Category Archives: Tartu

Kikee D. Bhutia: Reviving the Sikkimese (Denjongpo) culture

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Kikee D. Bhutia

Doctoral student Kikee D. Bhutia from Sikkim, India is certain that the knowledge and experience gained from the Department of Estonian and Comparative Folklore will help her better research her own community, the Bhutia, as well as to understand their traditions and culture. Continue reading →

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Eesti Blues Through the Eyes of a Photographer

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Tõnu Runnel

Estonians cherish their beautiful summer, long sunny days and short fairy-tale nights. On the other hand, our dim and foggy days could be just as beautiful. Our IT law lecturer Tõnu Runnel has captured some amazing moments from those dim days all around Estonia. Continue reading →

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Jayaruwan Gunathilake: From the Tropics to Northern Europe

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Jayaruwan Gunathilake

Jayaruwan Gunathilake from Sri Lanka, an amazing photographer and a student at the Excellence in Analytical Chemistry programme writes what inspires him in Tartu. Continue reading →

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This Christmas Comes with DIY Presents!

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Kaija Pook

Making something with one’s own hands has become more and more popular each year. With Christmas almost here, a group of DIY-girls is challenging everyone to be the true creators of the presents and join the “This Christmas Comes with DIY Presents!” campaign. Continue reading →

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Triin Kask – Born To Be an Entrepreneur

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Triin Kask

Doctoral student Triin Kask describes how she got involved in entrepreneurship and what are the advantages of an entrepreneur’s life. Continue reading →

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Probably the Most Rocking Event of the Year: sTARTUp Day 2016

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Andres Kuusik

Andres Kuusik, one of the organizers of sTARTUp Day 2016, describes how the idea turned into reality and what one can see, hear and gain from participating in the event. Continue reading →

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Iaroslav Iakubivskyi: The Space Enthusiast

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Kaija Pook

Master’s student and ESTCube structure team leader Iaroslav Iakubivskyi from Ukraine shares his thoughts about living in Estonia and explains why is he so fascinated about space technology. Continue reading →

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