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Entrance via the inner yard (Sofiankatu 1-3). 19:00 Opening Ceremony @ University of Helsinki Main Building Opening Ceremony @ University of Helsinki Main Building Aug 8 @ 19:00 – 21:00  A ceremonial introduction on what to expect during the conference week, complemented by the Opening Lecture held by the Chancellor of the University of Helsinki, Kaarle Hämeri, who also happens to be a professor in aerosol physics. ◢ 21:00 Welcome Evening @ Maxine Welcome Evening @ Maxine Aug 8 @ 21:00 – Aug 9 @ 00:00  Now that the conference has officially started it’s time to get to know each other! This night is all about meeting the other participants. For first time ICPS goers, this is a great opportunity to mingle and make new friends. For those who are returning it’s a night for catching … | ◤ 00:00 Welcome Evening @ Maxine Welcome Evening @ Maxine Aug 9 @ 00:00 – 02:00 Now that the conference has officially started it’s time to get to know each other! This night is all about meeting the other participants. For first time ICPS goers, this is a great opportunity to mingle and make new friends. For those who are returning it’s a night for catching … 08:00 Breakfast @ New Student House 10:30 Plenary Talk: Markku Kulmala @ Exactum A111 Plenary Talk: Markku Kulmala @ Exactum A111 Aug 9 @ 10:30 – 11:30  “Atmospheric new particle formation: from molecular clustering to global climate and air quality” 11:45 Lunch / Lab Tours @ Chemicum Lunch / Lab Tours @ Chemicum Aug 9 @ 11:45 – 13:00  Lab tour for group 1. Lunch for group 2. Kumpula Campus Kumpula hosts the natural sciences campus of the University of Helsinki, and as such is home to quite a few research units and facilities. You’ll get a chance to visit some of them during the lab tours, and they’re … 13:00 Lab Tours / Lunch @ Physicum Lab Tours / Lunch @ Physicum Aug 9 @ 13:00 – 14:00  Lab tour for group 2. Lunch for group 1. Kumpula Campus Kumpula hosts the natural sciences campus of the University of Helsinki, and as such is home to quite a few research units and facilities. You’ll get a chance to visit some of them during the lab tours, and they’re … 14:00 City Tour @ Physicum (start) City Tour @ Physicum (start) Aug 9 @ 14:00 – 19:00  From Kumpula Campus to City Center After the lab tours at Kumpula Campus, it is time for the awesome City Tour in the centre of Helsinki. You will be divided into teams of 10–15 people and sent to explore Helsinki’s most characteristic locations. 15 checkpoints are strewn all over the … 19:00 Helsinki City Reception @ Helsinki CIty Hall Helsinki City Reception @ Helsinki CIty Hall Aug 9 @ 19:00 – 20:00  Where else to end the city tour than City Hall? Take a look at the impressive decorations of the building and savor the servings while the City of Helsinki welcomes you to enjoy the city for the week. ◢ 21:00 Costume Evening @ Maxine Costume Evening @ Maxine Aug 9 @ 21:00 – Aug 10 @ 00:00 The Costume Party is an old ICPS tradition where you get to show off your creativity. There are no rules or theme – choose your favorite character or make us laugh with a punny costume or just look absolutely amazing. It doesn’t matter whether you like to flaunt your costume … | ◤ 00:00 Costume Evening @ Maxine Costume Evening @ Maxine Aug 10 @ 00:00 – 02:00 The Costume Party is an old ICPS tradition where you get to show off your creativity. There are no rules or theme – choose your favorite character or make us laugh with a punny costume or just look absolutely amazing. It doesn’t matter whether you like to flaunt your costume … 08:00 Breakfast @ New Student House 10:30 IAPS Workshops @ Aalto University Undergraduate Center IAPS Workshops @ Aalto University Undergraduate Center Aug 10 @ 10:30 – 11:30  Saving the world with Outreach and Science Communication, Hall Y405 The world – as we know it – is under attack. Fake news is everywhere. So what can we do about it? In this workshop we will explore not only what science communication is, but also why (or why it … 11:30 Otaniemi Info @ Aalto University Undergraduate Center Otaniemi Info @ Aalto University Undergraduate Center Aug 10 @ 11:30 – 12:00 A brief introduction on what to await during the Otaniemi days of the conference. 12:00 Plenary Talk: Mikko Möttönen @ Aalto University Aalto Hall Plenary Talk: Mikko Möttönen @ Aalto University Aalto Hall Aug 10 @ 12:00 – 13:00  “Superconducting Quantum Computer” 13:00 Lunch @ Dipoli 14:30 Otaniemi Tours @ Aalto University Undergraduate Center Otaniemi Tours @ Aalto University Undergraduate Center Aug 10 @ 14:30 – 17:00 Starting point is Aalto University Undergraduate Center Aalto-lecture hall. You have been divided into groups of 20, in which you get to visit around three of the following checkpoints: Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (NBE) aims at understanding of system-level dynamic functions of the human brain, mind and body. … 17:00 Group Photo @ Otaniemi Amphitheatre Group Photo @ Otaniemi Amphitheatre Aug 10 @ 17:00 – 18:00  How the ICPS will be remembered in the history books? This time no details will be missed as we make sure to cover every possible perspective. Wear your favourite ICPS t-shirt and make sure you will live in the archives forever! 