Rectorate

Phone: +372 640 9100
E-mail: rektor@tlu.ee


Curriculum Vitae

Born on July 12, 1968 in Jõhvi, Estonia.

Education

1998–2003    Emory University, Atlanta  PhD (2003)
2001–2002    Humboldt Universität Berlin (Emory scholar)
2000–2001    Philipps Universität Marburg (Emory scholar)
1997–1998    University of Helsinki (SIMO scholar)
1986–1993    Moscow State University (diploma studies 5 years) Diploma (1993)
1978–1986    Nõmme Gymnasium
1975–1978    Jõhvi Gymnasium

Career

2021 -            Tallinn University Rector
2020–...         Tallinn University Distinguished Professor of Philosophy
2015–2020    Tallinn University School of Humanities Director
2014–2015    Tallinn University Estonian Institute of Humanities Director
2007–2015    Tallinn University Estonian Institute of Humanities Professor of Philosophy
2004–2007    Estonian Institute of Humanities Rector 
2003–2004    Estonian Institute of Humanities Professor of Philosophy 
2002–2003    Lecturer – Emory University (Atlanta)  
1999–2000    Study Assistent – Emory University (Atlanta)
1994–1998    Lecturer at the Estonian Institute of Humanities 
1993–1994    Lecturer at the Tallinn University of Technology 

Main research and teaching areas  

My academic work has been focusing on the following fields: philosophy of culture and cultural theory, phenomenology, history of philosophy (primarily Plato, Aristoteles, Aquino Thomas, Kant, Hegel, Husserl, Heidegger, Foucault), culture-dependent meaning formation, collective emotions, happiness, love and self-deception.

The list of research articles, titles of supervised theses and courses I have taught, and other relevant matter can be found in the Estonian Research Information System ETIS. 

Public engagement and social activity

I have published opinion articles and essays on topics of my research, book reviews, forewords and epilogues, textbooks and study materials. I have also spoken in public debates and discussions, many of these concern higher education and the role of university in the society.  I participated in the creation process of Tallinn University in 2005. I was one of the signatories to Charter 12 and participants in the Ice Cellar Initiative, and one of the authors of the initiative A Viable State (Elamisväärne Riik). 

Phone: +372 640 9103
E-mail: katrin.niglas@tlu.ee 


Curriculum Vitae

Born on January 27, 1970 in Tallinn

Education

1997–2004    Tallinn Pedagogical University/Tallinn University, PhD
1998–1999    University of Cambridge, MPhil
1993–1996    Tallinn Pedagogical University/Tallinn University, MA    
1995              University of Helsinki (CIMO scholarship holder)
1988–1993    Tallinn Pedagogical University
1982–1988    Tallinn Arte Secondary School
1977–1982    Tallinn Secondary School of Science

Career

2011-             Vice-Rector for Research at Tallinn University (TLU)
2009 -            Professor at TLU School of Digital Technologies
2004–2009    Associate Professor at the TLU Institute of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
2001–2007    Head of the TLU Department of Informatics
2004–2006    Vice-Dean of TLU Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
1994–2004    Lecturer at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of Tallinn Pedagogical University

Research and teaching

I began my academic work in the speciality of informatics and computing. Having a strong background in the exact sciences and, at the same time, competence in education and psychology, I specialised in the field of statistics and data analysis.

Within the framework of doctoral thesis, I concentrated on the issues of research methodology, setting the focus on the topic of the combined use of qualitative and quantitative methods. I am the founding member of the researchers’ association Mixed Methods International Research Association and a member of the editorial boards of three high-level international research journals. I have participated in multiple research projects in different fields of social and educational sciences as an expert in methodology and data analysis.
See also ETIS.ee

Activity in research organisations and social activity

In the early years of my career, I became a member of the Estonian Statistical Society and as of 2008, I am the Council member of the society. I participated actively in the activity of the Tallinn Association of Scientists and served as its representative until the year 2008. Soon, I became a member of the International Association for Statistical Education (IASE) and its correspondent in Estonia, and a member of the working group of young researchers of the European Education Research Association (EERA). 

As a representative of Universities Estonia and Tallinn University, I have participated in many national governing bodies in the area of education and research, spoken on the subjects of the reliability of science, cooperation with enterprises, etc.

