Category Archives: Events

Student Career Podcast: Myroslava at Fortumo

In this podcast interview, Myroslava Stavnycha, a first-year master’s student of software engineering at the University of Tartu, talks about her fresh job at the leading mobile payments provider Fortumo. Continue reading

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Why Do 48h Hackathons Work?

As the co-founder of Garage48 Foundation, Priit Salumaa has been doing hackathons in 12 countries for 4 years now. He discusses what 48h hackathons can and cannot achieve. Continue reading

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Crimea “Referendum”: Welcome Back Home!

Semiotician Mihhail Lotman showcases the modelling role of art, based on a popular, recent picture that came to symbolise the current state of affairs in Crimea. Continue reading

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Make Your Own UT Snowflake

Download the design and make your own snowflake, University of Tartu style! Continue reading

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Infographic: 20 Years of English-Taught Studies at UT

This infographic shows the number of international students at UT in 1993-2013, their areas of study and countries of origin. Continue reading

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To Drink, or Not To Drink?

Why do people drink when the results can often be catastrophic? Aimar Ventsel shows that similarly to over-indulging in booze, abstaining can lead to uncomfortable situations, too. Continue reading

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Street Art of Tartu

See some examples of the vibrant street art in Tartu. Continue reading

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