The Rectorate includes the Rector, Vice-Rectors and administrative managers. The Vice-Rectors and administrative managers direct the areas of activity designated by the Rector and are responsible for the functioning and development of the support units subordinated to them. The Rectorate headed by Prof. Tõnu Viik is composed of three Vice-Rectors and five administrative managers.

Rector

Tõnu Viik

Prof. Tõnu Viik
Phone +372 640 9100
tonu.viik@tlu.ee
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The Rector is the legal representative of the University, who directs the everyday activity of the University based on the University’s Development Plan, budget and other strategic documents of the University.

Vice-Rector for Research

Prof. Katrin Niglas
Phone +372 640 9103
katrin.niglas@tlu.ee
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The Vice-Rector for Research manages the university’s research activities: is responsible for the development and implementation of the university’s research and development strategy, organises the preparation and management of the university’s research projects and pan-university development projects in the field of research, and the university’s participation in research programmes, develops doctoral studies in cooperation with the Academic Affairs Manager and the Manager of Business Cooperation and Knowledge Transfer, organises the protection of the university’s intellectual property and develops this field in cooperation with the Manager of Business Cooperation and Knowledge Transfer, coordinates the provision of library services necessary for the research, development and teaching activities, and develops publishing.

Vice-Rector for Development

Katrin Saks

Katrin Saks
Phone +372 640 9107
katrin.saks@tlu.ee
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The Vice-Rector for Development manages the university’s creative activities and the development of cooperation, administrative activities and the sustainable development of the university: coordinates the development of creative activities of the university, continuing education and the activities of the Open Academy, manages the internal and external communication and cooperation relations of the university, organises the management and use as well as the purchase and disposal of assets, coordinates alumni-related activities, and the cooperation within the university and with other institutions in the field of sustainable development, and the university’s regional activities and the functioning of the college.

Vice-Rector for Educational Innovation

Kristi Klaasmägi

Kristi Klaasmägi
kristi.klaasmagi@tlu.ee
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The Vice-Rector for Educational Innovation manages the university’s educational activities and the development thereof: coordinates and develops degree studies, and ensures the necessary conditions for teaching and learning in cooperation with the Academic Affairs Manager, coordinates the development of degree studies and continuing education in the field of teacher education in cooperation with the School of Educational Sciences, organises the participation of the university in educational programmes, preparation and management of study development projects, and cooperation with educational institutions.
 

Academic Affairs Manager

Helen Joost

Helen Joost
Phone +372 640 9130
helen.joost@tlu.ee
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The Academic Affairs Manager manages the educational activities of the university: coordinates and develops degree studies, and ensures the necessary conditions for teaching and learning in cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Educational Innovation, organises the admission of students and relevant development activities, the intermediation of scholarships and study opportunities for students, and relevant cooperation, decides on issues concerning the organisation of studies.

Strategy Manager

Mikk Kasesalk

Mikk Kasesalk
mikk.kasesalk@tlu.ee
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The Strategy Manager manages the processes related to the strategic management of the university: coordinates the pooling of organizational analytics-related competence and the automation of the analysis of management-related data, organises the information and communication technology activity, ensures the development of information systems, organises quality management in the university and the process of planning the university’s development.

Manager of Business Cooperation and Knowledge Transfer

aija sakova

Aija Sakova
aija.sakova@tlu.ee
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The Manager of Business Cooperation and Knowledge Transfer manages the processes related to the university’s business cooperation and knowledge transfer: coordinates the development of research and development, innovation, business cooperation and knowledge transfer in cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Research and the Vice-Rector for Development, supports increasing the innovation capacity of the university together with the Vice-Rector for Educational Innovation, develops the field of intellectual property in the university in cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Research, organises the development activities of entrepreneurship studies in cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Educational Innovation and the Vice-Rector for Development, participates in the development of the doctorate in knowledge transfer (entrepreneurship/business), coordinates business and knowledge transfer cooperation with other institutions.

Human Resources Manager

Eveli Ojamäe

Eveli Ojamäe-Veider
Phone +372 640 9210
eveli.ojamae-veider@tlu.ee
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The Human Resources Manager governs the university’s human resource work: coordinates the delivery of the university’s human resources strategy, coordinates the activities in the field of recruiting and selecting employees, remuneration, professional development, employment relations and promotion of occupational health.

Controller in the capacity of Financial Manager

Anneli Levertand
Phone: +372 640 9252
anneli.levertand@tlu.ee