Biolaitos February 2025

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Orientation for new employees / Uusien työntekijöiden perehdytys
by Heikki Helanterä 10 Feb '25

10 Feb '25

To all PIS: Marjut Saastamoinen will organize the next general orientation sessions for new employees 13th Feb in room BF119-3: 9-11:00 in Finnish 12-14:00 in English Please let me know if you have people in your group that would like to attend, and I'll forward the information to Marjut. 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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For ECRs - apply for membership in Young Academy Finland!
by Heikki Helanterä 10 Feb '25

10 Feb '25

Hi, for early career researchers (max 5 years since PhD) - Young Academy Finland is open for membership applications! https://patio.oulu.fi/en/news/apply-membership-young-academy-finland 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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Maisteriseminaarit 12. helmikuuta / Master seminar February 12th
by Veli-Matti Pakanen 10 Feb '25

10 Feb '25

Heippa kaikille, Seuraavat maisteriseminaari pidetään keskiviikkona 12. helmikuuta. Muistakaa kirjautua zoomiin omalla nimellä. Suoritusta ei voida kirjata muuten. Hello everyone, The next master’s seminar will be on Wednesday 12th of February. https://oulu.zoom.us/j/62887929324?pwd=bU8JixWJgVdCOwLf0bkAJYV9TflaqG.1 Wednesday 12.2. Time Speaker Title Opponent Plan/ Result Professor Supervisors 14:15 Aapo Määttä Lapintiaisen (Poecile cinctus) aikuissäilyvyys ja siihen vaikuttavat tekijät Henna Kultalahti Plan Timo Muotka Veli-Matti Pakanen ja Markku Orell 14:35 Veera Pöykiö Geneettisten varianttien yhteydet asikloviirin ja valasikloviirin käyttöön: sukupuolen vaikutus assosiaatioihin Samu Vanhala Plan Heikki Helanterä Katri Ruokamo-Korva, Jaakko Tyrmi, Lumi Viljakainen

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Sign up: Successful ERC applications reading day in Oulu 27.5.2025 & reading days in Helsinki 8 and 9 April
by Päivi Tomperi 07 Feb '25

07 Feb '25

Sign up: Successful ERC applications reading day 27.5.2025 in Oulu For the second time, the University of Oulu will host a reading event for successful ERC proposals on Tuesday 27.5.2025. The event is organised in cooperation with the Research Council of Finland and will be held on the Linnanmaa campus (Conference room LO124) Only a limited number of participants can be admitted to the event. Registration by 19 May at the latest. Use the following links (register for one session only): Tuesday 27 May at 9-12: https://www.lyyti.in/ERC_Proposal_Reading_Day_275_at_9001200_4736 Tuesday 27 May at 13-16: https://www.lyyti.in/ERC_Proposal_Reading_Day_275_at_13001600_6950 Practicalities: * The proposals are available as paper copies. One can preselect up to two proposals in the registration form. Subject to availability, it is possible to read copies of other applications too. * Attendance only by registration which is binding! If one signs up, but cannot attend after all, one is requested to cancel the registration before the registration deadline. * The participants must sign the Declaration of Secrecy (attached) when they arrive. * Applications cannot be taken out of the reading room. Photocopying or taking photos of the applications is not allowed. * PRD is a quiet individual reading session. It does not include tutorials about the ERC. To participate one should be familiar with the ERC grant schemes, as well as the conditions for participation listed here. * ERC Proposal Reading Days 8 and 29 April in Helsinki Helsinki, Hakaniemenkatu 2 Registration is now open. One should register only to one of these sessions: * Tuesday 8 April at 9-12: https://www.lyyti.in/ERC_Proposal_Reading_Day_84_at_9001200_7384 (reg. open until 3 April) * Tuesday 8 April at 13-16: https://www.lyyti.in/ERC_Proposal_Reading_Day_84_at_13001600 * Tuesday 29 April at 9-12: https://www.lyyti.in/ERC_Proposal_Reading_Day_294_at_9001200_4608 (reg. open until 23 April) * Tuesday 29 April at 13-16: https://www.lyyti.in/ERC_Proposal_Reading_Day_294_at_13001600 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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VL: Suomen Akatemia avaa huhtikuussa useita suunnattuja rahoitushakuja
by Päivi Tomperi 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

