On 11 June 2025 the Estonian Academy of Sciences hosted a public presentation by Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC). In her presentation, Leptin explored the ERC’s research grant system and its pivotal role in fostering excellence at the frontiers of science. It was followed by a panel discussion, moderated by Mart Saarma, President of the Estonian Academy of Sciences.
The event is available for rewatch on the academy's YouTube channel.
The photo gallery of the visit can be found here (photos by Raul Mee and Reti Kokk).
PROGRAMME
11.00 Opening. Mart Saarma, President of the Estonian Academy of Sciences
Opening. Renno Veinthal, Deputy Secretary General (Higher Education, Research and Adult Education)
11:10 Presentation by Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC)
11:25–12:25 Panel Discussion, moderator Mart Saarma, President of the Estonian Academy of Sciences
Panelists:
- Maria Leptin, President, European Research Council (ERC)
- Renno Veinthal, Deputy Secretary General (Higher Education, Research and Adult Education), Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia
- Toomas Vaimann, President of the Estonian Young Academy of Sciences
- Anu Noorma, Director General, Estonian Research Council
- Ester Oras, Member of the Estonian Young Academy of Sciences; ERC Starting Grant recipient (2025–2030)
- Lauri Mälksoo, Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences ; Professor of International Law, University of Tartu; ERC Starting Grant recipient (2009–2014)
- Pärt Peterson, Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences; Professor of Molecular Immunology, University of Tartu