Topic outline

  • Seminar Session 1, Kick-off Event, in Zoom

    Thursday 20 January, 2022 at 10-12. Join with the Zoom application, signed in with your Aalto username and password ("Sign in with SSO"). You can find the link on the course information page. If problems see Zoom Instructions

    10.00-11.00

    Aims of the course, practicalities and networking

    11.10-12.00

    Reflective writing and guidelines for the assignments



    Aalto Orientation Days

    Monday 24 January and Tuesday 25 January 2022 Aalto Doctoral Orientation Days (Please register here at the latest on 17th of January)

    Assignment deadline
    Tuesday 1 February, 2022 Deadline for the Reflective writing assignment

    Assignment deadline

    Thursday 3 February, 2022 Deadline for the Academic writing assignment, part I

    Assignment deadline

    Wednesday 9 February, 2022 Deadline for the Practical tips assignment


    Seminar Session 2, in Zoom

    Thursday 10 February, 2022 at 10.00 - 12.00

    10.00-10.45

    Peer review, Jufo, Impact Factor - Prof. Vesa Välimäki
    10.55-11.55

    Group work on the assignment Practical Tips

    11.55-12.00

    Guidelines for the next assignment


    Feedback session for Writing Assignment, part I

    Wednesday, 16 February OR Thursday, 17 February Feedback sessions for Writing Assignment, part I (15 min each), Language instructor William Martin, Goodwill Training Company

    Assignment deadline
    Monday 28 February, 2022, Deadline for the career assignment

    Seminar Session 3 in Zoom

    Thursday, 3 March, 2022 at 10.00 - 12.00

    10.00-11.30

    CV workshop, HR coordinator Alina Järvinen

    11.40-12.00

    Research communication - Niina Norjamäki and Ira Matilainen


    Assignment deadline
    Monday 7 March, 2022 Deadline for orientation assignment

    Assignment deadline
    Sunday, 13 March Monday 14 March, 2022 Deadline for the ethics group work assignment

    Seminar Session 4 in Zoom

    Tuesady, 15 March Thursday, 17 March, 2022 at 10.00 - 12.00

    10.00-10.30

    Thesis work, dissertation & career - Dr. Anu Lehtovuori, University lecturer

    10.35-11.20

    Ethics presentations

    11.30-12.00
    Ethics theory and discussions - Prof. Ari Sihvola

    Assignment deadline
    Sunday 20 March, 2022 Deadline for the group writing assignment, part II

    Feedback session for Writing Assignment, part II
    Tuesday 29 March, 2022 Group feedback on Writing Assignment, part II (15 min for each group), Language instructor William Martin, Goodwill Training Company


    Seminar Session 5 in Zoom

    Thursday, 31 March, 2022 at 10.00 - 12.00

    10.00-11.00

    Panel discussion – “Thoughts for your doctoral studies journey”

    11.15-12.00

    Feedback and wrapping-up


    Assignment deadline
    Sunday 3 April, 2022 Deadline for the 3 credit or substituting orientation assignment.
    The 3 credit assignment is not compulsory if you have done the orientation assignment.

    Assignment deadline
    Thursday 7 April, 2022 Deadline for the final reflection assignment and if needed, missing a session assignment(s).