Suomen Akatemia avaa 2.4.2025 haettavaksi kokonaisuuden temaattisia rahoitushakuja. Suunnatut haut perustuvat valtion vuoden 2025 talousarvioon, jossa on osoitettu rahoitusta myös valtion tutkimus- ja kehittämisrahoituksen suunnitelman toteuttamiseen. [https://www.sttinfo.fi/data/images/public/21481116/70873924/54016f86-9069-4…] Suomen Akatemia avaa huhtikuussa useita suunnattuja rahoitushakuja 4.2.2025 14:22:52 | Suomen Akatemia<http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…> | Tiedote Suomen Akatemia avaa 2.4.2025 haettavaksi kokonaisuuden temaattisia rahoitushakuja. Suunnatut haut perustuvat valtion vuoden 2025 talousarvioon, jossa on osoitettu rahoitusta myös valtion tutkimus- ja kehittämisrahoituksen suunnitelman toteuttamiseen. Näillä hauilla pyritään vahvistamaan vaikuttavaa tutkimus- ja kehitystoimintaa sekä tiedon hyödyntämistä ja eri toimijoiden yhteistyötä. Haettaviksi avautuvat: * Tutkimuksen hyödyntämisen proof of concept -rahoitus vahvistamaan tutkimustulosten monipuolista hyödyntämistä<http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…> * Tulevaisuuden kestävien energiaratkaisujen tutkimuksen haku<http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…> * Suomen metsäbiomassojen tutkimuksen haku, jotka toteutetaan osana Climate-Synergy-akatemiaohjelmaa<http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…> * Kliinisen tutkimuksen haku tuomaan uutta tutkimustietoa sosiaali- ja terveydenhuoltoon ja muun yhteiskunnan tarpeisiin<http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…> * Hyvinvointialueiden T&K-toiminnan rahoitus vahvistamaan alan toimijoiden välistä yhteistyötä ja paikallisia innovaatioita<http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…> * Temaattisten tutkimusinfrastruktuurien haku tukemaan paikallisia tutkimusympäristöjä<http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…> * Suurteholaskennan kansainvälisen yhteistyön erityisrahoitus edistämään monipuolisen laskentaekosysteemin kehittymistä ja käyttöä<http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…> Kevään rahoituskokonaisuus tarjoaa tutkijoille, tutkimusorganisaatioille sekä muille toimijoille mahdollisuuksia vastata ajankohtaisiin yhteiskunnallisiin haasteisiin ja edistää tutkitun tiedon vaikuttavuutta. Tarkemmat tiedot kunkin haun tavoitteista ja yksityiskohdista vahvistetaan maaliskuun alussa julkaistavissa hakuilmoituksissa. Hauille järjestetään myös ask & apply -webinaareja. Lisätietoja: * Kysymykset ja palaute<http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…> (valitse ”hakuneuvonta, temaattiset haut” – kliinisen tutkimuksen kohdalla ”hakuneuvonta, ei-temaattiset haut”) * Ask & apply -webinaarit: * Metsäbiomassat ja Tulevaisuuden kestävät energiaratkaisut: 27.3. klo 9.00-10.30. * Tutkimuksen hyödyntämisen rahoitus: 19.3. klo 13-14.30. * Temaattiset tutkimusinfrastruktuurit: 11.3. * Kliininen tutkimus sekä hyvinvointialueiden T&K-toiminnan ja -yhteistyön vahvistaminen: 11.2. klo 15.00-16.20. Suomen Akatemian viestintä viestintäasiantuntija Vesa Varpula etunimi.sukunimi(at)aka.fi p. 029 533 5131 Suomen Akatemia Suomen Akatemia rahoittaa korkealaatuista tieteellistä tutkimusta, toimii tieteen ja tiedepolitiikan asiantuntijana sekä vahvistaa tieteen ja tutkimustyön asemaa yhteiskunnassa. Pyrimme toiminnassamme siihen, että suomalainen tutkimus uusiutuu, monipuolistuu ja kansainvälistyy. Luomme edellytyksiä tutkijankoulutukselle ja tutkijanuralle, kansainvälistymiselle ja tutkimustulosten hyödyntämiselle. Katamme kaikki tieteen ja tutkimuksen alat. Vuonna 2025 rahoitamme tutkimusta lähes 515 miljoonalla eurolla. Akatemia toimii opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriön hallinnonalalla. Jaa [Twitter]<http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…> [LinkedIn]<http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…> [Facebook]<http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…> Tämä viesti on lähetetty STT Info -tiedotepalvelusta. En halua vastaanottaa tiedotteita enää tältä julkaisijalta tai haluan siirtyä vastaanottamaan päivittäistä tai viikottaista tiedotekoostetta.<http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…> <http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…> Click on me<http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…> <http://xtgk1.mjt.lu/lnk/BAAABpwodpIAAc4N3cIAAGzFErQAAAABFBYAAAAAABLIdABnoga…>

