Topic outline


  • Seminar 1, Kick-off Event

    Thursday 12 January, 2023 at 9.15-11.45, in A113 Simulointilaboratorio, OIH, Maarintie 6

    • 9.15-10.15 Welcome, aims of the course, practicalities and networking
    • 10.20-10.40 Reflective writing
    • 10.50-11.20 Reserach ethics - Prof. Ari Sihvola
    • 11.25-11.45 Becoming a reseracher and upcoming assignments

    Aalto Orientation Days, in Otaniemi

    Monday 16 January and Tuesday 17 January 2023 Aalto Doctoral Orientation Days (Please register here by 10.1.2023)

    The assignments can be found under assignments on the left

    Assignment deadline
    Wednesday 25 January, 2023 Deadline for the Aalto Orientation Days reflective essay assignment

    Assignment deadline

    Wednesday Monday 25 30 January, 2023 Deadline for the Ethics group work assignment

    Seminar 2

    Thursday 26 January, 2023 at 9.15 - 11.45, in A113 Simulointilaboratorio, OIH, Maarintie 6

    • 9.15-10.20 Peer review, Jufo, Impact Factor - Prof. Vesa Välimäki
    • 10.20-10.55 Ethics presentations
    • 11.05-11.35 Thesis work, doctoral thesis & career - Dr. Anu Lehtovuori
    • 11.35-11.45 Next assignments

    Assignment deadline
    Monday 13 February, 2023 Deadline for the Practical tips assignment

    Assignment deadline

    Wednesday 15 February, 2023 Deadline for the Career assignment

    Seminar 3 

    Thursday, 16 February, at 9.15 - 11.45, in A113 Simulointilaboratorio, OIH, Maarintie 6

    • 9.15-10.45 CV workshop, HR coordinators Alina Järvinen and Riina Hiirikoski
    • 10.55-11.25 Groupwork on the practical tips assignment
    • 11.25-11.45 Next assignments

    Assignment deadline
    Monday, 6 March, 2023 Deadline for the Group writing assignment

    Seminar 4 in Zoom

    Thursday, 9 March, 2023 at 9.15-11.45, online in Zoom

    • 9.15-10.30 Panel discussion
    • 10.40-10.55 Research communication - Niina Norjamäki and Ira Matilainen 
    • 11.00-11.45 Closing and feedback

    Feedback session for the group writing assignment
    Tuesday, 14 March, 2023 Group feedback on the group writing assignment (20 min for each group), by language instructor William Martin, Goodwill Training Company. You will get the exact time for your group later.

    Assignment deadline (for 3 credits)
    Thursday, 16 March, 2023 Deadline for the Pop-science pitch assignment

    Assignment deadline (for 3 credits)
    Wednesday, 22 March, 2023 Deadline for the Journal-paper extended abstract assignment


    Feedback session for the individual writing assignments (3 credits)
    Tuesday 28 March or Wednesday 29 March, 2023 Feedback on the Pop-science pitch and Journal paper extended abstract assignments (30 min / student) by language instructor William Martin, Goodwill Training Company. You will get the exact time for your feedback session later.

    Assignment deadline (3 credits) 
    Tuesday, 4 April, 2023 Deadline for the General research skills assignment.

    Assignment deadline
    Monday, 17 April, 2023 Deadline for the Final reflection essay assignment

    Assignment deadline
    Monday, 17 April, 2023 Deadline for the Missing a seminar assignment(s), if you have missed a seminar or part of a seminar.


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  • Here you can find some instructions how to use Zoom in this course. We want everyone to have a smooth and fruitful learning experience, and these instructions are provided to ensure that.

    Following these instructions is mandatory.

    One day before the course:

    • Sign in to aalto.zoom.us with your Aalto email and password
    • Download the Zoom application:
    1. Aalto Windows computer: Self-service portal (see instructions)
    2. Aalto Mac: instructions
    3. Other computer: zoom.us/download
    4. Android: Google Play Store
    It takes hours for the application to install to Aalto Workstations through the Self-service portal, so be early. If you start late and an event is soon, consider installing the app on your phone.

    One hour before an event:

    • Open the Zoom application
    • Select Sign in with SSO: aalto.zoom.us
    • provide the Aalto username and password
    It is important that you are signed in with your Aalto credentials. We use preassigned breakout rooms in our sessions and they don't work, if you have joined with anything else.

    15 minutes before an event:

    • check that the Zoom application is still running and you are signed in with your Aalto credentials
    • click the link provided on the Course information page.
    • the meeting should open in the application
    1. If not: go to the application and provide the meeting ID
    If a Zoom web page is shown and you are asked to type in a name, something has gone wrong and you are not joining with you Aalto credentials and not able to join your preassigned breakout room. Signing in to Zoom with Aalto credentials is required in Seminar Sessions and not complying with that is considered missing that Seminar Session.

    During an event:

    • keep your mic muted when not talking
    • video is nice at least when you talk, if your bandwidth allows
    • when we start working in breakout rooms, click the Join-button to move to the room
    • questions and comments are very welcome during seminar presentations, just type it to the chat or raise your hand
    • be active
    • learn
    • share your views
    • respect other persons and criticize sensibly, when you disagree
    Working in breakout rooms and using Aalto credentials is required in Seminar Sessions and not complying with that is considered missing that Seminar Session.