Research and Development
Research at the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences
The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences operates at the intersection of policy, practice and academic research. The focus of its research activities is to support the internal security of the state and the safety of society through applied research.
The academy’s research activities concentrate on four main areas:
- analysing internal security factors and trends in Estonia and Europe, and their impact on the resilience of states and societies;
- mapping security needs and developing evidence-based policy recommendations, helping to bridge the gap between theory and practice;
- developing strategic foresight so that internal security institutions can adapt to new challenges;
- strengthening Estonia’s crisis resilience, including institutional preparedness, public awareness, and the legal and regulatory framework.
- Explore the focus areas of our units
- Testing and the analysis of service dog performance parameters in detecting prohibited substances
- Illegal trade in Estonian sea ports
- Globalisation, illegal trade, sustainability and security
- Estonian Academy of Security Sciences competence centre
- Establishment of a European Higher Education Network for Master's Programs in disaster risk management (EUMA)
- Increasing people's preparedness for crises
- InteGrated Users-driven risks Assessment platfoRm for DecIsion
mAkers in Nuclear crisis (GUARDIANS)
Riin Tamm
Vice-rector for research
tel: +372 5387 7972
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Kristiina Velbri
Senior specialist for science communication
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Triin Rätsepp
Senior specialist for science communication
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Martti Reinet
Chief specialist of science communication
tel: +372 5665 0061
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Research collaboration
Research in the field of security and safety is by nature more institutional and more applied than in many other research domains. Its focus is shaped largely by the practical needs of agencies, not only by scientific research interest. The aim of research at the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences is to address sector-specific challenges, support policymaking, advance practical solutions and processes, and foster innovation in the field of internal security.
The academy works closely with public-sector partners, including agencies within the area of governance of the Ministry of the Interior (Emergency Response Centre, Estonian Internal Security Service, Police and Border Guard Board, and Estonian Rescue Service Agency), the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, Tax and Customs Board, as well as international partners (for example Frontex and CEPOL).
The Research Support and Knowledge Transfer Department is the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences’ central contact point for research, development and innovation. Get in touch - together we can create knowledge that make the society safer and more resilient. The Research Support and Knowledge Transfer Department helps you find the right experts, scientists and units for cooperation.
Scientific journals
Security Spectrum
Security Spectrum: Journal of Advanced Security Research publishes scholarly articles on international security issues. The journal’s aim is to contribute to the development of the field of security and to policymaking at the international level. Security Spectrum is published twice a year, indexed in the EBSCO database, and classified in the Estonian Research Information System (ETIS) at level 1.2.
Estonian-language magazine “Turvalisuskompass” (Security Compass)
Turvalisuskompass publishes articles on security and safety topics in Estonian. The journal also features overviews of completed projects and research, supporting the development of Estonian professional and academic terminology in the field. It is intended for Estonian researchers and security practitioners to support evidence-based decision-making. Turvalisuskompass is published twice a year and classified in the Estonian Research Information System (ETIS) at level 1.2.
Research events
The aim of the academy’s research events is to showcase the research conducted at the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, and to discuss key developments and future directions in the field of internal security. These events bring together representatives of different agencies, researchers and international experts. Research events include, for example, colloquia, conferences, seminars, virtual information sessions on research projects, and publication launches.
Explore recordings of past events (in Estonian).
Research Support and Knowledge Transfer Department
The Research Support and Knowledge Transfer Department is the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences’ central contact point for research and development. We support projects from the initial idea to results and help translate research into practice and collaboration with our partners.
You can find our contacts here.