National Network
Estonia
Address
Uus-Sadama 5, 10120
Tallinn
Estonia
Telephone
+372 6199 89
Telephone (other)
+372 5814 1946
Fax
+372 6199 860
E-Mail
kadriaavik@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
rasi@tlu.ee
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Fields of Activity
- Research
General Information
IISS was established on 4th October 1988 as the Institute of Philosophy, Sociology and Law of the Academy of Sciences of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic, uniting the workgroups of the former Institute of History and Institute of Economy of the Academy of Sciences.
In 2008, two formerly independent establishments merged with IISS – the Chair of Social Sciences of the Estonian Institute of Humanities and the Department of Sociology of the Social Sciences Faculty. Today, in addition to research activities, IISS offers both graduate and postgraduate education in sociology.
Mission and Objectives
The Institute of International and Social Studies (IISS) is an interdisciplinary research and development institute in Tallinn University operating in social sciences. Activities of IISS include the implementation of scientific projects and teaching of sociology.
Main Projects / Activities
Research and information units of IISS, namely (1) Department of Ethnosociology & Political Studies; (2) Department of Social Stratification; (3) Centre for Lifestyles Studies; (4) Centre for Gender Studies; and (5) Centre for Civil Society Research and Development – all participate in numerous local and international research projects. Research fellows of IISS participate as experts in public discussion and as evaluators in policy planning.
Contact (1) Full Name
Kadri Aavik