Rector Land’s priorities for the second term include fostering top-tier research closely linked to entrepreneurship, training experts in key fields for Estonia’s development, and increasing the engagement of alumni's expertise and experience. As he stated: “A technical university in a small nation cannot afford to be ordinary. We must be smarter, faster, and bolder—and compete above all with ingenuity.”

Warm congratulations were extended by President Alar Karis, Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas, the Vice-Chairman of the University Council Tõnis Kanger, and the Chair of the TalTech Student Union, Alexander Rein Robas. The ceremony was attended by students, staff, alumni, and partners.

Rector Land’s rektorate comprises:

• Vice-Rector for Research – Jarek Kurnitski
• Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs – Ingrid Pappel
• Vice-Rector for Entrepreneurship – Erik Puura
• Vice-Rector for Endowment and Student Development – Hendrik Voll
   

Also, the following deans and university officers:

• Dean of the School of Information Technology – Gert Jervan
• Dean of the School of Engineering – Fjodor Sergejev
• Dean of the School of Business and Governance – Mari Avarmaa
• Dean of the School of Science – Andrus Salupere
• Director of the Estonian Maritime Academy – Roomet Leiger
• Director for Administration – Tea Trahov

Professor Tiit Land was re-elected to the position of Rector by the University Council for a second term, and the new rectorate commenced substantive work on 1 August 2025. He is the 16th Rector of TalTech.