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Talis Tobreluts: Regular immersion in cold water wards off stress and has positive effects on health

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Talis Tobreluts

Even though I now work as a personal trainer and lifestyle coach, I have spent most of my life sitting at school or behind an office desk and experienced all the possible downsides of this lifestyle. It has resulted in … Continue reading →

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Sergei Põlme: critical thinking helps survive in the digital jungle

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Sergei Põlme

I studied biology at the University of Tartu, first focusing more closely on the study of fish and later, fungi. Currently I am involved in research studies describing the biodiversity and regularities of fungi and also microbes. Biology does not … Continue reading →

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My story of finding a job in Tartu

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Anna Albert

Sooner or later, we as students face a new, challenging task in our lives – finding a job. Some get lucky and have success during the first years of university, some need to fail 1000 interviews to succeed in one, … Continue reading →

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Career in science offers new knowledge and freedom

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Sandra Saar

One of this year’s 6,000-euro young talent awards of the L’Oreal Baltic For Women in Science Programme was granted to Mari-Ann Lind, University of Tartu doctoral student in animal ecology. Lind reached her doctoral studies quite by chance – she … Continue reading →

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Five myths about working as a freelance content creator

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Marju Himma-Kadakas

Young people tend to think that becoming an influencer or a freelance content creator is a way to easy living. Former journalism student and freelance content creator Keili Sükijainen shares some facts about her professional life, several of which may … Continue reading →

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Being a mentor fosters your growth

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Ülle Susi

I am a graduate of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of the University of Tartu from 2018. The studies were very inspiring, and immediately after graduation I wanted to give something back to the university. As I am … Continue reading →

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Photojournalist Sami Siva: Ignorance is more shocking than harsh events

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Inga Külmoja

Sami Siva has covered post-conflict and social-issue stories on three continents. His work has been published in The New York Times, TIME, The Guardian, CNN, and other media outlets. Now Sami studies at the University of Tartu. In May 2010, … Continue reading →

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