Added on: 2025-05-11

Tehnikaülikool ja Eesti majanduskasv

Technical University and Estonia's Economic Growth

Tehnikaülikoolilt oodatakse suuremat panust Eesti majanduse ja ettevõtluse arengusse.

The Technical University is expected to make a greater contribution to the development of Estonia's economy and entrepreneurship.

Paljud inimesed usuvad, et Tallinna Tehnikaülikool peaks rohkem aitama Eesti majandusel kasvada. See on oluline, kas uueks rektoriks saab Tiit Land või Tarmo Soomere.

Many people believe that Tallinn University of Technology should do more to help Estonia's economy grow. It is important whether Tiit Land or Tarmo Soomere becomes the new rector.

. . Kotka ütleb, et viimase viie aasta jooksul on tehtud palju edusamme.

IT entrepreneur Taavi Kotka is working with the university on a girls' technology club. His goal is to increase girls' interest in technology and natural sciences. Kotka says that many steps forward have been made in the last five years.

Kuid Kotka leiab, et tehnikaülikool peaks muutuma kiiremini. Ta soovitaks hoolikamalt valida õppeaineid, mis vastaksid tänapäeva vajadustele. Näiteks võiks rohkem keskenduda AI kasutamisele programmeerimises ja vähem tähelepanu pöörata koodi korrektsusele.

However, Kotka believes that the technical university should change faster. He would recommend more carefully selecting subjects that meet today's needs. For example, more attention could be paid to the use of AI in programming and less to code correctness.

Kotka usub, et erasektori spetsialistid peaksid rohkem osalema akadeemilises teaduses. See vajab motiveerimist ja mugavustsoonist väljumist.

Kotka believes that private sector specialists should be more involved in academic science. This requires motivation and stepping out of the comfort zone.

Hando Sutter, tööandjate keskliidu tegevjuht, ütleb, et tehnikaülikool peaks toetama Eesti ettevõtete konkurentsivõimet. . Sutter tahab näha uuelt rektorilt selget visiooni ja tugevat meeskonda.

Hando Sutter, the CEO of the Employers' Confederation, says that the technical university should support the competitiveness of Estonian companies. Currently, there is a shortage of engineers in various fields. Sutter wants to see a clear vision and a strong team from the new rector.

Sutter ütleb ka, et tehnikaülikool peaks rohkem keskenduma rakendusteadustele. Soomet võiks olla eeskujuks, kuidas teadusarendust tegelikult ellu viia.

Sutter also says that the technical university should focus more on applied sciences. Soome could be an example of how to actually implement scientific development.

Margit Sutrop, Riigikogu kõrghariduse toetusrühma esimees, ütleb, et tehnikaülikool on teinud head tööd noorte tehnikahuvi ärgitamisel. Kuid ta soovitaks rohkem rõhku panna rakendusteadustele, mis toetaksid majanduskasvu.

Margit Sutrop, the head of the Riigikogu's higher education support group, says that the technical university has done a good job in sparking young people's interest in technology. However, she would recommend placing more emphasis on applied sciences that would support economic growth.

Sutrop usub, et tehnikaülikooli suur väljakutse on meelitada noori teaduskarjääri. Ta rõhutab, et teadlasekarjääri valivatele noortele tuleb pakkuda kindlust ja toetust.

Sutrop believes that the technical university's big challenge is to attract young people to scientific careers. She emphasizes that young people choosing a scientific career must be offered security and support.

. Rektori valib tehnikaülikooli 11-liikmeline nõukogu.

The new rector will take office in the new academic year. The rector is elected by the 11-member council of the technical university.