ALL DAY
Tallink Express Hotel
Check-in at the hotel
You are welcome to come by at any time but the check in to the rooms starts at 15:00. You will also get your accreditation and a welcome bag from us!
19:00-21:00
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Dinner
Everyone that have already registered can have dinner at the hotel.
21:00-23:00
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Get to know each other program
Games, ice-breakers and informal introductions. Good to get new friends already on the first day!
23:00
Tallinn Old town
Drinks at the city!
Going to a bar to chill with those that are interested.
7:00-8:00
Tallink Express Hotel
Breakfast
8:00
Hotel lobby
Leaving from hotel to the venue
We will be walking through the medieval old town of Tallinn to the venue of our first seminar day. There is also a group using public transport for those that don’t feel like walking!
9:00-10:00
Vabamu museum
Opening ceremony
Horia Serban Onita – President of the European Students’ Union (ESU)
Katariina Järve – President of the Federation of Estonian Student Unions (EÜL)
Maksym Kononenko – Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Estonia
Kristina Kallas – Minister of Education and Research of the Republic of Estonia
10:00-11:00
Vabamu museum
Session on Ukrainian students
Discussion on the obstacles Ukrainian students face and how student unions can help.
Maksym Kononenko – Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Estonia
Polina Hombalevska – President of Ukrainian Association of Students (UAS)
Marge Mardisalu-Kahar – Director at Estonian Center of Eastern Partnership
11:00-11:30
Vabamu museum
Snacks
11:30-12:00
Vabamu museum
Session on Belarusian students
Discussion on the current situation in Belarus and what are the obstacles Belarusian students abroad face. Looking for solutions how the future could be brighter!
Vitaliy Molchanov – Representative of the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in Estonia and Latvia
Maksim Zafranski – International Secretary at Belarusian Students’ Association (BSA)
12:00-13:00
Vabamu museum
Panel discussion with rectors
Discussing digitalization, collaboration with students, Ukrainian refugees and European University Alliances.
Horia Serban Onita – President of the European Students’ Union (ESU)
Katariina Järve – President of the Federation of Estonian Student Unions (EÜL)
Martti Kiisa – Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs (TTK University of Applied Sciences)
Mart Kalm – Rector of the Estonian Academy of Arts
The moderator of the panel discussion is Lennart Mathias Männik
13:00-14:00
Vabamu museum
Lunch
14:00-15:00
Vabamu museum
Session on European Parliament elections 2024
15:00-15:30
Vabamu museum
Session on Estonia as a study destination
Introduction to higher education in Estonia.
15:30-16:00
Vabamu museum
Snacks
16:00-17:00
Vabamu museum
Free time at the museum
The museum’s permanent exhibition Freedom Without Borders introduces the history of Estonia during and after the Soviet and Nazi occupations, arriving at the era of restoration of independence. The focus on restoring and preserving freedom is central to Vabamu.
Visitors are guided through the exhibition by an e-guide in English, Russian, German, Latvian, Lithuanian, Finnish, French and Spanish. The e-guide helps visitors connect with the personal stories of those who experienced the historical events covered throughout the exhibition.
18:00-20:00
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Opening Dinner
Smart casual opening dinner with performances and handing out the honours of EÜL.
20:00-21:30
Sightseeing bus tour around Tallinn
1,5h tour on double-deckers to show around the city of Tallinn.
21:30
TTK University of Applied Sciences
Student party!
A possibility to chill and get to know a bit more about Estonian student culture.
Read more about it here!
7:00-8:40
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Breakfast
08:45
Hotel Lobby
Leaving from the hotel to the venue
We will be walking by the sea to the venue of our second seminar day. There is also a group using public transport for those that don’t feel like walking!
9:30-10:30
Tallinn University (European Hall A-222)
Towards a more inclusive higher education system
What can we do to ensure our higher education systems are inclusive?
10:30-11:00
Tallinn University (Food hall A-046)
Snacks
11:00-13:00
Tallinn University (European Hall A-222)
Discussion on the board meeting documents
13:00-14:00
Tallinn University (Food hall A-046)
Lunch
14:00-15:30
Tallinn University (Seminar 1 A-018)
Liberation session
Liberation session is a space for individuals who are marginalised in society due to their gender
14:00-15:30
Tallinn University (Seminar 2 A-121)
Allyship session
What about the men?
15:30-16:00
Tallinn University (Food hall A046)
Snacks
16:00-17:00
Tallinn University (European Hall A-222)
Session on Bologna Communique
17:00 – 18:30
Tallinn University (European Hall A-222)
Membership and finances session
18:30 – 19:30
Tallinn University (Food hall A-046)
Dinner
19:30
Free time in the evening
7:00-8:30
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Breakfast
8:30 – 10:30
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Introduction to Board meeting and OpenSlides
10:30-13:00
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Board meeting
Snacks at 11:00
13:00-14:00
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Lunch
14:00-18:00
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Board meeting
Snacks at 16:00
18:00-19:00
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Dinner
19:00-00:00
Tallink Express Hotel
Board meeting
7:00-8:00
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Breakfast
8:00-13:00
Tallink Express Hotel
Board meeting
Snacks at 11:00
13:00-14:00
Tallink Express Hotel
Lunch
14:00-18:00
Tallink Express Hotel
Board meeting
Snacks at 16:00
18:00-19:00
Tallink Express Hotel
Dinner
19:00-00:00
Tallink Express Hotel
Board meeting
7:00-8:00
Tallink Express Hotel
Breakfast
8:00-13:00
Tallink Express Hotel
Board meeting
Snacks at 11:00
13:00-14:00
Tallink Express Hotel
Lunch
14:00-18:00
Tallink Express Hotel
Board meeting
Snacks at 16:00
18:00-19:00
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Dinner
20:00
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Intercultural night
Bring your food, drinks & good mood and we will provide cups and plates!
23:00
Club Studio
Afterparty
Free entry with the name badge from BM
7:00-10:00
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Breakfast
12:00
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Check-out from the hotel
Possibility to leave luggage at the hotel!