A transformation is underway in Estonia’s workforce – hybrid work has become the new normal, AI is changing the game, and leaders must adapt faster than ever before. Maria Kütt, an expert in human resources management, TalTech business administration doctoral candidate, head of the Top Civil Service Excellence Centre, and vice-chair of the board of the Estonian HR Association PARE, confirms that success lies in clear goals and smart communication.
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Denying human-induced climate change is like denying a solar eclipse by arguing that it is also dark at night. Erik Puura explains why climate change is a fact and how humanity has already successfully tackled an environmental crisis once before.
The discussion on the future of higher education in Estonia highlighted the retreat of scientific thinking, questions about artificial intelligence, and the need to modernize the education system to bridge formulated knowledge with unformulated possibilities. One of the most intriguing moments of the discussion was a panel moderated by the Estonian president, Alar Karis, featuring Mart Saarma, Jaan Aru, Marju Lauristin, and Tiia Randma.
The new yearbook of the Estonian Information System Authority (RIA) names China as the world's biggest cyber threat, highlighting the role of intelligence services in technology, data collection, and cyberattacks. Given China's AI advancements, such as DeepSeek, the question arises – does this also pose a risk to everyday businesses and consumers?
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Estonia's future depends on the balanced development of scientific and applied research, the implementation of high technologies, and the ability of the Tallinn University of Technology to bring innovation into industry and international collaboration networks.
Tax policy in Estonia has recently been under sharp public scrutiny. In response to the growing relevance of the topic, Trialoog convened a tax debate. Contributing to the lively discussion were Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi, TalTech economic analysis expert Heili Hein-Sula, and Ille Nakurt-Murumaa, President of the Estonian Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.
One ton of mobile phones contains more precious metals than one ton of ore. We need to turn our focus toward the circular economy.
The growing complexity of discoveries challenges both scientists and a society that often prefers simplicity over complex truths. TalTech and other research institutions should take part in addressing this issue in a systematic way.
Could Estonia be a country where everyone masters mathematics like their mother tongue? TalTech rector Tiit Land believes that this is precisely what would ensure success in the future – and calls for a reform in the way mathematics is taught.