Viitakko Seminar

Data Driven Research collaboration group organises annual Viitakko seminar series in Viitakko. The topic of the event varies every year, but the general idea is to have round-table discussions with interested parties within (and outside) the university. The event is invitation-only, but if you are interested joining, you can contact the organisers listed below.

Neural Networks and Deep Learning in Research, 7–8 November 2023

The 2023 Viitakko seminar discusses infrastructure, teaching, and other topics related to the use of neural networks and deep learning in research.

Programme (tentative)

Tuesday, 7 November

  • 11 am: Transportation leaves from campuses
  • noon: Lunch
  • 1 pm: Introduction
  • 1.30 pm: Keynote by Markus Koskela, CSC
  • 2.30 pm: Coffee break
  • 3 pm: Discussion and group work on infrastructure needs & services
  • 5 pm: Dinner
  • 7 pm: Sauna & free discussion

Wednesday, 8 November

  • 8 am: Breakfast
  • 9 am: Discussion on teaching
  • noon: Lunch
  • 1 pm: Transportation leaves Viitakko

Problems and Solutions in Research Data Management, 21–22 November 2022

The 2022 Viitakko seminar discusses problems and solutions in research data management. The seminar is organised around group work on various problems and their solutions. Attendants can propose topics during registration, or at Viitakko.

The 2022 seminar is organised by Prof. Pauli Miettinen and Univ. Lecturer Juho Kopra (emails: firstname.lastname@uef.fi).

DateTimeTopic
21 Nov11 amBuses leave from campuses
noonLunch
1 pmIntroduction
1.30 pmKeynote by Hanna Koivula, CSC
2 pmCoffee break
2.30 pmGroup work, each group tackles one problem
4 pmOption to switch groups
5 pmDinner
7 pmSauna and free discussion
22 Nov8 amBreakfast
9 amPresentations from the groups and discussion
noonLunch
1 pmBusses leave
Tentative schedule for the 2022 Viitakko seminar on Problems and Solutions in Research Data Management