Category Archives: Estonia

Physicists Are Building an Artificial Nose from Graphene

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Randel Kreitsberg

University of Tartu physicists are developing a graphene-based sensor chip, that could be placed inside our smart devices. This sensor would observe the quality of air in the place where we are located and help us to choose cleaner and healthier daily routes to our destinations. Continue reading →

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The Daily Life of a Researcher

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Kaija Pook

Have you ever wondered what our researchers are doing on a day to day basis? Here is a snapshot of photos showing how exciting a life of a researcher can be. Continue reading →

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A Pakistani in Narva: “I’m Grateful to Estonia”

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Sirle Sommer-Kalda

Yar Muhammad from Pakistan describes why he decided to stay in Estonia after his doctoral studies. He is now an IT lecturer in University of Tartu Narva College. Continue reading →

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Escaping Modernity at Winter School in Kääriku

Posted on March 16, 2017 by George Spencer Terry

George Spencer Terry, a master’s student of EU-Russia studies, shares his experience at the winter school “Biopolitics and Semiotics of the Body”. Continue reading →

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Stefan Zaric: Introducing Estonian Art History in Serbia

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Sandra Saar

Stefan Zaric from Serbia was the only foreign art history student at the University of Tartu last semester. He gave tours at Tartu’s Art Museum and is now introducing Estonian art history in Serbia. Continue reading →

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Will Estonia Soon Have a Climate Similar to Northern Scotland?

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Mait Sepp

Mait Sepp, a researcher of physical geography, explains how the weather may change in Estonia during this century. Continue reading →

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The Gates of Educational Technology and the Challenges of Our Time

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Emanuele Bardone

Emanuel Bardone, a lecturer of educational technology, explains how technology can be used in teaching and learning, while making it more affordable, attractive, and effective. Continue reading →

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