Nordic-Baltic Rectors’ Conference: How to Stay Global – Global Academic Collaboration in Times of Counterforces
Tallinn University
Narva mnt 25, 10120 Tallinn
List of Attendees is here
Statistical background material is here
Photos of the event by Rene Jakobson
Padlet boards from Breakout session 1 and Breakout session 2
| Timetable | 29. September |
|---|---|
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Registration and lunch networking Registration and Lunch will take place at Narva mnt 29, Astra Building Atrium |
| 13:00 - 13:05 |
Welcome to Estonia and introduction of guest speaker Rector Tiit Land, Tallinn University of Technology, Chair of Universities Estonia (RN) |
| 13:05 - 13:45 |
Setting the Scene: Geopolitics, small nations and universities (title tbc) President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, University of Tartu |
| 13:45 - 13:50 |
Introduction of the NUS Rectors’ conference tradition and Key Note presenter Rector Tor Grande, Norwegian University of Science an Technology, Chair of the Nordic University Association (NUS) |
| 13:50 - 14:50 |
Key Note: “Maintaining international collaborative networks in an era of geopolitical tension: de-risk but not decouple” Prof. Ole Petter Ottersen, University of Oslo |
| 14:50 - 15:30 |
Coffee, networking and reactions on the Setting of the Scene and Key Note |
| 15:30 - 16:00 |
Sharing Practice: "Resilience and Preparedness" Rector Erik Renström, Lund University |
| 16:00 - 17:00 |
Break-out Session on the challenges of global knowledge collaboration and becoming more prepared for them Discussion on how institutions can prepare for political and global shifts |
| 18:00 - 19:00 |
Reception, networking and tour of Estonian Nobility House Address: Kiriku plats 1 (main entrance) |
| 19:00 - 21:30 |
Dinner at Estonian Statehood House Address: Kiriku plats 1 (main entrance) |
| Timetable | 30. September |
|---|---|
| 09:00 - 10:30 |
Inspiration Session, examples of global collaboration on teaching, research and innovation 1. Rector Minna Martikainen, University of Vaasa |
| 10:30 - 11:30 |
Break-out session on possibilities and future of global knowledge collaboration and forms of collaboration of national systems |
| 11:30 - 12:00 |
Coffee, networking and suggestions for future collaboration |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Panel Discussion: "How to Stay Open?" Moderated dialogue on how to uphold and protect the global nature of science and academia |
| 13:00 - 14:00 |
Light lunch, good wishes and promises to keep in touch |