Biolaitos December 2025

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VL: NordForsk - Latest News
by Päivi Tomperi 11 Dec '25

11 Dec '25

Webbversion<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/evt/Issues/5ec1d5f9-b03c-4e2e-9562-4fcef1dd8…> [logga NordForsk]<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/evt/Issues/5ec1d5f9-b03c-4e2e-9562-4fcef1dd8…> [Students around a table.] Pre-announcement: Upcoming Call for Proposals for Exploratory Networks within Social Sciences and Humanities NordForsk will announce funding for Nordic exploratory research networks. Launching in January 2026, this initiative supports the development of co-operation between early-career researchers in humanities and social sciences. Learn more<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/evt/Issues/5ec1d5f9-b03c-4e2e-9562-4fcef1dd8…> [A car road in the middle of a forest.] Webinar video: Call for proposals on disruptive technologies This webinar was aimed at researchers from Åland Islands, Denmark, Finland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden interested in the International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges. The webinar covered the details, such as eligibility criteria for consortia with Nordic partners. NordForsk will host a second webinar and a live Q&A session after the call has opened in January. Watch the recording<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/evt/Issues/5ec1d5f9-b03c-4e2e-9562-4fcef1dd8…> [Portrait of Arne Flåøyen] NordForsk in the media In an increasingly uncertain world order, there is a greater need than ever for a united front in the field of research, according to NordForsk Director Arne Flåøyen. In connection with our four most recent calls, he has been interviewed by Khrono and Science Report. Read the interview in Khrono (in Norwegian).<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/evt/Issues/5ec1d5f9-b03c-4e2e-9562-4fcef1dd8…> Read the interview in Science Report(+) (in Danish).<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/evt/Issues/5ec1d5f9-b03c-4e2e-9562-4fcef1dd8…> [A group photo of researchers.] Clinical trial gives hopes for better personalised treatment of inflammatory bowel disease Innovative research into inflammatory bowel disease aims to improve the quality of life for patients who have a high risk of developing severe illness. Researchers in the project "The Nordic IBD treatment strategy trial (NORDTREAT)" are developing the knowledge base on the disease with the goal to enhance life quality for IBD patients. Learn more<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/evt/Issues/5ec1d5f9-b03c-4e2e-9562-4fcef1dd8…> [Portrait of Nina Græger] The Nordic region stands at a crossroads in terms of security policy Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted the Nordic region to seek closer ties with each other and with NATO. But we also face major challenges, according to a security policy expert. Full article<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/evt/Issues/5ec1d5f9-b03c-4e2e-9562-4fcef1dd8…> NordForsk events at Arctic Frontiers 2026 NordForsk will participate in three events on Monday, 2 February. They can be viewed at the conference and online. [Three photos in a collage.] Indigenous Engagement and Co-Creation in Arctic Research How can Indigenous and scientific knowledge systems work together to reframe conflicts over species, land, and resources? That is the central question at this side event. When: Monday 2 February, 11:00-12:30 Read more about the event<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/evt/Issues/5ec1d5f9-b03c-4e2e-9562-4fcef1dd8…> Nordic Priorities in International Arctic Research Collaboration NordForsk participates in the Research Council of Norway's side event at Arctic Frontiers. This session will explore how Nordic and international collaboration can add value to Arctic research. Presentations on national priorities in Arctic research from Nordic research councils and a panel debate on opportunities for future Nordic-led international research. When: Monday 2 February, 13:30-15:00 Read more about the event<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/evt/Issues/5ec1d5f9-b03c-4e2e-9562-4fcef1dd8…> On Thin Ice: Overtourism, Ecosystems and Livelihoods in the Arctic Climate change and mass tourism threaten fragile ecosystems and Sámi ways of life in the Arctic. Can legal frameworks help protect both nature and culture? When: Monday 2 February, 15:30-17:00 Read more about the event<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/evt/Issues/5ec1d5f9-b03c-4e2e-9562-4fcef1dd8…> [logga NordForsk]<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/evt/Issues/5ec1d5f9-b03c-4e2e-9562-4fcef1dd8…> Stensberggt. 27 5th Floor NO-0170 Oslo Norway Webb: https://www.nordforsk.org/<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/evt/Issues/5ec1d5f9-b03c-4e2e-9562-4fcef1dd8…> Contact us<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/evt/Issues/5ec1d5f9-b03c-4e2e-9562-4fcef1dd8…> Detta mejl skickades till paivi.tomperi(a)oulu.fi<mailto:paivi.tomperi@oulu.fi>. Du får vårt nyhetsbrev för att du anmält dig som prenumerant. Nej tack, skicka mig inga fler mejl från NordForsk.<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/Contacts/0656cd44-602e-4282-bcea-b580241c30a…> [LinkedIn]<https://y2c88lvz2i.ungapped.io/evt/Issues/5ec1d5f9-b03c-4e2e-9562-4fcef1dd8…>

