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Category Archives: Research
Podcast: Semiotics – Lingering or Thriving?
Listen to what Boris Uspenski, a member of Tartu-Moscow Semiotic School, Eero Tarasti, the President of the International Association for Semiotic Studies, Winfried Nöth, Professor of Linguistics and Semiotics at the University of Kassel, and Marcel Danesi, Editor-in-Chief of Semiotica, a major academic journal covering semiotics, think about the past, the present and the future of semiotics. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Humanities, Research, Tartu
Tagged Moscow-Tartu School, podcast, semiotics, summer school of semiotics, Tartu-Moscow School, theory of signs
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Scientific Practices in the Philosophers’ Looking-glass
This is a recap of the three-day workshop entitled “Practical Realism – Towards a Realistic Account of Science”, organised by the University of Tartu’s Chair of Philosophy of Science in June 2011. Continue reading
Posted in Humanities, Research
Tagged history of science, philosophy of science, practical realism, science as practice, Umwelt
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“Excuse Me, Have You Fallen Down?”
The University of Tartu researchers presented ROBO M.D., a home care robot which monitors and detects critical situations which need prompt medical attention for elderly people or people with cardiovascular diseases. Continue reading
Who Dares Say Marine Life in the Baltic Sea is Grey?
The hidden colours of the Baltic underwater seascapes are revealed in the following selection of images captured by Carlos Minguell, the photographer of Oceana, in spring 2011. Continue reading
Estonia Considered A Loose Country
Estonia, together with the Ukraine, Hungary and Israel are cultures that may be considered quite loose in terms of socially accepted behaviours and tolerance, shows a study in the Science magazine comparing 33 nations. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Research, Social sciences
Tagged behaviour, cross-cultural psychology, culture, culture studies, Estonia, loose cultures, social psychology, tight cultures
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A Secret Switch Governs Cell Division
University of Tartu researchers have made new discoveries in the cell division cycle, which is one of life’s fundamental processes. This knowledge is essential in developing a more efficient treatment for cancer. Continue reading
Posted in Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged cancer cells, cell division, molecular biology, protein CDK
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Gallery: The President of Lithuania in Tartu
The President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė visited the University of Tartu on June, 17th. She met Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves and Rector Alar Karis, and made a surprise appearance at a graduation ceremony. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Events, Social sciences, Tartu
Tagged graduation ceremony, Lithuania, Lithuanian, President of Estonia, President of Lithuania, Rector, Tartu visit
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