TeadusEST 2024: Research Infrastructure – For Whom and Why?
December 12, 10:00 - 18:00
The Estonian Research Council is organising a science forum on December 12th at the Lydia Hotel event center (Tartu, Ülikooli 14) titled “TeadusEST 2024: Research Infrastructure – For Whom and Why?”.
In Estonia, the development of research infrastructures has been a priority for almost two decades, during which European Union support has been the main pillar of our progress. But have these investments yielded the desired results? Have we been able to achieve our scientific goals and benefit society as a whole? Now, in the midst of change, we face the question: how can we ensure that our research infrastructures are sustainable and future-oriented? We invite you to discuss and share your perspectives to find answers and set common goals for future development.
Schedule
10:30-11:00 Arrival and refreshments
Opening Session (moderated by Anu Noorma, Director General, Estonian Research Council)
11:00-11:15 Opening Remarks – Anu Noorma
11:15-11:40 Lithuania’s Experience in Developing Research Infrastructures – Gintaras Valinčius, Director General, Lithuanian Research Council
11:40-12:05 Research Infrastructure Irreplaceably Supports Excellent Science – Tarmo Soomere, Academician, Tenured Full Professor, Tallinn University of Technology, Chair of the Research Infrastructure Committee of the Estonian Research Council
12:05-12:30 Do You Need a Nuclear Reactor for Research? Development of Estonian Research Infrastructure at the University of Tartu from 1919 to 2020 – Erki Tammiksaar, Associated Professor, Estonian University of Life Sciences, and University of Tartu, Science Historian
12:30-13:30 Lunch
Afternoon Session (moderated by Marko Piirsoo, Head of Strategic Analysis Department, Estonian Research Council)
13:30-15:00 Status and Future Outlook of Domain-Specific Research Infrastructures
Social Sciences and Humanities – Mare Ainsaar, Associate Professor of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Tartu
Health and Food Sciences – Lili Milani, Head of the Estonian Biobank, University of Tartu
Natural Sciences – Toivo Maimets, Professor of Cell Biology, University of Tartu
Physics and Engineering Sciences – Marco Kirm, Academician, Professor of Experimental Physics, University of Tartu
Energy Sciences – Jarek Kurnitski, Academician, Tenured Full Professor, Tallinn University of Technology
E-Infrastructures – Tiit Tammaru, Academician, Professor of Urban and Population Geography, University of Tartu
15:15-16:15 Panel Discussion "Expectations of Stakeholders in the Scientific System for Research Infrastructure"
Moderator – Marko Piirsoo
Panelists:
Tiit Land, Rector, Tallinn University of Technology
Ülle Jaakma, Rector, Estonian University of Life Sciences
Anni Hartikainen, R&D Adviser, Association of Estonian Maritime Industry
Mart Toots, Development Lead, Applied Research Program, Estonian Business and Innovation Agency
Mari Teesalu, Science Advisor, Ministry of Social Affairs
Renno Veinthal, Deputy Secretary General at the Ministry of Education and Research
16:15-16:20 Forum Summary – Anu Noorma
16:20-17:00 Reception and Networking
Registration
Registreerumine hiljemalt 4. detsember 2024 (k.a.). Registration by December 4, 2024 (included).
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The event will be held in Estonian with simultaneous interpretation into English.
Additional information:
Priit Tamm
Head of Research Infrastructure
priit.tamm@etag.ee
(+372) 501 6624