Category Archives: Estonia

Twins Ege and Efe in the steps of Baer and Pirogov

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Inga Külmoja

Read and listen to the interview with Ege and Efe Ergür from Turkey, the first-year medical students at the University of Tartu. Continue reading →

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My life story: 23 academic degrees and 239 gold medals

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Robert W. McGee

Robert W. McGee has earned 23 academic degrees throughout his life. One of them is from the University of Tartu. Continue reading →

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What are Estonians like?

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Inga Külmoja

University of Tartu psychologists describe a typical Estonian: What is her character and mood like, how much she eats and drinks. Continue reading →

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The usefulness of medicinal plants is more than folktales

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Mark Mets

Find out the scientifically proven medicinal effect of juniper, peppermint, birch leaves, and linden tree blossoms. Continue reading →

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Tatiana from Moldova: How my dream came true

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Tatiana Surdu

Tatiana from Moldova describes how her dream to study at the University of Tartu came true. Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom at sTARTUp Day 2019

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Inga Külmoja

This is a personal summary and a collection of tweets from the sTARTUp Day 2019 in Tartu, Estonia. Continue reading →

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Researchers on controversial political ads by Eesti 200

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Inga Külmoja

University of Tartu professors reflect on controversial political ads by Eesti 200 in January 2019. Continue reading →

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