HIP NEWS January 25th 2016
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THREE-YEAR RESEARCH GRANTS CALL ANNOUNCEMENT, FUNDING PERIOD 2017 – 2019
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The grants for three-year research projects are intended for promising researchers of the University of Helsinki. The funding is aimed to support future research leaders who are starting to conduct independent research and establishing a research group at the University of Helsinki.
The Call for research grants has two stages. In the first round of the Call, applicants submit a letter of intent.
Letters of intent are submitted online at www.helsinki.fi/aava.
The application period begins on Thursday, 4 February, and the deadline for letters of intent is Wednesday, 2 March at 3:45 pm.
Application instructions are available on intranet Flamma, at https://flamma.helsinki.fi/en/HY278533
Further information: Krister Talvinen, Senior Adviser in Research Administration
(krister.talvinen[AT]helsinki.fi)

Info sessions for international staff & visitors 3.2., 10.2. and 17.2.2016
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A “Lost in Finland” info session is launched to provide guidance to all international staff members of the University of Helsinki.
The info point will pop up at the Töölö Towers three times in February.
More information and sign-up:
3.2.2016 Theme: Free-time in Helsinki
https://www.lyyti.in/Lost_in_Finland__Info_Session_for_International_Staff__Visitors_5275
10.2.2016 Theme: Studying Finnish
https://www.lyyti.fi/group/Lost_in_Finland__Info_Session_fo_International_Staff__Visitors_8261
17.2.2016 Theme: Sports opportunities
https://www.lyyti.in/Lost_in_Finland__Info_Session_fo_International_Staff__Visitors_2575

Upcoming events for international staff
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Experiencing Finland 8.3.2016.
Welcome to the University 9.3.2016. Sign up in until 28.02.2016
Finnish Working Culture 13.4.2016. Sign up in until 03.04.2016
Sign up in http://www.helsinki.fi/trainingcalendar ( Staff Training Calendar HENKKA)

The Helsinki Workshop on Quantum Gravity
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A workshop on quantum gravity will be held in the Physics department the 1st to 3rd of June 2016. The idea of the workshop is to introduce the subject of quantum gravity in Finland. In particular to the interested student.
Homepage: www.hip.fi/qg_helsinki
Deadline for registration: 15th of May 2016
Further information: miklos.langvik[AT]helsinki.fi
The organizing committee
(Esko Keski-Vakkuri, Antti Kupiainen, Miklos Långvik, Kari Rummukainen, Aleksi Vuorinen)

Visitors
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P. Dendooven 24.2. – 31.3.
F. Rennecke 8.2. – 11.2. (AV)
M. Zumalacárregui 8.2. – 14.2. (SR)

HIP NEWS January 18th 2016
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COSMO-seminar
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Wednesday 20 January 2016 at 14:15 in A315
Till Sawala (Helsinki)
Cosmological simulations: a brief overview

Abstract: Numerical simulations have become an essential tool for much of theoretical astrophysics and for our understanding of the non-linear evolution of the universe. I will give a brief overview of the field, with a focus on simulations both of cosmic structure formation and of galaxy formation. I will discuss the successes and shortcomings of numerical simulations in these areas, and recent work to overcome the current limitations.

New digital teaching and learning environment services on campus tour
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Explore the new digital teaching and learning environment services, such as My Teaching, My Studies, the Course page and the timetabling software Optime.
Thursday 21 January at 13:00 – 15:00 Kumpula, Physicum

The Helsinki Workshop on Quantum Gravity
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A workshop on quantum gravity will be held in the Physics department the 1st to 3rd of June 2016. The idea of the workshop is to introduce the subject of quantum gravity in Finland. In particular to the interested student.
Homepage: www.hip.fi/qg_helsinki
Deadline for registration: 15th of May 2016
Further information: miklos.langvik[AT]helsinki.fi
The organizing committee
(Esko Keski-Vakkuri, Antti Kupiainen, Miklos Långvik, Kari Rummukainen, Aleksi Vuorinen)

Visitors
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F. Rennecke 8.2. – 11.2. (AV)

HIP NEWS January 11th 2016
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Update your information in Tuhat
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Permanently employed teaching and research staff are requested to update their information in the Tuhat database by 11 January 2016.
https://flamma.helsinki.fi/en/notifications/update-your-information-in-tuhat

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS / HIP JOINT COLLOQUIA / SEMINARS
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Friday 15 January 2016 at 10.15 in A315
Tapio Rantala (Tampere, Note day!)
Path integral quantum Monte Carlo simulation of atomic matter

Abstract: Feynman path integral approach to quantum mechanics and Monte Carlo simulations allow straightforward study of quantum many-body systems. Propagation of a quantum system in imaginary time (DMC, PIMC) can be used to find eigenstates or simulate thermal equilibrium, for example. I will present novel applications of PIMC to first-principles calculations of small molecules and simulation of a dissociation/recombination chemical reaction. Propagation in real time (RTPI), on the other hand, leads to conventional coherent quantum dynamics. Recently, we also found the incoherent propagation as a novel numerical tool for finding stationary states. I will present our first simulations of model systems in the way towards atoms and molecules. With Monte Carlo simulations the “fermion sign problem” arises as the major obstacle for simulations of large atomic systems. This and other development topics including possible extensions will be discussed.

Visitors
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F. Rennecke 8.2. – 11.2. (AV)

HIP NEWS January 4th 2016
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Update your information in Tuhat
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Permanently employed teaching and research staff are requested to update their information in the Tuhat database by 11 January 2016.
https://flamma.helsinki.fi/en/notifications/update-your-information-in-tuhat