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Category Archives: Social sciences
Triin Kask – Born To Be an Entrepreneur
Doctoral student Triin Kask describes how she got involved in entrepreneurship and what are the advantages of an entrepreneur’s life. Continue reading
Posted in Career, Events, Research, Social sciences, Student life, Studies, Tartu
Tagged entrepreneurship; business; start up; economics; IT
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US Elections Show a Country Deeply Polarized
The United States elected its 45th President in what is said to be one of the most controversial elections in recent history. Our students of political science analyse the outcomes of the election and suggest what the future might bring for America and for Estonia. Continue reading
Posted in Events, Research, Social sciences
Tagged politics; security; foreign policy; United States; Trump; Baltics; Estonia; security
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Less Is More: The Modern Working Environment Paralyses The Brain
Neuroscientist Jaan Aru explains how to get the most out of your brain. The lesson here is: forget multitasking! Continue reading
Posted in Medical sciences, Research, Social sciences
Tagged artificial intellect, concentration, focus, human brain, multitasking, neuroscience, thinking
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Maie Kiisel: The Paradox of Environmental Awareness
Research fellow of communication studies Maie Kiisel discusses why is it so hard to reduce the ecological footprint although we have the highest environmental awareness of all time. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Research, Social sciences, Tartu
Tagged environment; paradox; awareness; economy; energy; eco-friendly
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Pocket Monsters Conquering the World
Professor in media studies Andra Siibak discusses why Pokémon Go became the most popular mobile game in the world during summer 2016. Continue reading
Posted in General, Social sciences
Tagged pokemon; virtual; apple; social media; augmented reality; niantic;
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Getting Inspired at the International Summer University
14 International Summer University participants share their thoughts and feelings about their studies at University of Tartu and the time spent in Estonia. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Humanities, Social sciences, Student life, Studies, Tartu
Tagged e-governance, Estonia, friendship, summer university, Tartu, technology
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Be a Good Friend to Yourself!
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
Posted in Research, Social sciences
Tagged achievements, friendly, master's thesis, psychology, self-compassion, self-esteem, success
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