Category Archives: Events

Kaari Simson at Playtech: What It Takes To Be a Great Leader?

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Inga Külmoja

Watch the University of Tartu Career Cafe with Kaari Simson, UT alumna and Director of Playtech Estonia. Continue reading →

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Commemorating Boris Nemtsov

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Andrey Makarychev

University of Tartu Professor Andrey Makarychev explains how the murder of Boris Nemtsov was politically prepared and justified before it actually happened. Continue reading →

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Christmas Gift Idea: Infinity Scarf in Less Than an Hour

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Inga Külmoja

This is a tutorial for making an infinity scarf without knitting needles in under one hour, tested and presented by our students. Continue reading →

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In Search of an Estonian Narrative

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Mari-Liisa Parder

Does Estonia need a bigger story? Should the nation have common aims to strive for? Mari-Liisa Parder from the University of Tartu Centre for Ethics sums up the discussion at the Festival of Opinion Culture in August 2014. Continue reading →

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Are We Worth Saving?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Martin Noorkõiv

Is Estonia worth protecting? What is the student’s role in it? Read the thought-provoking speech that Martin Noorkõiv, the head of the University of Tartu Student Council, gave at the opening ceremony of the new school year. Continue reading →

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Discover Arvo Pärt, His Music and Silence

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Inga Külmoja

The world-famous composer Arvo Pärt served as Professor of Fine Arts at the University of Tartu last academic year. See what students discovered in his music and why it felt so special. Continue reading →

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The Song Festival Is Sacred for Estonians

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Inga Külmoja

This survey led by University of Tartu researchers reveals why the tradition of song and dance festivals is sacred for Estonians, and also lists the top 5 festival experiences. Continue reading →

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