Topic outline

  • Timetable


    Seminar 1, Kick-off Event

    Friday 12 January, 2024 at 9.15-11.00, in AS6, Maarintie 8

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

    Aalto Orientation Days, in Otaniemi

    Monday 15 January and Tuesday 16 January 2024 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 19 January, 2024 at 9.15 - 11.00, in AS6, Maarintie 8

    • 9.15-9.45 Joy & pain of thesis work - Senior University Lecturer Anu Lehtovuori
    • 9.55-10.05 Research communication - Niina Norjamäki and Ira Matilainen 
    • 10.05-10.25 Becoming a researcher
    • 10.25-11.00 Reflective writing methods and upcoming assignments

    Assignment deadline

    Wednesday 31 January, 2024 Deadline for the Practical tips assignment

    Seminar 3 

    Friday, 2 February, at 9.15 - 11.00, in Zoom:

    https://aalto.zoom.us/j/68766162098?pwd=bVh2LzV0Q1VyNG1aSkJZcEZmNEp4dz09

    Meeting ID: 687 6616 2098
    Passcode: 717284

    • 9.15-9.45 Research ethics - Prof. Ari Sihvola
    • 9.45-9.55 Break
    • 9.55-10.50 Peer review, Jufo, Impact Factor - Prof. Vesa Välimäki
    • 10.50-11.00 Upcoming assignments - Emma

    Assignment deadline
    Wednesday 14 February, 2024 Deadline for the Ethics group work assignment

    Seminar 4

    Friday, 16 February, 2024 at 9.15 - 11.00, in AS6, Maarintie 8

    • 9.15-9.50 Ethics presentations
    • 10.00-10.55 Group Work on Practical Tips Assignment
    • 10.55-11 Upcoming assignments

    Assignment deadline

    Wednesday 28 February, 2024 Deadline for the Career assignment

    Seminar 5

    Friday, 1 March, 2024 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, 4 March, 2024 Deadline for the Group writing assignment

    Feedback session for the group writing assignment
    Tuesday, 12 March, 2024 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)

    Wednesday, 13 March, 2024 Deadline for the Pop-science pitch assignment

    Seminar 6

    Friday, 15 March, 2024 at 9.15 - 11.00, in TU7, Maarintie 8

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

    Assignment deadline (for 3 credits)
    Wednesday, 20 March, 2024 Deadline for the Journal-paper extended abstract assignment

    Assignment deadline (3 credits)
    Wednesday, 27 March, 2024 Deadline for the General research skills assignment.

    Feedback session for the individual writing assignments (3 credits)
    Tuesday 9 April, 2024 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)
    Wednesday, 10 April, 2024 Peer feedback on the General research skill assignment. 

    Assignment deadline
    Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 Deadline for the Final assignment

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