18:00 Finnish Night: Sitsit Smökki @ Smökki Finnish Night: Sitsit Smökki @ Smökki Aug 10 @ 18:00 – 23:00  The Finnish night begins with sitsit – an academic dinner party. We will all toast together outside at the Aalto Undergraduate Center Amphitheatre, take a group picture, after which the participant group will be guided to two dinner locations (see your Conference Pass to see whether you are in group … 18:00 Finnish Night: Sitsit Täffä @ Täffä Finnish Night: Sitsit Täffä @ Täffä Aug 10 @ 18:00 – 23:00 The Finnish night begins with sitsit – an academic dinner party. We will all toast together outside at the Aalto Undergraduate Center Amphitheatre, take a group picture, after which the participant group will be guided to two dinner locations (see your Conference Pass to see whether you are in group … ◢ 23:00 Finnish Night: Afterparty @ Smökki Finnish Night: Afterparty @ Smökki Aug 10 @ 23:00 – Aug 11 @ 00:00  After we have sung to our hearts’ content and the dinner party is over, we’ll clear out the dance floor and make way for some good old fashioned partying! The band starts at 23.00 sharp. | ◤ 00:00 Finnish Night: Afterparty @ Smökki Finnish Night: Afterparty @ Smökki Aug 11 @ 00:00 – 02:00 After we have sung to our hearts’ content and the dinner party is over, we’ll clear out the dance floor and make way for some good old fashioned partying! The band starts at 23.00 sharp. 08:00 Breakfast @ New Student House 10:00 Student Lectures I @ Aalto University Undergraduate Center Student Lectures I @ Aalto University Undergraduate Center Aug 11 @ 10:00 – 12:00 Session I A: Soft matter & environment, Hall Y122 D Session I B: Mathematical and gravitational physics, Hall 124 E Session I C: Quantum phenomena, Hall Y228a Session I D: Particle physics, Hall Y228b Session I E: Materials physics, Aalto Hall 12:00 Lunch @ Dipoli 13:00 IAPS AGM @ Aalto Design Factory, Engine Room IAPS AGM @ Aalto Design Factory, Engine Room Aug 11 @ 13:00 – 18:00  During the Annual General Meeting (AGM) the delegates representing their National and Local Committees (NCs and LCs) as well as the Individual Members of IAPS discuss and deliberate on a number of topics ranging from memberships to regulations and grants. While only delegates and Individual Members can cast a vote, … 13:15 Physics Fair @ Urban Mill Physics Fair @ Urban Mill Aug 11 @ 13:15 – 18:00  Something slightly new to an otherwise traditional conference. The Physics Fair holds in it workshops, interdisciplinary lectures, and more. The topics at the fair aren’t restricted to physics, but instead reach into the uses of AI, popularizing science, planning and executing arctic measurement campaigns, the future of food, and more! … 18:00 Dinner @ Urban Mill ◢ 19:00 Sauna Night @ Rantasauna Sauna Night @ Rantasauna Aug 11 @ 19:00 – Aug 12 @ 00:00  Rantasauna, OK20, Ossinsauna, Tarzan… PACK YOUR TOWEL AND SWIMMING SUIT WITH YOU ALREADY IN THE MORNING. There’s one thing everybody should do in Finland – go to a sauna. We have acquired several saunas so that everyone will have a chance to experience an original Finnish sauna night. Although usually … | ◤ 00:00 Sauna Night @ Rantasauna Sauna Night @ Rantasauna Aug 12 @ 00:00 – 02:00 Rantasauna, OK20, Ossinsauna, Tarzan… PACK YOUR TOWEL AND SWIMMING SUIT WITH YOU ALREADY IN THE MORNING. There’s one thing everybody should do in Finland – go to a sauna. We have acquired several saunas so that everyone will have a chance to experience an original Finnish sauna night. Although usually … 08:00 Breakfast @ New Student House 10:00 Student Lectures II @ University of Helsinki Main Building Student Lectures II @ University of Helsinki Main Building Aug 12 @ 10:00 – 12:00 Session II a: Medical physics and biophysics, Hall 6 Session II b: Astrophysics, Hall 7 Session II c: Quantum phenomena, Hall 8 Session II d: Particle physics, Hall 10 Session II e: Materials physics, Hall 12 12:00 Lunch @ Helsinki CIty Hall Restaurant 13:00 Guest Lecture: Kate Shaw @ University of Helsinki Main Building Hall 1 Guest Lecture: Kate Shaw @ University of Helsinki Main Building Hall 1 Aug 12 @ 13:00 – 14:00 “Discovering the mysteries of the Universe” 14:00 Poster Session @ University of Helsinki Main Building Poster Session @ University of Helsinki Main Building Aug 12 @ 14:00 – 16:00 In the 2nd floor of the new side of the Main Building (Fabianinkatu entrance). 