At the Opinion Festival, the institute’s experts discussed questions that have no simple answers: how to prevent emerging infectious diseases, retain talent in Estonia, and prepare for crises that may come from places we least expect.
Are Birds and Animals Cooking Up the Next Super-Disease for Us?
Professor Arvo Viltrop, Professor of Veterinary Bio- and Population Medicine at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, joined experts from various fields to discuss animal diseases and zoonoses, the risks associated with them, and ways to prevent them.
Who Started the Myth That Estonian Is a Difficult Language?
The discussion included Marina Erm, Lecturer in Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, who herself recently learned Estonian to a very high level. The focus was on how language, attitudes, and the social environment influence international students’ and talents’ willingness to stay in Estonia.
Is Estonia Ready for the Next Crisis That Doesn’t Come with a Tank?
A discussion organised by the Centre for One Health at the Estonian University of Life Sciences focused on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risks. The discussion was moderated by Professor Alireza Fazeli of the Estonian University of Life Sciences and featured experts from Estonia and abroad.
The day at the Opinion Festival was a reminder of how important it is to bring evidence-based knowledge from laboratories and lecture halls into public discussion.
Listen to the discussion “Is Estonia ready for the next crisis that won’t come in a tank: chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear risks” herelink opens in new page (in English).
A big thank you to all the speakers, organisers and audience members who took part and shared their thoughts!
