BackVabamu, Stanford University Libraries, and the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs are hosting a symposium on May 15, 2024, that explores existing and new collaboration opportunities between Estonia and Stanford University.
You will have a chance to learn about the world-leading university, its Baltic Studies program, and student and scholar exchange between Stanford and Estonia. The symposium also introduces Vabamu’s international activities and Vabamu Global Conversations strand.
We look forward to welcoming everyone who is interested in collaboration with Stanford University, including government officials, Estonian scientific community and potential fellowship applicants, members of memory institutions and the start-up community.
Program
3.30pm Opening words by Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia
3.40pm Introduction to Vabamu’s international activities by Kadri Paju, Stanford Global Project Manager at Vabamu
3.45pm Stanford and Estonia by Michael Keller, Vice Provost and University Librarian, Stanford University
4.00pm Stanford-Estonia fellowships and internships with Ralf-Martin Soe, Anna-Maria Osula and Marek Tamm, Global Digital Governance and Short-Term Research fellowship alumni
4.15pm Looking into the Future by Luukas Ilves, Special Advisor at Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia
4.25pm Business opportunities in the USA and Closing Remarks by Andrew Thompson, Kistler-Ritso Foundation
“Curated cocktails” where guests have the opportunity to talk to the presenters in designated areas and ask about the following topics: Stanford Fellowships and internships (with Liisi Esse); Business opportunities in the USA (with Andrew Thompson); Stanford University (with Michael Keller); Vabamu international collaboration (with Kadri Paju)
5.15pm Optional tour of Vabamu’s permanent exhibition
More information on 2025 Stanford Fellowships can be found here: https://vabamu.ee/en/news/2025fellowships/