Tallinn University

SustainERA Public Research Talk #9💡

On 26 May at 13:00–14:00 (EEST), a public online seminar will feature Dr Age Poom (University of Tartu).

The talk explores who cycles, where, and why, and how cycling data can inform urban planning and mobility transitions. 🚲📊

Topics include:

🔸cycling behaviour and route choices
🔸accessibility and equity
🔸data-driven urban planning

👉Register and read more: https://www.tlu.ee/en/hti/events/sustainera-public-research-talk-9

Priit Reiska has become the Rector of Tallinn University! 👏🎓

A ceremonial inauguration of the Rector took place at Tallinn University, where we thanked the former Rector, Tõnu Viik, for his dedicated work, open leadership, and significant contribution to the university’s development.

Priit Reiska is now officially the new Rector of Tallinn University. We wish him strength, wisdom, and inspiring success in leading the university. May his term be filled with bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and new opportunities for the university community as well as for Estonia’s wider education and research landscape.

The ceremony was also attended by the President of the Republic of Estonia, Alar Karis.

The event was captured by photographer Arno Mikkor.

🎓 Tallinn University inaugurates its new Rector!

On 14 May, Tallinn University will inaugurate Professor Priit Reiska as the university’s new Rector. Among those delivering greetings at the inauguration ceremony are the President of the Republic of Estonia Alar Karis, Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas, and the current Rector Professor Tõnu Viik.

Professor Priit Reiska’s five-year term as Rector of Tallinn University begins on 15 May 2026. As Professor of Science Education, he has dedicated his work to advancing science and education and to making learning more understandable and effective through innovative teaching methods.

More information:
https://www.tlu.ee/en/events/tallinn-university-rectors-inauguration

Thank you to everyone who joined our Erasmus Farewell Party! 🥰⭐️

The evening at Mare brought together great company, music, fun activities and many memorable moments before the summer holidays. It was wonderful to celebrate the upcoming end of the semester together with Tallinn University’s international students and create some final memories from this Erasmus experience! 💙

Let’s celebrate the end of the semester together! ⭐️

Dear friends, you are warmly invited to join us on 8 May 2026 at 6 PM at Mare (3rd floor area) for a fun and relaxed get-together to mark your time at Tallinn University.

Expect surprise activities, cozy treats, music, and great company as we create some final memories before the summer holidays.

Please note that registration is required so we can prepare a few special surprises for you. Let us know if you can join by 6 May 2026.

❤️ Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwSgvNVJQrQ6_8_ZCuBRStNrgqdRcWDBTKpximp4PiQXKG4Q/viewform

On 13 May 2026, former ERC President Jean-Pierre Bourguignon will visit Tallinn University! ⭐️

All researchers in Estonia who are interested in ERC grants and wish to gain new insights on the topic are welcome to attend.
The event will be held in English in TLÜ Senate (M648) at 10:00-12:00.

The program includes:
* Opening by Katrin Niglas, Vice Rector for Research at Tallinn University
* Welcoming by Mart Saarma, President of the Estonian Academy of Sciences
* Presentation by Jean-Pierre Bourguignon on ERC grants
* Researchers' experiences in applying for ERC grants: Alpo Honkapohja (TLÜ), Mari-Liis Jakobson (TLÜ), Triin Lauri (TLÜ), Virve Sarapik (EKA) ja Mari-Klara Stein (TalTech)
* Overview of Tallinn University’s support for ERC grant applications by Aleksandr Aidarov
* Discussion

The event will be moderated by Aija Sakova, Head of the Knowledge Transfer and Project Support Centre at Tallinn University.

The event is organized in cooperation between Tallinn University, the Estonian Academy of Sciences, Estonian Academy of Arts.

📸: European Research Council

NB! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCKOec_ubAEIV7pK8_pZYPBMVYIRECTvH30TbJGwsm39Tzaw/viewform

🎉 Let’s celebrate the end of the semester together!

Dear friends, you are warmly invited to join us on 8 May 2026 at 6 PM at Mare (3rd floor area) for a fun and relaxed get-together to mark your time at Tallinn University.

Expect surprise activities, cozy treats, music, and great company as we create some final memories before the summer holidays.

Please note that registration is required so we can prepare a few special surprises for you. Let us know if you can join by 6 May 2026.

👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwSgvNVJQrQ6_8_ZCuBRStNrgqdRcWDBTKpximp4PiQXKG4Q/viewform

Our next SustainERA Research Talk is happening tomorrow! 🌿

⏰ Time: 13:00–14:00 (EEST)
💻 Location: Zoom

The SustainERA series continues with an engaging talk by Professor Max Koch (Lund University): “Challenges to Post-Growth and Sustainable Welfare, and the Role of the Super-Rich”.

The talk introduces post-growth as a response to the ecological, social, and political polycrisis facing Europe. It also explores key challenges in advancing post-growth research and discusses how eco-social policies can be designed to respect planetary boundaries — including the role and responsibility of the super-rich. 🔍

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/79ZsZ49NJcgydPeh9
🔗 The participation link will be sent to registered participants before the event.

📢 Everyone interested is warmly welcome!

Coming up next week, on April 24–25, the 3rd International Baltic NeuroCine Conference will take place at Tallinn University. ⭐️

We welcome filmmakers and film scholars, artistic researchers, psychologists, neuroscientists and cognitive scientists, as well as anyone interested!

At the conference, we will discuss how people’s unconscious experiences and knowledge influence filmmaking and how these can be identified. We will also explore whether and how film-related knowledge can be applied in other fields, such as education and healthcare.

Participation is free of charge! Schedule and registration: https://www.filmeu.eu/news/3rd-international-baltic-neurocine-conference

Come to SWISH! 👗

SWISH is a clothing swap event where students and staff of Tallinn University can bring clothes, shoes & accessories that could find a new user.

Only items in a condition that you yourself would like to receive are welcome at the swap, meaning the clothes must be clean and in good condition; underwear, undershirts, leggings, tights, socks, as well as worn-out, pilled, or damaged clothing will not be accepted. The aim of the event is to give items that have been sitting unused in your wardrobe a new life, bringing joy to both a new owner and the environment!

Clothing collection takes place:

📍27.04 and 28.04 from 10:00-15:00 in room A-018.

In exchange for donated items, participants will receive tokens to use on the day of SWISH.

SWISH takes place:

✨ 29.04 and 30.04 from 10:00-16:00 in the Astra Forum area.

✨ 29.04 10:00-16:00, there will also be a guided clothing repair café on site, where you can fix and customize your clothes.

We look forward to seeing you at SWISH!