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Category Archives: General
Why Universitas?
Semiotician Mihhail Lotman discusses three indispensable functions of a university: preparing specialists, radiating intellectual freedom into society, and advancing scientific research for the benefit of the future. Continue reading
Posted in General, Research
Tagged academic freedom, education, Faust, intellectuals, scientific research, specialists, universitas, university
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Facing the Truth of Growing Old
Let’s face it: most of us are afraid of growing old. But how to age gracefully? What is age management and how does it differ from anti-ageing treatments? Continue reading
Posted in General, Medical sciences, Research, Social sciences
Tagged age management, ageing, anti-ageing medicine, depression, health, hormone therapies, lifestyle, longevity, mental health
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Discover Arvo Pärt, His Music and Silence
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
The University of Tartu in 2032
Three UT professors share their thoughts on the University of Tartu in 2032 and foresee: a female rector and bigger share of female professors; more male students in the student body; specialisation in teaching MOOCs; teaching most Master’s programmes in English. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, General, Tartu
Tagged 2032, female rector, future, higher education, MOOCs, university, University of Tartu, vision
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Health in 2032: Many Elderly People, But No Retirement
What will health and medicine be like in 2032? University of Tartu professors discuss healthcare, new medical technologies, advances in genetics, and more. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, General, Medical sciences, Research
Tagged brain stimulation, diagnostics, Estonia, future, genetic risks, genome sequencing, health, health behaviour, health insurance, healthcare, medical technologies, medicine
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In Search of the True Estonian
The future of being Estonian doesn’t depend solely on demographic trends, but also on our understanding of the essence of being Estonian. UT linguist Martin Ehala sheds some light on the topic. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, General
Tagged emigration, Estonia, Estonian, future, integration, language, national identity, Russians, Song Festival
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The Future of the Worst Possible Science World
Jüri Allik, UT Professor of Experimental Psychology and one of the world’s most cited scientists in his field, elaborates on the future of the worst possible world of scientific publishing. Continue reading
Posted in Career, General, Research
Tagged bibliometry, open access, peer-review, PLoS, scientific journals, scientific publishing
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