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Category Archives: Research
6 Tips To Survive Your Writing Assignments
Djuddah Leijen from UT Centre of Academic Writing and Communication gives 6 tips to survive academic writing assignments. Continue reading
Posted in Research, Studies
Tagged academic writing, AVOK, essay, writing, writing advice, writing assignment
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How to Prevent Risky Driving
University of Tartu Professor Jaanus Harro showcases a novel technique that helps drivers acknowledge their impulsive behaviour and thus prevent risky driving. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Research, Social sciences
Tagged driving behaviour, driving schools, impulsive behaviour, intervention technique, novice drivers, risky driving, traffic behaviour
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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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Russian Oil and Gas – Sanctions Produce Effect
Political scientist Andrei V. Belyi examines the effect of Western sanctions on Russian energy industry. Continue reading
Posted in Research, Social sciences
Tagged oil industry, Russia, Russia-West, Russian energy, Russian gas, Russian oil, sanctions
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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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What Does It Take to Get Elected in Estonia?
Siim Trumm, a lecturer in Politics at the University of Sheffield, has examined the role that campaign activity and political capital have on candidates’ electoral performance in Estonia. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Research, Social sciences
Tagged electoral campaign, Estonia, general election, MP, political advertising, Riigikogu
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