MERIThON 2025

RELIVE the 3rd MERIThON in Manresa, the 4th MERIThON in Tallinn, and the 5th MERIThON in Vilnius
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Articles
A New Cohort Begins Their Journey in the MARM Master’s Programme
In the autumn 2025, a new group of students has started their studies in the Industrial Engineering and Management (MARM) master’s programme, marking another important milestone in the continuous development of advanced engineering education at TalTech. The programme brings together engineering, digital technologies and management competences, preparing students to address the challenges of modern industrial systems.
Where Ambition Meets Opportunity: The MERIT Project Boosting Students into Science and Beyond
The MERIT project continues to pulse with energy, curiosity, and achievement, bringing together students who are eager to explore, experiment, and turn their academic journey into something truly transformative. What makes this project so exciting is the diversity of student paths: some dive confidently into scientific research and conference participation, while others channel their creativity into industry-focused innovations with leading companies. And both directions are not only valid, they’re also celebrated.
Staff Exchange Experience at UPC: Teaching IoT and Virtualisation in MERIT
As part of the MERIT staff exchange, three representatives from Riga Technical University visited the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC) in Manresa, at UPC Manresa – EPSEM: Dean Agris Nikitenko, Larisa Survilo, and Karlis Berkolds. The team brought expertise in IoT systems, virtualisation, data analytics, and educational infrastructure development, sharing insights from RTU’s “living lab” which is a campus-wide sensor network used for research and teaching.
MERIT Hybrid International Industry Engagement Workshop on Cybersecurity: Advancing Skills, Innovation, and Strategic Cooperation Across Europe
MERIT Hybrid International Industry Engagement Workshop on Cybersecurity gathered on November 21, 2025, leading specialists from academia and industry to discuss some of the most pressing cybersecurity challenges facing Europe today. This year’s event offered a rich blend of technical insights, operational experiences, and strategic policy perspectives, illustrating how diverse stakeholders are working together to reinforce resilience in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Advisory Board

Prof. Na Fu
Position and company:
Professor in Human Resource Management at Trinity Business School, Fellow at Trinity College Dublin.
Expertise:
Strategic, digital, and sustainable human resource management.

Prof. Tomas Krilavičius
Position and company:
Dean of the Faculty of Informatics, Vytautas Magnum University.
Expertise:
Ph.D. in Hybrid Techniques for Hybrid Methods, with interests in AI, Language Technologies, and scientific infrastructures.

Raluca Apostol
Position and company:
Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Nestor.
Expertise:
Ph.D. in machine learning, specializing in engaging, developing, and retaining talent in hybrid work environments.
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