Open science and research news
Several scientific publishers have opened up content in response to COVID-19
Several scientific publishers have opened up content in response to COVID-19.
Data management instructions for Academy of Finland applicants
In the Academy of Finland’s September 2020 call data management plans will be submitted to the Academy in two stages. Research Services of Aalto University help researchers with data management plans and other issues related to research data management.
Publish open access articles free of charge in Taylor & Francis journals
According to the new deal with Taylor & Francis, Aalto University affiliated corresponding authors can publish open access articles without an article processing charge (APC).
Eeva Savolainen starts as Information Specialist
Eeva Savolainen works in the Open Science and ACRIS team.
ORCID improves your international visibility and helps you to get credit from your own work
Aalto University has joined the international ORCID consortium, and now you can easier take the benefits of a unique researcher identifier.
Research Services provides regular training on research data management
Twice a year, the research services of Aalto University organize a set of trainings, which lead the participants into the wonderful world of data management.
New ACRIS instructions page
Now you can find ACRIS Research Information System instructions on Aalto.fi page.
Aalto University Open Science and Research Policy is being prepared - Comments welcome by 31 May
The policy defines the principles of openness and offers guidance to responsible research practices.
Free and Open-Source Hardware enables more bang for your buck in research funding
A study was recently made on how producing equipment for research and laboratories with Free and Open Source Hardware could save a huge amount of money in research funding. This saved money could be used elsewhere in research projects.
Research Ethics Network Statement: "Research integrity even more important for research during crises"
Kansallisten tutkimuseettisten toimistojen eurooppalaisen verkoston ENRIOn julkilausuma muistuttaa tiedeyhteisöä, että hyvän tieteellisen käytännön noudattaminen on ensiarvoisen tärkeää myös COVID-19-kriisin aikana, sillä kriisiä koskevassa päätöksenteossa tarvitaan tieteelliseen näyttöön perustuvaa, luotettavaa tutkimustietoa.
Cutting-edge technology, 3D models and pioneers of open science
The scientific achievements of the Centre of Excellence in Laser Scanning Research (CoE-LaSR) have produced plenty of benefits with far reaching impact both commercially and societally.
Eero Hyvönen introduces masses of data to humanists – and everyone else
Data from the ‘sampos’ developed by Hyvönen and his colleagues are open to everyone, and they facilitate the work of historians, for example
Learn how to take care of your research data - Research Data Management trainings for Aalto employees and researchers
Series of RDM trainings are given in March-May by Aalto Research Services, Aalto IT, legal counsels, and researchers.
Publish your open access articles for free in Wiley journals
The new agreement with Wiley enables Aalto affiliated corresponding authors to publish open access articles free of charge in Wiley’s journals during the agreement period 17 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2022.
Tutkain 2020-2022 project provides Finnish digital newspapers and magazines for research use
Researchers will be able to use Finnish newspapers and magazines from 1930–2018 digitised by the National Library.
'Care environments should be planned more user-friendly'
Dissertation of the month: The Aesthetics and Architecture of Care Environments by architect Freja Ståhlberg-Aalto. New series presents current dissertations at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Open access to scholarly publications - national policy by the research community in Finland was accepted
The first national open science policy component in Finland was accepted and published 25 November 2019.
Pioneers in 3D virtualisation receive the first National Open Science Award
The Research Institute of Measuring and Modeling for the Built Environment (MeMo), led by Professor Hannu Hyyppä, has one of the best 3D studios in the world and a passion for developing and sharing its expertise.
Have you received invitations to publish? Beware of predatory and pseudo-journals
Always evaluate the integrity and reputation of the journals to which you submit manuscripts.
Research data events open to all
RDA Plenary co-located events on research data and open science, on 21-22 October, open to all.