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Reminder Biology Thursday seminar today ON SITE, Ina Satokangason Dear colleagues, hybridization, introgression and climate adaptation in ants
by Heikki Helanterä 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

A reminder: Biology Thursday seminar today, on site, room MA335, 6th Feb, 12:15, with Dr. Ina Satokangas, Univ. Helsinki, Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE), on: Hybridisation and introgression in Formica wood ants - a threat or a key to fast adaptation? Studying how hybridisation and introgression shape closely related species increases our understanding of their persistence and adaptation possibilities. Hybridisation can be detrimental if the hybrids combine incompatible genetic material from their parents. For example, Formica wood ant hybrids suffer from male mortality. However, hybridisation can also facilitate fast adaptation, as populations may gain through it functional genes that allow coping with, e.g., novel thermal requirements. We have analysed whole-genome sequences from five hybridising, closely related species of Formica wood ants that are adapted to different climatic conditions. We show that the wood ant hybrids may harbour adaptive potential under warming climate: they live in warmer habitats than the parental species that is cold-adapted. Patterns of genomic variation suggest that hybrid male mortality may be partly environment-dependent, and that historically the gene exchange has actually been selected for in multiple genomic regions. Does hybridisation lead to exchange of adaptive genes among Formica, and what these are? In summary, I show that hybridisation and gene exchange may bring adaptive benefits. However, our work emphasises that these processes are complex and the evolutionary outcomes depend on many factors, including both intrinsic and environment-dependent selection. See also: https://scholar.google.fi/citations?hl=fi&user=X5vOIiMAAAAJ&view_op=list_wo… AND note that Ina will be around at the unit for the afternoon after the talk if you want to chat! 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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Call for proposals: Nordic Research Infrastructure Hubs (DL 21.5.2025)
by Päivi Tomperi 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

