Category Archives: Estonia

I am the one who knocks – overcoming the small cultural differences on a term abroad

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Kathrin Hüing

Before arriving in Estonia, I wondered how it would be to spend six months in the north of Europe. I knew about a few things – beautiful nature, the vibrant student city, the emotional history – but how it would … Continue reading →

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How Rector’s Golf Cup Tournament was organised: take a peek

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Monika Õun

Last Sunday, the 8th University of Tartu Rector’s Cup Golf Tournament was held at the Otepää Golf Centre, where I was set at the forefront of the organizing team when I started working at UT. Yes, I am a relatively … Continue reading →

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Scientists, students, and companies interested in scientific cooperation will start working together

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Mari-Liis Pintson

Last week, Delta Centre received its cornerstone. It will be built in the city centre of Tartu, next to the shore of Emajõgi river. Scientists, students, and companies interested in scientific cooperation will start working there. “In Estonia, Delta Centre … Continue reading →

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Neuroscientist Jaan Aru: smart devices don’t make you better in your work

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Linda Eensaar

No one regrets in the last hour of their life “sorry that I didn’t respond faster to an e-mail”. But for some reason, people think that constantly checking e-mails on a smart device and answering them right away is something … Continue reading →

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A moss thought to be extinct is resurrected in a University of Tartu laboratory

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Katre Tatrik

The University of Tartu scientists collected a peat sample from Lääne-Virumaal Äntu nature reserve, which grew sprouts of Meesia longiseta moss, previously thought to be extinct. Now Tartu has anecdotes comparing the resurrection of moss to the resurrection of mammoths. … Continue reading →

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An important genetic test for pregnant women will soon be made in Estonia

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Karl Vetemaa

Estonian researchers have developed an innovative method of medical genetics that will enable non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to be carried out soon in Estonia. NIPT is like an insurance policy, providing reliable genetic testing about fetal chromosomal health already at … Continue reading →

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Lynx videos – get familiar with Estonian animal of the year!

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Randel Kreitsberg

The Animal of the Year 2018 is the extremely beautiful Eurasian Lynx. Although quite widespread in Estonia, their presence remains largely unnoticed due to their low abundance and hidden lifestyle. Similar to other big predators the presence of the Lynx … Continue reading →

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