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Public lecture by ERC President Maria Leptin at the Estonian Academy of Sciences
June 11, 11:00 - 12:30
On 11 June 2025 at 11:00, the Estonian Academy of Sciences (Kohtu 6, Tallinn) will host a public presentation by Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC).
In her presentation, Leptin will explore the ERC’s research grant system and its pivotal role in fostering excellence at the frontiers of science. It will be followed by a panel discussion, moderated by Mart Saarma, President of the Estonian Academy of Sciences.
The event will be livestreamed on the website of the Estonian Academy of Sciences. Please confirm your participation by 8 June 2025 via the registration form available HERE.
PROGRAMME
11:00–11:25 Presentation by Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC)
11:25–12:25 Panel Discussion, moderator Mart Saarma, President of the Estonian Academy of Sciences
Panelists:
- Maria Leptin, President, European Research Council (ERC)
- Renno Veinthal, Deputy Secretary General (Higher Education, Research and Adult Education), Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia
- Toomas Vaimann, President of the Estonian Young Academy of Sciences
- Anu Noorma, Director General, Estonian Research Council
- Ester Oras, Member of the Estonian Young Academy of Sciences; ERC Starting Grant recipient (2025–2030)
- Lauri Mälksoo, Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences ; Professor of International Law, University of Tartu; ERC Starting Grant recipient (2009–2014)
- Pärt Peterson, Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences; Professor of Molecular Immunology, University of Tartu