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Tag Archives: university
University Will Not Make You Wise
Why study at university? Professor Mihhail Lotman gives some surprising answers. Continue reading
Posted in General, Studies
Tagged graduation, semiotics, speech, university, University of Tartu, wisdom
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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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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
Posted in Estonia, General, Tartu
Tagged 2032, female rector, future, higher education, MOOCs, university, University of Tartu, vision
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The University from Another Point of View
Josephine Stapelbroek writes about her internship at the University of Tartu’s Protocol and International Relations Unit. Continue reading