seminars

Welcome to Smart and Sustainable Estonia. Estonia has a lot of untouched nature and a low population density. This is very rare in today’s world. We know how to…

The Estonian Research Council hosted a conference focused on the role of research funding organizations in a shifting world on June 9 in Tartu, Estonia. The event was held to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the founding of the council, which supports research and innovation in Estonia, and represents the country's positions in international networks and organizations.

Are there too many foreign scientists in Estonia or not enough? What brings them here and what keeps them? How to retain top international talent without watering down Estonian-language higher education? And doesn't Estonia, given its history, have a moral duty to help academics coming from developing countries?

In the middle of colourful September, more than 20 international researchers working at Estonian R&D institutions gathered for a traditional networking event. The EURAXESS Estonia team hosted a weekend trip to Setomaa to familiarize researchers more closely with local culture, create contact points with Estonian society and inspire them to communicate with each other.