Call for proposals: Nordic Research Infrastructure Hubs Deadline: 21.5.2025 NordForsk announces funding for approximately 12-15 Nordic research infrastructure (RI) hubs. Available budget is up to NOK 180 million. Research infrastructures (RIs) are essential for enabling research in many scientific areas. Strengthening Nordic cooperation on RIs is important for improving the availability and optimising the use of existing RIs in the Nordic region, fostering networks, building competence, increasing capacity and promoting scientific excellence. This funding initiative is partly motivated by the findings and recommendations in the report Nordic research infrastructure collaboration<https://www.nordforsk.org/2024/nordic-research-infrastructure-collaboration> (Sven Stafström, 2023). See full call text and apply<https://funding.nordforsk.org/portal/#call/3805/details> Aim of the call and thematic framework A Nordic Research Infrastructure Hub is a long-term partnership between Nordic universities, universities of applied sciences, university colleges, research institutes and/or managers of research infrastructure in a consortium that provides a framework for establishing, enhancing and/or expanding RI cooperation in the Nordic region. The overall objective is to strengthen international competitiveness and facilitate the development of world-leading Nordic RI environments based on relevant research and research infrastructure priorities. Funding will be provided for high-quality activities that will increase Nordic cooperation on RI by building long-term institutional capacity, promoting excellence, and creating Nordic added value. The funded Nordic RI hubs are expected to strengthen Nordic cooperation on a specific research infrastructure partnership with the aim of building and expanding Nordic competence within its area. The hub should include activities to increase joint Nordic use of and cross-border access to the RI. Training programmes and access for young researchers are of particular interest. Activities within a hub should generate added value through, for example, exchange of experience regarding best practice, optimised use of existing RIs, efficient use of technologies and procedures, resources and services, co-operation with industry, as well as RI management. Harmonisation processes at the Nordic level are anticipated. Finally, a Nordic hub could facilitate more coordinated Nordic participation in international research infrastructure activities, such as the European Strategy Forum for Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) roadmap. The call aims for Nordic RI hubs that range from initiatives to establishing and building new partnerships with little or no prior Nordic collaboration, to more developed partnerships that will build on and further strengthen existing Nordic networks and collaborations. Proposals from all fields of research are relevant, i.e., from all of the three overall domains of Physical sciences & engineering, Life sciences, and Social sciences and humanities. Collaborations on research infrastructures that are not specific to certain research domains, such as e-Infrastructures, are also relevant to the call. While prioritising high quality proposals, we seek a portfolio of RI hubs with a good balance between new and established collaborations, and between different fields of research. Proposals will be assessed relative to the planned resources, so that proposals with different budget sizes will compete on fair terms. Budget Available Budget: up to NOK 180 million (60 million from NordForsk and 120 million provided by the institutions) Maximum amount of funding that may be sought: NOK 6 million in total and NOK 1,2 million per year. Each consortium is obligated to contribute own resources corresponding to twice the amount sought from NordForsk. Best regards Päivi

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ERC support activities in 2025
by Päivi Tomperi 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

ERC support activities in 2025 1. Support for ERC applicants We will continue our support activities from previous years, such as online ERC training, annotated application forms, regular meetings to support application writing, peer review possibilities, ERC consultancy reviews and more. We recommend that researchers planning to submit their ERC applications in 2025 would register early in our ERC support process to benefit from all support activities. Please see more details in our specific ERC Patio page<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/services-and-instructions/research-support/funding…> . Please complete this registration form<https://link.webropol.com/s/ercoulu> to register for the support process. To learn more about ERC grants, visit the ERC website<https://erc.europa.eu/apply-grant> 2. New in 2025: ERC Accelerator Programme The Accelerator Programme aims to ignite creativity and assist participants in forming groundbreaking research ideas through three engaging workshops. * Session 1 - Let's Get Started 17.2.2025, 1 pm-4 pm In the first session, participants will learn about ERC grants, watch inspiring ERC grantee videos, and engage in warm-up exercises and creativity-boosting activities. * Session 2 - What Are ERC-Level Ideas? 17.3.2025, 1 pm-4 pm The second session features an inspirational speech by Lotte Jaspers from Yellow Research, who discusses the ambition required for ERC applications and the concept of blue skies research. Participants will also explore what it means to be a Principal Investigator (PI) and engage in group discussions to overcome barriers to aiming high. * Session 3 - Working on Your Idea/Concept 14.4.2025, 1 pm-4 pm In the final session, participants will work on developing their individual research ideas, whether imaginative or real, into ERC-level application concepts. ERC Accelerator sessions are held on the Linnanmaa campus. Please fill out this registration form<https://link.webropol.com/s/ERCAccelerator> to reserve your place in the ERC Accelerator Programme. We encourage all interested researchers to join this new programme and take the first step towards securing ERC funding! 3. Online ERC Training - How to write a successful ERC proposal (19.-20.5.2025) Monday 19 May, 9:30-12:00 and Tuesday 20 May, 9:30-12:00 The two-part webinar-form ERC training provides a roadmap to submission, tackling stumbling blocks that you, as Principal Investigator (PI), may have when writing your ERC grant application. This training will focus on creating the right mindset for submitting a proposal, covering the ERC objectives and evaluation criteria, what the panels expect, how to strategically approach the design of the project, and how to generate a convincing argumentation that will allow the reviewers to understand the feasibility of your ambitious research project. This training will also guide participants systematically through the different parts of the proposal writing, addressing the critical elements for writing the CV part, extended synopsis and B2. The training will be recorded, and the recordings will be made available to the registered participants. Click here to access the event page<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/events/online-erc-training-19-2052025> where you can register for the training. 4. ERC Applications Reading Day (27.5.2025) The University of Oulu will host successful ERC Applications Reading Day on Tuesday 27.5.2025. This event will offer applicants an excellent opportunity to see what successful ERC applications look like. The event is organised in collaboration with the Academy of Finland. Registration for the event will open in February-March. In case you need any further information please feel free 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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Unit meeting 14th Feb - Current topics on research funding
by Heikki Helanterä 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

