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An alumna explains: Why studying International Law and Human Rights in Estonia is a good idea

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Zeynab Nasibova

Since the beginning of my studies at the University of Tartu, I have received several questions on International Law and Human Rights programme. Therefore, I decided to sum up all of my points in this article. ShareTweetShare0 Shares

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Talis Tobreluts: Regular immersion in cold water wards off stress and has positive effects on health

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Talis Tobreluts

Even though I now work as a personal trainer and lifestyle coach, I have spent most of my life sitting at school or behind an office desk and experienced all the possible downsides of this lifestyle. It has resulted in … Continue reading →

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How do different ethnic groups move? Studies based on mobile phone data

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Veronika Mooses

The settlement processes of different social and ethnic groups is a very relevant area of research in contemporary multicultural society. Starting from the Chicago School of Sociology in the early twentieth century, segregation scholars have put a lot of effort … Continue reading →

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International students of the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy regard Estonia as the place to make your dreams come true

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Kadri Allikmäe

Eight international students started studies at the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy this autumn. Three of them are exchange students who stay here for one semester only and then continue studies in their home country, and five study Sound … Continue reading →

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Why you should study International Law and Human Rights

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Aykut Özgürsoy

There are several questions that I have received since the beginning of my journey with regards to the International Law and Human Rights master’s programme at the University of Tartu. Hence, I decided to highlight some of the important aspects … Continue reading →

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How social distancing affects coworking spaces in Estonia

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Kaire Piirsalu-Kivihall, Anastasia Sinitsyna

The year 2020 brought along a massive shift towards remote work within a short period of time. The principles of mobile, paperless, and flexible working methods were conceptually established already in the 1970s. However, surveys show that in many EU … Continue reading →

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30 exquisite maps to teach a great deal about Estonia

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Inga Külmoja

Last November, a bunch of University of Tartu geographers participated in the #30DayMapChallenge on Twitter: Evelyn Uuemaa, Anto Aasa, Tõnu Oja, Janika Raun, Alexander Kmoch, and UT Mobility Lab. Three geographers – Tõnu Oja, Professor of Geoinformatics and Cartography; Evelyn … Continue reading →

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