Biolaitos December 2025

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8.12. Research security and ethics -webinar (by UniOulu Ethics Working Group) at 12-16
by Marjut Saastamoinen 04 Dec '25

04 Dec '25

Tapahtumailmoitus Patiossa / Events in Patio: https://patio.oulu.fi/fi/tapahtumat/research-security-and-ethics-webinar-un… Research security and ethics -webinar (by UniOulu Ethics Working Group) Time: Monday December 8th, 2025, 12.00-16.00 Location: Teams Join the online event<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTVmNTE2NTAtYzNhYi00…> Research security and the risks associated with security should be considered appropriately in research projects and research collaboration and in the utilisation of research results. The changing geopolitical situation and international tensions require increasingly accurate risk identification and management. Consideration of research security issues is part of responsible research and research ethics. Each researcher is responsible for ensuring that security aspects are taken into account in the research project. Anyway, according to the law, consideration of security aspects must not restrict the researcher’s right to choose their research topic and methods. Time  Speaker  Topic  12.00   Matti Latva-aho, Vice Rector, University of Oulu  Opening words  12.10   Susanne Uusitalo, Senior Research Fellow, University of Oulu  Research security from research ethics guidelines point of view  12.50   Katja Stephenson, Head of International Affairs, Unit for Strategy and Science Policy, University of Oulu Responsible international collaboration 13.30   Timo Mustonen, Senior Specialist, Traficom  The Ethics of AI in EU Cybersecurity Funding 14.10   Break    14.20   Kimmo Halunen, Professor, University of Oulu   AI cybersecurity from the perspective of artificial intelligence / perspective on research safety  15.00   Katrine Mahlamäki, Science Adviser, Research Council of Finland  Research security as part of responsible research funding   15.40     General discussion  16.00     The event ends  UniOulu Ethics Working Group organizes annual events to raise key issues related to research ethics. Read more about advice on ethics and research integrity at the University of Oulu: * https://www.oulu.fi/en/research/research-integrity-and-ethics https://patio.oulu.fi/en/services-and-instructions/research-support/respons… Aija Ryyppö, Dr. Erityisasiantuntija/Senior specialist Strategian ja tiedepolitiikan yksikkö/Unit for Strategy and Science Policy Oulun yliopisto/University of Oulu, Finland +358 50 591 7188 www.oulu.fi<http://www.oulu.fi/> [cid:image001.jpg@01DC6469.6750E250] 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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Kaamos symposium 2025 -- remote participation
by Kaamos Symposium 02 Dec '25

02 Dec '25

Dear recipient, This year’s Kaamos Symposium will be held tomorrow and on Thursday. Information about the keynote speakers, presentations, posters, and the overall program can be found in the attached booklet. We will start tomorrow at 9 A.M. at TellUs Backstage (Linnanmaa Campus). For those of you who are not able to attend in person, we have provided an option for remote participation. Please note that there are two separate links—one for each day—so make sure you click on the correct one. *Day 1:* You are invited to a Zoom webinar! When: Dec 3, 2025 09:00 Helsinki Topic: The 29th Kaamos symposium 2025 | University of Oulu | Day 1 Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://oulu.zoom.us/j/65773374370 Join from an H.323/SIP room system: H.323: 109.105.112.236 or 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 657 7337 4370 SIP: 65773374370(a)109.105.112.236 or 65773374370(a)109.105.112.235 *Day 2:* You are invited to a Zoom webinar! When: Dec 4, 2025 09:00 Helsinki Topic: The 29th Kaamos symposium 2025 | University of Oulu | Day 2 Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://oulu.zoom.us/j/61276154177 Join from an H.323/SIP room system: H.323: 109.105.112.236 or 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 612 7615 4177 SIP: 61276154177(a)109.105.112.236 or 61276154177(a)109.105.112.235 Warmly welcome and see you at the symposium! With best regards, The Kaamos Organising Committee [image: image.jpg]

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Rehtorin vierailu / Rector's visit 9.12. klo 14:30
by Marjut Saastamoinen 02 Dec '25

