Open science and research news
Unite!’s Open Science and Innovation Handbook - a practical guide for researchers
A practical guide for researchers, R&I services, and university managers to transition from modern to open science.
More than 200 journals will be downgraded to level 0 in the Publication Forum from the beginning of 2024
Downgraded journals are published by more than 160 publishers. During the spring 2024, the panels of the Publication Forum will review the journals of MDPI, Frontiers and Hindawi. The journals should not be evaluated solely by the publisher, but consideration should be given to the choice of the publication channel.
Building up a European Open Science and Innovation University
The research work led by Rubén Vicente Sáez for the Unite! European University Alliance culminated with the final Open Science Policy Forum.
Tanesh Kumar and Xiaolong Liu start as Data Agents at the School of Electrical Engineering
Aalto Research Data Management Network has two new members, Tanesh Kumar and Xiaolong Liu. Their aim is to support data management practices at the School of Electrical Engineering.
Call for nominees for Aalto University’s Open Science Award 2023
Nominate yourself, your colleague, a research group, a department, or a project as the receiver of the first Aalto University Open Science Award.
Updates to ACRIS image uploads and display
A number of improvements to image upload, copyright and accessibility will be made during the maintenance break 16 October.
Enriqueta Noriega Benitez and Thuy-Linh Phi started as Data Agents at the School of Chemical Engineering
Two new data agents joined the Aalto Research Data Management Network in the spring of 2023.
Register for training in research data management and open science
New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2023 are open.
Human, animal, machine: How three researchers reveal the dynamics of power across disciplines
Whenever humans interact – with other humans, animals or technology – there are always power dynamics at play. Three researchers from different disciplines explain how they bring to light the hidden ways power is used in human interactions.
Tua Hindersson-Söderholm started as Head of Library Resources
Tua Hindersson-Söderholm has a strong library background from Hanken School of Economics.
Are you our new ELEC Data Agent?
Apply to be the next Data Agent from the School of Electrical Engineering.
New concise process available for research ethics statement requests
At Aalto University there are now two processes open for research ethics statement requests: the committee (full) process and concise process with committee chair decision.
National Researcher's Profile Tool launched
Researchers can create a nationally visible profile in Research.fi portal. Profile is compiled with information transferred from organisations and ORCID service and information already transferred to Research.fi. Released in November 2022 as a beta version, the Researcher's Profile Tool was officially launched on 25 May 2023.
Perspectives on open data: Aalto Research Data Uncovered
Marika Tervahartiala and Kamyar Hasanzadeh took the stage to share their insights on opening geographic and visual data.
Research integrity morning
Are you conducting research in Finland? Do you know where to look for advice for the integrity and high ethical standards in research?
Register for the remaining Open Science & Research Data Management webinars this spring
All events include a Q&A, so you can get help for your specific questions.
How does your researcher fingerprint look like in ACRIS?
The Fingerprint Engine in ACRIS mines the text documents to create an index of terms which define the text, known as a Fingerprint visualization. You can choose which fingerprint concepts to show in your personal profile.