Dear all, this week (7th Feb) there will be no unit meeting as I'm travelling, but next week ,14th of Feb, 2pm, we will have Päivi Tomperi from Research support services tell us about the current news in research funding (including ERC, Horizon, Marie Curie, RCoF). So a lot of valuable information and answers to your questions! This session will be on site in our coffee room, but a zoom link will also be set up! See you there! 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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Fwd: [FRONT] Funding for ERC and Horizon Europe project preparation available
by Anna-Maria Pirttilä 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

Important in case you are planning to apply for ERC or Horizon funding! Best wishes, Anna Maria Välitetty viesti alkaa: Lähettäjä: Lotta Haukipuro <Lotta.Haukipuro(a)oulu.fi> Aihe: [FRONT] Funding for ERC and Horizon Europe project preparation available Päivämäärä: 5. helmikuuta 2025 klo 13.10.11 UTC+2 Vastaanottaja: "front(a)lists.oulu.fi" <front(a)lists.oulu.fi>, "mantsa(a)lists.oulu.fi" <mantsa(a)lists.oulu.fi>, OyKKK <oykkk-staff(a)oulu.fi>, "hutk.henkilokunta(a)lists.oulu.fi" <hutk.henkilokunta(a)lists.oulu.fi>, "kptk-staff(a)lists.oulu.fi" <kptk-staff(a)lists.oulu.fi> The Frontiers of Arctic and Global Resilience <https://www.oulu.fi/en/research/biodiverse-arctic-and-global-resilience/fro…> (FRONT) Profi7 research programme is offering financial support to researchers applying for the European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant, Consolidator Grant, Advanced Grant, Synergy Grant, or Horizon Europe project as a coordinator. This initiative provides funding equivalent to a postdoctoral researcher salary for max. two months, dedicated to the preparation of applications. The funding is available to researchers at the University of Oulu whose proposed projects align with the key themes of the FRONT research programme, specifically focusing on resilience research. Applicants must demonstrate how their research contributes to understanding and enhancing resilience in various contexts. Interested researchers should submit a brief application (max. 2 pages) outlining their research project, and responsible researcher(s), and describe how it connects to the FRONT programme's themes. The FRONT management board will review applications. Please send your application by email to FRONT Coordinator Lotta Haukipuro<mailto:lotta.haukipuro@oulu.fi> by 31st of March 2025. In case you are applying preparation funding for * ERC application, we recommend participating in the Research Support Service's ERC support process<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/news/sign-support-process-erc-grant-applicants> * Horizon Europe application, we recommend participating in the Research Support Service's Horizon Europe (RIA / IA) support process<https://patio.oulu.fi/en/news/internal-call-support-coordinators-horizon-eu…> (register by March 7). Kind regards Lotta Haukipuro D.Sc., Coordinator Frontiers of Arctic and Global Resilience<https://www.oulu.fi/en/research/arctic-interactions-resilience-and-global-c…> (FRONT) Profi7 research programme University of Oulu Tel. +358 (0)29 448 3279 PO Box 8000, FI-90014 OULUN YLIOPISTO _______________________________________________ FRONT mailing list FRONT(a)lists.oulu.fi<mailto:FRONT@lists.oulu.fi> http://lists.oulu.fi/mailman/listinfo/front

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