Phone: +372 640 9107
E-mail: katrin.saks@tlu.ee



Curriculum Vitae

Born on 29 November 1956 in Tallinn

Education

1993              Estonian School of Diplomacy, international relations and diplomacy
1976–1981    University of Tartu, journalism
1970-1975    Tallinn Secondary School No. 22
1963-1970    Tallinn Secondary School No. 21

1991-1997    Media trainings in Norway, Denmark, the USA, Belgium

Career

2021-            Vice-Rector for Development at Tallinn University
2020-2021    Project Manager at the BFM
2015-2020    Director of the Baltic Film, Media, Arts and Communication School (BFM) of Tallinn University
2011-2015    Director of the Baltic Film and Media School of Tallinn University
2009-2013    Member of the Tallinn City Council 
2009-2010    Vice-Chairman of the Tallinn City Council 
2006-2009    Member of the European Parliament
2003-2007    Member of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), Vice-Chairman of the Cultural Affairs Committee, Member of the Broadcasting Council                
1999- 2002   Minister of Population Affairs                             
1998-1999    Project Manager of the Open Estonia Foundation                               
1998-1999    Lecturer at the Concordia International University Estonia
1994-1997    Board member of Estonian Television, manager of the journalistic programme
1979-1997    Journalist of Estonian Television
 

Creative activity and teaching

I have hosted many television shows for years, the best known of them “Kultuuripilt” (a culture show) in the 1980s and “Teateid Tegelikkusest” (“Messages from the Reality”) in the 1990s. For the latter, I was granted the annual award of the Estonian Association of Journalists in 1992. I have written articles and essays, some of them have been published in the collection “Mõttelend Euroopas” (“Flight of Thought in Europe”) (2009) and in an international collection “How to fly around Europe” (2010).

In 2014-2019, I was in charge of a training project for 250 journalists of developing countries from 46 different states in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Estonia.

Currently, I teach a course “Basic Course in Media Literacy Training” at the BFM. This course aims at improving teachers’ media literacy. I also provide different media trainings.

Social activity

I have served as the President of the Estonian Union of Child Welfare (2006-2012), member of the Advisory Board of the University of Tartu and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, currently a member of the Body of Advisors of the Pallas University of Applied Sciences.

The President of the Republic has awarded me the Order of Merit of the White Star, Fourth Class, in 2004.

E-mail: 
kristi.klaasmagi@tlu.ee



Curriculum Vitae

Born on 15 May 1975 in Tartu

Education

1999-2004    Tallinn University, Public Administration MA
1994-1999    Tallinn University, Public Administration BA
1982-1993    Tartu Secondary School No. 12

Career

2021 -           Vice-Rector for Educational Innovation at Tallinn University
2013-2021    CEO of the Teach for Estonia Foundation
2011              Institute of International Education, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, 
Acting Assistant Director 
2006-2008    Institute of International Education, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, 
Program Manager
2004-2006    Institute of International Education, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, 
Program Associate and Senior Program Associate          
2003-2004    Institute of International Education, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program,  
intern
2002-2003    Head of Office at the Office of the Minister for Regional Affairs
1999-2001    Head of Office at Estonian Reform Party
1996-1999    Assistant at Estonian Reform Party

Social activity

Panel member of the initiative “Interesting School” (“Huvitav Kool”) as of 2013

E-mail: helen.joost@tlu.ee



Curriculum Vitae

Born on 31 May 1978 in Paide

Education

2003-2005     Tallinn University, Organizational Behavior, MA
1996-2001     Tallinn Pedagogical College/Tallinn Pedagogical University, Educational Sciences, BA
1985-1996     Paide Secondary School

Career

2021-              Academic Affairs Manager at Tallinn University
2012-              Head of the Academic Affairs Office at Tallinn University
2007- 2012     Director of the Pirita Leisure Centre
2003- 2007     Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Educational Sciences
2001- 2003     Deputy Director in the field of youth work at Kullo, Tallinn Centre for Extracurricular Activities

E-mail: mikk.kasesalk@tlu.ee 


Curriculum Vitae

Born on 21 June 1983 in Kiviõli

Education

2020 -                Tallinn University, Educational Sciences, PhD
2005 -    2009    Tallinn University, Psychology, MA
2002 – 2005      Tallinn University, Psychology, BA
1998 – 2002      Kiviõli Secondary School No 1

Career

2021 -              Strategy Manager at Tallinn University
2019 – 2021    Head of Strategic Developments at Tallinn University
2018 – 2019    Deputy Secretary General at the Ministry of Education and Research
2016 – 2018    Head of the Management Support Office of Tallinn University
2013 – 2016    Director of the Confucius Institute of Tallinn University
2008 – 2013    Career Counsellor at Tallinn University