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Old fridge/freezer has melted in molelabs
by Petri Sundqvist 11 Dec '25

11 Dec '25

There is some miscellaneous items (see picture). Please be notified if they are yours. We will have to throw them to trash if they are here for many days. BR, Petri S LähetettyOutlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>

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The Lone Wolf board game - available for purchase and DIY-making
by Ekaterina Karabanina 10 Dec '25

10 Dec '25

Hi all, We wanted to let you know that we have donated our board games Luonnonperintösäätiö<https://luonnonperintosaatio.fi/>, and they are available in the foundation's online shop: https://luonnonperintosaatio.fi/en/product/the-lone-wolf-board-game/. Luonnonperintösäätiö is a non-governmental foundation that works to protect old-growth forests in Finland. Since 1995, the foundation has been acquiring ecologically valuable forest areas with donated funds and securing their permanent protection under the Nature Conservation Act. There are only 18 copies available that were also used in the research. That is great for people who want a ready-made game and want to also donate to nature protection - all proceeds go directly to Luonnonperintösäätiö to support forest conservation. And of course, it may become a nice Christmas gift for your dear ones 🙂 We also uploaded game materials to our website for those who want to make their own DIY game: https://wildlifegenomics.wordpress.com/print-your-own-game/. Happy holidays! - Katya and Domi

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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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Sisäinen rahoitushaku: tieteenalakohtaisten tohtorikurssien järjestäminen / Internal Call for Proposals: Organisation of Field-Specific Doctoral Courses
by Emmi Alakärppä 08 Dec '25

08 Dec '25

(below in English) Sisäinen rahoitushaku: tieteenalakohtaisten tohtorikurssien ja muiden aktiviteettien järjestäminen vuonna 2026 Oulun yliopiston tutkijakoulu (UniOGS) myöntää vuodelle 2026 yhteensä 200 000 € tieteenalakohtaisten tohtorikurssien ja muiden aktiviteettien järjestämiseen Terveys- ja biotieteiden tohtoriohjelmassa (HBS-DP), Ihmistieteiden tohtoriohjelmassa (HS-DP), Tieto- ja sähkötekniikan tohtoriohjelmassa (ITEE-DP) sekä Tekniikan ja luonnontieteiden tohtoriohjelmassa (TNS-DP). Rahoitusta voidaan myöntää seuraaviin aktiviteetteihin: * tieteenalakohtaiset kurssit * symposiumit ja seminaarit * työpajat * muut koulutukset, jotka on suunnattu ensisijaisesti väitöskirjatutkijoille Lue lisää Patiosta ja hae rahoitusta viimeistään 11.1.2026.<https://patio.oulu.fi/fi/palvelut-ja-ohjeet/koulutuksen-tuki/tutkijakoulu/t…> ________________________________ Internal Call for Proposals: Organisation of Field-Specific Doctoral Courses and Other Activities in 2026 The University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS) will allocate 200,000 € for the year 2026 to support the organisation of doctoral courses and other training activities in the Doctoral Programmes of Health and Biosciences (HBS-DP), Human Sciences (HS-DP), Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (ITEE-DP), and Technology and Natural Sciences (TNS-DP). Eligible activities include: * field-specific courses * symposia and seminars * workshops * other training activities mainly targeted at doctoral researchers Read more on Patio and apply for funding by 11 January 2026.<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/services-and-instructions/education-support/gradua…>

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Maisteriseminaari keskiviikkona 10.12. / Master seminar on Wednesday December 10th
by Veli-Matti Pakanen 08 Dec '25

08 Dec '25

Heippa kaikille, Tämän viikon keskiviikkona 10.12. pidetään maisteriseminaari kello 14:15 alkaen. Muistakaa kirjautua zoomiin omalla nimellä. Suoritusta ei voida kirjata muuten. Zoom-linkki seminaareihin https://oulu.zoom.us/j/62233855783 Hello everyone, The next master’s seminar will be on Wednesday 10th of December. Zoom-link https://oulu.zoom.us/j/62233855783 Wednesday 10.12. Time Speaker Title Opponent Plan/ Result Professor Supervisors 14.15–16.00 Zopf Hans-Peter The origins of captive Galapagos giant tortoises in European Zoos Justus Aarrekorpi Plan Heikki Helanterä Gerrit Wehrenberg & Stefan Prost

