2022
- 20.06.2022: The international student grabs an Internship at the Hitachi Energy Estonia AS due to Ülemiste smart city Job Shadowing Day.
- 13.06.2022: ERASMUS+ Staff mobility for teaching. Why go on vacation when work is so much more fun?
- 16.05.2022: Charity opportunities to support Ukrainian students
- 16.05.2022: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship 2022 for Postgraduate International Business Administration Master's Programme
- 09.05.2022: Arcada University visit dissemination
- 12.04.2022: News for robotics enthusiasts - a new admission for Autumnt Intake to Cleveron Academy has already started
- 30.03.2022: EUAS participated in the international conference of universities of applied sciences.
- 29.03.2022: Joakim Helenius - video recording of the lecture
- 28.03.2022: Scholarships 2022/23 for international students, researchers and academic staff
- 25.03.2022: Scholarship 2022 for Postgraduate International Business Administration Master's Programme
- 21.03.2022: Estonia: international students and grads add record €16m in taxes in 2020/21
- 14.03.2022: Estonian and Japanese students discussed the future of Ülemiste City
- 28.02.2022: We raise 30 million steps for our schools birthday!
- 21.02.2022: Job announcement: Erasmus+ and exchange coordinator
- 14.02.2022: EUAS attended in University of Stavanger visit
- 24.01.2022: 100 free internships: #Road Trip to Ülemiste City Hub
- 14.01.2022: Materials of the Conference „Building the Virus-Resistant Company“
- 10.01.2022: Universities and enterprises: from thoughtful collaboration to more efficient and profitable entrepreneurship
- 06.01.2022: Highly qualified United States expert recommends that now is the time to dive into entrepreneurship!
2021
- 20.12.2021: EUAS hosted a study visit from Thomas More University of Applied Sciences in Belgium
- 29.11.2021: LIVE Webinar: Introduction to EUAS & studying in Estonia 29.11.2021
- 25.11.2021: Film investment Masterclass with Patrick Fischer (UK)
- 24.11.2021: New podcast series by EUAS alumni
- 23.11.2021: Student discounts at MyFitness
- 22.11.2021: Professor Olga Matthias: you have to know how to interact with data
- 18.11.2021: LIVE Webinar: Introduction to EUAS & studying in Estonia
- 15.11.2021: Japanese professor: the future belongs to companies that are changing the direction of their business, not start-ups
- 04.11.2021: Patrick Fischer's Masterclass for Film and Investment Enthusiasts
- 04.11.2021: Emöke Sogenbits: bulletproof due to the crisis
- 02.11.2021: Tarmo Tael: a business continuity journey ensures the development of a company
- 26.10.2021: Web Technician Edward Reeds: I got to learn what is really needed in the field
- 26.10.2021: Film investment Masterclass with Patrick Fischer (UK)
- 14.10.2021: Indian IT student Arpan Dutta on studying in Estonia: I can study what I like here
- 13.10.2021: Through scientific approaches and practices, conference ‘Building a virus-resistant company’ offers opportunities for preventing and coping with crises
- 13.10.2021: EUAS hosted multicultural classroom project partners meeting
- 01.10.2021: EUAS invites to 9th Annual Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conference
- 02.09.2021: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship 2022 for Postgraduate International Business Administration Master's Programme
- 30.08.2021: Check out the EEK Mainor app!
- 27.08.2021: Opening ceremony of the academic year
- 17.08.2021: Ülemiste City Future Forum 2021
- 13.08.2021: Call for vaccination against COVID-19
- 07.07.2021: Student Story: Melvin Andulile Mwakitwange
- 25.06.2021: Study centre department opening hours during summer period
- 22.06.2021: The 31st class of the Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences
- 19.06.2021: EUAS Graduation Ceremony
- 14.06.2021: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship 2021 for Postgraduate International Business Administration Master's Programme
- 14.06.2021: EUAS successfully passed institutional accreditation
- 13.06.2021: Team Plyke won the green deal category
- 31.05.2021: STARTERtallinn programme winners
- 27.05.2021: Guest lecture "The Psychology of Agile Development" by Meelis Lang held on 25.05.2021
- 26.05.2021: EUAS Student Story: Mamta
- 14.05.2021: Distance learning will continue with some exceptions until the end of the spring semester (updated)
- 06.05.2021: LIVE Webinar: Introduction to EUAS & studying in Estonia, 06.05.2021
- 30.04.2021: Changes in the study process will continue until 10.05.2021
- 27.04.2021: Webinar Three Universities Exchange: Entrepreneurship
- 23.04.2021: “Women in Technology”: Faith, Passion and Courage to Help Break Outdated Stereotypes
The conference “Women in Technology” saw discussions held and solutions sought to address concerns which plague the Estonian IT sector more broadly and the involvement of Women in technology more specifically.