E-mail: aija.sakova@tlu.ee

Curriculum Vitae

Born on 5 December 1980 in Tallinn

Education

2007–2013     University of Tartu, PhD in Literature and Cultural Research (2014)
2011–2013     DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Vladimir Admoni doctoral studies programme for post-graduate students of German studies in the Baltic states 
2010–2011     Humboldt University of Berlin (DAAD research scholarship)
2007–2008     University of Vienna (Herder scholarship)
2004–2007     University of Tartu, MA Germanic and Romance Languages and Literatures (2007)
2005               University of Konstanz (DAAD short-term research scholarship)
1999–2004     University of Tartu, BA in German Language and Literature
2002–2003     University of Konstanz, (DAAD and Erasmus scholarships)
1987–1999     Kadrioru German High School (Tallinn Secondary School No. 42)

Career

2021–               Manager of Business Cooperation and Knowledge Transfer at Tallinn University 
2017–2021       Senior researcher at the Estonian Literary Museum 
2016–2017       Head of Development and Communication at the Academic Library of Tallinn University
2012–2016       Head of Baltica and Rare Books Conservation Department at the Academic Library of Tallinn University
2012–2014       Teacher of bases of research at Kadrioru German High School
2005–2009       Editor of the journal “Universitas Tartuensis” of the University of Tartu
2005–2005       Cultural manager of the Tartu German Cultural Institute
2004–2005       Reporter of the journal “Universitas Tartuensis” of the University of Tartu

Main research and teaching areas

My research areas have been related to memory studies and memory philosophy, in other words, remembering and moral witnessing of the Second World War and its aftermath in literature. I have written on Ene Mihkelson’s, Christa Wolf’s, Ingeborg Bachmann’s and Viivi Luik’s prose.

I have also covered the issues of life-writing and identity formation in Estonian-Russian and Estonian expatriate literature. Due to my background of working in memory institutions, I have also written about the questions of access and context of cultural heritage.

The list of my research articles and information on supervised theses can be found in the Estonian Research Information System ETIS. 

Public engagement and social activity

The topics I have covered primarily in the form of opinion articles, essays and presentations are related to 1) the role of humanities and the responsibility of scholar, 2) slowing down, dedication and mastery, and 3) language learning and multilingualism. I have published one book in German and four books in Estonian: research monographs “Ausgraben und Erinnern” (Excavation and Memory, 2016) and “The Poetics of Remembrance” (2020), a collection of essays and interviews “Pain, Memory, Literature” (2017), an essayistic book popularising literature “The Courage of Living. Letters to Käbi” (2019) and a collection of poems “Father’s Kiss” (2020).

I am a member of the Estonian Writers’ Union and the Estonian National Library Research Council, a chairperson of the Ene Mihkelson Society and the head of the board of trustees of Kadrioru German High School. I organise literary and cultural events, moderate discussions on literature, art and research. I cooperate with the Esna Gallery.

Phone: +372 640 9210
E-mail: eveli.ojamae-veider@tlu.ee

Curriculum Vitae

Born on 11 June 1978 in Viljandi

Education

2016-2018    Tallinn University, Organizational Behavior, MA cum laude
2002-2006    University of Tartu, law, MSc 
1996-2000    University of Tartu, law, BA
1993-1996    C. R. Jakobson Secondary School in Viljandi
1986-1993    Suure-Jaani Secondary School

Career

2021-            Human Resources Manager at Tallinn University
2012-            Head of the Personnel Office of Tallinn University
2005-2012    Legal Adviser in Personnel Matters and Contracts of the University of Tartu
2003-2005    Senior Lawyer of the Southern Tax and Customs Centre of the Estonian Tax   and Customs Board
2002-2003    Acting Chairperson of the labour dispute committee of the Labour Inspectorate
2000-2003    Labour Inspector-lawyer at the Labour Inspectorate

I have participated in the conduct of labour law courses in the School of Law and Economics of the University of Tartu (2003-2015), conducted labour law courses in Tallinn University (2019-2020) and many continuing education courses in the field of labour law.

Member of the Estonian Human Resource Management Association PARE and a member of the working life work group of PARE.

Phone: +372 640 9252
E-mail: anneli.levertand@tlu.ee