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Category Archives: General
University Will Not Make You Wise
Why study at university? Professor Mihhail Lotman gives some surprising answers. Continue reading
Posted in General, Studies
Tagged graduation, semiotics, speech, university, University of Tartu, wisdom
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How Successful Is Estonian Science?
See where Estonian science stands in the world, what our top fields are, and who is on our top researchers list. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, General, Research
Tagged bibliometry, citation rate, essential science indicators, Estonian research, Estonian science, top scientist
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How Do Estonian and American Students Differ?
Marika Seigel, a visiting associate professor in the UT Department of English Philology, compares her Estonian students to their American peers. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, General, Studies
Tagged American students, Estonian students, teaching, teaching in Estonia
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Should I Drink Tap Water or Bottled Water?
Read why there is no significant difference between bottled drinking water and tap water in Estonia. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, General
Tagged bottled water, drinking water, Estonia, Tallinn, tap water, Tartu, water
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My Passion Called Estonia
Kazimierz Popławski, an alumnus of the University of Tartu from Poland, tells the story of his passion for Estonia. Continue reading
Genes and Culture that Make You Drink (Alcohol)
Neuropsychopharmacologist Jaanus Harro and ethnologist Aimar Ventsel shed light on the genetic and cultural aspects of alcohol consumption. Continue reading
Posted in General, Medical sciences, Research, Social sciences
Tagged alcohol, alcohol consumption, drinking alcohol, environment, genetics, legislation
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