HIP NEWS, 9 February 2026
NEW HIP BLOG
In the latest HIP Blog Nikhilendu Tiwary from Aalto University, the project manager of the HIP AQUES project, explains what his project is about. Read more on AlN-on-Si for quantum emitters and sensors (AQUES) – Engineering specific defect formations
HIP MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Detector Laboratory Steering Board
12.2.2026
Closed session
Steering Group Meeting
18.3.2026
Closed session
MATHEMATICAL-PHYSICS SEMINAR
Wednesday 11 February 2026 at 14:15, Exactum (C124 )
Malin Forsström (Chalmers University of Technology)
“A crash course in lattice gauge theory”
https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/mathematical-physics/seminars-and-workshops
ASTROPHYSICS SEMINAR
Friday 13 February 2026 at 10:15 – 11:15, in A 315 and using Zoom
Jenni Häkkinen (University of Helsinki)
“Stellar cores live long and prosper in cuspy dark matter halos”
Abstract: https://wiki.helsinki.fi/xwiki/bin/view/Astrophysics/Astrophysics%20seminar
COSMOLOGY SEMINAR
Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom
Mikael Chala (University of Granada), (Onsite)
”Skyrmions at finite temperature”
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/
COSMOLOGY SEMINAR
Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom
Clelia Altomonte (King’s College London), (Onsite)
TBA
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/
MATHEMATICAL-PHYSICS SEMINAR
Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 14:15, Exactum (C124 )
Zhen-Qing Chen (University of Washington, Seattle)
“Introduction to Dirichlet forms”
https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/mathematical-physics/seminars-and-workshops
HIP SEMINAR
Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom
Lotta Jokiniemi (Darmstadt)
TBA
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/
HIP SEMINAR
Thursday 26 March 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom
Greg Jackson (Nantes)
TBA
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/
JOINT ORIENTATION EVENTS FOR NEW STAFF, SPRING 2026
In the Welcome to the University! orientation event, you will gain an overview of the university as an organization and workplace, and learn how to find essential services. The event is aimed at new employees and grant researchers.
(In Finnish) Tervetuloa yliopistoon! Perehdytystilaisuus uudelle henkilöstölle
- Thursday 5 March 2026 at 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM via Zoom
This is Your University! Orientation Event for New Staff
- Friday 6 March 2026 at12:00 PM – 1:30 PM via Zoom
Register and read more on Flamma https://flamma.helsinki.fi/s/VOCns
UNISPORT’S VALENTINE’S DAY WEEK 9–15 FEBRUARY
During Valentine’s Day week, 9–15 February, we want to highlight the power of doing things together and to celebrate friendship throughout the week.
Read more about the Valentine’s Day Week programme on the UniSport website.
Flamma https://flamma.helsinki.fi/s/ogUcG
CHANGES TO TRAVEL GRANT AND TRAVEL EXPENSE REPORT PROCESSES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
Starting in February 2026, travel grants can only be applied for and granted before the trip. A new electronic travel expense report form for non-employees will also be introduced in February.
Read more on Flamma https://flamma.helsinki.fi/s/oBLtt
(In Finnish) THINK OPEN DIGITAALISISTA TUTKIMUSPALVELUISTA JA AVOIMESTA TIETEESTÄ / ABOUT DIGITAL RESEARCH SERVICES AND OPEN SCIENCE
Think Open -blogissa on julkaistu katsaus avoimen tieteen uutisista vuonna 2025. Laaja katsaus sisältää uutisia ja lukuvinkkejä kaikilta avoimen tieteen osa-alueilta. https://blogs.helsinki.fi/thinkopen/vuosikatsaus-2025-uutiset/
COMMUNICATE WITH IMPACT: JOIN OUR COMMUNICATIONS AND IMPACT TRAINING FOR RESEARCHERS IN KUMPULA
Want to make your research more visible to decision-makers, improve your media skills and strengthen your expert profile on social media?
Please notice that deadline for following trainings is approaching.
- Register by 2, March: “How does research-based knowledge benefit society and reach decision-makers?”
- Registration by 3 March: “Your research on social media: How to communicate it effectively”
Read more on Flamma https://flamma.helsinki.fi/s/MALII
REGISTRATION IS OPEN: PHYSICS DAYS 2026
Physics Days 2026 takes place March 4-6, 2026, at Aalto University’s campus in Otaniemi, Espoo. The theme of the 2026 edition is “fostering resonance“.
Get tickets here: https://www.lyyti.in/_Physics_Days_2026
Tickets start at 300 euros for students and 410 euros for Finnish Physical society members. Final registration day is February 15, 2026.
