Category Archives: Events

Photojournalist Sami Siva: Ignorance is more shocking than harsh events

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Inga Külmoja

Sami Siva has covered post-conflict and social-issue stories on three continents. His work has been published in The New York Times, TIME, The Guardian, CNN, and other media outlets. Now Sami studies at the University of Tartu. In May 2010, … Continue reading →

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Our top 10 most-read stories from 2020 are personal

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Inga Külmoja

Our most popular stories from last year are mostly very personal. These include quarantine diaries, a love story, a journey on the way to scientific discoveries, a quest for freedom, proud stories of graduation, and professional success. Enjoy! 1. Student … Continue reading →

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Contest for international students: My way to Tartu

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Inga Külmoja

UPDATE, 30 November 2020: the contest is over. This year, travelling to Tartu was so much different than usual. It has been challenging and tough, but also more adventurous. We would love to hear your story of reaching Tartu despite … Continue reading →

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Connecting outside of the frames of war

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Karine Ghazaryan

Karine Ghazaryan, University of Tartu student from Armenia, writes about human connections outside of the frames of war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Continue reading →

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Our big day: It all started in Tartu

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Anna Beitane, Stefano Braghiroli

Anna Beitane and Stefano Braghiroli share their Tartu love story. Continue reading →

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Why is Hong Kong protesting?

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Litman Huang, Aubrey Yung

Two University of Tartu students from Hong Kong write about the ongoing protests in their home city. Continue reading →

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Who follows in the steps of Greta Thunberg

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Katrin Uba

Researchers have analyzed the profile of global climate protesters in March and September 2019. Continue reading →

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