Monthly Archives: May 2012

10 Tips for a Good Presentation

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Djuddah A.J. Leijen

Djuddah Leijen from the Centre of Academic Writing and Communication at the University of Tartu gives 10 tips for a good presentation. Continue reading →

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Gender in Estonia: Observations from a Foreign Feminist

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Jeana Jorgensen

Jeana Jorgensen, a folklorist (PhD), feminist and a gender studies scholar, spent 10 months in Tartu as a visiting PhD student at the Department of Estonian and Comparative Folkloristics. Now she shares her observations on the gender dynamics in Estonia. Continue reading →

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3 Visions for the Future of Universitas Tartuensis

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Inga Külmoja

This is a summary of the University of Tartu’s Rector candidates’ (Volli Kalm, Toivo Maimets, Mart Ustav) views on a number of key issues, based on their election programmes and public interviews. The election will be held on May 31, 2012. Continue reading →

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Character Determines Food Preference

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Villu Päärt

A large-scale study carried out in Estonia revealed clear links between personal traits and food preference. Continue reading →

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The Colours of Spring in Estonia

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Cintia Elb

Cintia Elb, an international student at the University of Tartu, portrays the beautiful colours of Estonian spring in artistic photos. Continue reading →

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The University from Another Point of View

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Josephine Stapelbroek

Josephine Stapelbroek writes about her internship at the University of Tartu’s Protocol and International Relations Unit. Continue reading →

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