International R&D centre created by #Finnish & #Estonian partners, funded by #Horizon2020. Creating smarter, people-centred cities 🏙️
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FinEst Centre for Smart Cities retweeted
Estonia ranks #1 among the countries assessed in @freedomhouse’s Freedom on the Net 2026 report. 🇪🇪🌐
A free and open internet is essential to democracy and human rights.
Estonia remains committed to safeguarding internet freedom and ensuring that digital development goes hand in hand with security and trust.
Read Freedom House’s full report here: freedomhouse.org/report/free…
Otsime mehaanikainseneri! 📣 @TallinnTech otsib mehaanikainseneri kanalisatsioonirobotite arendamiseks.
Töö on osa pilootprojektist „Proactive Management of Urban Water Networks“.
Kandideeri enne 31.10: bit.ly/3VH7D49
Smart city research left the office and entered the classroom! 📚 This autumn, we’re bringing real urban challenges, research expertise and hands-on experience to @TallinnTech students through two new #smartcity courses 🏙️
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4ySfxpg
#universitylife
FinEst Centre for Smart Cities retweeted
Have you saved the date?
Join us at the European Research and Innovation Days 2026. Let's make Europe a global home for research and innovation!
📅 10–11 November
📍 Brussels + online
🔔 Registration opens soon.
#RiDaysEU
Meet John, a #PhDstudent at @AaltoEE who joined our team as a visiting researcher to explore how explainable AI can support smarter maintenance of critical urban infrastructure ➡️ how AI helps detects faults in energy systems & HVAC units before they become costly failures?
Read more about John's journey from Malawi to Finland and Estonia: bit.ly/4rnWSzm
7️⃣ new projects kicked off as part of @ds4sscc bringing together cities, regions & tech partners across 10 European countries.
Until Oct 31, the pilots will test how proven data space solutions can be replicated and scaled across Europe.
About pilots: bit.ly/4iTULAU
What makes autonomous mobility feel safe? 🚍
A new study explores how people perceive safety and security in #AutonomousMobility.
Key finding: what people notice and what makes them feel safe are not necessarily the same.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4cvrloR
#SmartCities
Visit of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups 🚍
as part of their “Finland • Estonia Smart City and Sustainable Development Youth Exchange Tour".
We talked #UrbanInnovation in Estonia, self-driving vehicle lab & autonomous mobility, AC/DC lab to explore energy tech & infra.
2️⃣4️⃣2️⃣ candidates for one PhD position! 🎓So many strong applicants that we welcomed two researchers instead of one.
Meet Albert Rapha, researching responsible AI and how warning signs emerge through the lifecycle of public-sector AI initiatives🎓
From Indonesia to Estonia to research responsible AI, read Albert's story here:
finestcentre.eu/media-and-ev…
#SmartCities #PhDstudent
2️⃣4️⃣2️⃣ candidates for one PhD position! 🎓 So many strong applicants that we welcomed two researchers instead of one.
Meet Benedetta Burston, researching responsible AI governance for smart cities, public trust & accountability.
Read more about her studies, research and experience from Milan to Washington DC: bit.ly/4bPnxP1
Meet Oleksandr! (Yes, CatGPT helped write part of his story 🐈)
He researches power electronics to make future energy systems safer, smarter, and more resilient. At the FinEst Centre, he's developing Direct Current technologies for the #LightLine project 🔌⚡
Read more about his research, work with power electronics and making urban lighting systems safer:
bit.ly/4bhTgYN
"The cities of tomorrow need more than technology. They need thoughtful design" 🏙️🧩
Meet Morgan Marsh, a @Stanford student bringing a fresh perspective on sustainable design to our team in #Tallinn this summer.
Read about her studies & ambitions: bit.ly/4wSj9XE
Friday inspirational watch 🎥
Relying heavily on non-European cloud services and software can leave critical infrastructure, from healthcare to maritime navigation, vulnerable to geopolitical tensions and cyber threats⚠️
Watch the speech by @SitraFund expert Laura Halenius👇
ALT Smart City Exchange Forum 2026
15-minutes insights for the next decade of urban resilience:
youtu.be/wovDc47gUVs?si=LmbT…
#SmartCities #ResilientCities
"A welcoming city has clean air, shade, walkable streets, and uses energy wisely." 🌿🏙️
Meet Sydney, a @Stanford student spending her summer #internship with us in #Estonia.
🔗 Read about her studies, projects & experiences of discovering Tallinn: bit.ly/4w0IJcH
Resilient cities are built on more than digital tools 🏙️
AI, #digitaltwins, data platforms, and cybersecurity solutions can strengthen decision-making, but only when they are supported by effective governance, trusted institutions, and strong collaboration across sectors.
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ALT Smart City Exchange Forum 2026 in Tallinn
Kyiv, Valencia, other EU cities' experiences - watch the recording for practical insights:
youtu.be/l0fA-jnKq0M?si=uU6Z…