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Reminder: 9 Dec, Talk on community-based modelling for socio-environmental sustainability
by Selen Eren 07 Dec '25

07 Dec '25

Hello everyone! Here is a quick reminder of the approaching talk by our guest keynote speaker, MV Eitzel, on the community-based modelling for socio-environmental sustainability. When and where: Tuesday, 9 December, 9:00 - 10:15, Stage, Tellus. Short description of the talk: How can models and data science serve community needs and the larger public good? Often this requires training and experience outside typical science curricula and research team norms. In my keynote, I will share some of the insights I've gleaned from working on interdisciplinary teams of biophysical and social science researchers, and how these skills relate to being able to work with communities so that models bring benefit rather than harm. Through interdisciplinary synthesis and discussion, thoughtful self-evaluation, and group intention-setting and implementation of best practices, we can move our projects towards doing the work in the world that we intend it to do. Speaker bio: MV Eitzel is a community-based modeler working at the University of California, Berkeley and University of California, Davis. MV's research sits at the intersection of data science, Science and Technology Studies, and community-based participatory work -- focusing on finding the right technologies for community questions and understanding how we can do work that supports the long-term flourishing of people and their environments. We are looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible! Selen Eren --- Selen Eren, PhD Postdoctoral researcher<https://www.oulu.fi/en/researchers/selen-eren> In the Shadow of Carbon Project, Cultural Anthropology Department, University of Oulu, Finland Elected Council Member of the European Association for the Study of Science and Technology (EASST)<https://easst.net/>

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Lecture on Environmental Restoration & Repair – Dec 10 (online)
by Rebecca Carlson 05 Dec '25

05 Dec '25

Dear all, I’m pleased to share an upcoming online event I am organizing that may be of interest. The Committee for the Anthropology of Science, Technology and Computing's 2025 Invited Lecture will feature Syed Shoaib Ali (IIT Delhi), with responses from Juris Milestone (Temple University) and our own Huiying Ng (University of Oulu). Talk title: The Fragility of Promised Futures: A Case for Centering Maintenance in Nature Restoration This event explores environmental restoration in the Western Himalaya, maintenance and repair studies, and rethinking restoration futures in the Global South (more detailed description below). Date: December 10, 2025 Time: 16.30-18.00 EET Location: Online (Zoom link will be shared via Eventbrite) Registration: https://castacinvitedlecture.eventbrite.com All are welcome to attend and to share the announcement with others who may be interested. Warmly, Rebecca ----------- Overview: Dr. Ali’s research examines environmental restoration in the Western Himalaya, bringing ethnographic and STS perspectives to bear on global initiatives such as the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration and the Bonn Challenge. His work highlights the fragility of the optimistic futures these projects promise, and instead makes the case for centering maintenance and repair as vital to ensuring the long-term durability of restoration sites. By drawing on insights from maintenance and repair studies, Dr. Ali shows how concepts like usefulness, breakdown, and technical diplomacy can shed light on the often-overlooked, repetitive work of sustaining ecological projects. In reframing restoration as maintenance, he points to new forms of partnership and nature diplomacy that can reshape restoration futures in the Global South.

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No unit meeting this week / Ei yksikkötapaamista tällä viikolla
by Heikki Helanterä 04 Dec '25

04 Dec '25

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Horizon Europe Proposal Writing Lab (December 11-12)
by Päivi Tomperi 04 Dec '25

04 Dec '25

Hi, Research and Project Services will organise an intensive hands-on training on writing a Horizon Europe proposal, with many practical exercises, on December Thu 11 and Fri 12 from 9-14.00. In this workshop you will become a master in analysing calls, defining objectives and indicators and creating credible impact pathways for Horizon Europe collaborative project proposals! This training will be held in English. There is room for additional participants, so we have extended the registration deadline to Monday 8.12. PROPOSAL WRITING LAB for HORIZON EUROPE PILLAR II 11.-12.12.2025 | Patio<https://patio.oulu.fi/fi/tapahtumat/proposal-writing-lab-horizon-europe-pil…> Best regards Päivi Päivi Tomperi Tutkimusrahoitusasiantuntija | Research Funding Specialist Oulun yliopisto | University of Oulu Tutkimus -ja projektipalvelut | Research and project services Tel. +358 294 483972 PO Box 8000, FI-90014 OULUN YLIOPISTO www.oulu.fi<https://www.oulu.fi/> [Oulun yliopisto.]<https://www.oulu.fi/> 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/>, Bluesky,<https://bsky.app/profile/oulu.fi> and YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/user/UniversityOfOulu>. 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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