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How Lasting is Human Memory? Four Suggestions to Improve It!
A memory could stay with a person for the lifetime, but its content might change. One should not worry about forgetting the most beautiful moments of his/her life. The most vivid memories stay in memory for decades and there are … Continue reading
Posted in General, Studies
Tagged ERR Novaator, human brain, human memory, Jaan Aru, memory
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Practical Field Research in Conflict Areas: Cyprus
Nicosia, the capital city of Cyprus, is an extremely pleasant and popular tourist destination. Walking along its many clean and vibrant streets, surrounded by passerby going about their daily lives in what must be one of the most sun-kissed cities … Continue reading
Honest advice from current international students
Were you accepted to the University of Tartu? Here are some tips (and future warnings) from our current students! Continue reading
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UT master’s student is a big step closer to making hydrogen fuel cell vehicles more affordable
Master’s student in chemistry Sander Ratso has created an innovative technology, which, if taken into use, would undercut the price of overly expensive fuel cells. Tests conducted in Finland and the USA also confirm it to be a promising alternative. … Continue reading
Posted in Career, General, Research, Studies
Tagged chemistry, electric cars, master's thesis, Sander Ratso, University of Tartu
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The ‘Legal Ladies’ of the University of Tartu
At the University of Tartu, the law continues to be one of the fundamental pillars of the establishment, turning out many of the greatest legal minds in Europe. Students fight hard through papers, exams and internships to prove themselves as … Continue reading
Posted in Career, Estonia, Events, Studies, Tartu
Tagged Estonian students, exchange student, jessup, jessup team, law, law court
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My Estonian Calling
When people see or hear my name, Teele Männik, they automatically assume that a beautiful Estonian voice will come out, but they are always in for a surprise. Instead of that, they get a very strong American accent. The confused … Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, General, Student life, Studies, Tartu
Tagged competition, life in Tartu, living in Estonia, UT Blog Competition
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10 Challenging Estonian Tongue Twisters – Can You Handle Them?!
On 14 March we celebrate Mother Tongue Day, which marks the birthday of Kristjan Jaak Peterson, one of the founding fathers of the Estonian poetic tradition. This day was first recognized as a national holiday in 1999. It is now … Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, General, Studies
Tagged Estonian for dummies, Estonian words, language study
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