Category Archives: General

3 Visions for the Future of Universitas Tartuensis

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Inga Külmoja

This is a summary of the University of Tartu’s Rector candidates’ (Volli Kalm, Toivo Maimets, Mart Ustav) views on a number of key issues, based on their election programmes and public interviews. The election will be held on May 31, 2012. Continue reading →

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7 Great Resources on Estonian Nature

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Inga Külmoja

This collection of online resources should help you explore this completely flat, possibly too cold, but stunningly beautiful country. Having visited crowded beaches in faraway countries, a growing number of Estonians prefer to spend their summer vacation in their homeland. Continue reading →

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10 Do’s and Don’ts to Solve Your Writing Problems

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Djuddah A.J. Leijen

Djuddah A.J. Leijen from the Centre of Academic Writing and Communication at the University of Tartu gives advice on how to overcome one’s writing problems. Continue reading →

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K. E. von Baer: 7 Visual Clues to His Impact

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Inga Külmoja

Here are 7 visual clues to the impact that Karl Ernst von Baer (1792–1876) had on the development of science globally. Continue reading →

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The Comma, 6 Easy Steps

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Djuddah A.J. Leijen

Centre of Writing and Communication at the University of Tartu provides 6 easy steps for checking your comma. Continue reading →

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How Georgians Met 2012 in Tartu

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Inga Külmoja

In this interview, Kakhi Sanikidze, a.k.a. Kevin, talks about what Georgian people are like, how Georgian students who study at UT stay close and care for each other, and how Georgians and Estonians are different. Continue reading →

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Letter No. 1

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Remo Gramigna

Remo Gramigna is a doctoral student of semiotics and the runner-up for the UT Student Journalist Contests in 2011 and 2010 (the contest winner in 2009!). This is his contest entry, which won the public vote last year. Continue reading →

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