment by site or research, prior to submission of their application. For this purpose, we are collecting the research security information from you in Webropol and forward it to the relevant commitment giver. We also ask you to give a short summary (or draft abstract) of your research to help evaluate the research security issues which may arise. Submit your answers on two Webropol forms by 31 October: 1. Cover note: https://link.webropol.com/s/security-cover-note-for-winter-call-applicants-… 2. Self-assessment form: https://link.webropol.com/s/security-self-assessment-for-winter-call-applic… Please note that this process is compulsory for permission to apply. You will be informed that the risk assessment has been accepted as soon as possible. Meanwhile, you should continue working on your application. Instructions for completing the self-assessment rorm * Carefully read all the instructions and documents linked to the self-assessment form before completing it. * You may submit the appendix in English, Finnish or Swedish, regardless of the language of your application. The appendix will not be peer-reviewed, but as part of the application it will be available to the reviewers. * The appendix concerns research security. Other project-related risks are described as part of the research plan. * You can not include any type of collaboration with organisations in Russia or Belarus, or with any organization/ person named on the EU sanctions list (this applies also to individuals and researchers, who represent or act on behalf of an organization on the sanctions list). For restrictions with other partner countries please use the EU's sactions list (link in the self-assessment form) and look for thematic sanctions related to your research. * More information and all language versions of the self-assessment template: https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/how-to-apply-for-f… Should you need any help with your application, don't hesitate to contact me. 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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