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The Internet of Things Lab Has the Scent of the Future Around It

Journalist Madis Aesma visited our unique Internet of Things Lab and put down his thoughts about it. Continue reading

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Our Basque Director in Viljandi: 100 Days in Office

Read the inspiring and sharp interview with the new director of Viljandi Culture Academy, Iñaki Sandoval. Continue reading

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The University of Tartu in 2032

Three UT professors share their thoughts on the University of Tartu in 2032 and foresee: a female rector and bigger share of female professors; more male students in the student body; specialisation in teaching MOOCs; teaching most Master’s programmes in English. Continue reading

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Health in 2032: Many Elderly People, But No Retirement

What will health and medicine be like in 2032? University of Tartu professors discuss healthcare, new medical technologies, advances in genetics, and more. Continue reading

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In Search of the True Estonian

The future of being Estonian doesn’t depend solely on demographic trends, but also on our understanding of the essence of being Estonian. UT linguist Martin Ehala sheds some light on the topic. Continue reading

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3 Visions for the Future of Universitas Tartuensis

This is a summary of the University of Tartu’s Rector candidates’ (Volli Kalm, Toivo Maimets, Mart Ustav) views on a number of key issues, based on their election programmes and public interviews. The election will be held on May 31, 2012. Continue reading

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Podcast: Museum of The Future (Part 1/2)

This is the first part of the podcast on the museum of the future with participation of Mariann Raisma, director of the University of Tartu History Museum, Pille Pruulmann-Vengerfeldt, head of the University of Tartu’s Department of Journalism and Communication and Agnes Aljas, a doctoral student at the University of Tartu and Research Secretary at the Estonian National Museum. Continue reading

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