Why does the share of women in Estonian IT companies only reach 20% and just 10% in the most profitable jobs in the sector? Why have gender stereotypes deepened in technology and what is the role of the education system here?
These and other important questions were addressed during the virtual conference “Women in Technology” held today and organised by the Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences, Telia Estonia and Ülemiste City.
“Belief in the spirit of technology has made our small country into great e-Estonia. We are considered a world leader and an example. We are known. We have the most unicorns per population,” noted Prime Minister Kaja Kallas in a video address. “At the same time, it is sad that a conference like “Women in Technology is needed at all. And yet it is needed, because just a fifth of Estonian IT specialists are women. There is no objective reason why this should be the case. Gender does not determine how well a person works or how committed one is. Matters Only what is in one’s head and one’s heart.”
From a “mathematician” failing in Math lessons to becoming the first female millionaireEight leaders in the area of technology shared their stories and thoughts at the conference, some of whom would not have expected to make such a career choice at all. Thus, the speakers unanimously declared that if one has a passion, then it is never too late to start with any business. Especially in a field where the range of possibilities is so wide.
“At first I did not know anything about computers, and I considered it a profession for boys who are computer geeks. In high school, my math grade was between failing and passing grades. I was at war with a teacher who did not even want to allow me to take the state exam. At the university, I was already helping others,” recalled Kristel Kruustük, the founder of Testlio and the youngest female millionaire in Estonia at the age of 24.
“I was very passionate about the field of testing. Since there were only problems and no solutions, Testlio was created. True, I did not know anything about business then. I shed tears at every negative feedback. But now I look at every problem as an opportunity,” said one of the driving forces behind the company, which has attained a global impact in eight years.
TalTech’s Professor of Biorobotics and Vice-Rector for Research Maarja Kruusmaa pointed out that there is no scientific basis for thinking that either boys or girls are stronger in mathematics.
“I present you with a non-scientific hypothesis. Women tend to underestimate themselves and men tend to overestimate themselves. Self-confidence can become crucial when faced with hesitation: am I good enough to go study mathematics or physics? School teachers should notice this and deal with it in a targeted manner,” Kruusmaa highlighted.
She said that today’s young generation is aware and responsible. “The world needs saving. Whether we are talking about global warming, nature pollution or any major issue. None of them are solved without engineers. Good technical skills allow you to do great things,” Kruusmaa posed.
Why could girls not play with a robot instead of a doll?
Taavi Kotka, who founded a technology school for girls named HK Unicorn Squad a few years ago, was pleased that today there are already 1,500 students.
“In the fifties, more than 90% of programmers were women. This rosy situation turned dark because of stereotypes around gender roles. These are due to attitudes of parents,” described the renowned IT visionary. “Think about it: why should girls not play with robots instead of dolls and go to a robotics club instead of ballet or piano lessons? Girls want to learn about technology, but for the reasons given, they are at least a year and a half behind the boys.”According to Kotka, technology should be a part of the curriculum of every general education school. “If we see the ICT sector as the driving force between Estonia’s growth, we must put a stop to the current labour shortage and recruit talent. Are we bringing in people from abroad or adding to our own capital,” he posed the rhetorical question. “I see a leap in development and great interest. I hope that the new pilot schools will be born this autumn.”
Birgy Lorenz, TalTech’s cyber security researcher and IT development manager at the Pelgulinna Gymnasium, pointed out a concern of what is happening in the computer classes of our schools? “Are pupils there just clickers or creators? The involvement and guidance of the youth is weak, especially outside school. It is also not helpful that teachers differentiate between boys and girls based on readiness.”
“We are still in the throes of strong stereotypes. Society pushes us into frames and suffocates courage. I go to schools and events to talk as much as possible because I feel that I have been given a voice and I have to use it. We must not be afraid of failure under any circumstances,” Kristel Kruustük encouraged.
Liina Lass, the founder of the venture capital fund The Better Fund, Kristel Leif, the CEO of Solaride, the company building the first solar car in Estonia, and Andre Visse, the Technology Manager of Telia Estonia, also talked about their experiences.“We need technology everywhere, including real estate development. We create virtual buildings that allow us to evaluate different user experiences. I hope that in the near future, robots based on artificial intelligence will be able to detect if there are deviations from the design or in the building. The share of digitalisation will also definitely increase,” said Ursel Velve, Chairman of the Management Board of Mainor Ülemiste.
