Category Archives: Research

Be a Good Friend to Yourself!

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Kerttu Mäger

Psychology student Kerttu Mäger analysed self-esteem and self-compassion in her master’s thesis and found that the best way to boost one’s self-esteem is to treat oneself in a friendly, humane and mindful manner and not concentrating so much on external praise. Continue reading →

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Was the Moth Really Attracted to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Tears?

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Katre Tatrik

Find out if Ronaldo’s moth was attracted to the footballer’s tears or came to offer friendship and consolation. Continue reading →

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A Letter to Tartu Students from a Moscow Prison

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Roman Leibov

Read the letter from prominent Russian performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky sent to Tartu students from a Moscow prison. Continue reading →

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A Discovery Puts the Brakes on a Cancer-Inducing Virus

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Signe Opermann

A freshly defended PhD thesis outlines novel inhibitors of the cancer-inducing human papillomavirus. Continue reading →

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Genetic Mutation Influences Mental Disorders and Alcohol Addiction

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Katre Tatrik

Tartu brain scientists discovered a genetic mutation that influences mental disorders and alcohol addiction. Continue reading →

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Does Frequent Lawn Trimming Reduce Species Richness?

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Sven Paulus

University of Tartu Botany Professor Meelis Pärtel comments on how frequent lawn trimming influences species richness. Continue reading →

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Looking For an Alarm Clock for Bacteria

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Arko Olesk

Scientists shed light on bacterial behaviour – essential knowledge for beating diseases. Continue reading →

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