The University of Tartu Institute of Social Studies

The Institute of Social Studies is one of the University of Tartu’s largest institutes in the field of social sciences. Our specialties and research are focused around three main topics: Journalism and Communication; Sociology, Community Development and Social Well-being; and Data, Information and Media Competence.

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Events

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JUN

Institute of Social Studies Graduation Ceremony 2026

Tartu Ülikooli aula (Ülikooli 18)
16 Jun 2026, 16:00–18:00
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17.
JUN

Public lecture by Helen Crompton: “Generative AI in Higher Education”

Institute of Education, University of Tartu (Jakobi 5, Tartu), Room A116
17 Jun 2026, 13:00–14:30
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