All conversations held with moderator Eeva Esse during the conference can be seen HERE.
Photos by: Karli Saul - 22.04.2021: Virtual conference
- 14.04.2021: Changes in the study process will continue till 25.04.2021
- 05.04.2021: A joint project between EUAS and Oita University in Japan paves the way for cooperation between Estonian and Japanese students
- 30.03.2021: EUAS Student story: Kazuhisa Noguchi
- 30.03.2021: Changes in the study process will continue till 11.04.2021
- 22.03.2021: Japan x Estonia, Global Business Pitch 2021
- 17.03.2021: International Social Entrepreneurship Competition 2021
- 18.02.2021: Public Online Lecture by Sabine Rau-Oberhuber
- 15.02.2021: Changes in the study process since 16.02.2021
- 10.02.2021: Seminar “Japanese Economy, Market Features and Business Culture”
- 05.02.2021: Welcome to our University!
- 29.01.2021: Digital Cleanup Day
- 27.01.2021: Global Game Jam Online
- 27.01.2021: Workshop by Dr. Robin Lincoln Wood
- 09.01.2021: The graduation ceremony for the 30th graduating class from EUAS
2020
- 23.12.2020: Season's Greetings from Rector
- 11.12.2020: Changes in the study process since 14.12.2020
- 20.11.2020: Application deadline is coming soon!
- 31.10.2020: POSTPONED!! Workshop "Cybersecurity for Entrepreneurs"
- 23.10.2020: Future City hackathon
- 08.10.2020: 8th annual EUAS entrepreneurship conference
- 23.09.2020: sTARTUp Gaming 2020
- 16.09.2020: Entrepreneurship conference will be held on 8 October 2020
- 10.09.2020: Achievement of the Year 2019 – Cleveron Academy
- 08.09.2020: Preventive measures to control the spread of COVID-19
- 04.09.2020: Important information and FAQ about the COVID-19 virus situation for student
- 18.08.2020: The future of the gaming industry in Estonia
- 09.07.2020: 2020 best theses and graduates with honours
- 24.06.2020: The Student World Fair
- 21.06.2020: The Lecturer of the Year 2020 title won...
- 20.06.2020: Virtual Graduation Ceremony of EUAS
- 17.06.2020: Graduation in a new way
- 09.06.2020: Study: Ülemiste City has the fifth-largest economy among Estonian cities
- 28.05.2020: Conference “Entrepreneurship and Innovation: How To Avoid Getting Stuck In Today’s World” - Call for Papers
- 22.05.2020: EUAS student story: Fletima Andrianne Dias
- 21.05.2020: Ülemiste City announces a thesis scholarship competition for the development of a future campus
- 13.05.2020: Eric Kwayisi: Alumni story
- 04.05.2020: Study and work organization from May 4
- 22.04.2020: How we are coping at the hostel with the coronavirus crisis
- 21.04.2020: EUAS #StayHomeChallenge
- 17.04.2020: Applicants invited to apply for Ülo Pärnits Scholarship Fund grants
- 08.04.2020: Digital Challenge Accepted
- 26.03.2020: Measures of blocking the COVID-19
- 18.03.2020: ABB scholarship program candidacy
- 10.02.2020: Opening ceremony for the 2020 academic year
- 31.01.2020: Global Game Jam 2020
- 29.01.2020: Public lecture: FLOW is the New Place - Revolution in the Customer Journey
2019
- 14.11.2019: International Food Tasting: FoodBest
- 16.10.2019: Seminar: Educating your employees in workplace - challenges and opportunities
- 10.10.2019: EUAS Expat Meetup
- 08.10.2019: Ülemiste City Competition for Innovation Award Scholarship
- 08.10.2019: Ülemiste City Competition for Bachelor's and Master's Thesis Scholarship
- 11.09.2019: Opening Ceremony for the academic year 2019/2020
- 15.06.2019: Graduation Ceremony of EUAS
- 05.06.2019: Meet the future of artificial intelligence
- 29.05.2019: Human Football Match
- 09.05.2019: Entrepreneurship conference: Intuitive & Scientific Management & Decision-Making
- 28.03.2019: Study Center's updated opening hours
- 12.02.2019: EUAS Public Lecture
- 25.01.2019: Game Jam Tallinn in EUAS Mainor