Category Archives: Estonia

Traffic Culture in Estonia: What Reflex Reflectors and Saint Christopher Have in Common

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Natalia Hoffman

Natalia Hoffman, an independent researcher into the visual communication of Estonia, analyses the traffic culture in Estonia and questions the value of reflex reflectors which pedestrians are obliged to wear by law. Continue reading →

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5 Recipes: What Does Christmas Taste and Smell Like?

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Sille Vadi

Sille Vadi, a valued food blogger and a staff member at the University of Tartu, explores Christmas smells and tastes, and offers 5 easy recipes for the holidays. Continue reading →

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The Curious Case of Kalev’s Product Placement

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Natalia Hoffman

Natalia Hoffman, an independent researcher into the visual communication of Estonia, analyses the packaging of two Kalev’s chocolate products and their placement in a local supermarket. Continue reading →

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Weather Forecast for Christmas and Winter

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Inga Külmoja

Marko Kaasik, senior researcher at the Laboratory of Physics of Atmosphere at the UT Institute of Physics, predicts white Christmas and relatively warm January and February in Estonia. Continue reading →

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UT Gangnam Style: Behind the Scenes

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Inga Külmoja

In less than a month, a group of our students produced an incredible Gangnam style video that collected 35,000 views within a week since its release. This is a behind-the-scenes story of how it all happened. Continue reading →

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12 Photos: Life on the Onion Route

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Jaak Kikas

This is a fine selection of photos depicting life on the so-called Onion Route near Tartu on the shores of Lake Peipsi. The author of the photos is Jaak Kikas, professor of physics of disordered systems at the University of Tartu. Continue reading →

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The Power of Stand-Up Talks: TEDxTartu

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Triin Mahlakõiv

Triin Mahlakõiv, a co-organiser of the TEDxTartu conference on 10 November 2012, shares the most inspiring conference ideas in a wide range of fields from parachuting to stand-up comedy. Continue reading →

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