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Researchers from the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences presented studies at the ITDRR 2026 (Information Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction) conference focusing on civil protection and crisis management – from sheltering awareness and the provision of sheltering instructions to the use of technology and the development of crisis managers’ competencies. Special recognition was given to a paper by Jaanika Puusalu, researcher at the Centre for Internal Security Research of the Estonian Academy of Secu...

The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences is the first higher education institution in Estonia to undergo institutional accreditation under HAKA's renewed evaluation model. The international expert panel highlighted several key strengths: Degree programmes, applied research and professional development activities are closely integrated with Estonia’s internal security ecosystem. Teaching and research are strongly aligned with the needs of the public sector, labour market demands and broader societal expe...

The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences has launched the development cooperation project ZytoPol with the support of the Estonian Centre for International Development, ESTDEV. The aim of the project is to support the modernisation of police education in Ukraine and strengthen the practical training capacity of Zhytomyr Police Academy. As a result of the project, a virtual simulation centre will be established at the Ukrainian academy, and instructors will be trained to use modern simulation-based teach...

You are welcome to participate in the international summer school "Security in a Changing World," which focuses on cooperation at borders, in technology, and crises. The summer school will be held from August 10 to 14, 2026, in Estonia and it will take place in two Estonian cities – Tallinn and Narva. The summer school is organized by the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences. The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences is an institution of professional higher education that provides vocational, profession...

The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences and Mykolas Romeris University from Lithuania announce the call for applications for the Micro-Credential Course in Countering Hybrid Threats, offering students, practitioners, and researchers a valuable opportunity to deepen and expand their knowledge and skills in addressing today’s complex security challenges. “Following the strong interest and positive feedback received during the first edition, this renewed call reflects the growing need for specialised expe...