By Plenary Sessions: Margit Sutrop

The focus is clearly international, addressing Estonia’s relations with China and Russia, as well as security issues (Balticconnector). The need to protect the interests of Estonian businesses in foreign markets is emphasized.

It focuses predominantly on national (the Estonian higher education and research system) and international topics (international cooperation, mobility programs, scientific visibility and citation). It emphasizes the necessity of creating an international learning environment in Estonia to prevent Estonian students from moving abroad. A regional focus is absent.