How can TalTech be shaped over the next decade into a driving force that cultivates engineers, generates technologies, and connects science with entrepreneurship? This question was tackled during the TalTech development strategy discussion “TalTech 2035 – Estonia’s Growth Platform of the Future?” by Vice-Rector for Entrepreneurship Erik Puura, Tehnopol CEO Agnes Roos, Head of the Innovation and Technology Department at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications Sigrid Rajalo, and TalTech Council member and CFO of the tech company Helmes, Madis Margus.
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International researchers bring new ideas and fresh perspectives to Estonian science. But can our research and working environment offer enough support to attract talent to Estonia – and, just as importantly, to make them stay?
Young people don’t choose a career in a vacuum – they are influenced by teachers, role models, and societal attitudes. To inspire more of them, especially girls, to pursue engineering and ICT, these fields need to be visible and familiar well before the moment of decision.
On March 28, the Chairman of TalTech's Board, Heiti Hääl, and Board member Madis Margus introduced the university's rector candidates at a press conference – the current rector, Tiit Land, and academic Tarmo Soomere are running for the position.