Research and Development

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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:

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).

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.

Turvalisuskompass

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.


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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.

Events


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 hhere.