16:00 Student Lectures III @ University of Helsinki Main Building Student Lectures III @ University of Helsinki Main Building Aug 12 @ 16:00 – 18:00 Session III a: Biophysics and chemical physics, Hall 6 Session III b: Astrophysics, Hall 7 Session III c: Theoretical physics / QFT, Hall 8 Session III d: Particle physics, Hall 10 Session III e: Materials Physics, Hall 12 18:00 Dinner @ Helsinki CIty Hall Restaurant ◢ 21:00 National Evening @ Ruohis National Evening @ Ruohis Aug 12 @ 21:00 – Aug 13 @ 00:00 The most awaited tradition of ICPS is definitely the Nations’ Party. At the National Evening you have a chance to represent your country or region by serving food and drinks from your own culture. Let everyone have a taste of your home! Go around the world in one evening and … | ◤ 00:00 National Evening @ Ruohis National Evening @ Ruohis Aug 13 @ 00:00 – 02:00 The most awaited tradition of ICPS is definitely the Nations’ Party. At the National Evening you have a chance to represent your country or region by serving food and drinks from your own culture. Let everyone have a taste of your home! Go around the world in one evening and … 08:00 Brunch @ New Student House Brunch @ New Student House Aug 13 @ 08:00 – 12:30 A bit more hearthy breakfast, also substituting for lunch to take care after the post-NP mood and prepare for the excursions. Note that some excursions leave before the brunch ends! 10:45 Excursion A: Nuuksio @ Nuuksio National Park Excursion A: Nuuksio @ Nuuksio National Park Aug 13 @ 10:45 – 17:00  Come take a hike in the beautiful Nuuksio National Park, just outside the capital area. There will be tours of approximately 3 hours at various difficulty levels around the famous Finnish nature. Attractive sights, fresh air and a healthy walk will guarantee a relaxing moment in the middle of your … 11:30 Excursion B: Observatory & Suomenlinna @ Helsinki University Observatory Excursion B: Observatory & Suomenlinna @ Helsinki University Observatory Aug 13 @ 11:30 – 17:00  The old Observatory of Helsinki was completed on Tähtitorninmäki, just next to the city center, in 1834. Back then the observatory was ahead of its time and served as a model for other observatories around the world. The Observatory was in use by the Department of Astronomy until its fusion … 12:30 Excursion C: Archipelago Cruise @ Kauppatori Excursion C: Archipelago Cruise @ Kauppatori Aug 13 @ 12:30 – 17:00 Helsinki is built on a peninsula and thus the sea is present everywhere. There are over 300 islands within the city limits. Hop on a ferry for a cruise around the archipelago to see the variety of islands by the sea with the silhouette of the city’s most famous landmarks … 12:30 Excursion D: Korkeasaari Zoo @ Korkeasaari Excursion D: Korkeasaari Zoo @ Korkeasaari Aug 13 @ 12:30 – 17:00  The Helsinki Zoo on the island of Korkeasaari is home to 150 animal species and almost 1000 plant species. This zoo was established in 1889, which makes it one of the oldest zoos in the world. And did we mention that it is located on an island? This is the … 17:00 Dinner @ Helsinki CIty Hall Restaurant 19:00 Closing Ceremony @ University of Helsinki Grand Hall Closing Ceremony @ University of Helsinki Grand Hall Aug 13 @ 19:00 – 21:00 It’s time to wrap up the week and have one last glance at our theme “changing environments”, along with the plenary talk by the Chief Digitalisation officer of the University, Jaakko Kurhila. The ceremony will also introduce you to ICPS 2019 in Cologne, Germany, PLANCKS 2019 in Odense, Denmark, as … ◢ 21:00 Farewell Evening @ Kaivohuone Farewell Evening @ Kaivohuone Aug 13 @ 21:00 – Aug 14 @ 00:00  Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye. Let’s party one more time before bidding farewell. Make plans to visit your new friends, shake some hands and hug it out. But don’t be too sad – we will meet again in less than a year! See you next year in Cologne! Happy … | ◤ 00:00 Farewell Evening @ Kaivohuone Farewell Evening @ Kaivohuone Aug 14 @ 00:00 – 02:00 Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye. Let’s party one more time before bidding farewell. Make plans to visit your new friends, shake some hands and hug it out. But don’t be too sad – we will meet again in less than a year! See you next year in Cologne! Happy … 08:00 Breakfast @ New Student House 08:00 ICPS Check-out @ Omena-Hotelli Lönnrotinkatu ICPS Check-out @ Omena-Hotelli Lönnrotinkatu Aug 14 @ 08:00 – 12:00 On the check-out day (either Aug 14th or 15th depending on if you stay for Tallinn or not), you will need to leave the rooms and to the check-out at the hotel lobby before 11.00. Our volunteers will check your room and return your deposit, after which you can still … |
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