02 Dec '25

Hei kaikki / Dear all, Tervetuloa keskustelemaan ajankohtaisista asioista rehtori Arto Maanisen kanssa 9.12. klo 14:30 alkaen, Paikka: L2. Kukin osallistuja voi esittää tilaisuudessa kysymyksiä ja kommentteja tai voitte organisoida yksikkönne tai ryhmänne kysymysten esittämisen haluamallanne tavalla. Rehtorin vierailun jälkeen Anni Huovinen esittelee yliopiston kestävyyden ja vastuullisuuden toimenpideohjelman. Tilaisuudessa on tarjolla kahvia, teetä ja kakkua. Toivon aktiivista osallistumista keskusteluun! Tervetuloa! Terv Maarit You are welcome to discuss topical issues with Rector Arto Maaninen on the 9th of December at 14:30 (Place: L2). You are invited to present questions and comments or, for example, you could collect the questions and comments from your unit / group and choose a spokesperson to present them. After Rector's visit Anni Huovinen will present the action plan on sustainability and responsibility. Coffee, tea and cake will be served. Looking forward to active conversation, With best regards, Maarit

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Remember to use the balance of the ePassi wellness benefit by 31 December 2025 - the benefit will stay in the same level in 2026
by Marjut Saastamoinen 02 Dec '25

02 Dec '25

Also in 2026, The University of Oulu offers sport, cultural and wellness benefit ePassi<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr24zKj-Tyw> to their employees who receive monthly payment when the continuous employment relationship has lasted at least 6 months. The goal of the wellness benefit is to support the maintenance of well-being and work ability. In 2026, the Epassi benefit will remain at the 2025 level, i.e. €15/month for a full-time employee. The employee can use the wellness benefit offered by the University of Oulu as they wish, for example for sports services, cultural events, and the medical and health care services included in the wellness benefit, which include, for example, massage, physiotherapy, dental care and specialist doctor services. With ePassi merchant search<https://services.epassi.fi/ui/merchant-search> you can find more accurately the possible places where you can pay with ePassi. NOTE! The 2025 balances will not be transferred to 2026, so remember to use the benefit by 31st of December 2025. Take advantage of the benefit offered by your employer to take care of yourself and strengthen your well-being! Additional information: https://patio.oulu.fi/en/services-and-instructions/personnel/health-and-wel… ePassi pages: https://www.epassi.fi/en/employees?hsLang=en ePassi customer support: https://support.epassi.fi/en/support/solutions/77000061218 or phone 0200 69000 (open Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., €1.75/call + date (mvm)). hr(a)oulu.fi<mailto:hr@oulu.fi> (Contact information, account and balance matters) Muista käyttää ePassi-hyvinvointiedun saldo 31.12.25 mennessä – edun määrä säilyy ennallaan vuonna 2026 Oulun yliopisto tarjoaa myös vuonna 2026 liikunta-, kulttuuri- ja hyvinvointiedun, ePassin<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr24zKj-Tyw>, kuukausipalkkaisessa työsuhteessa oleville työntekijöilleen, joiden yhdenjaksoinen työsuhde on kestänyt vähintään 6 kuukautta. Henkilöstöedun tavoitteena on tukea hyvinvoinnin ja työkyvyn ylläpitämistä. Vuoden 2026 Epassi-edun suuruus säilyy vuoden 2025 tasolla eli kokoaikaiselle työntekijälle se on 15 e/kk.Oulun yliopiston tarjoamaa henkilöstöetua työntekijä voi käyttää haluamallaan tavalla esimerkiksi liikuntapalveluihin, kulttuuritapahtumiin sekä hyvinvointietuun sisältyviin sairaanhoito- ja terveydenhoitopalveluihin, joita ovat muun muassa hieronta-, fysioterapia-, hammashoito- ja erikoislääkäripalvelut. ePassin käyttöpaikkahaulla<https://services.epassi.fi/ui/merchant-search> löydät tarkemmin mahdolliset paikat, joissa voit maksaa ePassilla. HUOM! Vuoden 2025 saldot eivät siirry vuodelle 2026, joten muista käyttää etu 31.12.25 mennessä. Hyödynnä työnantajan tarjoama kädenojennus itsestäsi huolehtimiseksi ja hyvinvointisi vahvistamiseksi! Lisätiedot: https://patio.oulu.fi/fi/palvelut-ja-ohjeet/henkilosto/terveys-ja-hyvinvoin… ePassin sivut: https://www.epassi.fi/fi/tyontekijalle?hsLang=fi ePassin asiakastuki: https://support.epassi.fi/fi/support/solutions/77000061218 tai p. 0200 69000 (avoinna ma-pe klo 8-16, 1,75 € / puhelu + pvm (mvm)). hr(a)oulu.fi<mailto:hr@oulu.fi> (Yhteystieto-, tili- ja saldoasiat)

