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Category Archives: Tartu
The Dark Side of Smart Devices
Have you ever tried to eat ten ice creams in a row? Too much of a good thing can make you sick. Excessive amount of vitamins creates an adverse reaction in the body. Too much sun is bad for your … Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Medical sciences, Research, Tartu
Tagged addiction, brain, concentration, new input, smart devices, smart junkie
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Where Do Our Everyday Habits Come From?
Professor of Ethnology Art Leete and folklorist Reet Hiiemäe explain where some of our everyday habits might come from and how some habits used to have a completely different meaning a few centuries ago than they do have now. Continue reading
Posted in Humanities, Research, Tartu
Tagged culture, ethnology, gestures, habits, politeness
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Hannah Schaper: Stay Curious and Show Initiative
Hannah Schaper, a graduating student from Germany looks back at the time she spent in Tartu while studying at the International Relations and Regional Studies programme. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Social sciences, Student life, Studies, Tartu
Tagged Erasmus, Germany, international relations, international student, student ambassadors
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Nicholas Vandrey: Visiting Tartu Is Like Taking a Vacation
Our Business Administration programme alumni Nicholas Vandrey (Texas, USA) explains why he decided to stay in Estonia after graduation. Continue reading
Posted in Career, Estonia, Social sciences, Student life, Studies, Tartu
Tagged Business administration, data analysis, developers, economics, funderbeam, international student, texas
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52,000 Estonians Now Have a Personal Gene Map
Estonian Genome Center will start giving feedback to the 52,000 Estonians who donated their gene samples 17 years ago. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Medical sciences, Research, Studies, Tartu
Tagged Estonian Genome Project, gene, genetic, genetic information
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Leonardo Pataccini: Teaching Is Just Like Dancing
Leonardo Pataccini, a researcher from Argentina, shares his thoughts about living and teaching at the University of Tartu. Continue reading
Posted in Career, Estonia, Research, Social sciences, Tartu
Tagged argentina, economic crisis, sociology, teaching, winter
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Iryna from Belarus Found Her Passion in Tartu
Irisha Krepchuk from Belarus describes her experience as a Business Administration student at the University of Tartu and how living in Tartu has changed her life. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, General, Student life, Studies, Tartu
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