Category Archives: Tartu

How dreams come true: living example of UT scientist

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Mari-Liis Pintson

As a result of more than 20 years of research by the scientists at the University of Tartu, the lactic acid bacteria strain ME-3, known for the last 15 years as the bacteria Hellus added to the dairy products of … Continue reading →

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The ‘Legal Ladies’ of the University of Tartu

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Hannah Swabey

At the University of Tartu, the law continues to be one of the fundamental pillars of the establishment, turning out many of the greatest legal minds in Europe. Students fight hard through papers, exams and internships to prove themselves as … Continue reading →

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A Love of TV Shows Can Make You a Doctor

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Virgo Siil

Siim Sorokin, fresh from becoming a Doctor of Cultural Sciences, dedicated his thesis to the ways in which people relate to fictional characters, more specifically those from the TV show “Breaking Bad.” Sorokin found his way toward the topic of … Continue reading →

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My Estonian Calling

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Teele Männik

When people see or hear my name, Teele Männik, they automatically assume that a beautiful Estonian voice will come out, but they are always in for a surprise. Instead of that, they get a very strong American accent. The confused … Continue reading →

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Put on your best outfit – we are having you over for a day!

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Maria Kristiina Prass

In less than a week, the University of Tartu will hold its annual Open Doors Day on 28 Feb. Now, some type of visitation events aren’t exactly rare at schools or universities and usually play an important part in marketing … Continue reading →

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How I hacked the Garage48 Hardware & Arts hackathon – twice

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Andreas Ragen Ayal

I’ve taken part in the Garage48 Hardware & Arts (H&A) hackathon twice; the first time was in 2016. I had already heard of the hackathon before, but it was my boss who suggested I take part, as I was also … Continue reading →

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Study by University of Tartu Scientist Published in a Renowned Science Magazine

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Katre Tatrik

Kaur Alasoo, a young scientist who has defended his doctoral thesis at the University of Cambridge and is now working as a bioinformatics researcher at the University of Tartu, focused on the reasons for complicated genetic diseases and ways to … Continue reading →

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