Topic: for society

On 30 January, a conference on the use of smart devices in schools will be held in Tartu
At the conference “Smart Devices in Schools – Blessing or Curse?”, researchers will discuss using smart devices in schools. Everyone who is interested is welcome to attend the conference on January 30.
16. December 2024 cooperationfor society
Doctoral defence: Usha Dahal “Health and well-being inequalities in industrially contaminated sites: The case of Ida-Viru County in Estonia”
Doctoral defence: Usha Dahal “Health and well-being inequalities in industrially contaminated sites: The case of Ida-Viru County in Estonia”
04. December 2024 researchfor society
Markus Jokela will give a public talk about geographical psychology
On 17 December at 12:15 Professor Markus Jokela from the University of Helsinki will give a public talk titled “Geographical psychology: How places matter for people”.
Professor Sabine Andresen gave lecture “Ask us! Participatory research’s potential and limitations in childhood and family research”
A day earlier, professor Andresen will be appointed Honorary Doctor in Sociology of the University of Tartu.
Ruth Rebecca Tietjen will give a talk on existential, social and political loneliness
Department of Philosophy and the Centre for Ethics cordially invite you on Monday, 25 November at 16:15, Jakobi 2-336 to attend a talk by Dr. Ruth Rebecca Tietjen “Variations on loneliness: existential, social, political”. Dr. Tietjen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Philosophy at Tilburg University and Pof. Dr. Theda Rehbock’s Philosophy Resident at Susimetsa Philosophicum.
Personality profiles of hundreds of professions published in new study by University of Tartu researchers
Journalists often possess neurotic qualities, while psychologists consider themselves skilled influencers. A study by researchers at the University of Tartu and the University of Edinburgh described which personality traits are common among people in certain jobs.
The newly published book explores children's vulnerability in various relational environments
Vulnerability arises and becomes ingrained through interactions in which both the child and the adult play a role.
Come to Blood Donor Day on 26 November!
The University of Tartu and the Blood Centre of Tartu University Hospital invite the university family to a blood donor day on Tuesday, 26 November, from 10:30 to 15:00 at the Delta Centre.
24. October 2024 for society
Priit Pikamäe was elected Director of the University of Tartu School of Law
The newly elected director said that the University of Tartu School of Law has a special mission to ensure the raising of a new generation of Estonian lawyers.
17. October 2024 instituteuniversity
Just Transition Forum envisions the future of Ida-Viru county, discussing sustainable industry, the self-learning factory and flexible labour market
On 14 November, the Just Transition Forum “From smart shrinkage to sustainable large-scale industry. Visions for the future of Ida-Viru” will be held at the Narva College.
04. November 2024 cooperationresearchfor society