Topic outline

  • Timetable


    Seminar 1, Kick-off Event

    Friday 1 September, 2023 at 9.15-11.00, in TU7, Maarintie 8

    • 9.15-9.55 Course practicalities, aims and networking
    • 10.05-11.00 Forming groups, introduction of the assignments and reflective writing methods

    Aalto Orientation Days, in Otaniemi

    Monday 4 September and Tuesday 5 September 2023 Aalto Doctoral Orientation Days (Please remeber to register to the Doctoral Orientation Days)

    The Aalto Orientation Days assignment is a part of the Final assignment (can be found under assignments on the left)

    Seminar 2

    Friday 15 September, 2023 at 9.15 - 11.00, in TU7, Maarintie 8

    • 9.15-9.45 Joy & pain of thesis work - Senior University Lecturer Anu Lehtovuori
    • 10.00-10.15 Research communication - Niina Norjamäki and Ira Matilainen 
    • 10.15-11.00 Becoming a reseracher and upcoming assignments

    Assignment deadline

    Wednesday 20 September, 2023 Deadline for the Practical tips assignment

    Seminar 3 

    Friday, 22 September, at 9.15 - 11.00, in TU7, Maarintie 8

    • 9.15-9.45 Research ethics - Prof. Ari Sihvola
    • 10.00-10.30 Groupwork on the practical tips assignment
    • 10.30-11.00 Wrap up and next assignments

    Assignment deadline
    Wednesday 4 October, 2023 Deadline for the Ethics group work assignment

    Seminar 4

    Friday, 6 October, 2023 at 9.15 - 11.00, in TU7, Maarintie 8

    • 9.15-9.50 Ethics presentations
    • 10.00-10.55 Peer review, Jufo, Impact Factor - Prof. Vesa Välimäki
    • 10.55-11 Upcoming assignments

    Assignment deadline

    Wednesday 11 October, 2023 Deadline for the Career assignment

    Seminar 5

    Friday, 13 October, 2023 at 9.15 - 11.00, in TU7, Maarintie 8

    • 9.15-11.00  CV and career design workshop - Manager Aila Saloranta and Specialist Susanna Saarinen

    Assignment deadline
    Monday, 23 October, 2023 Deadline for the Group writing assignment

    Assignment deadline (for 3 credits)

    Monday, 30 October, 2023 Deadline for the Pop-science pitch assignment

    Feedback session for the group writing assignment
    Tuesday, 31 October, 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)
    Monday, 6 Noverber, 2023 Deadline for the Journal-paper extended abstract assignment

    Seminar 6

    Friday, 10 November, 2023 at 9.15 - 11.00, in TU7, Maarintie 8

    • 9.15-10.15  Panel discussion
    • 10.30-11.00 Closing and feedback

    Assignment deadline (3 credits)
    Monday, 13 November, 2023 Deadline for the General research skills assignment.

    Feedback session for the individual writing assignments (3 credits)
    Tuesday 14 November or Wednesday 15 November, 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
    Monday, 20 November, 2023 Deadline for the Final assignment

    Assignment deadline (3 credits)
    Monday, 4 December, 2023 Peer feedback on the General research skill assignment.

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