Read more here: https://events.aalto.fi/en/3X3IKxA7/physics-days-2026-4a3bQtWcmv/overview
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation
The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation accepts grant applications every day of the year. There are no separate application times.
https://jaes.fi/en/applying-for-donation-2
Finnish Academy of Science and Letters: Mathematics Fund
There are no fixed dates for applying to the Mathematics Fund. There are no fixed dates for applying to the Mathematics Fund. Applications should be sent to the chairman of the trustees, Tuomo Kuusi (tuomo.kuusi ät helsinki.fi).
https://www.acadsci.fi/en/scholarships-and-prizes/scholarships/mathematics-fund.html
(In Finnish) Marjatta ja Eino Kollin Säätiö
Säätiön tehtävänä on tukea tieteellistä sekä soveltavaa tutkimusta ja kehitystyötä myöntämällä apurahoja hankkeiden toteuttajille. Säätiö tarjoaa mahdollisuuksia yksittäisille tutkijoille ja kehittäjille sekä tutkimus-/ kehittäjäryhmille. Haasteena on ruokkia nimenomaan sellaista kehitystä, jolla olisi elinympäristömme kannalta positiivista vaikutusta pitkällä tähtäimellä. Apurahojen hakuaika on jatkuva.
(På svenska) Svenska tekniska vetenskapsakademien i Finland (STV)
Akademien utdelar stipendier för verksamhet vars syfte sammanfaller med Akademiens. Stipendier kan beviljas enskild sökande med avlagd akademisk slutexamen. Stipendier kan sökas kontinuerligt under året och beslut görs kvartalsvis.
Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen
Stipendier i första hand för kortare forskningsvistelser
Inter-Country Travel Grant
Invite U.S. Fulbright scholars, teachers, professionals and advanced PhD students to Finland. Fulbrighters need to be on their Fulbright grant period during the Inter-Country visit (a maximum of 1-week visit).
Please note that the application needs to be sent to the Fulbright Finland Foundation six weeks before the planned visit.
Application period: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://www.fulbright.fi/fi/node/577#forinstitutions
(In Finnish) Emil Aaltosen säätiö
Emil Aaltosen Säätiö myöntää apurahoja suomenkielisten tutkijoiden tieteelliseen tutkimustyöhön tieteenalasta riippumatta. Erityisesti pyritään tukemaan väitöskirjatyötä tekeviä tutkijoita ja tohtoreita heidän jatkotutkimustyössään.
- Henkilökohtaiset apurahat
- Projektiapurahat
Hakuaika vuosittain 15.1. – 15.2.
https://emilaaltonen.fi/apurahan-hakeminen
(På svenska) Waldemar von Frenckells stiftelse
Stiftelsens ändamål är att genom stipendier, belöningar och understöd åt enskilda finska medborgare eller i Finland verksamma samfund, föreningar och institutioner befordra vetenskaplig forskning samt belöna medborgerlig, fosterländsk och/eller kulturell gärning och att understöda socialt eller vetenskapligt inriktad verksamhet.
Ansökningar riktade till stiftelsen indelas i två huvudkategorier, “Vetenskapliga” och “Allmänna”, vilka behandlas av två skilda beredningsnämnder inom stiftelsen. Forskningsunderstöd beviljas enbart för postgradual forskning. Ansökningstiden utgår årligen den 15 mars.
Ansökningsblanketter, mm: Virve Valkama e-post: virve.valkama(at)nordea.com
http://www.foundationweb.net/frenckell/index.html
Sakari Alhopuro Foundation
The Foundation provides grants to researchers with doctoral degrees, i.e. to persons whose dissertation has been accepted by the faculty and who have received a degree certificate. The research may be multidisciplinary, and the grant emphasis areas are determined annually.
Application period: 1.2.-28.2.2026
https://www.sakarialhopuronsaatio.fi/en/grants/science-grants.html
(In Finnish) Tieteellisten seurojen julkaisutoiminta ja kansainvälinen toiminta
TSV välittää opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriöltä saatavan valtionavustuksen kansainvälisten konferenssien ja kansallisten seminaarien järjestämiseen. Etusijalla ovat kansainvälisten tieteellisten järjestöjen toistuvat konferenssit, joita suomalaiset omalla vuorollaan järjestävät Suomessa.
Hakuaika: 1.-28.2.2026
https://www.tsv.fi/fi/avustukset/kansainvaliset-konferenssit-ja-kansalliset-seminaarit
The Federation of Finnish Learned Societies (TSV)
Priority is given to recurring non-profit conferences of international scientific organizations that are organized in Finland by Finnish hosts in turn. Exceptions are conferences and seminars organized in connection with Finland’s cultural and scientific institutes.
The annual application period is 1.-28.2.2026
KUMPULA WELLBEING GROUP’S WIKI PAGES
The Kumpula Physics Work Wellbeing group developed wiki pages gathering e.g., information for new employees, and links to the most important information on Flamma. Please visit the pages and link to your bookmarks!
Please note, that the wiki-pages are in the middle of a platform migration!
https://wiki.helsinki.fi/xwiki/bin/view/WellBeing/Home%20of%20WellBeing