Research Seminar: Final results seminar of the project TARK

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This seminar presents the main results of the TARK project. The project has focused on supporting Tallinn University researchers in preparing international research proposals, increasing participation in Horizon Europe and MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships calls, and strengthening research groups in educational innovation. The seminar brings together experiences on digital equity, the use of AI, proposal writing and new funding opportunities.

Working language: English & Estonian
Organiser: Tallinn University research fund project TARK – Research Development and International Cooperation

Programme

13.45-14.00
Welcome coffee

14.00–14.05
Opening remarks – Janika Leoste, Associate Professor of Educational Robotics, School of Educational Sciences, Tallinn University

14.05–14.35
Use of digital tools and AI in Catalan schools – Héctor Gardó, Digital Equity Director, Fundació Bofill
Overview of digital equity policies and practice, access to digital tools and the use of ChatGPT and other AI tools in Catalan schools. Presentation in English.

14.35–14.55
Tallinn University’s MSCA-PF writing camp experience – Stéphane Johane Lobbedey, Senior Research & Development Projects Adviser, Knowledge Transfer and Project Support Office, Tallinn University
Why the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships writing camp was launched, how supervisors and candidates were selected, and what kind of proposals were submitted as a result. Presentation in English.

14.55–15.05
Project Academy support for Horizon Europe proposals and new funding opportunities in the 2026 calls – Madis Saluveer, Research Funding Consultant, School of Educational Sciences, Tallinn University
Summary of how the Project Academy supports the preparation of Horizon Europe proposals, with a particular focus on the Excellence section of proposals, and an overview of new funding opportunities in the 2026 Horizon Europe calls.

15.05–15.15
First experience as a Horizon Europe coordinator: SHEDLIGHT – Kristjan Kask, Associate Professor of Psychology of Law, School of Natural Sciences and Health, Tallinn University
Personal experience of coordinating the SHEDLIGHT proposal in the security field and key lessons learned for future coordinators.

15.15–15.25
AI Nest: Support centre for integrating AI into teaching at Tallinn University – Janika Leoste, Associate Professor of Educational Robotics, Tallinn University
Introduction to the AI Nest, a support environment where teaching staff can safely experiment with AI tools, plan courses and receive guidance for integrating AI into teaching practice.

15.25–15.30
Wrap-up and discussion – Janika Leoste