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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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Advertising a new course: NA00BC49 Nature and wars, March - May 2026, 2 ECTS
by Mykyta Peregrym 01 Dec '25

01 Dec '25

Dear colleagues, Thanks to SAFIRE and ANTS support, I am designing a new study course and seminar series titled “Nature and Wars”. Detailed information about the seminars, including speakers and presentation titles, will be shared after the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays. The seminar series will be open to anyone interested. For now, I would be very grateful if you could share the course advertisement with students in the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Humanities, and the Faculty of Education and Psychology. Students from all degree levels (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral) are welcome. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NA00BC49 Nature and Wars; March–May 2026, 2 ECTS Dear all, Armed conflicts continue around the world, and modern wars are changing rapidly with the development of new technologies. The ongoing Russian–Ukrainian war, carrying the potential risk of spreading into EU and NATO countries, is a striking example of contemporary warfare. Yet even in Oulu, traces of the Second World War can still be observed today. What happens to nature during military operations? What are the long-term ecological consequences of wars? How do we define ecocide? How does nature recover after conflict? These and many other questions will be explored throughout this course, which consists of six thematic seminars and a field excursion. Join this new learning opportunity to gain insight from researchers working under challenging and sometimes dangerous conditions, often close to active conflict zones. Though my hope is that you will apply this knowledge only theoretically in the future. Eligibility and registration: The course is open to students at all study levels (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral) from the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Humanities, and the Faculty of Education and Psychology. Basic knowledge of ecology, environmental science, or sustainability studies is recommended. To enroll, each student must submit a short motivation letter (max. 250 words) explaining their interest in the topic and its relevance to their studies or research to mykyta.peregrym(a)oulu.fi Registration is open until 17.12.2025 via Tuudo or Peppi (search: NA00BC49). Timetable: March 23, 2026 (Mon) — 13:15–14:00, L7: Course introduction March 30, 2026 (Mon) — 11:00–15:00, Tellus Stage (hybrid): Seminar 1: Understanding the impact of war on people–nature relationships April 10, 2026 (Fri) — 12:15–14:00, online (Zoom): Seminar 2: The impact of military actions on flora, fauna, and funga April 17, 2026 (Fri) — 12:15–14:00, online (Zoom): Seminar 3: Protected areas during wartime April 24, 2026 (Fri) — 14:15–16:00, AT115a (hybrid): Seminar 4: Pollution as a consequence of war May 4, 2026 (Mon) — 12:15–14:00, online (Zoom): Seminar 5: Research and education in wartime conditions May 11, 2026 (Mon) — 10:15–12:00, online (Zoom): Seminar 6: Long-term consequences of past wars May 21, 2026 (Thu) — 9:15–12:00: Walking excursion in Oulu to explore visible traces of WWII May 27, 2026 (Wed) — 12:15–14:00, MA335: Discussion and finalization session If you have any questions, please contact mykyta.peregrym(a)oulu.fi Looking forward to seeing many of you in March 2026! Best wishes, Mykyta Mykyta Peregrym | Grant Researcher Ecology and Genetics Research Unit | University of Oulu P.O. Box 8000, 90014 Oulu, Finland +380505445944 (Telegram, WhatsApp, Viber) Senior Lecturer | Department of Landscape Gardening and Ecology Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University Myrhorod, Poltava region, Ukraine ORCID<https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5989-4406> | SCOPUS<https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55484657400> | WoS<https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/2054792> In social networks: Linkedin<https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykyta-peregrym-7a483937/> |ResearchGate<https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mykyta-Peregrym> | iNaturalist<https://www.inaturalist.org/people/mykytaperegrym>

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