Category Archives: Tartu

Eduardo from Mexico Adores Arvo Pärt and Eerie Estonia

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Inga Külmoja

Young philosopher and poet Eduardo Torres shares his story of falling in love with Arvo Pärt and Estonia. Continue reading →

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How Rector’s Golf Cup Tournament was organised: take a peek

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Monika Õun

Last Sunday, the 8th University of Tartu Rector’s Cup Golf Tournament was held at the Otepää Golf Centre, where I was set at the forefront of the organizing team when I started working at UT. Yes, I am a relatively … Continue reading →

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Scientists, students, and companies interested in scientific cooperation will start working together

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Mari-Liis Pintson

Last week, Delta Centre received its cornerstone. It will be built in the city centre of Tartu, next to the shore of Emajõgi river. Scientists, students, and companies interested in scientific cooperation will start working there. “In Estonia, Delta Centre … Continue reading →

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Neuroscientist Jaan Aru: smart devices don’t make you better in your work

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Linda Eensaar

No one regrets in the last hour of their life “sorry that I didn’t respond faster to an e-mail”. But for some reason, people think that constantly checking e-mails on a smart device and answering them right away is something … Continue reading →

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An important genetic test for pregnant women will soon be made in Estonia

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Karl Vetemaa

Estonian researchers have developed an innovative method of medical genetics that will enable non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to be carried out soon in Estonia. NIPT is like an insurance policy, providing reliable genetic testing about fetal chromosomal health already at … Continue reading →

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Doctoral Students’ Stories – Reasons to Undertake the Journey

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Randel Kreitsberg

This spring we brought you some stories from various (mostly financial) challenges doctoral students face every day. Despite all that, each year hundreds of young researchers both start and carry on with their doctoral studies. It is reasonable to ask … Continue reading →

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President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid: Tartu and the university symbolically bind us all into one

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Kersti Kaljulaid

At the invitation of Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid, six European heads of state arrived in Tartu on the 22nd of June to celebrate Estonia`s 100th anniversary. President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelašvili, President of Iceland Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson, President of Lithuania Dalia … Continue reading →

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