Former Estonian military chief Martin Herem to lead new future thinking professorship at Tartu University

Tartu University is set to introduce a new professorship dedicated to "future thinking," with former Chief of the Estonian Defence Forces, General Martin Herem, named as its inaugural occupant. The university's senate made the decision to establish this forward-looking academic position.

Herem, who concluded his service as the head of the defense forces, will commence his role in the 2026/27 academic year. The establishment of this professorship signifies the university's commitment to exploring complex future challenges and opportunities.

The new chair is designed to attract prominent thinkers and influential figures from various fields. Their contributions will focus on analyzing and conceptualizing the future trajectory of Estonia, the resilience of democracy, and the broader prospects for the free world. This initiative underscores Tartu University's dedication to fostering critical discourse on pivotal societal issues.