Category Archives: General

Dream Job or Not? Part I

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Eveli Soo

My name is Eveli; I work as Head of International Marketing at the University of Tartu and lead a team of international marketing specialists. We recruit international students to the university’s international bachelor’s and master’s programmes. I’ve often been told … Continue reading →

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How Rector’s Golf Cup Tournament was organised: take a peek

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Monika Õun

Last Sunday, the 8th University of Tartu Rector’s Cup Golf Tournament was held at the Otepää Golf Centre, where I was set at the forefront of the organizing team when I started working at UT. Yes, I am a relatively … Continue reading →

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Neuroscientist Jaan Aru: smart devices don’t make you better in your work

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Linda Eensaar

No one regrets in the last hour of their life “sorry that I didn’t respond faster to an e-mail”. But for some reason, people think that constantly checking e-mails on a smart device and answering them right away is something … Continue reading →

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Why leaving the research site is important for a political scientist

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Pavlo Cherchatyi

I received inspiration and motivation for this article from two important projects that I participated in this summer which will have a long-lasting impact for me and for my country (Ukraine). Hence, this article will speak concisely about two interesting … Continue reading →

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Lynx videos – get familiar with Estonian animal of the year!

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Randel Kreitsberg

The Animal of the Year 2018 is the extremely beautiful Eurasian Lynx. Although quite widespread in Estonia, their presence remains largely unnoticed due to their low abundance and hidden lifestyle. Similar to other big predators the presence of the Lynx … Continue reading →

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Do it for Tartu – what we can offer the City of Good Thoughts (Heade mõtete linn)

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Iverson Ng

“We tried to engage and invite them to an event. We made an effort. But it didn’t seem to work out”. Over a week ago, I had a conversation with my classmate when we saw each other at “Escape Room … Continue reading →

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How Lasting is Human Memory? Four Suggestions to Improve It!

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Jaan-Juhan Oidermaa

A memory could stay with a person for the lifetime, but its content might change. One should not worry about forgetting the most beautiful moments of his/her life. The most vivid memories stay in memory for decades and there are … Continue reading →

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